EXOTIC TRADITIONS: We are delighted to announce a fantastic line-up of performers who will inspire and fascinate on International Children’s Day, and who will ‘stay over’ to thrill the crowds also on other days of the festival.

Be transported to the Indian subcontinent by the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band and Kawa Circus, and take a journey to the Sudan to find Rango…

JAIPUR KAWA BRASS BAND (India) 

With elaborate rhythms and virtuoso improvisations this spectacular group of  Rajastanhi gypsies present a wild repertoire, from traditional Indian classics to popular Bollywood hits. Drawn from some of India’s most renowned brass bands these highly talented musicians always come up with an unexpected and rousing performance, whether on parade in the streets, on a main stage or mingling amongst a crowd.

A rousing musical extravaganza, the soul of the contemporary Indian’s feast, – on recognisably Western instruments such as the clarinet, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, saxophone and tuba and an array of percussion.  They perform with a beautifully costumed Gypsy Sapera Kalbelya dancer, whose choreography represents the contortions of the cobra- the guardian of spiritual truth- and a genuine fakir, whose sabre swallowing, extreme juggling and stupendous balancing skills have to be seen to be believed.

A truly exceptional act, established World-wide with numerous appearances across the whole of Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and the Far East - and regular performers at Glastonbury for the past 6 years.

KAWA CIRCUS (Rajasthan, India)

The mystical and magical wandering circuses of Rajasthan are a tradition stretching back centuries. This special production takes audiences into their rarely seen world, through an inventive show featuring a fusion of live music, dance, puppetry, theatre and breath-taking circus skills.

Kawa Circus tell the story of an itinerant troupe of street performers, arriving with all their materials and charm. Audiences get to share the intimacy of the company, with its tyrannical director, mesmerising traditional dancer, funambulist (Indian rope walker), athletic acrobats and daring pole-vaulter - with the background musicians providing rhythm and drama and unable to resist poking fun at their colleagues antics.

Expect colourful scenery, fascinating music, rapid costume changes, hilarious actions and some extreme stunts. 

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