Inspired by the sounds of New Orleans fused with the energy of the Melbourne streets, Horns of Leroy is Australia’s premier brass band. Since 2013, the group has earned a reputation for delivering raucous shows built on strong foundations and insatiable energy. A staple on the national music circuit, Horns of Leroy has performed hundreds of shows at venues including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the city’s hallowed Hamer Hall, as well as performing at events including the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Falls Festival and Strawberry Fields. The band is made up of Travis Woods and Ben Harrison (trumpet), Jimmy Bowman and Nick Pietsch (trombone) Jay Scarlet (sousaphone), Andrew Doo (snare drum), Tim Clifton (bass drum), and now joined by vocal powerhouse thndo. This year the band releases its third album Monster In Your Head. Since the band’s inception, Horns of Leroy has shared the stage with the likes of The Cat Empire, Peking Duk, thndo, Vika & Linda Bull, Angus Stone (Dope Lemon), Kate Ceberano, Dylan Joel, and the Rockwiz Orchestra, while touring in support of artists including Gogol Bordello (US), Hot 8 Brass Band (US), Saskwatch and The Black Sorrows.