Roaming Musicians for Festivals, Children's events , Meet and Greet functions.

David-Melbourne

Voted the most ‘Talented’ Musical Saw player (or Sawyer) in Australia,

David has once again emerged from the dark alleyways to bring a little bit of light and a whole lot of weird into your lives. You are probably all familiar with his musical saw (if you’re not, her name’s Gretel) but who exactly is this odd little clown? What other tricks does he have up his sleeve? And more to the point, how on earth does one actually find the world’s smallest orchestra when they’re so very, very small?! Watch Splatt (and Gretel) reveal the answers to all these secrets and more through physical comedy, story-telling, and puppetry. David puts the ‘Devil’ back into ‘Vaudeville’ and a smile upon your face.

Can be roving or stage act with comedy.

Philip-Melbourne

Philip is a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer. He co-founded Blue Grassy Knoll, a group that performs original soundtracks to Buster Keaton films. They have toured everywhere from a New York Broadway season to Brazil, and received numerous five star reviews in Edinburgh. He has just returned from a North American and European tour with the Spaghetti Western Orchestra and recently has also been playing cello with ARIA award winning vocalist Missy Higgins, double bass with Edinburgh favourites Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen and recording and performing with Children’s Rock Band The Mighty Buzzniks. He composes for Nuevo-Tango ensemble Bellocq and plays accordion in the club scene with Electro-Tango band Tangazo. He works regularly with Irish Cabaret singer Camille O'Sullivan and Russian criminal band Vulgagrad and has been the resident musician for the Edinburgh and Melbourne seasons of the Famous Spiegeltents internationally acclaimed show La Clique. He has played on the recordings of many of Australia's leading musicians and continues to perform and write music for dance and theatre productions.

The-Footies-Melbourne

Kick a goal with this great new act. From the very first bounce at your event, the Wacky Footies will be pumped up and ready to play. But please, no “holding the balls”…or we’ll see you at the tribunal on Tuesday night.

The Stockman-Melbourne

Need that Aussie feel to your event? The Stockman play many Aussie Tunes and some from other lands as well which make them a great multicultural quartet or trio.

Giddy Up-Melbourne

Racing! And they’re off. Straddling the world’s wackiest horses, this Racey quartet has a fantastic track record. Despite frighteningly long odds (and unique riding style!) you can always bet on Giddy Up to be short odds on favourites at your next racing event.

Latino Sombrero-Melbourne

Need the passion of a good tango? What to slander your enemy with a mambo? Desire to get up close and personal, salsa style? Latino Sombrero vamos! (Latino Sombrero rocks!)

These mobile, manic muchachos complete with horns, drums and ponchos are ready to cha-cha-cha. Ariba, ariba…book us now! Adios amigos!

Mango Tango-Melbourne

Get set for a completely different Carnivale experience. Brandishing instruments and bananas, this flaunting foursome lace their performance with laughter and will put the cha cha back into your day. Mango Tango proves once and for all that fruit and veggies are good for you! Arriba, Arriba, Andale ...Let’s Fiesta !

Musical Jockeys-Morning suits-Melbourne

The Musical roaming Jockeys are dressed in superb silk crafted Morning suits, vests, cravats and matching top hats and look incredible.

Music Aquatica-Melbourne

Music, zinc cream and floatation rings……what more could you ask for! If water is your theme then the Wacky Lifesavers are ready to patrol your next event.

One Man Band-Qld

Based in Brisbane Queensland Australia. Internationally proclaimed .This One Man Band can Rove or Stage He plays all the instruments and sings. His music is "World Music" He sings in several languages. The show is music and comedy. He can make up songs at the drop of a hat. He adds atmosphere to any ocassion. Festivals,promotions,shopping centres.. he has even performed at weddings."

An International artist having performed throughout Australia.
Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, Holland, Germany, UK,and Papua New Guinea.

Old English, Scottish, Dutch, French, American, German and many more.

The Super fans-Melbourne

Warning! If too much football is never enough, then you just might be a SUPER FAN! These weekend fanatics live, breath and wear football. As self appointed custodians of the game they tackle all the hard footy issues…one week at a time. And as for footy tunes, they know ‘em all!

The Super Fans. When following one team just isn’t enough!

Viva Lost Elvis-Melbourne

The King is back - Four times! Dressed in the world’s coolest jumpsuits, Viva Lost Elvis perform the King’s greatest hits in their own Wacky style. Watch jaws drop and Grandmas cry before a note is even played. Their performance will leave you stunned, exhausted and perhaps confused!

No one is left the same once Viva Lost Elvis has left the building. Thank you very much...... Uha!

