The Magic Mumble Jumble @ Freitreppe Alter Hafen

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  The Magic Mumble Jumble

  The eight-piece ensemble, known for their hit "Don’t Forget," captivates millions and irresistibly draws them to the dance floors. Their message? Community, unity, and positivity – this is a band that encourages courage and good vibes while inviting everyone to take life a little more lightly and enjoy it: "Don’t forget to hold your head up high."

  With a jam-packed festival calendar and their own headliner club tour, the band is set to conquer the stages of Europe in 2025. Their unmistakable sound – an infectious blend of indie, pop, and folk – along with their charismatic stage presence, makes every concert a magical experience. Bandleader Paul Istance and his ensemble manage to completely break down the barrier between the audience and the band. Brass, percussion, piano, and electric guitars, combined with eight vocalists and an extra dose of positive energy, ensure that every show becomes an unforgettable event.

  Since its founding the band has released several singles of which the song “Home” was featured on a Sony Compilation in 2015. These releases were followed by their live debut album “The Magic Mumble Jumble” in 2016 - an outstanding live recording that the band made in the Netherlands together with more than 60 musicians. Due to great sales it has had to be reproduced several times. In the autumn of 2017 they released their successful EP “We All Want Sunshine’’ and gave birth to their second album “Show your Love” in November 2018. The band recorded that album together with producer Tom Gelissen (Ennio Morricone, Woodkid, Armin van Buuren). In ‘2019 Burg Herzberg Festival’ asked the band to publish their live show of the previous year. This live recording of 14 songs with 90 minutes of pure energy and love is a spectacular documentation and resembles the bands strongest feature - their live show. In 2020 the German television program ZDF invited the band to perform at the ‘ZDF Morgenmagazin’. The latest single 'Don't Forget' just hit the 8.000.000 plays mark on Spotify.

  The Magic Mumble Jumble is more than just music – they are an experience. Everything about this Dutch band is authentic: the sound, the message, and the people behind it. Be there when they touch hearts with their music and create unforgettable live moments in 2025!

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  Ukulele Death Squad

  In a world where there are at least two ukulele orchestras, this slimmer seven-piece extravaganza from the Australian badlands declare themselves to be the planets "most dangerous ukulele band." Their name more then hints the level of menace and peril contained within. Luckily for you their largely armed with several examples of the miniature, titular instrument along with their epic vocal performance, pulsing conga led rhythms and of course their big bold brass battalion ready for combat. The death squad wield their instrument's like master marksmen, hitting their target every time using their arsenal of gypsy jazz, Rnb and folk. There is a strong sense of showmanship, theatricality and raucous energy in their live shows that has gained international recognition and critical acclaim in The Adelaide & Edinburgh Fringe, WoMAD (Adelaide), WoMAD (UK), Boomtown (UK), Dranouter Festival (Belgium) to name only a few.

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  AWARDS

  Award: 2018 Adelaide Fringe - Best Music

  Award: 2018 'Made in Adelaide' Best Music Grant Recipient

  Award: 2019 SA Music Awards - Peoples Choice (Folk)

  Award: 2022 SA Music Awards - Peoples Choice (Folk)

  Award: 2022 Adelaide Fringe Best Music Weekly Award

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  REVIEWS

  "Thumping rhythms, soulful vocals, and outrageous ukulele and sax solos." - Happy Mag

  “Quentin Tarantino-esque Spanish flamenco punk-style music” - ABC

  “Attitude, swagger, style and sense of humour” - InDaily.