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Ukulele Death Squad are heading to the Petersham Bowlo as part of their national ‘Baby Don’t F**k With Me’ tour, celebrating the release of their upcoming EP. Renowned for their explosive live performances, they've garnered international acclaim. They have performed for audiences at festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe, WOMADelaide, Woodford, WOMAD (UK), Boomtown (UK), Bardentreffen (Germany) and Dranouter (Belgium), while also clinching multiple folk awards, including South Australia’s Peoples’ Choice Award 2023. Over the last 12 months, they've taken their eclectic sound from Berlin clubs, to British drum and bass festivals, and regional RSLs across Australia. Their forthcoming release blends folk and R&B, boasting addictive hooks and an unparalleled level of groove. With tunes that traverse a unique soundscape of circus soul, hip-hop, and heartfelt ballads, their musical versatility knows no bounds. Characterized by chaotic and undeniably fun performances - imagine Quentin Tarantino setting the scene in a Mexican cantina with Ukulele Death Squad providing the backing track. Brace yourself for an exhilarating showcase of showmanship and musical mischief! "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. ***** Under 18s are welcome at the Petersham Bowling Club but must be accompanied by an adult. Please be advised of swearing and adult themes during the show. Petersham Bowling Club is not wheelchair accessible. If you have special access needs please email or call Petersham Bowling Club ahead of time and they will do their best plan your access with you. The Petersham Bowling Club and Ukulele Death Squad acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which this show takes place and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Located at the heart of Sydney’s Inner West, the PBC is one of the oldest bowling clubs in Australia. We have been part of the Inner West since 1896. In the years past t...
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Ukulele Death Squad Biography

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.
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