Ukulele Death Squad
Schloßteichinsel Chemnitz, Schloßteichstraße 11, 09113 Chemnitz Directions
Sat 22.08.2026 20:30
Our vision is "FUEGO A LA ISLA" (FIRE ON THE ISLAND). We transport visitors to a cultural parallel world on our city's island, far removed from the gray everyday life of Chemnitz. Non-commercial and ad-free, we open up creative spaces in a DIY spirit: from a slackline park and DJ areas to a kids' space and free workshops. Various stages will be occupied, performed, and brought to life by international bands and performance artists, songwriters, and slam poets. The unique decorations transport the island away from reality, and intelligent light shows reflect our passion for this festival.
Performers
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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.
