Tumbarumba

THE TUMBARUMBA FIVE
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"Chill Island bounced to the sound of the thundering Tumbarumba. The whole island shook, penguins and seals were leaping out of the water and dancing while the crowd went wild to the amazing fusion of Brazil beats and great new songs. I have seen the future and it is Tumbarumba."
Mr. Chill
Chill Island Festival Director

“A really interesting twist on Brazilian music, It's excellent”
Francis Timbal
(Head soloist of Brazilian Superband “Olodum”)

“Tumbarumba - Drums Percussion Voice and Dance”
For nearly the last decade Melbourne’s five-piece, rhythm strong collective Tumbarumba has become known Australia wide for their riveting Brazilian, Reggae, Funk, Samba and Hip-Hop beat laden concerts.
Finding its roots in the street music of Brazil and the rhythms of an Australian Samba School, Tumbarumba has evolved into a unique ensemble whose individual members bring to it a world of influences and raw energy that draws both audience and performers into a frenzy of celebration and freedom.
Tumbarumba consists of some of Melbourne‘s finest percussionists, past and present members have and continue to perform with some of Melbourne's best live bands including; Bad Boys Batucada, Bomba, Blue King Brown, Diafrix, Illzilla, LABJACD, Mista Savona, Oxo Cubans, San Lazaro & The Red Eyes.
“Tumbarumba is a simple and time-tested formula for intense partying”
Tumbarumba has worked and continues to work with some of Australias most exciting festivals and organizations, Including: