We're a German punk rock band and we love Blackpool so we've written a song about it for Rebellion Festival
“We’re really looking forward to Rebellion, so we wanted to treat ourselves to a little present.”
A German punk rock band has written and recorded a song called ‘Blackpool’, expressing their love for the Fylde coast town.
The Dead Dates, who hail from Düsseldorf, wrote the song as a homage to Blackpool ahead of their eagerly-anticipated trip to perform at the world-famous Rebellion Music Festival in August of this year.
Describing his band’s image, style and love for the Fylde coast, lead singer Opa said: “We didn’t want them to be run-of-the-mill lyrics full of the usual punk slogans. Especially when it comes to Blackpool, many bands - especially German ones - sing about some nonsense involving favourite places, drinking and brawls, or how beautiful this city supposedly is.”
.png?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
The song ‘Blackpool’ is nearly 3 minutes long, with the chorus including the lyrics:
“Going to Blackpool, year by year,
Going to Blackpool Lights on the Tower, wild parties at the pier,
Going to Rebellion year by year,
GOING TO BLACKPOOL
Punk’s not dead, we´re still here.”
All the latest news direct to your inbox
“We wanted to steer clear of that rubbish and those clichés,” Opa added. “That’s why I focused on other things in Blackpool. We’re really looking forward to Rebellion, so we wanted to treat ourselves to a little present. This is also a little ode to the festival’s founder, Darren Russell-Smith.”
The Dead Dates comprises 5 band members: Opa, (lead singer) Heiko, (bass) Björn, (guitar) Karsten, (guitar) and Tom (drums). After forming in 2022, they have recorded one EP and two singles, and also broke a bizarre record by becoming the first German punk band to perform three shows on the Caribbean island Guadeloupe.
Fans can catch them at 2.25pm on 6 August in the Winter Gardens.
They will be one of 90 bands from 20 countries performing at the Winter Gardens during this year's Rebellion Festival, showcasing Blackpool’s thriving cultural scene.
Rebellion Festival has become one of Blackpool's flagship events since starting in 1996, bringing together thousands of performers and fans from across the globe.
Festivals like Rebellion are crucial in Blackpool’s current bid to become the 2029 UK City of Culture, and festivities like the free concert at Blackpool Opera House are already underway.
If successful in its bid, Blackpool would receive a £10m grant used to host a year long celebration of art and culture, boosting the economy and status as a leading town in entertainment for many years to come.