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Wonkfest 4 Tomorrow!

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Wow!! Kinda crazy to think that this years Wonkfest is TOMORROW!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!! So looking forward to seeing everyone. This line up and it’s friends are the future of UK punk. Our scene is so special, so loving, so unified. Tomorrow is going to be BUSY! Let’s all come together, leave our worries at the door and make it the most inclusive, welcoming, friendliest gig we’ve ever been to. WONKFAM – LET’S GO!!! XXXXX

Yep kids it’s Wonkfest 4 tomorrow, when 30 bands and tons of lovely punks head to the Dome in Tufnell Park (2 Dartmouth Park Hill, NW5 1HL London, United Kingdom).  There will be some tickets on the door, £20, doors open 11am, first band 11.35.. FREE BBQ most of the afternoon, also the famous BUFFET (Please bring along some ‘picnic’ style food to add to the buffet!).

SET TIMES

Nosebleed 11.35 – 11.55 down
Werecats 12 – 12.20 up
Crashmats 12.25 – 12.45 down
Muertos 12.50 – 1.10 up
Uber yoo 1.15 – 135 down
Mummy 1.40 -2 up
The Apostates 2.05 – 2.25 down
Riggots 2.30 – 2.50 up
The Dead Class 2.55 – 3.15 down
Damger!man 3.20 – 3.40 up
The Franceens 3.45 – 4.05 down
Nova Twins 4.10 – 4.30 up
Spoilers 4.35 – 4.55 down
Faintest Idea 5 – 5.20 up
Midway Still 5.25 – 5.45 down
ROTPM 5.50 – 6.10 up
2 peas 6.15 – 6.35 down
Mystified 6.40 – 7 up
Ducking Punches 7.05 – 7.25 down
Pizza Tramp 7.30 – 7.50 up
Ming City Rockers 7.55 – 8.15 down
Bangers 8.20 – 8.40 up
Bad Breeding 8.45 – 9.05 down
The Murderburgers 9.05 – 9.25 up
The Restarts 9.30 – 9.50 down
The Roughneck riot 9.55 – 10.15 up
Consumed 10.20 – 10.40 down
Wonk Unit 10.45 – End up

CHARITY

Bring tins / dried stuff for the foodbank please!

Bring tins / dried stuff for the foodbank please!

Screen Printing

Ok, below is the official art for our free live print this year!! Bring light coloured shirts (preferably white or pastels) and Leon will be doing his rad air cured print again! I’ll be supplying white shirts for the first 100 advance ticket holders through the door. Leon will only have limited time so i can’t really offer any more than that! Sorry! Is 100 enough anyway? Let me know. Also, sizes!! xx

wonk fest tshirt design

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Wonkfest 3 Movie Released!

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Yay, it’s taken a mighty effort, but Mark Richards (and Julian Wallinger & Sky Nash) never ever disappoints, and his latest video edit is one of the most professional yet – showing off what a great day Wonkfest was last year.

Millions (well a lot) of punks, tons of good times, 30 ish bands, and a sprinkling of wonky magic.

Remember tickets for Wonkfest 4 are now available!  Details here.

Filmed at the Dome, Tufnell park, London on 25th July 2015 with live performances from the cream of the UK DIY punk scene!

Brigantes 0:53
The Dissociates 4:05
Black Volvo 8:24
The Fur Coats 11:50
Tosserlad 13:50
7 Day Conspiracy 16:38
Meansteed 18:32
The Reverends 22:36
Sheepy 26:43
Revenge Of The Psychotronic Man 29:12
Petrol Girls 31:26
Simon Wells 34:36
Kimberly Steaks 39:27
Maid Of Ace 40:27
Vanilla Pod 43:44
2 Sick Monkeys 47:39
Ming City Rockers 51:57
Beat The Red Light 54:10
The Dead Class 1:00:00
Waco 1:01:41
Roughneck Riot 1:05:36
Murderburgers 1:09:35
Culture Shock 1:11:04
Slaves 1:12:56
Wonk Unit 1:19:52
End Credits 1:26:53

Camera by Mark Richards, Julian Wallinger & Sky Nash
Sound mixed & mastered by Delphinius Vargas
Directed & Edited by Mark Richards.
http://www.markrok.com
http://www.facebook.com/wonkfestlondon

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Wonk Unit Heading back to Germany!

