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Welcome to the Global Sounds Salamanca series, live in the Founders Room on Woobys Lane.XIXA (pronounced 'Chi-cha') is an infectious nine-piece Cumbia sensation, bringing tropical sounds made for dancing!
Viva la Cumbia!
Viva Xixa!
Friday 10th APRIL 2026
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Music from 7:30pm
The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre
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XIXA was born out of the ashes of a pandemic. Cumbia is their rhythmic pulse, made for dancing, but they'll throw in a power ballad for a quick breather.
Xixa's horn section will get you moving, guitar and bass will set your soul ablaze, keys will transport you to the tropics, and rhythmic percussion will sync your heartbeat with one another's.
Grab your dancing orthotics, bring your friends, bring your auntie and let's make some memories!
Viva la Cumbia, Viva Xixa!
XIXA is: Elias Solis - CONGAS, LEAD VOCALS | Aaron Entresz - GUITAR | Oliver Plapp - BASS | Thomas Webster - KEYBOARD, ACCORDION, VOCALS | Eduardo Venegas - DRUM KIT, TIMBALES, VOCALS | Jaime Anabalon - GUIRO, VOCALS | James Verral - TRUMPET | David Cavallo - TRUMPET | Adam Davenport-Hortle - TROMBONE
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As Salamanca Arts Centre will be operating a bar under Tasmanian Liquor Licensing Regulations, all minors (people under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and SAC Staff may, under their RSA Obligations, request verification of patrons' age.
Doors & Bar open at 7pm
Music begins at 7.30pm
The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre.
Tickets are only $22 ea +BF
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As our recent Funding Application to Arts Tasmania was not supported, the 2026 Global Sounds Live Music Series at Salamanca Arts Centre will be funded entirely by your support and ticket sales, and by Salamanca Arts Centre's earned revenue. In 2026 Salamanca Arts Centre receives ZERO dollars from the Tasmanian State Government, but you can support Salamanca Arts Centre and, in turn, our Artists, by purchasing a ticket for this and other events, or by making a tax deductible donation at https://www.sac.org.au/donate/
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The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre, 87 Woobys Ln, Battery Point TAS 7004, Australia, Hobart
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