Following a sell-out show in 2016, Ay Pachanga will once again transform The Basement into a buzzing party venue, filled with Latin-Jazz and salsa rhythms. Celebrating the world’s largest Latin label, Fania Records, it will feature a 10 piece band, award winning Latin Dancers, a DJ and later in the evening a dance floor where audience members can groove along to Fania connoisseur DJ Tropicante Sound Sistema.

Music Director Martin Taylor (Mucho Mambo) is returning with his stellar lineup of top Australians musicians hailing from bands such as Son Veneno, Mucho Mambo, El Orqueston, Barrio Soul and Sydney Salsa All Stars. The show will feature singers Merenia Marin (Barefoot Divas) and international singer/songwriter Gonzalo Porta - who was recently awarded both Artist of the Year and Song of the Year with Promomusic BCN (Barcelona), with his song Sola Mia.

Bringing the famous Latin dances of the '60s and '70s - Latin boogaloo, salsa, and mambo - to the stage will be award-winning dancers Juan Ruiz and Josie Cote from Tropical Soul Dance Studio, Maya Sheridan-Martinez and Cyrus Henry of Dance Studio 101 and El Moro of Buena Vista Dance. They will collaborate in a colourful showcase celebrating the street styles of Latin New York in the Fania era.

Fania Records is renowned for housing some of the greatest pioneers of Salsa music, a style of music that was born in New York in the 60s and 70s that fused musical genres such as Cuban Son, Mambo and Latin Jazz. Some of the label's artists include Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ray Barreto, Willie Colon, and Ruben Blades (just to name a few) and showcased a melting pot of musical influences derived from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, America and Panam .

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Produced by Cadencia Productions ' Music Director - Martin Taylor
Juan Ruiz and Josie Cote (Dance) ' Maya Sheridan-Martinez and Cyrus Henry (Dance) ' El Moro (Dance) Martin Taylor - Trombone, Steve Marin - Timbales, Giorgio Rojas - Congas, Fabian Hevia - Bongo, Lautaro Veloso - Piano, Tina Harris - Bass, Marty Farrugia - Trumpet/Trombone, Danny Carmichael - Trumpet/Trombone, Gonzalo Porta - Vocals, Merenia Marin - Vocals
Tropicante Sound Sistema - DJ set

Photo Credit: Gerrie Mifsud

TICKETING INFO

Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 2 course meal.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Note it is not possible to join ticket holders together across ticket groups (meaning A Reserve ticket holders cannot sit with B Reserve etc).

DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM
MUSIC STARTS AFTER DINNER SERVICE, AROUND 9.00PM
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Basement has very limited accessibility for patrons with disabilities, however please contact the venue to ensure there is adequate availability for you to enjoy the show comfortably and they can advise on the recommended seating options.

RESTAURANT (GREEN ROOM BAR) 
RESTAURANT HOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON SHOW
Please call The Basement to confirm opening times - (02) 9251 2797

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please Note: tables cannot be joined together. Please ensure everyone you intend to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately. Unfortunately, Dinner & Show bookings are for a minimum of 2 people.

Specific table reservation is not available for this performance. It is the venue's decision as to which table you will be allocated. Whilst the venue would love to give everyone their preferred seats, it is not always possible. We ask that you respect this decision and enjoy the performance.