British punk band Anti-Nowhere League will perform at the 17th Arsenal Fest in Kragujevac on June 24, 2027, festival organizers announced.
The festival will run from June 24 to 26, 2027 at Knežev arsenal in Kragujevac. The announcement follows the confirmation that Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe will perform with his band The Gentlemen Barbers.
Formed in 1980, Anti-Nowhere League built its reputation on raw energy, provocative lyrics and an uncompromising punk stance. Their 1981 debut album "We Are… The League" reached number one on the UK independent chart. Songs including "Streets of London", "I Hate People" and "Woman" became part of their signature repertoire.
Festival organizers said the band's music "today still carries that authentic punk rebelliousness that does not depend on trends". They added that the concerts remain true to the idea for which punk was created. These include freedom of expression and refusal to fit imposed rules.
The song "So What" holds a special place in the band's history. It could not be included on the first album release due to obscenity laws. It later became one of their biggest trademarks.
The band has a special connection to the region. In 1983 they released the live album "Live in Yugoslavia". According to band members, it received an exceptionally good reception from the Yugoslav audience. That period marked an important moment in the spread of punk rock in these areas.
After a temporary split in the late 1980s, the band reunited in 1991. Metallica covered their song "So What". The American band then invited frontman Animal to join them on stage at Wembley Stadium.
In subsequent decades, Anti-Nowhere League performed at festivals such as Download and Rebellion. They shared the stage with bands including Motörhead and Rancid.
Tickets are on sale at Ticket Vision locations and via the Tickets.rs platform. Regular daily tickets cost 3,500 dinars and three-day passes cost 6,000 dinars. VIP daily tickets cost 8,000 dinars and three-day passes cost 20,000 dinars.