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wonk unit full band

Weeeeeee Wonk Unit will be doing a small German tour in September 2016, and we hope to make many new friends.

21.09.16D-Aachen, Musikbunker
22.09.16D-Essen, Anyway (unplugged)
23.09.16D-Hamburg, Menschenzoo
24.09.16D-Arpke, Hinterhof
27.09.16D-Dresden, Chemiefabrik
28.09.16D-Berlin, Schokoladen
29.09.16D-Braunschweig, Funzel
30.09.16D-Oettingen, Goldene Gans
01.10.16D-Karlsruhe, Alte Hackerei

Alex Wonk, Gründer von Wonk Unit spielte in den 1990er Jahren in der Hardcore-Punk Band The Flying Medaillons , welche fester Bestandteil der englischen UK Underground Szene war, bis die Band einen schweren Unfall mit Todesfolge in Frankreich hatte.
Sie lösten sich auf und kurz darauf wurde WONK UNIT ins Leben gerufen.

WONK UNIT bezeichnen ihren Sound als neuen frischen Punk, der sich irgendwo bei Millencolin einreihen kann und immer wieder auch Ska Elemente hören lässt. Auf der Bühne wird Alex zur Dampfwalze und zelebriert ein Feuerwerk voller Energie, Wut und Ironie.
Die Band schafft es, einen eigenen musikalischen Weg zu gehen und ecken gerne auch öfters Mal mit ihrem Sound an.

Bekanntheit erlangte die Londoner Band in letzter Zeit unter anderem durch eine gemeinsame UK Tour mit Teenage Bottlerock und Shows mit Millencolin. Auch das alljährlich stattfindende Wonk Fest gehört inzwischen zum festen Bestandteil der Band, auf welchem Jahr für Jahr befreundete Bands und natürlich auch Wonk Unit auftreten und Jahr für Jahr ausverkauft ist.

Kurz und knapp kann man sagen:
Wonk Unit sind aktuell eine der vielseitigsten und abwechslungsreichsten Bands, die London zu bieten hat. Sie machen Spaß, sind sehr poetisch und absolut authentisch. Alles in allem muss man die Band einfach live gesehen haben.

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Wonk Unit Feb 2016 European Tour

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YESSSSS We are heading out into Europe in February, and we hope to see many of of lovely European friends at one of the venues.

Come talk to us in your sexy voices.  Comes and show us your best sexy dancing.

FEBRUARY
1st Bonn Germany
2nd Metz France
03.02.16 D-München, Unter Deck
04.02.16 A-Feldkirch, Graf Hugo
5 feb. VENUE: Circolo Arci Camalli, TOWN: Imperia
6 feb. VENUE: C.A.A. Lughee, TOWN: Lugo Di Romagna
7 feb. VENUE: Teatro Polivalente , TOWN: Caramagna (CN)
8th Werk21 – Jugendkulturhaus Dynamo, Wasserwerkstrasse 21
8006 Zürich
9th TBC please book us! x
10.02.16 Innsbruck @ PMK!
11.02.16 D-Mannheim, EINRAUMHAUS
12.02.16 D-Wiesbaden, Kreativfabrik
13.02.16 D-Dornstadt, Wildwechsel
14th CAB03 in Leiden Holland

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New Video; Murderers Shoe

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We are dropping a ridiculous new video in the morning. TNS rereleased our debut Album Flying the Japanese Flag recently on lovely white vinyl (splatter long gone).
The video is for the opening track – Murderers Shoe. We didn’t have a clue what we were doing and it literally came together this afternoon when i was writing the captions. Mark Richards has come up with the goods as always!! Amazing one brother! He’ll be sharing it with everyone at breakfast. Yay! xxx

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In the Studio

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Recording studio for the next 2 days with the delightful Andy Brook (who we recorded with on Trolleys and Muffy).

