Sun, sea, sand and subculture in Scarborough this weekend…

The Spa hosted yet another action packed two days of anarchy and rebellion for punks young and old. No division of styles or genres, no arguments over which generation did it better - just pure love for each band’s interpretation of what their noise should be, and appreciation for the chance to witness it.

Day 1 brought a full lineup of different styles from across the globe, while Day 2 was packed with solid UK talent and southern powerhouses.

Day 1:

Yur Mum:
Continually proving you don’t need a lead guitarist - or any guitarist for that matter. Just endless percussion, effortlessly performed with a mix of styles from the UK to Brazil and back again.

Crashed Out:
Thumping, in your face punk rock hailing from the North East. These no nonsense, battle jacket patch favourites came to get the job done - and made sure anyone new wouldn’t forget their name.

Riskee & The Ridicule:
Spitting political views alongside stories from 10 years as a DIY punk outfit. Huge energy, heavy riffs, and a proper voice for the people.

Hung Like Hanratty:
Comedic punk rock chaos. Sharing everyday frustrations and pet peeves that hit home (especially if you’re over 29), backed by a rotation of perfectly chosen novelty outfits.

The Good, The Bad and The Zugly:
Massive energy from frontman Ivar - air punching, violently swinging the mic stand, pointing to the heavens in unison with his bandmates like God himself was watching them tear the place apart.

Booze & Glory:
Working class stories delivered through melodic, singalong choruses that hit hard. The sound desk cranked it - loudest band of the weekend by far.

The Selecter:
Bringing things down just enough to breathe. After all the chaos and commentary on everything wrong with the world, The Selecter reminded everyone to live in the moment. The room moved as one to pure ska from the queen herself.

The Casualties:
Hard hitting NYC street punk. Classic tracks mixed with newer cuts from Detonate, their first record in over seven years. Flags flying, spit in the air, and raw stories of youth and struggle.

Day 2:

Chaos 8:
A band that covers all bases. Whatever corner of alt music you sit in, Chaos 8 have something for you - blending atmospheric rock with synthetic darkness.

Voodoo Radio:
An explosive two piece. Thumping drums, classic rock guitar, and stories of growing up in a musical family. A chaotic but tight father-daughter dynamic - Cumbria’s answer to Soft Play.

Menace:
The definition of that iconic ’77 sound. With a history of pushing back against authority (including the GLC), Menace are still doing exactly what they’ve always done - causing noise where it matters.

Chelsea:
Steady, sharp, and full of chant along classics. Tight execution, bouncing basslines, and lyrics that still land just as hard today.

Instigators:
West Yorkshire anarcho punk at full force. Dragging the crowd into their storm with a setlist spanning decades.

UK Subs:
Hit after hit, played with precision and genuine love for the scene. You can tell they’ve done this a thousand times - and still mean every second of it. Charlie (now 81) proving there’s no slowing down.

Anti-Nowhere League:
Pure punk attitude. Bass-heavy, rock and roll riffs, and a set full of sex, booze, and violence. Exactly what you came for.

Sham 69:
The Hersham Boys closed it out in style. Gritty East London energy, unmistakable cockney swagger, and a set packed with classics. Still loud, still relevant.