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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 8h

Well, well, well... What a Festival Finale we have in store! Join JOHN FOXX in conversation with Louder's @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social Sunday 15th November, 8pm at The Innside, Manchester. All tickets and info: tinyurl.com/bdfanzh3

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Why not try something different? This will be great! Steve Mason in conversation with @LordWakering Failure is Always an Option. Glorious Adventures on The Beta Band Front Line & Other Tales Sat 14 Nov, 6.15pm @innsideuk Manchester. All tickets &info: tinyurl.com/y8x4mujn

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

RIP Lois (Dennis and Louis) RIP Lois Kahlert — of Dennis and Lois - the 'toy people' fame who were the ultimate fans passes louderthanwar.com/rip-lois-den...

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RIP Lois Kahlert — of Dennis and Lois - the 'toy people' fame who were the ultimate fans passes

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our first announcement for our 'GETTING LOUDER IN BELFAST!' weekend... MARCO PIRRONI will be in conversation with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social 16th JANUARY 2027 at The Harrison: Chambers of Distinction. All Weekend Passes (inc with accommodation options) available here: tinyurl.com/2msaftvs

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Recommended! Freya Beer live at Jillys at 7.20 Tonight at Beyond The Music event in Manchester

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Well, Louder wouldn't be Louder without @GrantMcPheeFilm Join Grant with @RyanLewisWalker talking about his new book 'A Scene Within a Scene: Scottish Independent Music 1992-2001' What a treat!! Sat 14 Nov, 4.15pm, @innsideuk Manchester. All tickets: tinyurl.com/2upvjvrm

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

There are only 12 tickets left for the in conversation with Steve Mason from The Beta Band at our louder Than Words festival about his long-awaited autobiography, Failure Is Always an Option: Glorious Adventures on The Beta Band Front Line and Other Tales. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/failure-is...

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FAILURE IS ALWAYS AN OPTION: STEVE MASON in conversation

FAILURE IS ALWAYS AN OPTION: GLORIOUS ADVENTURES ON THE BETA BAND FRONT LINE AND OTHER TALES’ with STEVE MASON

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FAILURE IS ALWAYS AN OPTION: STEVE MASON in conversation

FAILURE IS ALWAYS AN OPTION: GLORIOUS ADVENTURES ON THE BETA BAND FRONT LINE AND OTHER TALES’ with STEVE MASON

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Now that we know that dinosaurs come in all shapes and sizes and often covered in feathers the ones in my books in the sixties look like a nudist colony…

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Delighted to be joining @NewScientist.com Live again this year with Megan – get your tickets at live.newscientist.com

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Wonder Stuff/Inspiral Carpets : Manchester : Live Review ‘A night of classic indie from two bands born out of parallel nineties scenes when indie ruled the earth yet still hungry enough to feel much more than nostalgia for an age yet to come.’ louderthanwar.com/the-wonder-s...

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The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets breathe life into the old and new

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Steve Hill's Friday Night Fever charts his mission, post pandemic, to attend 25 Half Man Half Biscuit gigs around the UK… @iainkey.bsky.social reviews @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @routebooks.bsky.social louderthanwar.com/friday-night...

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Steve Hill's Friday Night Fever charts his mission, post pandemic, to attend 25 Half Man Half Biscuit gigs around the UK…

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Coming up later this month at @otsfestival.bsky.social, musician and author @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social will be chatting to @danieldylanwray.bsky.social about his memoir, Punk rock ruined my life. Join us: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/punk-... #Sheffield #booksky

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets breathe life into the old and new

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

All of our tickets for Clint Boon with Gareth Bird at #Louder2026 have now gone! We still have tickets available for other events across the weekend - peruse and choose from our Link Tree: linktr.ee/louderthanwords The UK’s biggest Music Lit Fest - not to be missed! 👍❤️

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Our first announcement for our 'Getting Louder in Belfast!' weekend... MARCO PIRRONI will be in conversation with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social 16th January 2027 at The Harrison: Chambers of Distinction. All Weekend Passes (inc with accommodation options) available here: tinyurl.com/2msaftvs

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Congratulations to everyone who got a Saturday Pass for #Louder2026 in Manchester These have now all gone! We do still have other tickets available across the weekend… Peruse & choose & see you in November! : linktr.ee/louderthanwords

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Oliver Schaefer @soundundvision.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Morgen Abend verlose ich in meiner Radiosendung zwei Exemplare von "Punk Rock - Die ganze Geschichte" von @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social aus dem @ventil-verlag.bsky.social

Three copies of the German edition of John Robbs new book "Punk Rock: An Oral History". The book is yellow with black lettering of the title and the author,

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Johnny Marr ‘The Age Of Everything’ Album Review ‘the Mancunian icon confronts modern malaise, fractured times and the shifting sands of the now with restless, life-affirming rock ’n’ roll with an added post punk inventiveness.’ louderthanwar.com/johnny-marr-...

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Johnny Marr ‘The Age Of Everything’ Album Review

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What happens when a 90s indie hopeful spends thirty years trying to “make it”… and still hasn’t? Join Andy McLeod as he charts one man’s heroic, idiotic, and occasionally poetic attempts to live the rockstar dream… Sat 14 Nov, 10.15am All tickets: tinyurl.com/y5bmthvt

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

One great city. Much great independent music! Join @DanielDylanWray in conversation with @e17RnR_books Mark Hart as he talks all things 'Groovy, Laidback & Nasty' Saturday 14th November, 4.15pm at The Innside, Manchester. All tickets: tinyurl.com/36vh6d4s

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Watch This! The End post stunning retro looking video of the year. Great video of retro Manchester pop culture landmarks accompanies brilliant song from new band louderthanwar.com/watch-this-t...