Never really have a clue what i’m gonna do or how the record is gonna turn out. It is gonna be called Mr Splashy though.

My mum calls me that whenever i get near a sink. I always leave puddles everywhere. I like the name Mr Splashy. x

Alex

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Wonk & Slaves Gigs Re-scheduled

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Bad news, then good news.  After Slaves had to cancel the rest of our tour due to Isaac’s injury, they have re-arranged many for January 2016, and we are still joining them.

A STATEMENT ABOUT THE UK TOUR FROM SLAVES:

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“Hello everybody. As some of you may know I dislocated my shoulder whilst performing the other night. I went to hospital and they put it back in for me but I am now in a sling and do not have much mobility in my arm. The doctor said I can’t drum for the next few weeks or there is a good chance it will come out again and cause some serious long term damage. Therefore we are going to have to pull out of the remaining shows of our November UK tour and they will be rescheduled to the dates below in January. All your tickets will still be valid and we will all have a very nice time together, just not yet. I’m very sorry. Totally gutted but I guess shit happens doesn’t it. Love to you all. Isaac xxx”

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Due to Isaac’s injury the tour dates for the rest of November have been postponed. Original tickets will remain valid for the new rearranged dates below.

Due to demand the Leeds venue has been upgraded to the O2 Academy and a second date has now been added to Manchester O2 Ritz for Saturday 16th January. Additional tickets for Leeds and Manchester will go on sale 9am Wednesday 25th November at gigst.rs/slvs

10th Jan – Leeds O2 Academy – Venue upgrade due to demand – Re arranged date / Tickets valid
11th Jan – Glasgow O2 ABC – Re arranged date – Tickets still valid
12th Jan – Liverpool O2 Academy – Re arranged date – Tickets still valid
14th Jan – London O2 Forum – – Re arranged date – Tickets still valid
15th Jan – Manchester O2 Ritz – Re arranged date – Tickets still valid
16th Jan – Manchester O2 Ritz – Additional show added due to phenomenal demand

Unfortunately, due to venue refurbishment, the Slaves date at Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall on 25th November has been cancelled. Ticket refunds will be available at point of purchase.

The following December Slaves shows will still be taking place:
15th Dec –O2 Academy Newcastle
16th Dec –O2 Institute Birmingham
17th Dec –O2 Academy Brixton London
18th Dec – Assembly Rooms Tunbridge Wells

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Gig Review; With Slaves @ UEA

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A sound review of the might Wonk – oh and some obviously nice words about those silly Slaves Chaps.

 

“It’s my first time seeing Wonk Unit tonight, who come over as a kind of Sleaford Mods meet Goldie Lookin’ Chain. Looking like they just stepped out of some grim estate, which perhaps they have, they’re funny as hell and full of personality. But what’s great about this band are not only are they hilarious, they’re also clever and make incredible punk music. We all immediately fall in love with tracks like Nan, King’s Road Sporting Heroes, Elbows, Horses (allegedly horses were “invented by Lady Diana up in heaven”) and She Cut Her Finger.  Lead singer Alex Wonk is hugely entertaining, and incredibly confident, the kind of guy you wish was your real life buddy. With tonnes of energy and fun going on in the crowd, I see several people singing along to the songs which are often not longer than a minute long. It’s sharp, it’s sweary, it’s fond…it’s very British. They’re clearly spent many years playing in small venues but having a fucking wonderful time doing so…I feel their moment may just be coming along. Nice one, Wonkers. You have a new friend in me.”

– See more at: http://www.outlineonline.co.uk/music/live-reviews/slaves-uea

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Slaves Tour; Glasgow Gig Cancelled

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GUTTED!!!   DEVASTATED!

News is tonight’s Glasgow gig is cancelled – and we’re awaiting more news to come out of the Slaves camp… after Isaac hurt his arm badly at last night’s gig.

