Frozemode, Miki Berenyi, Third Kulture and more among final wave of artists for Decolonise Fest
Decolonise Fest has announced the final names joining the line-up for its 2026 edition, returning to Signature Brew Blackhorse Road between 3–4 October.
Now entering its ninth year, Decolonise Fest continues to platform artists of colour across punk and alternative music. This year will be the festival's biggest year to date, with Frozemode, Miki Berenyi, Third Kulture, Hang Linton, Silver Tabby and TM Distant joining the programme of previously announced artists Sacred Paws, Baby Said, Uninvited, Mashaal, eatboys. and Dygora.
Since launching in 2017 within a grassroots space, Decolonise Fest has seen performances from artists including Nova Twins, Bob Vylan, Big Joanie, Whitelands, Master Peace, and more. This year will host twelve live acts alongside a programme of workshops, panel discussions and creative activities celebrating music, solidarity and collective action.
“This is our ninth year running Decolonise Fest and we’re so excited to host another festival packed with an amazing representation of the genre-bending, forward-looking POC alternative music that is around today," says Decolonise Fest spokesperson Alex Ekong. "We are grateful to Arts Council England and Supporting Grassroots Music Fund for helping fund this year’s event again. Spaces like this are important for so many POC music lovers who seek an inclusive event where they can become part of a community.”
Tickets for Decolonise Fest 2026 are on sale now, for more information visit decolonisefest.co.uk
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