CENTURY STEEL BAND - Carib/Rock, Raggae, Soca, Calipso

Since their birth in 1982, this Steel Band has been touring Ireland on a regular basis and they are as popular as ever. Hailing from the exotic island of the West Indies (St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Antigua ) and playing their own particular style of Carib/Rock, Raggae and Soca music - the Century Steel Band continue to delight Irish audience nation-wide.

BANDA PORTEÑA - Tango

Banda Porteña is a unique ensemble dedicated to the musical performance of tango. Inspired by the “Orquesta Típica”, the classic tango orchestra of violins, bandoneons, bass and piano. Banda Porteña is the only tango band in Ireland and is planning to expand its activities outside the country. Its repertoire includes traditional and modern tango.

SAMBA BAND – Samba Drummers

Start the greeting of your guests with the loud, impressive presence and contagious sounds of 4 -12 Samba Drummers. The element of overwhelming surprise to impress the audience is guaranteed. As this feeling of anticipation and excitement grows, our Brazilian Dancers and Mardi Gras Stilt Walkers make their appearance in amazing display of colourful Carnival costumes.

MAPUCHE - Andean Music

The group performs traditional songs, such as the famous “Condor Pasa” which the musicians rearrange to create a unique style, as well as original compositions. Fantastic display of autochthonous Andean instruments as charangos, quenas, zampoñas, sicuris, and tarkas.

HOLLY & THE GO-LIGHTS - Modern Swing

Holly & The Go-Lights is a modern swing band, influenced by the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, not to mention old favourites such as Louis Jordan and Louis Prima. They perform a mixture of jump jive tunes, rock 'n' roll & jazz standards delivered with lively fun and energy.

MELODIES OF THE MUSICALS - Cabaret

They’ll take you on a journey from the Razzle Dazzle of the West End to the Bright Lights of Broadway. Featuring hit songs from the world's greatest musicals, old and new - from 'Carousel' to 'Chicago'... Featuring songs by Cole Porter, Rogers & Hammerstein, Rogers & Hart, Boubil & Schonberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kander & Ebb and many more!

Asli Baharan Punjab Diyan – Trad., Modern Punjabi & Hindi

This is the most amazing display of traditional and modern Asian culture, a Bollywood show live in front of your eyes. They certainly are outstanding musicians and fabulous dancers in full traditional costume. You can choose from a wide variety of rhythm styles, ranging from traditional, filmy, non-filmy and modern Punjab – Bhangra, Giddha & Jaago to east & west fusion.

SONORA TROPICAL - Calipso, Soca, Raggae, Rumba, Salsa...

This is Caribbean music band that's sure to surprise and delight with the exciting sounds of Marimba and Steelpans played in keyboard at its core. Listen or dance to spicy Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Rumba, Samba, Salsa and Meringue. Party along with the band to a range of carnival dances, or take a chance with the limbo. All guaranteed to take you across the Caribbean and back in one night; in one show. Great fun!

THE LACE - Masters of Soukous

As Ireland's leading Congolese band, this 8 piece are masters of 'soukous', the core African dance sound for over 30 years, influencing every other African pop style around. With spiralling guitar, hip-swinging rhythms and sugar sweet lyrics, soukous has made more of an impact on the Western dance floor than any other African music and The Lace are our best purveyors of this celebrated genre.

BURUNDI DRUMMERS

The 18 members of the Shika Burundi Drummers preserve their cultural identity and celebrate their country’s magnificent musical heritage. The Shika group, lead by master drummer Edward Buhuru and Joseph Ntidendereza perform an spectacular drumming and dance show, demonstrating the commanding sound of the sacred Burundi drums, representing the power of fertility and generation.

BUGLE BABES -

During war time one of the only escapes was through music and one of the main groups of that time was The Andrews Sisters. The music has enjoyed such enduring popularity that a group of Irish girls have formed a group to perform the songs for todays audiences. They're called The Bugle Babes and they dropped in to sing "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree".