Festival News: Portsmouth’s Takedown postponed to 2025

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 … Continue reading Festival News: Portsmouth’s Takedown postponed to 2025

Takedown Festival announces second wave of bands for 2024

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 … Continue reading Takedown Festival announces second wave of bands for 2024

Takedown Festival announces first wave of bands for 2024

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 … Continue reading Takedown Festival announces first wave of bands for 2024

Gig Review: Takedown Festival 2023

With the festival season kicking off earlier than expected this year, Myself and my omnipotent overlord, Shells, embarked upon a full day of metal at Takedown at Portsmouth Guildhall. Takedown has been on an 8 year hiatus, producing their last festival in 2015 where they’ve hosted bands such as Funeral For a Friend, Feed the … Continue reading Gig Review: Takedown Festival 2023