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Jul 2

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The Rebellion Festivals are making a triumphant return to the ultra-posh Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England from August 1st 2nd 3rd, and 4th. Don't procrastinate any longer; this is your year to embark on a punk rock pilgrimage to a four-day musical experience fueled by beer and Buckfast that you'll never forget. Oh, and bring the kids.

Want a happy family? Take them to see the DICKIES at Club Casbah on Sunday.

Henry, Charlie, Dave, and Steve will be there along with 300 other performers, 10,000 punks, and their offspring.

All photos courtesy of dickslaughter.com

Rebellion for Dummies

Rebellion, the world's largest punk music festival, has been an unstoppable force since 1996. Formerly known as Holidays in the Sun and then the Wasted Festival, this massive event usually takes place at the Winter Gardens entertainment complex in Blackpool, England, although it has also graced nearby Morecambe. But the Rebellion spirit knows no boundaries, as sister festivals under the Rebellion banner have sprung up in Australia, the U.S., Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, and Austria. Rebellion is far more than just a music festival; it's a full-blown punk rock takeover of the seaside resort town of Blackpool, much to the delight of the town council and its residents. It serves as a cherished reunion point for bands and fans alike. Being family-owned and family-oriented, Rebellion welcomes children under 12 for free and offers numerous family-friendly activities both inside and outside the festival grounds, making it a favorite punk family vacation destination.

This year's lineup is incredible.

Let's start with a few living legends:

Henry Rollins will make his first visit to Blackpool as part of his Good to See You tour. But that's barely scratching the surface: The Damned, New Model Army, Steel Pulse, the Steve Ignorant band doing a CRASS set as well as a Slice of Life set, The Descendents, The Exploited, Neville Staple from The SPECIALS, The Only Ones, The Dickies, T.S.O.L, Dick Lucas with the SUBHUMANS. Citizen Fish and Culture Shock, The Stitches, H.R of the BAD BRAINS, U.K. SUBS, The Anti Nowhere League, D.R.I, ZOUNDS, MDC, CONFLICT, the REZILLOS, and so many more.

But Rebellion isn't just about the elders who led the way; oh no, there are many bands on the bill that don't qualify for a senior discount but shouldn't be missed. We have to mention an InSpite favorite, Bob Vylan, whose performance at last year's Rebellion is regarded as one of the highlights of the festival. Plus, we've got the Lambrini Girls, KID KAPICHI, I Doris, PARANOID VISIONS, Mille Manders & The Shut Up, Carol Hodge, the BarStool Preachers, Rumkicks, and hundreds more. You can see the entire list at the Rebellion Festivals Lineup page.

Brace yourself for the daunting task of prioritizing six stages of conflicting must-see performances. With more than 300 bands packed inside the Winter Gardens, along with an art show, hundreds of vendors, and a literary stage, tough choices will undoubtedly be made.

I know what you're thinking: it’s too far, too expensive and I am too old or too poor.

Well, that may all be true, but isn’t it about time you embrace the sweaty chaos of travel? Life is about truly living, and the friendships and memories you'll create at Rebellion are absolutely priceless. Besides, let's face it, we're all drowning in debt anyway, so why not have that soul-crushing debt be from something fun for a change? Make it a priority to experience the thrill and camaraderie of the Rebellion Festivals. You won’t regret it. I genuinely hope to see you in Blackpool. There's still time to secure your tickets for one day or the entire four-day punk rock spectacular.

Head over to REBELLIONFESTIVALS.COM to get your tickets now.