Bloco 3K

At least ten performers, and often 20 or 30, arrive with Bloco 3K, a Melbourne samba group that brings a Rio Carnaval-style drum and dance show. The main show runs up to 30 minutes and can parade through a crowd or perform in one spot, so it works as a grand entrance, a festival moment or the big surprise at a party. If that's more than you need, you can book the samba dancers or the drummers on their own. Setup is light. The drums need no amplification, only some space for changing and storing gear. The group holds public liability insurance and travels 50 km or so from Melbourne.