Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are a genre-defying folk-world four-piece powerhouse. This independent band brings an original and electrifying mix of Eastern and Western influences to their music, crafting a bold, vibrant blend of styles.

The band experiment with modern storytelling in a playful way, creating songs full of emotion and infectious energy. Combining Celtic and Cornish roots with fiery fiddle tunes, Balkan and Romani influences, punk-styles and irresistible global rhythms, they whip audiences into a frenzy of emotions with every performance!

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“Varied and stirring acoustic styles…outstanding fiddle work”

The Guardian

“Fast and furious with pithy prose and bonkers beats”

Devizine

“An anarchic mix of punk-faced Cornish Folk simmered in a rich sauce of Balkan Exotica, full of wonders and mysteries”
SLAP mag

“One of my favourite festival moments ever”

Mike Harding BBC2

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