Fluff Fest 2015 will be held at Rokycany’s airport between July 23rd and July 26th! Check out the information gathered so far and stay tuned for more as this thread will be updated as more information is available. As always, the festival crew is sure to bring culture, values and entertainment to town with an excellent line-up and great atmosphere.
GO HERE to read my interview with the festival crew!
GO HERE to watch some videos from the 2014 edition.
This year the festival fills up with panel discussions, movie screenings (including Black Hole, a documentary on Italian underground music scene), and a bunch more outside music attractions.
here’s the original shape of the line-up, including CONFLICT, who went ahead for an exclusive show at Mighty Sounds festival and DROPDEAD, who have cancelled their European tour.
On April 23rd, the festival crew commented:
…we are just days before revealing this year’s line-up. so maybe it is a time to recap little bit about FLUFF. it is 3 day festival organised by fairly small group of people for last 15 years in what we believe is hc/ punk way. it is self-founded and that means it is either voluntary or paid by money made from ticket sells, bars or kitchen (no government funds or sponsorships). it is also beneficial to the local animal right organisation. it is open to anybody from hc/ punk scene which in this case means that a big part of the festival is not organised by us, you could became part of the festival and set up your own info tent, party stage or distro as long as you do not sell food or drinks and you do it on proper place and you will be able to do it and it will be free of charge. the only part of the festival is actually paid zone, there is still a lot going on outside paid zone (!) there is the open stage, the place where any incoming band can play their set with the stage and PA provided by us. nobody knows the future but it looks like the FLUFF will be more and more headliner-less festival focused on diversity of stages and performances, where every performing band could be playing your local punk venue or squat. again we will have PSYCH TENT, FLUFFY QUEER NOISES TENT, D.I.S.C.O., 2 FLUFF stages and this year we will add PLAY FAST OR DON’T – festival within a festival!
7 SECONDS
Reno, Nevada, USA
(go here to see the full list of their Summer dates)
hardcore punk legends who formed the 80s harcore scene with their anthems like young till i die, we’re gonna fight, etc. endless records on labels like BYO, Headhunter & Alternative Tentacles.
hardcore punk legends who formed the 80s harcore scene with their anthems like young till i die, we’re gonna fight, etc. endless records on labels like BYO, Headhunter & Alternative Tentacles.
ENDPOINT
Louisville, Kentucky’s hardcore legends formed back in 1988! Go here to learn more.
legandary 90s political hardcore. no introduction needed…
legandary 90s political hardcore. no introduction needed…
RAEIN
Forli, Italy
italian screamo / emoviolence…
italian screamo / emoviolence…
M.D.C. (Millions Of Dead Cops)
Austin, Texas, USA
anarcho-punk veterans strongly outspoken about anti-capitalistm, anti-religion, animal rights and LGBT rights. with about a million records out on labels such as Slap A Ham, Beer City and Alternative Tentacles…
anarcho-punk veterans strongly outspoken about anti-capitalistm, anti-religion, animal rights and LGBT rights. with about a million records out on labels such as Slap A Ham, Beer City and Alternative Tentacles…
MATERIC
Petrozavodsk, Russia
oldschool emo as it should be, atmospheric, little bit rough and noisy
oldschool emo as it should be, atmospheric, little bit rough and noisy
EMPTY HALL OF FAME
Czech Republic
new school hardcore influenced by bans such as Another Breath and alike.
new school hardcore influenced by bans such as Another Breath and alike.
GERANIÜM
Strasbourg, France
d-beat neocrust from strasbourg.
d-beat neocrust from strasbourg.
ANCHOR
Sweden
GO HERE to read the recent ANCHOR x IDIOTEQ interview.
this swedish new school xvx band has been around for almost a decade now and is coming back to fluff fest this year!
this swedish new school xvx band has been around for almost a decade now and is coming back to fluff fest this year!