The Windy Kilts-Melbourne

Direct from the highlands of the Loch Ness region, these kilted madmen will whip up a fling of Braveheart proportions. As descendants from the Clan McWacky, they add their Wacky touch to all the classic hits from their homeland. “I will walk 500 miles” has never sounded so good!

The Windy Kilts - the name says it all!

Winterland-Melbourne

Think you are a good skier? Then try doing it with a tuba, sax or drum in your hands! Let Wacky Winterland bring a little warmth to your next winter themed function. Check out our new Wacky Snowman. He’s the “coolest” thing around

Gangsters-Melbourne

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Need to cut a deal or a good recipe for lasagna? The Wacky Gangsters will fix all your problems and their unique “stand under” tactics will ensure that all guests promise to have an absolutely fabulous time before they are allowed into your function. Thank you Shhweetheart

NO BULL-Melbourne

No Bull ! A roving act based around music and bovine comedy. No Bull ! Music is highly exciting & energetic, combining elements from - Funk, Jazz, Latin, Calypso, Country '&' Western to World Music.

No Bull ! A funky Horn section & energetic Drummers with infectious rhythms. No Bull ! A collection of Australia's most prominent street theater performers & musicians

No Bull ! It's about Fun, Energy and Audience interaction.

No Bull ! Dressed to kill in surreal brilliantly coloured bull costumes complete with bull fighter trophies. No Bull ! Normally a herd of five but they have been known to roam as a trio or duo.

No Bull ! Ideal for festivals, functions, fetes, parties. and shopping center promotions.

Japanese Drummers-Wadaiko-Melbourne

Toshinori is an accomplished player and teacher of Wadiako.

Toshi can do a solo performance or with his self formed group Wadaiko Rindo. A group of highly skilled Japanese drummers. Using all styles of Japanese drums to suit the occasion at hand. Can be a huge dramatic effect with plenty of showmanship.

Can do a stage sjhow or roving

Wasabi -traditional Japanese Musicians - Melbourne

Originating from the shamisen, a three stringed lute introduced to japan from China, Tsugaru shamisen emerged in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture in Northern Japan as a form of folk music in the late 1800's. Tsugaru shamisen music is often likened to Jazz, a highly refined technique is required for speedy playing, and with no written music, performances are improvised, allowing musicians to express their own style and creativity.

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Japanese Drummers-Melbourne

An all girl group playing Japanese Taiko drums. Taiko is a totally captivating form of music, in which the rhytyms themselves are only a small part of the whole song, the interplay of different patterns played on different drums at different times is really intoxicating.

Pep band-Melbourne

Pep band are a unique concept in entertainment combining a high musical standard with theatrical routines, comedy, and precision marching. Very funny and great for any event. Suitable Corporate, Festivals.

Theatrical marching, comical static or roaming Band

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Phillippe-Italian-French-accordionist-Melbourne

Philippe the accordionist is a superb roving musical entertainer. His repertoire is huge taking any requests and singing in 15 languages. His accordion is perfect for roving as the sound   floats into the   distance. Philippe has a great ability to make people laugh, dance and sing along and create general merriment. With European ,ballads and popular, Phil specialises in French and Italian music. He   has played festivals, restaraunts and shopping centresand many school shows .He has done 5 series on SBS-TV with Gabriel Gate on Tour. Fantastique!

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La France en Musique Songs, slides and stories-Melbourne

A Unique Musical, Linguistic and Cultural experience PERFORMED BY FRENCH NATIVE SPEAKER.

Either roving or sitting in a piano bar-restaurant.

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Cirque-Melbourne

Cirque is mime, elegant music and playful interaction comedy mixed with a splash of classic circus. Cirque is perfect for those events that require elegant but engaging entertainment

Kanga-Melbourne

Roving in cute aussie costumes, playing trumpet, trombone and sax, plus a crocodile hunter drummer. The group plays Aussie themes, latin grooves, fun tunes. Mainly instrumentalist sing a few choruses.

Other costumes are Mexicans, Candy sellers, pirates,tennis, grand prix, Easter bunnies, and santas little helpers.

The Mariachi Chicas-Melbourne

Latin and Mexican tunes, seranding the audience, Mexican banter, false moustaches and humour.

The Jockettes-Melbourne

Great for any race meeting a group of roaming musicians playing your jazz favorites.

La Compania-Melbourne

La Compañia is a unique Australian ensemble, performing a rarely-heard repertoire on historically important instruments, to form a consort rich in possibilities.

An instrumental line up of winds, strings, brass and percussion, presented with voice allows for exciting sound combinations reflecting the various instrumental groupings of the period. The group follows the sixteenth century performance practice of ornamentation, diminution and embellishment.

The ensemble comprises leading early music specialists who share a passion for and commitment to music performance. Their vibrant musicianship combined with their improvisatory skills has established La Compañia's reputation with both audiences and critics for presenting innovative programs and dynamic performances. The 5 piece ensemble consists of cornetto, shawm, sackbuts & percussion

Ross-Sydney

Ross brought his love of music from his birthplace Italy.
A winner of the 20th Mo Award and an ACE Award for Variety Instrumental Performer.
Ross’ natural talents present him as an entertainer of the highest calibre.
His skill and virtuosity is displayed in his contemporary interpretation of works by Rossini, Bach and Mozart and can extend to a musical excursion through Latin America, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Greece and not forgetting our great country Australia!

The Bavarians-Sydney

The Bavarians are a leading group of talented musicians who have played at the famous Fairfield Octoberfest Weekend Celebrations and The Löwenbräu Keller in The Rocks, Sydney.
They capture the authentic and energetic brass sounds of a Munich Octoberfest Oom Pah Pah Band.
The Bavarians ..Dressed in Traditional Lederhosen...Bring to you … Famous Drinking songs, marches, polkas, and other international favourites. Fun and gusto brought straight to you, right here in Australia

Philippe-French-German-italian-NSW

Philippe is born to polka. Having grown up in Switzerland and fluent in German, he will make you feel like you are in munich itself. Philippe can perform solo in Restaurants or Octoberfest events or with full band with dancers. And singers.

Philippe has his two longest running residencies in Itailan restaurants. Cafe Goia and the Italian Forum have had their Spaghetti served with Philippe's accordion music for the last five years

Phillippe is a specialist for playing French cafe music. His music evokes the repertoire of the Bal Mussette orchestras. The heart of his repertoire is the romantic gypsy influenced valse-mussette or swing waltz.

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Eurotramp-NSW

Eurotramp is a collective of musicians, who draw on a wealth of different musical genres. From French to Italian , from Tangos to Hungarian Csardases , they serve up a musical feast.
World music lovers from all cultural backgrounds will be inspired and impressed.

The Right Brothers-Melbourne

Stepping out in style, sparing no expense and performing with comic exactitude!

The Right Brothersor On The spot look Snazzy and play Jazzy …The Complete Package!

The Right Brothers or On the spot are in a league of their own.

Great music, Bright personalities and funky suits!

Beach Towel Boys

These boys will liven up your event roving and playing all those beach time favourite songs from the surfing 60's, The Beach boys, or anything related to sun, surf and beach.

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Total Fire Band-Melbourne

Happy foot-tapping music for every occasion

The Total Fire Band has been entertaining Victorians (and Melburnians in particular) since 1990, at birthdays, fetes, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and wakes, in theatres, restaurants, pubs, clubs, private homes, halls, shopping centres, trams, trains, in the open air - even the Melbourne Aquarium.

While the grounding of all group members is Traditional Jazz, the diverse musical backgrounds and experiences of the individuals means that Total Fire Bands repertoire extends across virtually all eras and styles of popular music and even includes some classical pieces. The unusual line-up of clarinet, banjo and sousaphone allows them to cross all musical boundaries, yet still retain their unique sound.

In order to protect themselves against staleness and the inevitable absences due to illness and other commitments, the band draws on a pool of like-minded musicians, which guarantees evenness of quality and therefore customer satisfaction. Upon request, the regular line-up can readily be supplemented by the addition of one or more of trumpet, trombone and drums. Only the very best jazz musicians are used, whatever the size of the group and whatever the function.

While musicianship is of the highest priority, so is the capacity to entertain – every musician has something unique to add to the audience’s enjoyment and all exude an infectious sense of fun. The most frequent comment made about the Total Fire Band is ‘You guys really enjoy what you are doing!’ - And they do.

Total Fire Bands great strengths is their capacity to play virtually anywhere. With no amplification (unless specifically requested) to worry about, there is no need to be anchored to one spot. The normal three-piece line-up specialises in circulating among the guests, chatting with them and playing their requests.

The distinctive uniform of all black with red braces stamps them as what they are – a truly professional outfit. However, for the sake of the success of a particular function, they will, on request, don whatever is required (on one occasion, old-fashioned neck-to-knee bathing costumes to fit in with the theme of an Aquarium function!) For aesthetic reasons, they draw the line at the Full Monty!

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ThePlayboys-Melbourne

These lovable mountain men play tunes to warm the cockles of the heart & stir the feet into spontaneous dancing.

Featuring some of the Big smokes finest musicians they play all three types of music: country, western & mountain jazz.

The Playboys are capable of performing spontaionesly (roving) in any location or on a stage as a trio or quintet.

Batacuda-Melbourne

From 4 piece to 30 piece this colourful and exciting band will liven up any event.

