MAD ONES FEST Vol.2
Mad Ones Fest Vol.2 hits Luxembourg 30 September 2023 with 15 bands and 2 stages of punk, hardcore, and high-energy live music.
Versus You has always wanted to bring to life a punk rock festival in their home country. Originally this festival had been created just before the pandemic to celebrate their 15 years of existence as a band. Unfortunately, things went in a different direction because of everything that was going on in the world at the time. But in June 2022 THE MAD ONES FEST VOLUME 1 finally happened! Because of its success the second edition of the MAD ONES FEST will again take place at the beautiful Kulturfabrik in Esch-sur-Alzette. But this time in September 2023.
Lineup
STRIKE ANYWHERE (US)
Out of Richmond’s hardcore and punk underground, Strike Anywhere forged a sound built on speed, conviction and anthemic urgency, and that sense of purpose still hits hard live.
NO FUN AT ALL (SWE)
Emerging from Sweden’s golden era of fast melodic hardcore, No Fun At All helped define the genre with breakneck pacing, locked-in precision and choruses built to last.
GUERILLA POUBELLE (FR)
For years, Guerilla Poubelle have stood as a key voice in French punk, mixing DIY principles, political bite and sharp melodic instinct into songs made for shoutback moments.
ROUGHNECK RIOT (UK)
Blending folk-punk spirit with a tougher melodic charge, Roughneck Riot bring together social tension, roadworn energy and full-throttle crowd connection in every set.
SKIN OF TEARS (DE)
Active since the early 90s, Skin Of Tears built their name on speed, melody and irreverence, shaping a style that still feels agile, punchy and distinctly their own.
CF98 (PL)
Across more than two decades, CF98 have delivered fast, hook-heavy skate-punk with real precision, balancing sheer momentum with the kind of choruses that stick instantly.
VERSUS YOU (LU)
With years of touring behind them, Versus You combine punk-rock drive, bright melody and a sharp feel for dynamics, turning tightly written songs into pure live energy.
PETROGRAD (LU)
Born out of Luxembourg’s early punk scene, Petrograd channel melody, melancholy and political urgency into a fast, sharp sound that still hits with conviction.
DRUNKTANK (NL)
Drunktank crash skate-punk speed into metallic weight, pushing hard riffs, technical muscle and raw forward motion without losing the hooks that keep it all moving.
BAD NASTY (FR)
Hard-charging and rough around the edges, Bad Nasty trade in street punk built on gang-shout spirit, direct delivery and the kind of no-frills attack that thrives on stage.
PRIMETIME FAILURE (DE)
Fast melodic punk is Primetime Failure’s lane, but they play it with a restless edge, turning frustration, nostalgia and daily chaos into songs that hit with bounce and bite.
FOR I AM (BE)
For I Am deal in high-speed melodic punk marked by tight playing, strong hooks and emotionally direct songwriting, landing with clarity, energy and real live impact.
BREAKOUT (FR)
Rooted in classic street-punk grit, Breakout keep things tough and stripped back, driving every song with sharp rhythms, gang vocals and confrontational intensity.
MALLOWS (LU)
Still on the rise, Mallows bring energetic melodic punk with big hooks, heartfelt tension and a clear DIY spirit, giving their songs youthful urgency and singalong pull.
RÉGLEMENT DE COMPTES (LU)
Raw, fast and straight to the point, Réglement de comptes strip hardcore punk down to pure pressure, turning short bursts of chaos into total basement-room intensity.