Britain’s Got Talent star plays your favorite songs like you’ve never heard them before
Coming off an appearance on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and hit runs at the 2022-2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Accordion Ryan is taking his talents to the Perth Fringe World for 2025. Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers is a fun-packed hour of popular tunes, played live as you’ve never heard them before – on the accordion. With a few original musical comedy songs mixed in you’re surely in for a night of fun! It is an interactive experience that beautifully combines elements of music, comedy, and cabaret, and always has audiences singing along and dancing in the aisles – you’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face and a tune in your head.
Accordion Ryan (Ryan Simpson) is a cabaret artist/musical comedian, originally from the USA, but currently based in Vienna, Austria. He has performed on the streets and in venues around different parts of Europe and North America. In addition to his appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, he also has appeared on the Austrian talent show Die Große Chance, aired on national broadcaster ORF. His performances have been featured in various media publications, from Edinburgh Live to The Scotsman to Austria’s FM4 radio station, and he has performed with well-known names such as Kate Nash and Greg McHugh (Gary: Tank Commander). Clips of him performing have also gone viral in Denmark, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Lithuania, Estonia, and many other countries as well.
“You’re funny…I like you” – Simon Cowell
“Has his audience jumping” – The Scotsman
“Exudes joy and harmony…a total blast!” – Bruce on the Fringe
“An all-singing, all-dancing PARTY” – The Quinntessential Review
“Best show of the fringe. Had us laughing from start to finish. Highly recommend. You shouldn’t miss this…5*” Edinburgh Fringe Audience Review
“Looking for something different to see at this year’s Fringe? Accordion Ryan will keep you entertained with his version of both well known pop hits and his own original tunes. Plenty of laughs and the audience are encouraged to sing along. Not for the faint hearted as some of his songs are not for prudes! An enjoyable show – highly recommended.” ED Fringe Audience Review
“Thank GAWD for Accordion Ryan and his Pop Bangers. For a blissful hour, he is my chosen saviour, his songs are my holy hymns, and, together they make 32 Below my church. Accordion Ryan sparks a communal joy as he performs pop bangers and woos everyone with his natural charm and slight madness. All in all, Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers is a show that is not to be missed, timeless, and meant to be cherished. This is my favorite Fringe show for two years in a row and I hope to see Accordion Ryan performing more Pop Bangers again next year, gawd-willing!!!!” Edinburgh Fringe Audience Review
Show Details:
Venue: The Lab @ Fool’s Paradise
Dates: Feb. 20-23, 26-28; March 1-2
Time: 6:45 PM (1 hour)
Tickets: Full Price: $27 | Concession: $24 (media tickets available upon request)
Website: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/accordion-ryan-s-pop-bangers-af2025?
Contact Email: accordionryan@gmail.com
Social Media Links: https://accordion-ryan.carrd.co/
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