NINE ELEVEN
Le Mans, France
GO HERE to read the recent NINE ELEVEN x IDIOTEQ interview!
french passionate hardcore with a melodic edge. a very active band both musically and politically!
french passionate hardcore with a melodic edge. a very active band both musically and politically!
DEATHRITE
Dresden/Leipzig, Germany
furious and blasting deathmetal on Per Koro rec.
furious and blasting deathmetal on Per Koro rec.
BIRDS IN ROW
Laval, France
french screamo with a touch of crust on Deathwish records.
french screamo with a touch of crust on Deathwish records.
THE CAULFIELD CULT
Singapore
melodic emopunk band from singapore.
melodic emopunk band from singapore.
RAMMING SPEED
Boston / Richmond / NYC, USA
crossover / thrashmetal on tankcrimes and Prosthetic records.
crossover / thrashmetal on tankcrimes and Prosthetic records.
HOMBRE MALO
Oslo, Norway
norwegian (well also partly spanish and french) stoner metal/ sludge band with members of Sons of Saturn, Ictus, Okkultokrati.
norwegian (well also partly spanish and french) stoner metal/ sludge band with members of Sons of Saturn, Ictus, Okkultokrati.
MY TURN
Greece
another thursday set – mit tempo hardcore from sunny greece.
another thursday set – mit tempo hardcore from sunny greece.
DOGCHAINS
Germany
new spirit of youthcrew straight edge hardcore. one of the best european bands of its genre at the moment without a doubt!
new spirit of youthcrew straight edge hardcore. one of the best european bands of its genre at the moment without a doubt!
RED APOLLO
Dortmund, Germany
GO HERE to read the recent RED APOLLO x IDIOTEQ interview!
dark and sludgy posthardcore on Moment Of Collapse records.
dark and sludgy posthardcore on Moment Of Collapse records.
DARK CIRCLES
Montreal, Canada
canadian blackened crust with members of BLACK SHIPS and IN TONGUES.
canadian blackened crust with members of BLACK SHIPS and IN TONGUES.
CROOKED LETTER
Gavle / Stockholm, Sweden
emo-rock band with members of MELEEH, IN RIUNS OF and SUIS LA LUNE. for fans of 90s emo bands such as THE GET UP KIDS or KILL HOLIDAY!
emo-rock band with members of MELEEH, IN RIUNS OF and SUIS LA LUNE. for fans of 90s emo bands such as THE GET UP KIDS or KILL HOLIDAY!
CAVALCADES
Aberdeen, Scotland
emotive hardcore on i Corrupt records from scotland.
emotive hardcore on i Corrupt records from scotland.
LIONHEART
Northern California, USA
(go here to see the full list of their Summer dates)
californian metallic hardcore outfit.
californian metallic hardcore outfit.
GATTACA
Czech Republic
epic anarcho neocrust with a strong focus on animal/human liberation.
epic anarcho neocrust with a strong focus on animal/human liberation.
NOT AFRAID
Antwerp, Belgium
oldschool straight edge hardcore with members of TRUE COLORS, BUILDING and more. one of the very few uropean bands on REACT! records.
oldschool straight edge hardcore with members of TRUE COLORS, BUILDING and more. one of the very few uropean bands on REACT! records.
NO WEATHER TALKS
Hamburg, Germany
a german melodic political punk band with female vocals with a new record on No Idea records!
a german melodic political punk band with female vocals with a new record on No Idea records!
MIND TRAP
Berlin, Germany
HARDCORE (in capital letters!) – do not expect a big label behind them or big ambitions, just straightforward fast music and diy ethics. members of bands like SHORT FUSE, HIGHSCORE, VITAMIN X, REARRANGED, THE TANGLED LINES, etc., etc.
HARDCORE (in capital letters!) – do not expect a big label behind them or big ambitions, just straightforward fast music and diy ethics. members of bands like SHORT FUSE, HIGHSCORE, VITAMIN X, REARRANGED, THE TANGLED LINES, etc., etc.
