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From Saturday 06 July 2002

Good Clean Fun update!

Punktastic favourites The Busdrivers are to hit these shores in August, and as a reminder here are the dates once again. AUGUST 2nd – Ryde Squadron, Isle of Wight 3rd – Square, Harlow 4th – Charlotte, Leicester 5th – Scully’s, Bradford 6th – Cathouse, Glasgow 7th – Westport Bar, Dundee 8th – Retro Bar,

Movielife announce UK tour

The Movielife are to come across to the UK in October for a full supporting tour… acting as second act to that wonderful boy-band The Lostprophets… Not content with embarrassing themselves at Deconstruction, LP will easily be upstaged by Vinnie Caruana’s crew again… why suffer the

Uncle Brian giveaway!

Coming your way very soon, yet another fantastic giveaway! Our good friends over in Uncle Brian wanted to thank you for the support everyone has shown recently by giving one lucky winner the chance to bag a copy of the new 3-track UB promo, and a

Friday 05 July 2002

Getaway to Epitaph!

The Getaway have become the latest band to be snapped up by Epitpah Records. Apparently the band were picked up after Brett Gurrewitz heard an MP3 of the band, after after discussions and meetings the band were signed. This is a clear example that getting your band seen and heard on

No Use confirm one-off London gig

No Use For A Name will follow up their Reading and Leeds appearances with a one-off London show at the Mean Fiddler in London. Fat Wreck’s finest will support their new new cd ‘Hard Rock Bottom’ when they appear on September 4. Punktastic can also reveal that the The

Thursday 04 July 2002

Jerry Built/Fletcher to rock Eastbourne!

Two of the UK’s fastest rising bands are to share the stage in Eastbourne on July 26. Both Fletcher and Jerry Built will perform at the Stringbendy’s club, alongside two more rising UK punk acts. The full line-up is: Jerry-Built Fletcher Orca The Take (Newly

Divit set to be a Broadcaster!

New Nitro signings Divit are set to release their first record for the label on September 17. ‘Broadcaster’ will be the pop-punks first album for Dexter Holland’s label, and will see them catapulted into the big leagues. Not only that but Nitro will be releasing free MP3’s of EACH

Say It Like You hear it!

It’s not even two weeks away, but for those desperate to catch a glimpse of the new The Starting Line record, you can now hear the whole thing on a special e-card. Just visit this link to get some quality TSL action… www.drivethrurecords.com/thestartinglineecard/ ‘Say It Like You Mean It’ is

LTJ sign to Warners

It’s been rumoured on every punk site across the web, but now the band have finally confirmed. Less Than Jake have signed to Warner Bros. Straight from the band’s maling list, they write: “It’s been huge news in the world of LTJ this week. First off, we’re

Strung Out set for November tour

Skate punk legends Strung Out are set for a UK tour this November, and they will be bringing Poison The Well with them. Punktastic can reveal that the So-Cal giants have confirmed that they will be making the trek over to Europe during the