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DIY Hardcore Punk gig promotion and tour booking. Sheffield UK, since 2012. Always Non-Profit. Always Anti-Fascist.

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EPISODE 8 OUT NOW!

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EPISODE 8: BRY SUDDABY

In this episode we sit down with Bry, multi-instrumentalist, gig organiser, record label enthusiast and one of those people who seems to have spent most of his life making things happen in the DIY punk scene. Growing up in Brigg, discovering punk and skateboarding through Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Keith Flint, Bry takes us back to his early days making a racket upstairs while his mum was trying to watch Coronation Street. We talk about starting bands at 14, his ace mum driving him and his mates to gigs, and the musical journey that eventually took him from small-town punk shows to touring the world.

From Cop Out and Dry Heaves to Rat Cage, where he writes and records every instrument himself, Bry's enthusiasm for making music has never waned. But it's his experiences touring Europe's squats and social centres that helped shape his understanding of what DIY could be, eventually inspiring him and his friends to establish the Lughole in Sheffield. We discuss the collective effort behind creating and sustaining independent spaces, putting on gigs, and building a community around music. Now a dad and working as an electrician, Bry remains as committed as ever, helping organise the brilliant Noise Annoys Fest at the new Lughole. And if dislocating his collarbone while dancing to Larma in Stockholm is anything to go by, his enthusiasm shows no signs of slowing down!

Bry's story is a reminder that DIY is more than overused slogan, about more than playing in bands. It's about friendship, collective action, and making things happen rather than waiting for someone else to do it.

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Rat Cage laying waste to Nottingham. Acceptable racket.

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While we’re at it rough set times for Sundays doo also!

In a fun turn of events I’m no longer affiliated with The Tap so note the VENUE CHANGE. Now at @theoldbusdepot - It’s pretty last minute to be fucking around trying to sell tickets so while it’s still Free Entry, a suggested donation of a tenner has been added to help cover all costs previously provided by the former venue. Ticket link in the normal places. Whilst the donation would be massively appreciated, honestly do what you want and don’t let that put you off. Fuck the system and all that.

Rat Cage @nukies.sthlm @lindow_moss @fortyeighters_punx

@theoldbusdepot
@1fishergatepoint

Up the Punx.

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UK mini tour is over! Thanks to Bry and everyone involved who made it possible! Fockin hell, maaaate 💛

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Another week, another total ripper on the turntable. This time via the ever reliable La Vida Es Un Mus and RAT CAGE, one of, if not my favorite, modern punk band from the U.K. (that changes almost daily so ask me again tomorrow who my favorite is).

After playing the shit out of their 2023 LP “Savage Visions”, I was so stoked when this album was announced and after patiently awaiting it’s arrival, I’m pleased to say that in my opinion, this is their best material and a record currently in my top spot for album the year. Again, that could change any day, especially considering what’s still in store for this year including the upcoming new KOHTI TUHOA LP, also on LVEUM.

But I won’t get ahead of myself, “Not Asking For Much” is an incredibly dynamic and incredibly cohesive record with excellent song writing. @sorrystate did a fantastic write up and dive deeper on specifics than I’d care to here, but trust me when I say this is an all-timer and essential listening for even the most critical of ears.

#vinyl #punk #record

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sublux at noise annoys fest, sheffield, 2026 💚✨
📸: @bring.back.dial.up x x x

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FRIDAY 9TH APRIL 2027

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MOB 47 @mob_47_official
Swedish punk attack

THE WANKYS @itsapunkrocklife
Japanese noise punk

RAT CAGE @distort_sheffield
Yorkshire punx

MORE TBC

Duffy's Bar, Leicester @duffysbarleicester

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TICKET INFO, FLYER AND FULL LINE UP SOON

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8 years ago today... Rat Cage (1-4) and Ultrarat (5-6), 9/30/18, Greek-American Club.

#ratcageband #ultrarat

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Quick catch-up with Bryan J Suddaby from Rat Cage, Distort, Dry Heaves, Cry Havoc, and many more. Such a pleasure to finally meet this truly humble man in person.

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Cheers for all the goodies, Bry!
Grab a record or merch through @lavidaesunmus or Rat Cage’s Bandcamp 💥💥💥

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Finally!!! Now we have copies of the new Rat Cage ”Not asking for much” LP in the distro! Probably one of the best albums of the year!
Email: flyktsoda14@gmail.com
@lavidaesunmus @distort_sheffield
#hardcorepunk #diypunk

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