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Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

 
Ross Anthony Review by Ross Anthony 3 Published: 15 Aug 2025 Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower Show Dates: 30 Jul 2025-24 Aug 2025

Think of all the songs you love to sing along to – not just the new ones, but the ones that get everyone on their feet. Britney’s Baby One More Time, Flo Rida’s Low, through to modern hits like Chappelle Roan’s Hot To Go. Now put them on the accordion, with a remarkably confident man with splendid hair leading the way.

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers isn't so much a performance as it is an experience

This is the essence of Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers – songs that get your grandma dancing at a wedding with all the enthusiasm of an 18th birthday party. The whole point is to hand out licences to let loose, have a great time and maybe get a little wet.

Yes, Accordion Ryan even provides his own scooshie guns, which come into their own on key songs.

Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers isn’t so much a performance as an experience. You need a good crowd to make it work, and midway through we lost some oomph – with the room just over half full – but it remained fun throughout. I also kept gently expecting Ryan to do more with his performance, but it stayed consistent from start to finish. It’s a show that does exactly what it promises.

Ryan himself brings an earnest enthusiasm that’s endearing. He feels like a slightly intense but exceedingly positive music teacher who insists you will have a good time. It feels like this could be a recurring late-nighter for many Fringes to come – and I’m very glad to see it.

Obviously, we closed on Queen – but what else did you expect?

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Britain's Got Talent star Accordion Ryan will sing and play your favourite songs like you've never heard them before! Adding in a few of his own hilarious tunes, this show is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Join in and sing along during this night of music, laughter and overall fun! 'Don't miss this show' ***** (PerthHappenings.com.au). 'An all-singing, all-dancing PARTY' ****½ (TheQR.co.uk). 'Musical comedy gold' **** (List). 'You're funny, I like you' (Simon Cowell). Winner: Overall Best Cabaret (Fringe World). Winner: Weekly Best Cabaret (Adelaide Fringe).