ctrl LIVE: Rolando Bruno [AG]

On July 3, Control gets a dose of tropical weirdness. Rolando Bruno brings cumbia, fuzz guitars and his trademark chaos, temporarily relocating a stranger corner of South America to Bucharest.

Influenced by ’60s psychedelic garage punk and Peruvian cumbia, Bruno has spent the last two decades shaping his own mutation of tropical music. In his world, cumbia collides with garage-rock energy, vintage visuals meet psychedelic oddities, and catchy melodies arrive wrapped in fuzz and good humour. This is not your ordinary trip.

What started as a solo project armed with a guitar, a voice, and a pocket-sized "MIDI Orchestra" has grown into an international cult favourite. From Funtastic Dracula Carnival to Lowlands Festival, from underground clubs to summer festivals, Bruno has built a reputation for turning every venue into a tropical dance paradise.

After years with Argentine garage-punk legends Los Peyotes and later expanding the project with Grupo Arévalo, Rolando returns to the format where it all began: a solo set packed with songs from his latest album, tropical oddities, unexpected covers, and crowd favourites.

One thing is guaranteed: dancing will happen.

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* Children up to 12 years old do not have access to the event.

** Children up to 16 years old need a valid ticket and must be accompanied by a parent with a valid ticket.

*** Minors aged 16 to 18 years old have access with a valid ticket.

**** Serving and alcohol consumption are strictly forbidden for all minors.