Refused to livestream final show ever, and launch Kickstarter for new documentary
Swedish hardcore band Refused have announced that a livestream of their final performance in Umeå, and shared a Kickstarter in support of a new documentary about their musical journey.
“This final year has been nothing short of amazing. We've played some of the best shows of our entire life. But, as with anything, there are plenty of countries, cities, venues, and people that we didn't have the time to get to. Here is a final chance for you all to get to us: The final show in Umeå will be live-streamed for the whole world to see and we are inviting you to be a part of the festivities. Not only do you get to witness the FINAL Refused show ever, but you also get to see our friends in Abhinanda tear it up. You get to see me and David make fools of ourselves with the first Final Exit show in 18 years, and as a bonus, you can check out some contemporary Umeå Hardcore with Nix and Dream Warriors. So, what are you waiting for?! Don't miss this chance to hang out with us one final time. All for the cheap price of 15 USD / 11 GBP / 13 EUR / 145 SEK. See you on the 21st of December," shares singer Dennis Lyxzén.
In addition to announcing the livestream, Refused have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a documentary about the band's final world tour, tracing the journey from their roots in the 1990s Umeå hardcore scene to playing international stages.
The documentary, titled Exit to End, is directed by Swedish filmmaker Balsam Hellström. “Exit to End is more than a music documentary. It’s a story about the cost of idealism, about friendship and reconciliation – and about a small town that became world-famous for something no one could have predicted," Hellström comments.
The final show will be available to livestream on 21 December from 5PM at watch.officialrefused.com
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