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The End : New Manchester band post video of the year!

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Watch This! The End post stunning retro looking video of the year. Great video of retro Manchester pop culture landmarks accompanies brilliant song from new band louderthanwar.com/watch-this-t...

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The End : New Manchester band post video of the year!

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's Time The Tale Were Told: A People's History of The Smiths. An in conversation with our good friends Iain Key & Richard Houghton of @spenwoodbooks.bsky.social - what a treat we have in store! Saturday 14th November, 12.15pm at The Innside, Manchester. All tickets: tinyurl.com/2s472svd

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Wowzers! Our Women in Punk panel for #Louder2026 is going to be a belter! Join @MollyTie, @PennyKiley, @McCookerybook & @johnrobb77 for a no doubt brilliant & pertinent discussion Sat 14 November, 2,15pm, The Innside, Manchester. All tickets/info: tinyurl.com/bddvrx3a

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Heads up Louder Lovers! We now only have 4 Friday evening Passes left for Louder 2026. You choose between the events you wish to attend - THE BEST way and THE BEST value! All Passes available here: tinyurl.com/dvhwrsp2

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Grauzone Festival adds Mareux, Marissa Nadler, Phase Fatale and more for 2027 Dutch post punk fest louderthanwar.com/grauzone-fes...

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Grauzone Festival Announces bill

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What a Louder treat! Can’t wait for @irvinewelsh.bsky.social & @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social celebrating Irvine's new book - Can Nothing Save Us? Join them in conversation at #louder2026 Sunday 15th November, 6pm The Innside, Manchester. All tickets: tinyurl.com/4fcxxk5z

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Beyond The Music music showcase event heads to Salford next week with GANS, The Slow Readers Club and ALT BLK ERA and panels and interviews louderthanwar.com/beyond-the-m...

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Beyond The Music

Beyond The Music returns for its third edition from October 6–9, moving to MediaCity in Salford

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

German edition of my ‘Punk Rock An Oral History’ is number one in the German Amazon book charts www.amazon.de/-/en/Punk-Ro...

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Richard James Foster @richardjamesfoster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just got to Leipzig and at the end of the street where our hotel is, Mark & John are going a thing! Crazy…

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Such a treat to have this TOP event for #Louder2026! Join photographer John Dewhirst, Jayne Houghton and frontman of #TheStranglers Baz Warne sharing stories & pictures of life on the road with The Men in Black @johnrobb77 Fri 13 Nov, 8.30pm All tickets: tinyurl.com/ymcnbe84

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So, here we go good people! 15-17 January sees us launching our inaugural weekend of Getting Louder in Belfast! at The Harrison: Chambers of Distinction Join us for the same quality, same vibe, new venue! All Weekend Passes (inc options with accommodation) available here: tinyurl.com/2msaftvs ❤️

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last 6 tickets to @clintboon.bsky.social in conversation with @garethbird.bsky.social Friday 13 November, 6.30pm at The Innside The Manchester Chronicles - a brilliant insight to Manchester Music and more! All tickets available here: tinyurl.com/yp6sctwb

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

German edition of my ‘Punk Rock An Oral History’ is number one in the German Amazon book charts www.amazon.de/-/en/Punk-Ro...

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Last few tickets for my ‘A Life without Punk’ and my memoirs event in Berlin tonight with a great line up of punk and post punk legends - all details and tickets in link below… columbia-theater.de/event/202609...

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John Robb & Mark Reeder – Columbia Theater

John Robb und Mark Reeder sprechen miteinander und mit ihren Gästen über 50 Jahre Punk, wann und wo und wie sie von der Neuen Welle und Energie erfasst…

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our Sunday Passes give you the best option for seeing anything you choose at the best deal! Peruse & choose & see you there! The UKs biggest music lit fest is back with a vengeance - talks, performance, signings & more. The Innside, Manchester All events: linktr.ee/louderthanwords

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Another top event for #Louder2026. Join Nicky Weller, Stuart Deabill & Steve Rowland in conversation. In the Shadow of the Sun – Paul Weller and the Nineties Saturday 14th November, 12 noon at The Innside, Manchester. All tickets: tinyurl.com/7mxr7kf8

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

sold out show tonight on our ‘life without punk’ and my memoirs tour of Germany. Next show is Hamburg on Friday with great guests…last few tickets and all details here… www.eventim.de/en/event/joh...

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Richard James Foster @richardjamesfoster.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Delighted to announce my new book, Spiders and Flies, will be published by @ortacpress.bsky.social - out March 2027. Hearty thanks to Henry at Ortac, my designer Sevgi Tan and all who helped bring this into the world. Your pal, Richard

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m in Hannover tonight on the 'Life Without Punk' tour talking about my memoirs and punk books along with guests Pauline Murray (Penetration), Gudrun Gut, Alexander Hacke (ex-Einstürzende Neubauten), Budgie, Henryk Gericke, Mark Reederr Thomas Schwebel pavillon-hannover.de/en/event/det...

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John Robb, Mark Reeder & Gäste A LIFE WITHOUT PUNK

A LIFE WITHOUT PUNK feiert 50 Jahre Punk. Die Veranstaltungsreihe widmet sich den prägenden Jahren des Punks und bringt Protagonistinnen und Protagonisten aus England und Deutschland zusammen, um das ...

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Signed copies of the new German edition of my ‘The Art Of Darkness - History of Goth’ book from here (also signed UK edition from same link) BUY NOW and we can post from the current German book tour! membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/the-ar...

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The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth - John Robb (signed) from The Membranes

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