GANG OF BROTHERS — LIVE RAW FUNK EXPERIENCE

SOUL OF SYDNEY | New Year’s Day 2026

The GANG OF BROTHERS raw funk experience lit up the SOUL OF SYDNEY dancefloor on New Year’s Day, delivering pure soul power and high-octane funk for the first big gig of the year — and what a way to start 2026.

We’ve been incredibly blessed to work with these legends for many years. We first connected over a decade ago, and they’ve been our resident house band ever since. Simply put, they are some of the funkiest humans on the planet.

We’re proud to say that SOUL OF SYDNEY is the only New Year’s Day party in Sydney with LIVE MUSIC, and there was no better crew to bring that high-powered funk energy to help everyone celebrate the jam.

One of the absolute highlights had to be Dauno Martinez jumping off stage, bass in hand, launching straight into the SOUL TRAIN, running through the crowd, locking in grooves, sharing drinks, and a sneaky spliff while laying down some of the funkiest basslines you’ll ever hear. Total scenes. Total joy!

This is what it’s all about — music, community, connection, and unplanned moments that turn into lifelong memories.

GANG OF BROTHERS

• Darryl Beaton — Synth & Vocals
• Andro Martinez — Guitar & Samples
• Buddy Siolo — Drums
• Laura Stephenson — Vocals
• Banel Martinez — Guitar
• Yanya Boston — Percussion
• Dauno Martinez — Bass (on stage and running through the crowd)
• Guest MC Jah Tung

A fun moment in life, shared on a dancefloor — exactly how it should be.

Follow the legends:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/gangofbrothers_official/

Be sure to check out the next SOUL OF SYDNEY jam in Feb 2026 & RSVP for updates on our next gigs this year | http://www.soulofsydney.org/events