After careful consideration, the organisers of Takedown Festival regret to announce the postponement of this year’s festival which was due to take place at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April.
Building works currently being undertaken at the Grade II listed venue to transform the basement of Portsmouth Guildhall into one of the most innovative creative spaces for young people in the country, have now been extended across...
We are thrilled to welcome to a star-studded lineup that will be topped by horror punk icons, Creeper and alternative rock heavyweights Dinosaur Pile-Up, as well as the additions of Nu-gen star Cassyette, Hastings beat-punk reprobates Kid Kapichi, chart topping Terrorvision, Australian rockers Trophy Eyes who will perform as special guests, Pupil Slicer who will be performing their new album ‘Blossom’ in full, ‘A’, Kid Bookie, Graphic Nature, Lake Malice,...
Award nominated independent rock and metal festival, Takedown Festival has today unveiled the second wave of artists that will be appearing at the 2024 edition.
Joining the previously announced headliners Creeper and Dinosaur Pile-Up will be Hastings beat-punk reprobates Kid Kapichi, Nu-gen star Cassyette, heavy metal champions Employed To Serve, UK chart topping hellions TERRORVISION as well as BVDLVD, Graphic Nature, Lake Malice, Grove Street, PENGSUI, Fort Hope, and many...
Award nominated independent rock and metal festival, Takedown Festival has today unveiled the first wave of artists that will be appearing at the 2024 edition.
For the first time ever, Takedown Festival will span over two days, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of April 2024 at the Portsmouth Guildhall and will be headlined by horror punk icons, Creeper following the release of their critically acclaimed new album,...
The South’s favourite independent alternative-rock and metal festival - TAKEDOWN - will return on Saturday 8th April 2023.
After an 8 year hiatus, the legendary one-day fest is making a comeback with a mind-blowing lineup, a new venue and an outdoor stage added for the first time. Moving from its Southampton University roots to the larger Portsmouth Guildhall, Takedown 2023 promises a full-day of the best alternative around with over...
TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL have announced that they will be teaming up with TONIC RIDER to provide mental health support for artists, crew and staff at this year's festival.
This unique collaboration will see Takedown become the first festival to offer such mental health charity resources backstage when it takes over Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 8th April.
The Tonic Rider team, who consist of mental health professionals with a background in the...
In the build-up to its first event in eight years, TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL will be showcasing three bands from their line-up at a one-off show in London this April.
Hitting Boston Music Room on Good Friday (7 April), the ‘Road to Takedown’ show will see performances from Confessions of a Traitor, Seething Akira and Crushed By Waves; all of whom will have a starring role at Takedown Festival 2023 later in...
The South’s favourite independent alternative-rock and metal festival - TAKEDOWN - will make its return in 2023, landing at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 8th April.
After an 8 year hiatus, the much-loved festival is making a comeback with a mind-blowing lineup, a new venue and an outdoor stage added for the first time. Moving from its Southampton University roots to the larger Portsmouth Guildhall, Takedown 2023 promises a full-day of...
