The Point

The Point turn up already playing. It's a roving mix of music, circus and comedy, with virtuoso horns over high-energy percussion and a bit of magic along the way. The styles jump around: funk, jazz, Latin, calypso, boogaloo, country and western and world music. Their outfits are painted by hand in bright cartoon blues, greens, oranges and purples, so you'll see them coming. They pull the audience into the act rather than playing at them. There's no set-up, which means they can perform almost anywhere, from a shopping centre promotion to a fete. The Melbourne troupe suits festivals, product launches, parties and special functions.