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LIVE REVIEW: Insane Clown Posse at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on October 21st, 2026

While there is no official fall tour in place for legendary American hardcore hip-hop band Insane Clown Posse, the band is visiting various North American towns and drowning them in Faygo. This last Wednesday Juggalos converged into the New Jersey town of Sayreville, many with signature face paintings and ready to be doused in the…

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While there is no official fall tour in place for legendary American hardcore hip-hop band Insane Clown Posse, the band is visiting various North American towns and drowning them in Faygo. This last Wednesday Juggalos converged into the New Jersey town of Sayreville, many with signature face paintings and ready to be doused in the insane amount of soft drinks.

Promotional poster for the Insane Clown Posse tour, featuring two performers with face paint and gold chains, announcing a concert in Sayreville, NJ, on October 21 at Starland Ballroom.

Written by Andris Jansons

So, why me. Yes, I don’t have much to do with anything that was going down this night in Starland Ballroom, but there was one very strong force that pulled me here – legendary and elaborate live performance from ICP, as well as the fact that I am not normal, so all this craziness was right up my alley.

I did not have much information about what was going on so I have not much that I can say about all aspiring artists that I saw performing before ICP. Still, I roamed around with my camera capturing their sets, so below you can get some insight of what I witnessed as well as Insta links. They did perform great sets, did the job of rallying the crowd and I am sure that they made some new fans as well.

https://www.instagram.com/tierrediaz

https://www.instagram.com/mandamurhead

https://www.instagram.com/wakkothekidd/?hl=en

A male performer wearing glasses and a black cap passionately rapping into a microphone on stage, with visible tattoos on his arms.
A man performing on stage while holding a microphone, wearing a red sports jersey and a cap. Another individual is partially visible in the background.
A passionately engaged audience member singing loudly at a concert, with hands raised and an expression of excitement.
A passionate performer singing into a microphone with one arm raised, showcasing intense emotion on stage.
A performer singing passionately into a microphone on stage, wearing a black tank top with a bold graphic and striking jewelry, with one hand raised in an expressive gesture.
A performer on stage wearing a colorful shirt with graphic designs, holding a microphone and adjusting a cap while engaging with the audience.
A performer with a hat and bandana singing energetically on stage, making a playful face while gesturing with his hands.
A performer on stage wearing a white shirt and a black hat, with sunglasses and a red bandana, gesturing with one hand and holding a microphone in the other.

ICP – Insane Clown Posse. Band consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler). Their name and cultural influence in enormous. Anyone outside hip-hop know them if not by name then by visual appearance. We all saw them somewhere, heard about them somewhere. The band has certainly carved their name not only in the history books of the music genre but in popular American culture as well. Their signature clown makeup is known all over the world.

Two men with face paint and elaborate hairstyles pose dramatically in front of a fiery explosion backdrop.

Let’s not forget their devoted fanbase that call themselves Juggalos. Listen, no artist can exist without devoted fanbase, but the connection between ICP and Juggalos is special. Juggalos held their gatherings / festivals for many years and had many notable artists attending those. They have created a certain street style, using their own slang and are certainly not afraid to swim in soda.

So, as for someone who is looking in from the outside into their world, it was once in a lifetime experience for me to be at ICP live show and rub my shoulders with all the Juggalos in attendance.

What did I learn? The statement that ICP puts up a tremendous live show is fully justified. From the first moment to the last moment of the show the energy, the music, the clowns, the soda and all the insanity was hitting 100% constantly. It was impossible to stay still or not be overtaken by all of the energy and atmosphere. I did stay dry, first of all protecting my gear, and just not as brave as everyone else. Yet, I would go though this experience one more time, just as a spectator and experience this madness fully. I recommend this show to everyone don’t matter the music taste, just to have fun and experience something that you will never forget.

Unofficial setlist for the night – Dead Body Man, Hokus Pokus (Headhunta’z Remix), Let’s Go All the Way (Sly Fox cover), My Axe, Mr. Happy, Fuck the World, Tilt-A-Whirl, The Neden Game, Halls of Illusions, Play With Me, We Belong, Birthday Bitches, In My Room, Assassins (Geto Boys cover), Down With the Clown (Billie Jean background music), Pass Me By.

Insane Clown Posse links

https://www.psychopathicrecords.com/icphome

See images from Insane Clown Posse performance below. Photo all rights reserved by Andris Jansons.

