Rebellion Festival 2026 Review: Day 1 – from Thrown Away to Millie Manders and the Shut Up
It’s the day thousands of punks have waited for since the 2025 soiree finished – their annual pilgrimage to Blackpool for the Rebellion
The Mistakes unleash another punk rock scorcher with fifth album Die Laughing
ALBUM REVIEW: The Mistakes – Die Laughing (Engineer Records)
Militarie Gun and The Chisel are the icing on the cake of Marrapalooza 4 in Newcastle
GIG REVIEW: Marrapalooza 4: Wild and Fierce and Not Bothered @ various venues in Ouseburn, Newcastle, Sunday 7 June 2026
Steppin’ Razor Blades present a new take on the classic two-tone sound
ALBUM REVIEW: Steppin’ Razor Blades – Stay Sharp (Screaming Crow Records)
The Bar Stool Preachers and Dead Wet Things make it a very Good Friday in Sunderland
GIG REVIEW: The Bar Stool Preachers + Dead Wet Things @ Independent, Sunderland, Friday 3 April 2026
Filthy Militia aim for ska-punk’s top table with debut album High Ground
ALBUM REVIEW: Filthy Militia – High Ground (Pookout Records)
Cockney Rejects to headline North East Calling 2026 as The Meffs and Meryl Streek make their debuts
Street-punk legends Cockney Rejects are heading back to Newcastle to headline North East Calling 2026.
Random Hand make it a night to remember at The Grove with the help of Monkie Mind
GIG REVIEW: Random Hand + Monkie Mind @ The Grove, Newcastle, Friday 26 September 2025
Levellers and The Bar Stool Preachers bring some Brighton rock to Sunderland
GIG REVIEW: Levellers + The Bar Stool Preachers @ The Fire Station, Sunderland, Friday 11 July 2025