The festival’s first Main Stage headliner has been revealed. Pennsylvania’s first punk rock summer camp, Camp Punksylvania takes place July 5-7, 2024 at the West End Fairgrounds. The festival features four stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices and talents of those in marginalized communities, as well as spotlighting notable artists for the fans.
Artists such as The Bronx, The Dirty Nil and Some Kind of Nightmare have been announced, along with several regional up and coming acts. The Bronx are scheduled to appear as the Saturday night headliner for the festival. This is the third of several announcements of artists spanning 3 days. Talents are curated by Riot Squad Media’s executive team in collaboration with booking agencies, management and PR firms, record labels, media outlets & lifestyle brands.
The current confirmed artists to appear at Camp Punksylvania 2024 include:
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The Bronx (California)
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Big D and the Kids Table (Massachusetts)
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Laura Jane Grace (Illinois)
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Bad Cop Bad Cop (California)
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The Dirty Nil (Canada)
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Codefendants (California)
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Diesel Boy (California)
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Skating Polly (Oklahoma)
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The Venomous Pinks (Arizona)
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FEA (Texas)
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Flatfoot 56 (Illinois)
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Keep Flying (Pennsylvania/New York)
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Some Kind of Nightmare (Nevada)
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Sammy Kay (New Jersey)
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The Punk Cellist (Massachusetts)
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Black Guy Fawkes (Maryland)
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The Galaxy Has Eyes (Pennsylvania)
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SOJI (Pennsylvania)
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A Day Without Love (Massachusetts)
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The Car Bomb Parade (New York)
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Tired Radio (New York)
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Matt Pless (Maryland)
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Amora (Pennsylvania)
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The Karens (Pennsylvania)
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Mary Shelley (Colorado)
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Vulture Raid (Pennsylvania)
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The Whiskey Bats (Pennsylvania)
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Racist Kramer (Utah)
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Suburban Downgrade (Pennsylvania)
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Old Daggers (Pennsylvania)
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No Complyance (New York)
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Ship of Fools (Canada)
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Career Mode (New York)
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Dead, Dead Swans (Wisconsin)
In addition to a new venue & dates, Camp Punksylvania will offer monthly payment plans for all ticket holders, as well as a rewards program to enhance the summer camp experience.
“We’re really focusing on making this the ultimate punk rock summer camp experience. It’s so much more than just music and we’re excited to showcase that. If we can get you to come out for The Bronx and Bad Cop Bad Cop, and you end up falling in love with The Karens and A Day Without Love and making tons of new friends and memories, then our job is done. This is a family and we’re stoked to have you become part of it,” says Laura Rose, the co-founder and CEO of Riot Squad Media and Camp Punksylvania.
Camp Punksylvania is organized & operated by Riot Squad Media. Founded in 2019, Riot Squad Media is a female owned and operated DIY media agency specializing in event booking, operations and talent management.
Camp Punksylvania 2024 will take place July 5-7, 2024 in Gilbert, PA. For more information, please visit camppunksylvania.com.
Camp Punksylvania 2024 is sponsored by Sherman Theater, Creative Concerts, Punk Rock Saves Lives, Stupid Rad Merch Co, Skid Row Garage & WaxPax Records.
The Galaxy Has Eyes is a young band from Pennsylvania, USA, who somehow have the poise and chemistry of a band who has been together for years and traveled the world.
Written by Stephen Moss / New Rock City
Their sound is raw, gritty, in your face punk. They check off all the boxes and then some for people looking for new bands to obsess over. The members of the band are very talented and excels with their instrument. Kyra, the singer, engages with the crowd and is full of energy. Their songs are extremely catchy. Their live shows are electrifying. I saw them last week and the singer at one point even ran off stage, grabbed me and a few other people and proceeded to start a mosh pit. Kyra got hit in the nose, but that didn’t stop her from getting back on stage and finishing the song like a boss!
The show was played in a large indoor space with vendors and food being served. The event was to showcase women entrepreneurs, artists, vendors, and musicians. Many people were there in addition to fans of the bands. However, as The Galaxy Has Eyes began their set, people went from passive bystanders to active participants. The band pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
I’m honored to say, The Galaxy Has Eyes will be flying all the way to London, England to play my “New Rock City International Music Festival.” You can catch The Galaxy Has Eyes on Saturday, August 12th at “The Black Heart” right in the heart of Camden Town. Trust me, you will regret it if you miss this show.
