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Punk's 50th: Rebellion Festival Ignites Blackpool
6 Aug
Summary
- UK's longest-running punk festival marks 50 years of the movement.
- Rebellion Festival in Blackpool sold out months in advance.
- Festival features up to 300 acts across six stages.
The UK's iconic Rebellion Festival is set to commemorate 50 years since the punk movement first exploded onto the British music scene. This renowned festival, which has been completely sold out for months, will host an impressive lineup of up to 300 acts across six stages.
The four-day festival officially begins shortly, but a couple of pre-festival gigs and a party have already enlivened the week. Organiser Jennie Russell-Smith expressed her astonishment at reaching this milestone, noting, "It's been bonkers... it is hard to believe we have been doing this for 30 years."
Recent warm-up events featured notable artists such as Adam Ant, alongside Neville Staples from the legendary band The Specials, adding to the excitement surrounding the 50th anniversary celebration.
