Mohawks, pogo and loud punk. Brněnecfest proved once again that punk is not dead!

After a year, Brněnec once again turned into the capital of Czech punk. The jubilee 25th edition of Brněnecfest, also known as Punkovej klystýr, drew more than 3,000 fans from all over the country. And it was clear that nobody had come just to stand around under the stage. The musical marathon kicked off in the morning, and the final notes did not fade until the early hours. The programme was opened by Inseminační Stanice, followed by Driák, Tragedis, Nežfaleš, VHS, PUM, E!E, Volant, Totální Nasazení, Punk Floid, The Fialky and the organisers Vision Days.

The evening was dominated by Visací zámek, Italy's Los Fastidios, while the closing stretch belonged to Dukla Vozovna, !V.V.Ú., Bež Šance and Žádnej Stres. The space below the stage was boiling from the very first chords. Full-throttle pogo, colourful mohawks, leather jackets covered in patches and badges, and dozens of sweaty but smiling faces. That is exactly what a festival looks like when punk is more than just music  it is a way of life. The strongest moment of this year's edition, however, came with the concert by VHS. The band played their very last show and at the same time paid tribute to the recently deceased frontman, singer and founder of Volné hudební sdružení, Adam Vitásek.

Together with other musician friends, they prepared a dignified and emotional farewell that nobody who witnessed it will forget anytime soon. Brněnecfest showed, even after twenty-five years, that the Czech punk scene still has strength, energy, and, above all, a great community of people. Several generations of fans once again came together in one place to enjoy a day full of loud music, a friendly atmosphere and a proper dose of punk energy. If anyone still had doubts about whether punk is dead, Brněnec gave them a clear answer.