Abandoman Live

Abandoman is an award-winning improvisational hip-hop comedy duo fronted by Rob Broderick, celebrated for creating razor-sharp rap, hip-hop and dance music sketches at lightning speed based entirely on audience suggestions. Winners of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year and Musical Comedy Awards, they have headlined comedy stages at every major UK music festival including Glastonbury and Reading, toured with Ed Sheeran, and earned recognition as the Sunday Times' Best Musical Act at Edinburgh Fringe 2014. Their latest show, Afterglow, transforms audience ideas into original bangers with genuine warmth and unstoppable energy, delivering joyful, unpredictable performances that electrify corporate events and festivals alike.

Fronted by Rob Broderick, Abandoman improvised their way into the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny competition at the 2005 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, launching a career that has since transformed audience suggestions into razor-sharp musical comedy across stages worldwide. What began as a bold experiment in freestyle hip-hop has evolved into one of the most sought-after acts on the comedy, music and corporate circuits, where no two performances are ever the same. The duo's unique fusion of improvisation, musicianship and quick-fire wit has earned them victories at the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, the Musical Comedy Awards and the Adelaide Fringe Festival's Best Comedy Newcomer award, establishing them as masters of spontaneous performance.

Abandoman's credentials extend far beyond the comedy circuit. They have toured with multi-platinum artist Ed Sheeran, headlined comedy stages at every major UK music festival including Glastonbury, Latitude, Bestival, Leeds and Reading, and hosted London's St Patrick's Day event to over 15,000 revellers in Trafalgar Square. Named by the Sunday Times as the Best Musical Act out of over 2,000 performers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014, they have sold out consecutive runs at some of the festival's largest venues and performed extensively across the UK, Europe, America, Hong Kong and Australia. Their television appearances span 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC3's Live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, BBC2's The Stephen K Amos Show and Sky Arts, whilst their radio work includes BBC Radio 1's Fun and Filth Cabaret alongside Paloma Faith and Nick Grimshaw. Supported by guitar and keyboard, Broderick's on-stage presence combines technical skill with infectious energy, creating an atmosphere where audiences become active collaborators in the creative process.

Their latest show, Afterglow, exemplifies Abandoman's ability to transform corporate events, festivals and live audiences into unforgettable experiences. Blending hip-hop with euphoric dance music, the show turns audience ideas into original bangers that are live and unrepeatable every single night. This approach delivers tangible value for event organisers seeking entertainment that genuinely engages attendees, breaks down barriers and creates shared moments of spontaneous joy. Whether energising a festival crowd or bringing teams together at corporate gatherings, Abandoman's performances leave audiences feeling connected, uplifted and part of something truly unique. Their work proves that the most memorable events happen when creativity meets genuine human interaction, delivered with warmth, audacity and unstoppable momentum.