Ukulele Death Squad
55 Pearse St., Clonakilty, Ireland Co. Cork, , P85 RH95 Kort
sun. 16.08.2026 19:30
Cult Aussie act Ukulele Death Squad are the award-winning masters of high-octane folk-fusion.
Adelaide-born and now Sydney/Melbourne-based, their latest recordings showcase a massive stylistic and instrumental breadth, taking you through Australiana disco and grungy blues to Latin surf-rock and their signature Balkan-inspired brass and vocal mania.
With over 500,000 streams, four SA Music People’s Choice Awards, and multiple Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe honors, this genre-defying collective bridges the gap between traditional storytelling and raw, theatrical energy. From their early days on the Fringe circuit to debauched
summer festivals across Germany, the UK, and beyond, they have built an international reputation as one of Australia’s most unforgettable live acts.
Ahead of a major 2026 tour spanning Australia, Germany, and the UK, the message remains clear: their shows aren’t just performances—they’re invitations to release your inhibitions and become the silliest, boldest version of yourself for one night only.
“As an 8-piece, they create a ‘pressure cooker’ where antics get wild… featuring three of Adelaide’s most commanding and raunchy vocalists who decided that sharing one stage was the only sensible option.” — Australian Music Scene
“Loud, raucous and infectiously fun!” — The Scotsman
“An unparalleled spectacle… mercilessly good entertainment.” — Rockstage Riot, Germany
Flytjendur
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DeBarra's Folk ClubDeBarra's Folk Club, Clonakilty Co. Cork.
Ireland's Number 1 Folk Club
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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.