QUESTIONS
Sao Paulo, Brazil
GO HERE and HERE to read 2 exclusive features for IDIOTEQ.
traditional, new york hardcore influenced band from Brasil.
traditional, new york hardcore influenced band from Brasil.
SVALBARD
Bristol, UK
heavy atmospheric screamo hardcore on Holy Roar recs.
heavy atmospheric screamo hardcore on Holy Roar recs.
REASON TO CARE
Germany
intense melodic hardcore from germany. these kids don’t need much of an introduction and are living proof that modern hardcore can be done with diy passion!
intense melodic hardcore from germany. these kids don’t need much of an introduction and are living proof that modern hardcore can be done with diy passion!
SANGRE DE MUERDAGO
Galicia, Spain
anarcho-primitivist collective with members of ICTUS and a bunch more bands playing pure folk!
anarcho-primitivist collective with members of ICTUS and a bunch more bands playing pure folk!
FORSAKEN
Santiago, Chile
southamerican vegan straightedge midtempo moshcore
southamerican vegan straightedge midtempo moshcore
ANCST
Berlin, Germany
blasting and monumental blackmetal with a furious drummachine. a berlin-based collective with members of HENRY FONDA and AFTERLIFE KIDS.
blasting and monumental blackmetal with a furious drummachine. a berlin-based collective with members of HENRY FONDA and AFTERLIFE KIDS.
BY THE GRACE OF GOD
Outspoken, passionate hardcore veterans from Luisville, Kentucky, USA. Go here to learn more.
an iconic mid-90s hardcore band with members of bands such as Guilt, Enkindel, Falling Forward, Black Cross & Endpoint, which took a very political stance and opened discussion about multinationals in the late 90s. the band has rarely appeared since 2000, so we are vary happy to announce them for fluff fest!
an iconic mid-90s hardcore band with members of bands such as Guilt, Enkindel, Falling Forward, Black Cross & Endpoint, which took a very political stance and opened discussion about multinationals in the late 90s. the band has rarely appeared since 2000, so we are vary happy to announce them for fluff fest!
The band commented:
Ain’t no party like a punk fest party, cause a punk fest party don’t stop, unless there’s cause for a serious debate about issues, and then, of course, we’ll stop and talk things out, because, you know, we aren’t like Poison or something, we actually have scruples and therefore, we really care about the issues…Anyway, this fest is going to rule!!!
CONTWIG
Strasbourg, France
nobody can play chaotic hardcore better than french people :).
nobody can play chaotic hardcore better than french people :).
DANGERS
California, USA
hardcore as it should be – loud and intense musically, outspoken and smart lyrically.
hardcore as it should be – loud and intense musically, outspoken and smart lyrically.
HENRY FONDA
Berlin, Germany
fast, loud and sharp powerviolence fastcore with strong punk ethics.
fast, loud and sharp powerviolence fastcore with strong punk ethics.
HEXIS
Copenhagen, Denmark
doomy and heavy sludge blackmetal from Copenhagen.
doomy and heavy sludge blackmetal from Copenhagen.
TRIAL
Seattle, USA
(go here to read my lengthy interview with Greg Bennick)
hardcore veterans back in europe after a few years and back at fluff fest to bring a portion of uncompromising yet poetic classical new school hardcore!
hardcore veterans back in europe after a few years and back at fluff fest to bring a portion of uncompromising yet poetic classical new school hardcore!
IRON
Malmo, Sweden
positive, political, powerful. diy vegan sxe hardcorepunk.
positive, political, powerful. diy vegan sxe hardcorepunk.
LOMA PRIETA
San Francisco, USA
one of the best known current screamo / emoviolence bands with members of Punch and Beau Navire!
one of the best known current screamo / emoviolence bands with members of Punch and Beau Navire!
LORD SNOW
Chicago, Illinois
apocalyptic screamo with a jazzy touch and incredible drummer. another Adagio 830 family member.
apocalyptic screamo with a jazzy touch and incredible drummer. another Adagio 830 family member.
