THE STORMY PETREL STAGE
@ OLD COAL YARD
IN ASSOCIATION WITH POUZZA FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 7th JUNE

Pouzza Fest help us programme a day of punk, hardcore and rock
This stage is named after Joseph Ray Hodgson. Hailed as a hero dozens of times after risking his life to save people from drowning,
often during a winter storm in the North Sea. Hodgson was nicknamed "The Stormy Petrel" , after the storm petrel seabird,
because whenever a gale blew up, he could be seen on Sunderland pier searching the skyline for ships in distress in order that he might help.

  • THE MURDERBURGERS

    Scottish Punk FFO: Screeching Weasel, The Ramones

    The Murderburgers are a high-energy melodic three piece pop-punk band from Scotland. Formed in 2007 by lead vocalist and guitarist Fraser, The Murderburgers grew from gobby Ramones-esque young punks into arguably Scotland’s finest ever punk rock export.

    ​​Before taking a break at the end of 2019, they spent most of their time on tour on both sides of the Atlantic, including runs with such bands as Alkaline Trio, Joyce Manor, Off With Their Heads, Masked Intruder, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Dear Landlord, The Copyrights, DeeCracks, The Priceduifkes, The Atom Age and Bayside, performances at such festivals as The FEST (USA), Pouzza Fest (Canada), Matsuri Festival (Japan), Asian Man Records Festival (USA), Rebellion Festival (UK), Punk Rock Holiday (Slovenia), Book Yer Ane Fest (UK), Insubordination Fest (USA) and Wonkfest (UK), all in support of releases on labels like Asian Man Records, Brassneck Records, Monster Zero, All in Vinyl and Waterslide Records.

    ​The Murderburgers write songs that deal with the universal issues; life, death, depression, poverty, mental illness, hope; wrapped up in an explosive ball of anxiety and chaos, delivered at 200 miles per hour.  ​​​​

    ​- Derrick Johnston, Make-That-A-Take Records

  • YUR MUM

    High octane drum and bass duo FFO: Death From Above 1979, Clt Drp, Queens of the Stone Age

    The only duo in the UK who blends punk attitude with Brazilian vibes. Anthemic, energetic, self-styled fuzz-punk duo outta London via Brazil, Yur Mum is a high-voltage punch of sound. Built on a foundation of distortion, attitude, and an DIY spirit, their music hits hard. Stripping things back to the essentials, this duo doesn’t chase trends or labels – Yur Mum is what happens when you make noise on your own terms.

  • GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY

    FFO:
    The Menzingers, Off With Their Heads, the Lawrence Arms, Banner Pilot, the Flatliners, Iron Chic, and Hot Water Music

    Goodbye Blue Monday, self-proclaimed “misery punks”, from Glasgow, Scotland,

    “Somehow, these miserably awesome songs make me happy and give me hope that there’s still tons of amazing music out there, despite what the radio keeps trying to tell me. “ Punknews *****

  • DEADBEAT AT DAWN


    Straight out of the North East, UK, and igniting stages since the mid-noughties, DeadBeat at Dawn smashes punk rock, rap, and ska into an explosive high-octane cocktail they’ve aptly named ‘Skapocalyptic.’ Their sound is a riotous fusion of raw energy and infectious grooves, guaranteed to get bodies moving and the party started. Known for their electrifying live shows, DeadBeat at Dawn deliver a non-stop torrent of passion, chaos, and unrelenting fun creating the ultimate soundtrack to the impending apocalypse. Good times and good vibes are the prescription, served with a side of rebellion and pure adrenaline. Step into their dystopian playground, where the world’s end is just another excuse for a never-ending party – all juiced up on nitroglycerin – packed with dancing, mischief, and absolute lunacy–and everyone’s invited!

  • BACK TEETH

    A gruff punk org-core dad-rock band stitched together from festival friendships and late-night singalongs. Loud, raw, and unashamedly honest, their songs blend wry observation with big-hearted choruses built for shouting along in sweaty rooms. Their debut full-length Ultimate Worrier wears its scars with pride, balancing cynicism with hope in equal measure.

  • DOSSERS

    5 aging toe-rags singing about stuff that makes us cross to be honest, if sarcastic angry lyrics and loud instruments is your thing, you might just be a Dosser too?

  • FEEBLE STRENGTH

    Feeble Strength is a Do-It-Yourself oriented, traditional rock band from London and Sunderland. They sing songs from hymnary of millennial irrelevance and are often compared to The Weakerthans, Superchunk, Guided By Voices and The Thermals among others.

    ”Full of grandiosity and depth, a splendorous aural experience”
    Razorcake Punk Zine

    “Like a hymn or a religious exultation, highly evocative. Recommended”
    Narc Magazine

  • TEARJERKER

    FFO: Iron Chic, Leatherface,
    TEARJERKER is a Melodic/Alternative Punk band from Sunderland in the North East of England, formed in 2021.

    “The words “Sunderland’s finest” could be applied to all manner of punk bands*, but new cats Tearjerker are very rapidly climbing up the Mackem punk rock league table. Their debut album made my jaw drop” Mass Movement