BATACUDA are a group of gad about percussionists creating foot tapping, hip swiveling rhythms. A high energy cross cultural medley of percussion, circus skills and mayhem. Playing rhythms from around the globe even Rock 'n' Roll they create an atmosphere of excitement & celebration.

BATACUDA are totally mobile, making them free to rove amongst the audience, encouraging participation along the way

The Roving Performance

 BATACUDA arrive in full flight, playing, jiving & drawing instant crowds. They will use anything as instruments: bicycles (their owners helmets), rubbish bins, prams, trucks, coffee cups and sculptures - whatever that makes a sound.

Then there are circus tricks - the pram balance, shoe juggling, umbrella manipulation just to name a few!

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The Static Performance

A spectacular show, performed either in a circle or on stage, includes musical gymnastics, comedy, drumming solos, physical contortion, drumming 'duels', fire juggling & a human pyramid all involving the audience on mass.

The show is suitable for corporate functions, product launches & Festivals alike

Pirates of percussion-melbourne

Blow me down & shiver me timbers!
These buccaneers have got their land legs & are creating a percussive storm.
With drumming, swash buckling, knife juggling, sword swallowing
& romantic charm, these pirates of percussion will keep your feet a tapping
& your thighs a slapping arrr...
They are known to roam the ports in a crew of five
Ideally suited for roving performances at festivals, product launches, corporate functions & nautical themed events.

So have them drop anchor in your lagoon

Tall Poppies-Melbourne

Tall Poppies are a larger than life comedy music duo. Performing on stilts in fab flower flavoured costumes, their highly engaging comedy skits and fun music are sure to make a splash at your next event.

Glamourous Stilt Walkers-Melbourne

Add some glamour to your event with these music playing stilt walkers. This tall trio's fabulous fluff and frivolity will both stun and amaze you with comic routines, circus skills and musical virtuosity.

The Tones-Melbourne

The Tones a roving trio of rock 'n' roll superstars.Dressed in snappy suits with matching oversized "Quiff "hair do's, they rock the house! Totally mobile, able to perform anywhere! The Tones play songs from the 50's, 60's & 70's.

Rock Around The Clock
Whole Lotta Shakin
Johnny B Goode
Walkin The Dog
Saw Her Standing There
Great Balls Of Fire
The Wanderer
Be Boppa A Lula
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Shake Rattle And Roll
 
There are heaps of 'em..... Music from The Beatles, Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Bill Haley etc...etc..

The list is endless, we even do requests!
For Christmas functions we can even do all the classic Christmas tunes with  a rock ‘n ‘ roll flavour.

Cath K-Melbourne

Cathryn is also an accomplished piano-accordionist and has spent the last ten years building her improvisational skills in Perth and then in Melbourne, on both piano-accordion and viola.She has spent the last two years studying jazz and improvisation on the accordion and playing with numerous bands - thus becoming immersed in various forms of folk, jazz and rock. french a specialty

Bohemian Nights-Melbourne

Bohemian Nights are as experienced at concerts as at the European art form of serenading at tables and taking requests as well as creating an atmosphere in a street festival.

tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer, Jazz , Classical,and Tango.

African Drummers-Melbourne

The African drummers provide a colourful and lively floorshow of music, dance and culture of Ghana. Very energetic display dressed in National Costumes playing royal music from all regions of Ghana. A combination of royal, Social and traditional sacred music on traditional instruments.The Traditional African drummers will liven up any event.

The African Drummers play a combination of royal, social and traditional sacred music on traditional instruments. There are a great variety of royal drums, depending upon the tribal groups. Each group has its own form of percussion orchestra of eight or more musicians and has its own particular rhythms. Each drum within the orchestra has its own pattern combining to provide very complex rhythms that are, nevertheless, easy to dance to.

The African Royal Drummers also play highlife and palmwine music for dancing and are available for dance events and parties.

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Wild Fire-Melbourne

A group offering Fire twirling, fire eating and circus skills all done to music.

Highland Pipe Band-Melbourne

From large to small group to open or close events

Ernie Gruner-roaming Fiddler-Melbourne

Ernie will roam you cafe, Bistro or function playing Fiddle with pseudo-vocal.

Bohemian Nights-roaming musicians-Melbourne

Bohemian Nights are as experienced at concerts as at the European art form of serenading at tables and taking requests as well as creating an atmosphere in a street festival.

tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer, Jazz , Classical,and Tango.

Jugularity-Melbourne

Flirting Mazurkas-Gypsy -Melbourne

A range of swinging Jazz and latin songs, tantalizing Gypsy melodies and European cafe favorites from a blend of charming vocals, dancing tunes and infectious rhythms.

tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer and Tango.

Catharsis-musicians-Melbourne

A funky New Orleans style Marching Band.

Poesia Andina-Melbourne

Music from the Andes