Tag Archives: This Is Hardcore

Interview: Gearing up for This Is Hardcore with Integrity

Posted by on July 12, 2016

If you’ve never been cold clocked in the face by your best friend in the middle of a pit, I don’t know why you’re alive. The best musical experiences, the best people in the world, can be found at any one of the annual east coast hardcore festivals held in Philadelphia. Hardcore festivals aren’t exactly music festivals, they’re […]

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Philadelphia bill seeks name, address of every musician playing town

Posted by on January 27, 2016

Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla is either paranoid, delusional or both, according to a new bill that he’s proposed. Billypenn.com reports that the bill would require owners of nightclubs, cabarets, bars and restaurants in town to collect the names and addresses of every band member, rapper and DJ that plays to be stored in a […]

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This Is Hardcore founder responds to criticism on female-lacking lineup

Posted by on April 27, 2015

A hot topic for op-ed discussion recently has been the lack of female performers booked at music festivals. Various examples have been specifically called out in these ongoing debates, including the 2015 installment of the This Is Hardcore fest, which is gearing up for its tenth year. This Is Hardcore founder Joe Hardcore has responded to these allegations, making an […]

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This is Hardcore 2015 Set for a Strong 10 Year Anniversary

Posted by on March 30, 2015

The yearly hardcore fest is ready to take Philadelphia by storm once again. It will be taking place July 23 at the Union Transfer and July 24, 25, and 26 at the Electric Factory. This is Hardcore 2015 (or This is Hardcore X) is celebrating the festival’s 10 year anniversary with another great lineup showcasing […]

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GWAR To Co-Headline This Is Hardcore Fest With Kid Dynamite And Modern Life Is War

Posted by on April 1, 2013

This Is Hardcore has been the go-to festival for hardcore fans in Philadelphia for seven years now. This year’s addition, though, is getting a heavy dose of shock rock thanks to GWAR. It’s been announced today that none other than GWAR will be one of the co-headliners to this summer’s This Is Hardcore festival. Also […]

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