Honestly, I blame myself now. How many times can I go to a Jazida Productions show and forget just how much of a good time I’m about to have? Whether it has been High Tease, High Tea, Decadence & Debauchery, or Catch Jazida, I’ve always had a wonderful, laughter-filled evening. Jazida shows are always a little chaotic, always a little unhinged, but damn, they are always memorable. So, walking into the Ukiyo tent at Gluttony, I thought I was just going to get some live music mixed with some burlesque. Boy, was I wrong!

The band, Non-Binary Code, was already playing when guests walked into the tent. Lead Singer, Ink Bits, greeted everyone at the door and softened the crowd up with some jokes before the show began. But this wasn’t ‘just a show’. Music and Mayhem: Rebellion is a walk through Queer history, using music and dance to tell the stories of these amazing performers. Ink Bits shares their personal story about coming out to Lebanese parents and their use of drugs and alcohol. I think they use music as a form of release, and I was blown away at just how good Non-Binary Code sounded in this intimate venue. 

The one thing that really stood out was how structured Music & Mayhem: Rebellion was. Don’t worry, it still has the unique Jazida Productions signature madness, but it also has this great objective to teach people and share personal stories, which really opened my eyes to the whole queer scene and its history.

Jaw-dropping performances from Icky, in the form of butoh dance, and Artemis Seven elevated this show to another level, while Sara Martini, Cherry and Jazida never fail to amaze me when they’re on the stage. Adding to that all-star lineup, I’ve never seen 2 Joocee, Eros Storm or The Lady in Red perform before, but they certainly command your attention. Bella (The Lady in Red), in particular, shows her skills by spinning a hula hoop on her foot while hanging from her neck by straps and contorting.

Music and Mayhem: Rebellion isn’t just one of the best late-night shows you have to see, it is one of the best shows of Adelaide Fringe 2026. A little bit shocking, a lot of awesome, put this on your must-see list!

***** Five Stars