Meet the Royal High Jinx

Upcoming Shows

Who are these people?

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Balkan ABBA?

Melbourne's enchanting contemporary world music group, 'The Royal High Jinx,' has taken the Australian festival scene by storm, infusing stages with originality, virtuosity, and theatrical flair. Their music draws from European traditions, adorned with gypsy jazz, latin, balkan & swing rhythms, and a touch of folk cabaret circus.

They've captivated European audiences on their "Gone Gone Gone" Germany Tour and have played hundreds of shows both in Australia and internationally. With three dynamic albums under their belt, they’ve been described as the "Balkan ABBA" for their catchy songs, infectious tunes, and glamorous show.

As nominees for the AFMA People's Choice Award in 2023 and 2024, they are thrilled to celebrate with you, whether you're a fun-loving festival-goer or a fan of intimate house concerts. Immerse yourself in a world of excitement as Melbourne's most vibrant band joins you for a fun-filled night of singing, dancing and happiness.

Featuring...

  • Sarah Busuttil Palmer - Violin / Vocals / Chainsaw
  • Silas Palmer - Keys / Vocals / Drumkit / Keybass
  • Jen Hawley - Acoustic / Electric Guitars / Vocals / Ukulele
  • Terry Cole - Mandolin / Vocals / Balls / Stilts

Dance Workshops

The Royal High Jinx now offer Dance Workshops at festivals and other events.

In this interactive and practical session, Terry will lead you step-by-step through dances from around the world, while Jen, Sarah and Silas provide a spicy live soundtrack of traditional world music songs and tunes that will bring rhythm to even the guiltiest of feet! (yes, that's a George Michael / Careless Whisper reference.)

Regardless of whether you're a beginner or experienced dancer, Terry's unique and hilarious teaching style guarantees you'll have a great time while learning several fun and unusual dances from all over the world.

So bring your dancing shoes and learn all the moves at a Royal High Jinx Dance Party!

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Videos

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Sarah

Violin and Voice
Sarah brings down the house with her dazzling violin technique, angelic singing, amazing outfits and wild stage antics.
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Silas

Keys, Drums, Voice
Silas sometimes performs the mesmerising feat of playing keyboards and drums at the same time.
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Terry

Mandolin, Voice, Juggling
Terry picks the mando with machine-like precision and sings like an angel. He also performs devilishly tricky feats of juggling and circus.
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Jen

Guitar and Voice
Jen will wow you with her exquisite gypsy guitar playing, velvet vocals and shiny uke shredding.

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