Bangers and Crash Percussion Sextet is led by renowned percussionists Alex Petcu-Colan, Emma King, Caitríona Frost, Brian Dungan, John Rousseau-Parlane, and Paddy Nolan, showcasing a spectacular array of percussion instruments, including marimbas, vibraphone, tubular bells, wind chimes, crotales, tambourines, and various drums such as bass, gongs, tom-toms, and congas. The sextet also captivate audiences with their creative use of ad hoc materials like scrap metal, marbles, and smashed plates, pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration and crafting a mesmerizing fantasia of percussion sonorities.

This concert promises a captivating evening of dynamic and sensory percussion spanning a diverse repertoire, from contemporary Western percussion to Afro-Cuban rhythms, Japanese taiko, Spanish flamenco, and Javanese gamelan.

Supported by the Arts Council | Touring & Dissemination of Work Scheme, Limerick Arts Office and RTÉ Supporting the Arts

GET INVOLVED: Bangers and Crash invites young musicians of any instrumentation and skill level to be part of this exciting concert. Over two days the six master percussionists with Brian Irvine, will lead participants on an inspiring journey of percussive exploration, culminating in this exciting immersive concert performance. All activities take place in Lime Tree Theatre.

For further information and to sign up, please visit: www.soundwavesmusicspace.com/events/bangers-and-crash-limerick