Fanfare Ciocărlia in Manchester

Fanfare Ciocărlia, a twelve-piece Romani Balkan brass band from the Romanian village of Zece Prăjini, brings their high-energy, virtuosic sound to Manchester. Known for blistering clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet solos over complex rhythms, the band blends traditional Romanian and Romani folk with Eastern European, Turkish, and even Western pop influences—including their famous covers of "Born to Be Wild" and the "James Bond Theme."

Attendees can expect a raucous, dance-inducing performance. The band has performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and been featured on the soundtrack of *Borat Subsequent Moviefilm*. This Manchester date offers a rare chance to experience their electrifying show up close.