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A performer with face paint and a colorful costume holds a red axe marked with graffiti-style writing on a dimly lit stage.
A performer wearing a clown mask and makeup, holding a red axe, singing on stage. They are dressed in a black shirt with colorful graphics and have visible tattoos on their arms.
A performer with face paint and a colorful outfit playing a drum on stage, surrounded by bright stage lights.
A performer with face paint and tattoos holds a microphone while raising one arm in a dramatic pose on stage, wearing a sports jersey.
A performer with a dramatic face paint design sings passionately into a microphone, holding a colorful striped microphone accessory, surrounded by a blue-lit stage atmosphere.
A performer wearing face paint and a black jersey, gesturing with one hand while holding a microphone, performing on stage.
A performer with face paint singing into a microphone, illuminated by warm, glowing stage lights in the background.
Close-up of a performer with face paint, singing into a striped microphone with confetti falling around, set against a colorful background with lights.
A performer with face paint and colorful confetti in a lively atmosphere.
A clown with vibrant red hair is captured in motion, surrounded by colorful confetti and a misty atmosphere.
A performer in a colorful clown costume with a mask throws confetti into a cheering crowd during a vibrant live show.
A performer dressed as a colorful clown with a skull mask is shooting water while confetti falls around them during a lively event.
A clown in a colorful costume performs on stage, throwing confetti into the air, while holding a bucket. Bright lights and a lively audience are visible in the background.
Two performers in clown makeup on stage, one holding a microphone and the other wearing a colorful costume, surrounded by confetti.
A performer in a black jersey with colorful graphics gestures during a lively stage performance, with audience hands raised in the foreground.
A performer wearing a black shirt with colorful logo, holding a microphone while on stage, with bottles of soda in the background.
A performer in a clown-like costume, wearing a black Faygo t-shirt, is on stage holding a microphone. The background features bottles of Faygo soda and colorful lighting, creating an energetic concert atmosphere.
A performer in face paint and a black t-shirt featuring a Faygo logo is seen on stage, holding a drink. Confetti falls around them, and additional performers in the background are also present, dressed in colorful attire.
Two performers in clown makeup and colorful outfits on stage, with confetti flying through the air and a spray of liquid, creating a festive atmosphere.
A live performance scene with performers in clown costumes on stage, colorful confetti falling from above, and an enthusiastic crowd visible in the foreground.
A lively concert scene with a crowd raising their hands, sprayed with water, while performers in the background are illuminated by stage lights.
A performer in a clown costume sprays water at an energetic crowd during a live concert, with colorful stage lighting and excited fans raising their hands.
A performer in a colorful costume sprays a bright, shimmering substance into the audience, creating a festive atmosphere at a live event.
A performer dressed in clown makeup and a black jersey with a Faygo logo, interacting with the crowd at a concert. In the background, a DJ is mixing music, surrounded by illuminated stage lights and bottles of Faygo soda.
Three performers on stage at a concert; one is singing into a microphone while wearing a mask and a shirt featuring Faygo soda, another is DJing, and the third is holding a box of Faygo drinks, all under colorful stage lights.
A performer in face paint and a colorful outfit raps on stage, with a crowd's hands raised in excitement. Bottled drinks are displayed on a table in the background under bright stage lights.
A performer stands on stage wearing a black shirt with colorful graphics, holding a microphone and gesturing towards the audience. Beside him, another artist operates a keyboard while various bottles are displayed in the background, illuminated by stage lights.
A live performance featuring entertainers in unique costumes and face paint, performing on stage in front of a colorful backdrop and an energetic audience.
A performer dressed in a vibrant costume and makeup, dancing on stage under colorful lights, with another figure in a dark suit covering their head in the background.
A live music performance featuring artists in costumes and face paint, with a vibrant stage setting and an engaged crowd.
A performer on stage in front of large, illuminated letters spelling 'TCP', with a crowd of fans holding smartphones to capture the moment.
A performer with a shaved head featuring a 'D' tattoo, wearing a black jersey with 'SHAGGY' printed on the back, is seen from behind against a lit stage background.
A performer with clown makeup and a dramatic expression holds a wooden stick, illuminated by red lighting, during a live show.
A performer with face paint and colorful clothing singing into a microphone, surrounded by confetti and bright stage lights.
A clown with a menacing expression, wearing a sequined costume and a colorful wig, surrounded by confetti and a blurred background.
A performer with face paint and a distinctive hairstyle, wearing a black jersey with 'Faygo' and 'Deelicious' printed on it, gestures with a microphone and gives a peace sign while on stage.
A performer with distinctive face paint and a colorful outfit is singing into a microphone on stage, illuminated by blue and warm lights.
A performer with dramatic face paint and a colorful shirt gestures enthusiastically on stage under blue lighting.
A performer with face paint and a black shirt sprays an aerosol can while singing on stage, surrounded by a dark background with colorful lighting.
A performer with face paint is in motion, splashing liquid during a dynamic scene, with colorful lighting in the background.
A performer with painted face and a black jersey sprays a beverage while smiling on stage, illuminated by blue lighting.
A performer in face paint and a dark jersey is joyfully spraying a beverage from a bottle on stage, illuminated by blue lights.
A eerie figure with wild, unkempt hair and a skeletal face, dressed in dark clothing, set against a purple and black background.
A performer wearing a grotesque mask with a skeletal design, dressed in a suit, under dramatic purple lighting.
A close-up of a creepy skull figure with a brain visible on top, dressed in a torn black jacket, illuminated by eerie red lighting.
A performer with face paint and tattoos passionately singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a black jersey. The background features colorful stage lighting.
A male performer with clown makeup, wearing a black jersey, singing into a microphone on stage with enthusiastic body language.
A performer with a painted face and vibrant stage outfit passionately singing into a microphone on stage, surrounded by colorful lighting.

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