We are excited to announce...
You should mark your calendars for Friday 19 September 2025 and prepare for an unforgettable mash-up of gaming nostalgia and live jazz-funk performance at the Waterfront Studio. On Culture Night, five “player-one nerds” unite as The Funky Kongs (A homegrown band) are ready to bring your favorite video game soundtracks to life with groove, style, and arcade-sized energy
This isn’t just a concert, it’s a power-up party for all senses!
Expect iconic video game music from Mario Kart, Final Fantasy, Animal Crossing, Undertale, and more, rendered in vibrant jazz, funk, bossa nova, and swing arrangements.
A live quintet wielding sax, bass, guitar, keys, and drums, taking familiar melodies and respawning them with rich harmonies and irresistible rhythm an interactive, nostalgia-filled performance, brimming with audience engagement and crafted with precision and passion by this Belfast-based crew.
It is entertainment designed to transcend generations, whether you're a gamer, music lover or just someone in search of a fresh, fun night out.
Why You Should Be There?
Think of this as stepping into an arcade you can dance in. It’s nostalgic without being kitschy, clever but never pretentious, and packed with enough fun to power up your week. Whether you grew up chasing coins in Mario Kart, battling through Final Fantasy, or chilling in Animal Crossing, these tunes are about to hit you with a funky nostalgia bomb.
On
top of that, The Funky Kongs aren’t just performing, they’re reviving the music we grew up with, one swing
beat and jazzy riff at a time and
the best part about it, it is FREE!
About The Funky Kongs
This group isn’t a novelty; they’re a serious musical force with heart.
Based in Belfast, they fuse their love of gaming with serious musical chops, crafting intricate, soulful arrangements from menus, themes and even obscure boss battle tracks.
Their shows are immersive experiences imagine playing a Mario Kart race with live funky backing tracks, complete with projections, controllers and even 3D-printed trophies for winners!
It’s a performance that blurs the line between concert and interactive experience, visible proof that video game music can be elevated and funkified.
So, summon your party, grab your extra life and as Mario would say, Let’s-a go!
Grab your tickets now! -> Waterfront Hall
