Top 10 Things You Dont Know About Gangs of Ballet
Gangs of Ballet is a band group that is currently making waves in South Africa. Here are the top 10 things you don’t know about them
1) Gangs of Ballet are a four piece of band from Durban.
2) Their sound is a mix of electronic, dance and rock.
3) The band members are: Brad Klynsmith (vocals/Electric Guitar), Jonathan Rich (keyboard/synth), Hardus de Beer (Bass Guitar) and Josh Klynsmith (Drums).
4) Their music seeks to stimulate the musically minded while also providing those merely seeking a good time with a good reason to dance.
5) Their debut gig was when they opened for aKing in July in 2011.
6) Their first single ‘Breaking the Silence’, was released in September of 2011 and early November it entered into the 5FM Top 40 chart.
7) The single entered the new year at 7th place and with a spot on 5FM’s list of the Top 100 Hottest Hits of 2011.
8) Three members of the group have studied music in tertiary level.
9) Gangs of Ballet have launched South Africa’s first instagram fan made video.
10) Gangs of Ballet won the 2014 MTV MAMA award for Best Alternative.
