Join Carnival Collective's Hands Up Party

Carnival Collective's new album Hands Up is a snapshot of the band's current generation, capturing the energy and sound of the collective's latest lineup. • The band's sound is a unique blend of live drum and bass, reggae, jungle, cumbia, and swing, driven by Brazilian drums, a broad horn section, dirty bass lines, and vocal harmonies. • With a history spanning over 30 years, Carnival Collective has grown from a street samba band to a large, collectively organised group of around forty musicians. • The band has played at some of the biggest festivals in the UK, including Glastonbury, Bestival, and Brighton Pride's main stage, and has released several studio albums, including Freak Rocket and Another Thing.

On Friday, 27 November 2026, Carnival Collective will be launching their new album Hands Up at Quarters in Brighton. Tickets are with the button beside the article. With their trademark unstoppable energy and a sound that is sure to get you moving, this is an event not to be missed. Expect a high-energy celebration of sound from around the world, with rhythm, horns, harmony, and infectious Latin grooves and blood-pumping drum & bass.