Punk Island NYC’s “Quinceañera” Forced to Downsize

On June 14, Punk Island NYC announced that they had to reduce the number of stages for their upcoming “Quinceañera” festival from five to three at the American Veteran’s Memorial Pier in Brooklyn due to circumstances out of their control. Though their stages have been reduced, Punk Island has retained 75% of their lineup, and the free event is still to be on June 18.

Artwork by Cristy Road Carrera / @croadcore on Instagram

Punk Island is a community of punks who love music, musicians, fans, friends, and family. They aim to bring the vitality, diversity, and intensity of the NYC punk scene into the light of day. These efforts have culminated annually for the past 15 years, as free, all-ages music festivals.

While they tried to explore alternatives to allow all the bands to play, their efforts were rejected. Punk Island was forced to cut bands from the roster, all of which have been contacted. The organization is currently unable to provide specific details on the situation, but are willing to have in-person or over the phone discussions with those that may need further clarification.

None of these cuts were made lightly. We deeply apologize for this unfortunate situation. We made every effort to maintain the event in its original form, but ultimately, our influence is limited.To the bands that were dropped from the lineup, we want to assure you that your participation is secured for next year’s event.

Punk Island NYC

Updated Roster

Apes of the State

Balcony Talk

Choked Up

Cometa Negra

Eevie Echoes

The Locations

Enrage

Final Girls

For Lack of a Term

Foul Pride

Gal

Hardly Fits

Hecho en Brooklyn

His Sweatshirt

Incircles

Jekssaira

Lifers

M.A.L.A.

Mikey Erg

Monte

Moxie Pocket

Negative Raxxxx

No Call No Show

RBNX

Rebelmatic

Sheila

Shred Flintstone

The Dream of When

Uncle Pizza

The festival will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, check out Punk Island’s Linktree.

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