November 2025
Sydney Marathon
SUMBA showed up in style for a 5:45am start at the Sydney Marathon, cheering on 33,000 runners with classics like “I Want You Back” and a special request of “We Are the Champions” for a proud mum in the crowd.
Sydney University Marching Band Association
Sydney University's Best Club Under 150 Members!
Est. 2016 · The University of Sydney
About
What is SUMBA?
The Sydney University Marching Band Association (SUMBA) was established in 2016, and is a social ‘street’ band that plays all types of music at unique performances across Sydney. Each semester, we work hard towards musical performances that you wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience with any other group. Our Thursday evening rehearsals always end with pizza for our members, providing a great social atmosphere.
In 2023 we performed at USYD Water Polo and Basketball matches, the 2023 Easter Show, USU Festival of creativity and the 2023 Granny Smith Festival!
No marching experience is needed, so what are you waiting for? Join us today!
SUMBA at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, 2019
Showcase
Where We've Marched
From street festivals to sporting grand finals, here's a look back at some of our favourite moments.
February 2024
Granny Smith Festival
Sporting brand-new uniforms, SUMBA marched in the Granny Smith Festival street parade at Eastwood, playing crowd favourites from “Gonna Fly Now” to “Queen City” in the hot sun.
April 2021
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Amid well-groomed horses and hefty cattle, SUMBA braved the sun to play classics like Oye Como Va and YMCA, drawing a crowd of small children and not-so-small adults alike.
March 2020
Mardi Gras Parade
SUMBA marched with the ‘Pride in Protest’ contingent in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, playing YMCA and Oye Como Va down Oxford Street under confetti and cheering crowds.
September 2019
Sydney Climate March
SUMBA joined 80,000 strikers at the Domain for the Climate March, blasting a themed set list — from “Hot Hot Hot” to “Beds Are Burning” — through the streets of central Sydney.
September 2019
Welcome Home Team Australia
At dawn, SUMBA greeted 101 Special Olympics athletes returning from the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi with triumphant renditions of “We Are the Champions” and “Sweet Caroline” at Sydney Airport.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
“The SUMBA were a spectacular act to welcome home Team Australia from the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi. From the very first email, Angus was incredibly helpful, generous with his time, and prompt to reply. Nothing was too much trouble! Our team arrived at Sydney Airport before 7am on a Saturday morning and while Team Australia were bleary-eyed from a 14 hour flight, the SUMBA were bright, cheerful and sounded incredible and soon brightened us all up with their incredible talent and catchy, recognisable tunes. We are so grateful to the SUMBA for helping us welcome home our Team in a truly memorable fashion. Thank you Angus and thank you the SUMBA! I would recommend the SUMBA for any event that you want to be truly magical!”
“Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has worked with SUMBA on a number of occasions and has become one of its proud advocates! From performing at the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames season opener in the WNBL, to partnering with Sydney Uni Football Club for a day of Shute Shield rugby, SUMBA is a talented, professional and enthusiastic group with a can-do attitude that has made each of these events that much better. We could not recommend them more highly!”
“We would like to thank you all so much for being a part of the Show yesterday. What an amazing group of talented musicians, the crowd and us loved you ? ? Can we also thank you for your professionalism and great all round attitude, this goes such a long way to making the day a success! See you next year!!”
No Marching Experience Needed
SUMBA is a club of the University of Sydney Union — so all sign-ups happen over on the USU website. Grab your membership and come blow your horn (or hit your sticks) with us.
Join on the USU Website
Exec
Meet the People Behind the Band
Max Fischhof
President
Bachelor of Music Education (Performance) – 3rd Year
Instrument: Alto Sax, Flute, Accordion
Wesley Ngo
Treasurer
Bachelor of Finance – 3rd Year
Instrument: Saxophone
Harley Jackson
Secretary
Bachelor of Arts – 2nd Year; Masters of Nursing – 1st Year
Instrument: Clarinet
Artem Moskin
Music Director
PhD of Chemistry – 1st Year
Instrument: Bass Drum
Contact
Have a Question?
Thanks for your interest in contacting SUMBA! Send us an email and a band representative will get back to you as soon as possible, or shoot us a Facebook message if your enquiry is super-urgent.