I am a Hungarian musician with a classical education, learning cello and singing in choirs from age 6. I have spent my career writing songs, playing several instruments, and performing as part of bands and as a solo artist. Over the years I worked with many artists, joined Tintanyúl in 2012, produced Pankastic!, released children's albums, and contributed to multiple award-winning projects such as Bumm Bumm Bumm and Igazi Karácsony. I love creating music for both children and adults and continue to compose, arrange, and perform across Hungary.

Kálmán Tamás Káté

I am a Hungarian musician with a classical education, learning cello and singing in choirs from age 6. I have spent my career writing songs, playing several instruments, and performing as part of bands and as a solo artist. Over the years I worked with many artists, joined Tintanyúl in 2012, produced Pankastic!, released children's albums, and contributed to multiple award-winning projects such as Bumm Bumm Bumm and Igazi Karácsony. I love creating music for both children and adults and continue to compose, arrange, and perform across Hungary.

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I am a Hungarian musician with a classical education, learning cello and singing in choirs from age 6. I have spent my career writing songs, playing several instruments, and performing as part of bands and as a solo artist.

Over the years I worked with many artists, joined Tintanyúl in 2012, produced Pankastic!, released children’s albums, and contributed to multiple award-winning projects such as Bumm Bumm Bumm and Igazi Karácsony. I love creating music for both children and adults and continue to compose, arrange, and perform across Hungary.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Singer, Guitarist, Vocal Coordinator at Gringo Sztár
January 1, 2011 - Present
Member of the band since 2011, performing as singer, guitarist, and vocal coordinator.
Composer, Lyricist, Singer - Guitarist at Farkasházi Réka gyerekzenekara
January 1, 2012 - Present
Active since 2012 as composer, lyricist, and singer-guitarist. Second album released in December 2014, also worked as arranger.
Guitarist, Vocalist in Futureplant Band at Futureplant
January 1, 2006 - Present
Performed as guitarist and vocalist; band released first album in December 2007.
Singer, Songwriter, Band Member at Kánaán
January 1, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Founded the band in 1998; wrote songs and lyrics; released the LP 'Találj rám' in 2002; contributed to the Hungarian pop/folk scene; song 'Randevú' was later covered by well-known artists and became a hit.
Singer, Composer, Lyricist at Farkasházi Réka és a Tintanyúl
January 1, 2012 - Present
Joined in 2012 as singer, guitarist, composer and lyricist; contributed to children's music projects and live performances.
Producer, Songwriter, Arranger at Pankastic!
January 1, 2014 - Present
Began producing and writing songs for Pankastic! in 2014; helped shape the duo’s Django-pop style; part of the project’s rise in Hungary and abroad.
Choral Composer at National Cultural Foundation (NKA) / NKA competition
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Won an NKA competition in 2014 to compose 12 choir pieces; expanded into choral arrangements and related works.
Band Member / Songwriter at Kánaán
January 1, 1998 - November 28, 2025
Founder of Kánaán (formed 1998); contributed songs and lyrics; band won first prize at LGT Festival in 2002.
Singer, Guitarist, Composer, Lyricist at Farkasházi Réka és a Tintanyúl
January 1, 2012 - November 28, 2025
Joined in 2012 as a singer, guitarist, composer and lyricist; contributed songs and arrangements; 'Puzzle' selected for Eurovision selection in 2012.
Producer at Pankastic!
December 31, 2014 - November 28, 2025
Started as producer in 2014; helped Pankastic! reach the finals of A DAL (top 8) with 'Kicsi a világ'.
Composer at National Cultural Foundation
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote 12 choir pieces commissioned by the National Cultural Foundation (NKA) in 2014.
Songwriter / Co-writer at Péter Geszti's Létvágy LP
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Contributed four songs on the Létvágy LP published in 2016; co-writer with Erdélyi Péter.
Composer / Arranger at Farkasházi Réka és a Tintanyúl
January 1, 2016 - November 28, 2025
Contributed to the albums 'Bumm, bumm, bumm' (2016) and 'Igazi Karácsony' (2017); both won Fonogram Prize.
Founder and Band Member at Kánaán
January 1, 1998 - Present
Founded the first band Kánaán in 1998, performing my songs and lyrics; won first prize at LGT Festival for best band in 2002; LP 'Találj rám' released in 2002.
Singer, Songwriter at Hógolyóbolygó (album project)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Released children's music album 'Hógolyóbolygó' and won first prize at a national Children’s Music Festival in Gödöllő (2006).
Songwriter/Composer/Lyricist at Various Hungarian artists
January 1, 2009 - Present
Since 2009 I work as songwriter/ composer/ lyricist for artists such as Gringo Sztár, Farkasházi Réka, Rami, Balássy Betty, Varga Feri, Pankastic!, eXtensive, Radics Gigi, Takács Nikolas, Gereben Zita, etc.
Songwriter/Composer at Péter Geszti's Létvágy LP
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Contributed four songs to the Létvágy LP published in 2016: Ma ne, ma ne; Nyugi van; Így is jó vagy; Angyalszárny (co-writer with Erdélyi Péter).
Composer/Producer at Tintanyáról Tintanyúl
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Contributed as composer and producer to Tintanyúli’s LPs 'Bumm, bumm, bumm' (2016) and 'Igazi Karácsony' (2017); these projects won Fonogram Prize.
Songwriter/Producer at Káté and Zabos Regina
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote songs with Mást ölelj! reaching the Top 8 in A DAL (2024).

Education

Music - Cello specialization at XIX. Kerületi Zeneiskola
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1995
General Education - Music Specialization at Erkel Ferenc Ének - Zene Tagozatos Általános Iskola
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1993
High School Diploma at Kispesti Deák Ferenc Gimnázium
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Architectural Engineering Degree at Szent István Egyetem Ybl Miklós Műszaki Főiskolai Kara
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Architectural Engineering Diploma
January 1, 2004 - August 16, 2025
Classical music education (cello and choral singing)
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
NKA competition winner for choir pieces (12 pieces)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
NKA competition - 12 choir pieces commission
January 1, 2014 - January 10, 2026
Literature Grand Prix - 1st place
January 1, 2021 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other