Manchester Punk Festival announces third wave of artists for 10th anniversary
Manchester Punk Festival (MPF) has upped the ante for its 10th anniversary celebrations with the announcement of a fresh wave of bands set to take over Manchester city centre from 18-20 April 2025. Featuring a stacked lineup across multiple venues, this year’s festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend for punk lovers.
Returning favourites include the legendary Oi Polloi and high-energy punk outfit Millie Manders & The Shutup, whose performances at previous festivals have earned them a loyal following. Also making a highly anticipated comeback are Vanilla Pod, who have emerged from hiatus to join the festivities, and Chicago’s Counterpunch, known for their melodic yet hard-hitting punk sound. Osaka’s Waterweed adds international flair to the lineup, bringing their signature blend of technical precision and raw emotion. We’re beyond stoked for Thank, False Reality, Trust Fund, and Perp Walk to join the lineup, each bringing a distinct energy and edge that promises to electrify the festival atmosphere.
The full list of newly announced bands: Oi Polloi, Millie Manders & The Shutup, Vanilla Pod, Gen & The Degenerates, Counterpunch, Waterweed, The Slow Death, Eastfield, Perp Walk, Trust Fund, Christmas, False Reality, Terrorpins, Snatch Game, Nexo, Uzumaki, Batwolf, Jake Martin, Prey, Arms & Hearts, Diaz Brothers, Relents, Reason to Leave, Carne, Thank, A Void, Raw Poo, Victim Unit, Grail Guard, Grafteoke, and Martha May & The Mondays.
These join the previously announced stellar lineup: The Menzingers, Dillinger Four, Strung Out, Death By Stereo, Belvedere, Smoke or Fire, Talco, Los Fastidios, Onsind, The Restarts, Broadway Calls, Faintest Idea, The Chisel, Single Mothers, Roughneck Riot, Pizzatramp, Call Me Malcolm, Franz Nicolay, Captain Hotknives, Bratakus, In Evil Hour, Bruise Control, Straightline, Knife Club, Fair Do’s, For I Am, Helle, Drunktank, Supermilk, Pussy Liquor, Jodie Faster, Stress Positions, Redeemon, Forever Unclean, Simon Wells, Abraskadabra, The Sewer Cats, Other Half, Happy Accidents, Burnt Tapes, Jawless, Fast Blood, Electric Press, Sunliner, Sadaxe, Mark Murphy & The Meds, X-Ray Vez, Misfortune Cookie, Anna’s Anchor, Our Lives In Cinema, No More Idols, Alldeepends, Short Days, Back Teeth, The Carolyn, Packers, Onlooker, Filthy Militia, Glu, The Empty Page, Skint Knees, Abergaz, Feign, Mere Amore, Mudclub, and Period Drama.
This year’s MPF isn’t just about the music. The festival will also feature a range of comedy and poetry performances, info stalls, live podcasts, and DIY punk label pop-up record stores, creating a vibrant atmosphere to celebrate all things punk.
Save the date for Manchester Punk Festival 2025, and watch the video for Thank’s “Woke Fraiser”:
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