“During last nights show in Norwich unfortunately Isaac was badly injured on stage. He was seen immediately by doctors in hospital, and today was seen by a specialist who confirmed that along with dislocating his shoulder there is serious tissue damage that requires him to rest his arm to avoid permanent damage. Given that he can’t move his arm or drum, unfortunately we have to cancel tonights show in Glasgow and are looking into rescheduling the date asap. Sorry for the inconvenience to anyone who bought tickets and thank you all for your ongoing love. More details to follow soon X – Slaves Management“

POSSIBLY MORE BAD NEWS

OK so some Wonk news. Our 2 headline gigs (Friday in Whitehaven and Huddersfield on Sunday) are now in doubt due to unforseen circumstances (ie Isaac fucking his shoulder). I have never cancelled a gig in 25 years of gigging but these shows now seem logistically impossible.I’ll keep you updated as i hear more information. These dates were independent from the Slaves gigs. Really sorry for lack of information. Fingers crossed all will work out fine.
Daddy Wonk
x

Isaac

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Wonk Unit in the USA!

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Yep the mighty Wonk Unit have touched down in the US of A.

WONK ARE IN THE STATES WONK ARE IN THE STATES LA LA LA LA LA LA L AL A!! OI OI WE’RE COMING TO FUCK YOUR EYES WITH OUR HORNINESS!!! YES!!!! FIRST GIG TONIGHT BLIND BOBS IN DAYTON!!! ALREADY EATEN LOADS OF TACO BELL!!!!! JOSH AND BRANDI ARE AMAZING!! WE LOVE THEM ALREADY AND THEY HAVE MADE US PART OF THEIR FAMILY.RIGHT I’M GOING TO HAVE A ROLL ON SOME DODGY “DC STREET PLAZA” .I’LL SURE SHOW THEM KIDS HOW TO SKATE STREET EH!!! HAHAHAHAH XX

Check out the Tour dates HERE.

Merch being put out for our first show tonight!

Wonk reach USA

Just sorting the US “one stop punk rock shop for all your punk rock needs!” Exclusive green “honks”!! Xxx

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Review; Feel the Wonkness

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Alex at Spoilers launch

This is the craziest fucked up review we’ve ever had!! I love it! hahaha Cheers Chris Roob! You are bonkers!! xxxxxx  – Alex

Read the words;  http://www.fortheloveofpunk.com/review-wonk-unit-feel-wonkness/

The Wonk Unit blew me away with their album. It is creative, fast, loud, and diverse. They experiment and take risks with their sound, but for good cause because it all sounds phenomenal.

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Wonkfest 2016 is Being Planned

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YEP put this date in your diaries Wonkers, as the best gig of 2016 is already being planned, with bands being selected and booked!

WONFEST 2016 – Saturday 30th July!

We will be back at last year’s banging venue, the Dome in Tufnell Park!

https://www.facebook.com/events/902995123087716/904435449610350/

 

IT’S WONKFEST, IT’S THE PUNK ROCK GIG OF THE YEAR! IT’S FUCKING MENTAL!!!

Ok. First band I’m gonna announce are my favourite loonies – THE FRANCEENS!!
These barstards are beautiful! They’ll make you want to bop! X

Second band announced – RIGGOTS from Liverppol. These Antipop records darlings are wat special!! Can’t wait for you guys to see em!!!!

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Touring with the Raging Nathans

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We’re teaming up with those fantastic boys The Raging Nathans as we tour the USA with them. WEEEEEEE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1472206596414578/

10/22 Dayton, OH @ Bind Bobs
10/23 Lexington, KY @ Best Friend Bar
10/24 Huntsville, AL @ The Palace
10/25 Tampa, FL @ TBA
10/26 Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub
10/27 St. Augustine, FL @ Shanghai Nobbys
10/28 Chattanooga, TN @ Sluggos
10/29 Atlanta, GA @ 529
10/30 Gainesville, FL @ FEST
10/31 Gainesville, FL @ FEST
11/01 Gainesville, FL @ FEST
11/02 Charleston, SC @ The Tin Roof
11/03 New Castle, DE @ Main Manor
11/04 Washington, DC @ Cafe St. Ex
11/05 Trenton, NJ @ Millhill Basement
11/06 Long Island, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
11/07 Philadelphia, PA @TBA

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