We asked John Greenwood to write a preview of the Rebellion Festival Run-Up shows, the new warm-up gigs Rebellion has added in the week before the festival. Instead, he handed us a wonderfully entertaining account of travel anxiety, a deep-seated distrust of the TSA, and a healthy dose of reminiscing about past Rebellions. In the end, he also remembered to tell us everything you need to know about this year's Run-Up gigs. Along with great photos from Dick Slaughter and John Greenwood himself, it's the perfect way to get ready for another week of punk rock in Blackpool.

In Spite of freezing weather, the Scarborough Punk Festival 2026 delivered another unforgettable weekend of punk rock. With standout sets from Yur Mum, Hung Like Hanratty, Booze & Glory, The Casualties, Chaos 8, Chelsea, UK Subs, and The Anti-Nowhere League, the festival proved once again that great music, great people, and a few pints can overcome just about anything.

John Greenwood trades the punter’s view for the press pit - capturing sets from Phat Problem, Dakka Skanks, UK Subs, Circle Jerks, Steve Ignorant, and TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers, closing out with the fierce energy of Maid Of Ace.

We asked Dick Slaughter Photo for 20 band recommendations for Rebellion Festival—he gave us 27.