SVFFER
Munster / Bielefeld / Berlin, Germany
german sludgish powerviolence. Vendetta, Per koro records, Halo of Flies.
german sludgish powerviolence. Vendetta, Per koro records, Halo of Flies.
NERVOUS
Oakland, California, USA
side project of LOMA PRIETA , BIG KIDS and LEWD ACTS members. experimental / noise / grunge hardcorepunk
side project of LOMA PRIETA , BIG KIDS and LEWD ACTS members. experimental / noise / grunge hardcorepunk
COCAINE PISS
Liege, Belgium
queer noise punk from liege, belgium.
queer noise punk from liege, belgium.
TEMPEST
Vancouver, Canada
canadian dark DIY hardcore/postmetal band on Replenish records and React With Protest.
canadian dark DIY hardcore/postmetal band on Replenish records and React With Protest.
OAK
Jönköping, Sweden
heavy sludge hardcore. one of the loudest and heaviest bands i’ve seen in recent months!
heavy sludge hardcore. one of the loudest and heaviest bands i’ve seen in recent months!
GIVE
Washington, DC, USA
experimental/rock hardcorepunk rooted band. ex-members of LION OF JUDAH and BREAKTHROUGH with records on Deranged rec, Yungblood rec, Triple B rec, Adagio 830, React rec, Revelation rec and many more.
experimental/rock hardcorepunk rooted band. ex-members of LION OF JUDAH and BREAKTHROUGH with records on Deranged rec, Yungblood rec, Triple B rec, Adagio 830, React rec, Revelation rec and many more.
CLOUD RAT
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
GO HERE to stream the band’s new album Qliphoth!
balanced between fastcore and grindcore, a furious and strongly DIY-rooted band on Halo Of Flies and React With Protest records
balanced between fastcore and grindcore, a furious and strongly DIY-rooted band on Halo Of Flies and React With Protest records
DISEMBARKED
Stockholm, Sweden
holding the torch of emo hardcore, here come sweden’s DISEMBARKED!
holding the torch of emo hardcore, here come sweden’s DISEMBARKED!
IRON TO GOLD
Warsaw, Poland
warszaw hardcore crew is hitting fluff fest. traditional sxe hardcore at its best. members of sunrise.
warszaw hardcore crew is hitting fluff fest. traditional sxe hardcore at its best. members of sunrise.
ANTI-CORPOS
Sao Paulo, Brazil
(go here to see the full list of their European Summer dates)
feminist fast and angry all-girl hardcore band from Sao Paulo. Emancypunx records.
feminist fast and angry all-girl hardcore band from Sao Paulo. Emancypunx records.
DISxEASE
Sao Paulo, Brazil
(go here to see the full list of their Summer dates)
brazilian furious hardcore in the vein of Negative Approach and the like with members who played in I SHOT CYRUS or POINTING FINGER.
brazilian furious hardcore in the vein of Negative Approach and the like with members who played in I SHOT CYRUS or POINTING FINGER.
NO TURNING BACK
Brabant, The Netherlands
(go here to see the full list of their Summer dates)
dutch hardcore with a new record out!
dutch hardcore with a new record out!
IKIRU
Czech Republic
in my opinion currently the best emo band from the czech republic. passionate and emotional DIY hardcore. one of the most surprising new bands from here. really worth checking out!
in my opinion currently the best emo band from the czech republic. passionate and emotional DIY hardcore. one of the most surprising new bands from here. really worth checking out!
HÅLL DET ÄKTA
Umea, Sweden
umea PMA punk hardcore band.
umea PMA punk hardcore band.
NOT ON TOUR
Tel Aviv, Israel
GO HERE to see more Spring dates by NOT ON TOUR!
fast, but very melodic female fronted pop-punk.
fast, but very melodic female fronted pop-punk.
AMONG US
Buenos Aires, Brazil
a new band from the RECONCILE people. again posi oldschool hardcore in the vein of battery and the like with political lyrics.
a new band from the RECONCILE people. again posi oldschool hardcore in the vein of battery and the like with political lyrics.
