The Carny Villains

The Carny Villains are a circus show band that plays stomping swing and ska with the energy of punk rock. The group forms as a six-piece outfit and begins as the house band for The Invisible Circus.

Live work and performance style

The band is known for high-energy live shows and also works in theatre and circus settings. It performs as live musical installations and appears under a range of different disguises and presentation styles.

Appearances and associations

The Carny Villains perform across Europe and appear at festivals including Fusion and Glastonbury. The group is also associated with its namesake Carny Ville in Bristol.

Membership

The act includes Mike Fergie.