Rebellion XMas Punk festival - Birmingham

[Bassmonkey]

Did anyone else go? a great day, some fab bands including Rancid featuring Matt Freeman on bass. Interesting that most films would have a crowd like this pitched as thugs yet was a really good atmosphere with people looking after each other. Punk's not dead you know?

[seashell]

I didn't go to this, but I agree with what you say about the type of crowd. I've been to a few punk events in Brum in recent years, and always found the atmosphere really friendly. I'm not a former punk and don't dress as one, but have never felt threatened or uneasy.

[PaulWarning]

don't confuse punks with skinheads, generally punks are a lot like hippies with shorter hair and tighter trousers, although these days some of them look like skinheads cause they've gone bald and shaved their heads

[Big_Stu]

I went to a Rebellion in Blackpool Winter Gardens a few years ago, the atmosphere was excellent, no trouble from either the hundreds of punks, skins or rockers that were there. Even a few original teddy-boys turned up.

[Bassmonkey]

There were loads of skins, old style punks, oi punks, normal looking folks like me and all ages (little kids - 60+ year olds) Really nice atmosphere. i chuckled at a guys T shirt though, dressed in docs, short jeans, braces and a T shirt reading "not racist - just bald"

[the_skezz]

Loved it, went to Rebellion at Blackpool last year too - I'd happily do it every year if they didn't book so many of the same bands. Agreed with what everyone says about the atmosphere, always great at these sort of events, I find the majority of these crowds to be respectful fun-loving people who don't go out their way to cause any trouble, Even if they do like a bit of a jump around (and I'm usually in the thick of it) I've never felt in any danger, despite being a little bloke - anyone who gets knocked over or hurt gets helped immediately and there's no attempt to cause actual harm.

All the bands were up to their usual great standard - stayed by the mainstage for the most part though I did catch Dirtbox Disco and Jaya the Cat on second. Great selection of groups, especially for the ticket price (forty-five quid for fourteen hours ain't bad, considering how many big-name acts will charge that for a few hours in the evening). I'll definately be going if they do it again next year, at least if the regular Rebellion Festival doesn't tempt me down.

[bartelby]

My drummer was trying to get us on the bill for this.

[Musicman20]

I saw Rancid in Newcastle but on their own tour. It was fantastic and so was the atmosphere.

Edited December 11, 2012 by Musicman20