Stille Fanfare

As you can already gather from their name, it’s all about a silent fanfare or silent brass band: seven mobile musicians do everything ... except make music. Fully decorated in costumes complete with 'instruments', the silent brass band marches by without playing a note. Beyond the rhythm of the footsteps of the band members, there isn't a sound. At the head of the parade is the Major-General who as maitre-tambour leads the company with a steady step into the streets, into shops or around people. Suddenly the silent brass band starts following people that are unaware of their new role as leader of the band.... You’re sure to be surprised by the actions and interactions the group has in store for you. The silent brass band is a musical assembly that ensures that the public at festivals, manifestations and random get togethers is pleasantly disoriented.

Specifications Silent Brass Band

• Mobile act for all ages
• Team: 7 persons
• Showtime: max. 3 x 30 min
• We do well on any pavement or other solid surface (grass is only possible when dry)
• We prefer to unload our cars at or close by the performing spot.
• The Silent Brass Band can play both in- and outdoors
• Set up/Break down: 15 min
• The Silent Brass Band arrives about 30-45 min before showtime
• Weather conditions: in case of bad weather conditions it is up to Actic to decide if the show can go on
• We kindly ask for a free parking place for our two cars
• We need a lockable dressing room where we can warm up and change near the performance area
• Catering: we ask for a sufficient amount of healthy food and drinks for 7 persons (vegetarian).
• If an overnight is agreed, we ask for 7 single rooms
• In case of a one night stay, other room arrangements can be possible

Reactions

“The best fanfare I’ve ever seen….Seriously absurd!” (Philippe Macret, festival Amiens, France)

“Ein völlig absurder Walkact…und sehr, sehr komisch! Und ich schwöre, ich habe Musik gehört!” (Charlie Bick, künstlerischer Leiter tête-à-tête Festival Rastet, Deutschland)

“Wow, it’s like walking in a Monty Python movie. By far the coolest thing I’ve seen here” (Photographer Geo Geller, New York, USA)