Rebellion Festival
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 19: Introducing Dummy Toys
This year sees a good number of bands representing the burgeoning Asia-Pacific punk scene, with representatives from South Korea (Rum Kicks/18 Fevers) Indonesia (Turtles Jr) and now China, with both HellCity (Beijing) and Quing Dao punks Dummy Toys, making an appearance. Dummy Toys are Xiaokui (vox), Xiaoniao (guitar), Huanzi (Bass) and Qing (Drums). Having only …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 20: Introducing Problem Patterns
A late addition to the festival line up, Problem Patterns is a four-piece feminist queer punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, comprising of Beverley Boal, Bethany Crooks, Ciara King and Alanah Smith. Formed in 2018, the band does not have a singular front person, opting instead to switch roles and instruments, to ensure each member in …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 21: Introducing Public Serpents
Public Serpents are a highly energetic and politically charged ska punk band that hails from New Jersey. Known for their powerful sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Public Serpents use their music as a platform to address social and political issues. With a blend of aggressive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and fierce vocals, the band’s music captures …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 22: Introducing Clockwork Psycho
Female fronted band from Ljubljana, Slovenia hit Rebellion for the first time, fresh from their appearance at Spain’s Psychobilly Meeting Festival, where they shared the bill with legends King Kurt, Guana Batz and Demented Are Go Established in 2011 in Ljubljana, first Slovenian female fronted psychobilly band Clockwork Psycho fired up the fury of the …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 23: Introducing Noah & The Loners
There’s a real young and fresh vibe going on with the line-up this year. We’ve already introduced young punks, The Human Error. Now its the turn of teens Noah and the Loners. The band, who were a revelation at this years SXSW Festival in Texas, are fronted by 17 year old singer songwriter Noah Lonergan …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 24: Introducing Pet Needs
Not sure what they’re putting in the water in Essex, but Colchester, previously only really known for Blur, now have two of the most exciting young bands currently on the circuit. As well as The Meffs, Pet Needs have also been catching the ears of the US market, having toured extensively last year with Frank …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 25: Introducing Meryl Streek
The current music scene, both sides of the border in the Emerald Isle, has never been in better health than it is currently. With bands like Fontaines DC and Murder Capital attaining large venue status in the UK and Europe, there is a groundswell of artists emerging to fill the gaps they leave behind. This …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 26: Introducing The Meffs
Colchester two-piece, Lily (Guitar/Vox) and Lewis (Drums & Backing Vox) are another UK act who are having a stellar time at the moment . Signed to Fat Mike’s (NOFX) Bottles To The Ground label, their two CD Broken Britain EP showcased just how far the band has come since exploding onto the East Anglian scene …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 27: Introducing Millie Manders & The Shut Up
Millie Manders & The Shut Up are a dynamic and electrifying ska-punk band led by the powerhouse vocalist and saxophonist Millie Manders. They were one of the highlights from 2022 with their scintillating set in the mid-day sun, which had everyone smiling and skanking. The band’s music is a high-energy fusion of ska, punk, and …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 28: Introducing 18 Fevers
Finally back on track after a few hiccups, we are now only 28 days away from Rebellion 2023. 18Fevers derived its name from the tumultuous summer of 2020, when the world experienced an overwhelming tipping point during the Covid-19 pandemic. The genesis of the band can be traced back to bassist Matt and vocalist Christmas, …