Ärkepucko invites youth to punk workshop in Borlänge

The band Ärkepucko is organizing Punkverkstad for the first time alongside the punk and hard rock festival Mimfest. The event takes place at Folkets Hus in Borlänge on March 21 and targets youth interested in exploring punk culture through creation, learning, and community.

Punkverkstad is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, at Folkets Hus in Borlänge. This new event for youth combines a songwriting camp and festival, organized by the band Ärkepucko. Running parallel to the established Mimfest punk and hard rock festival, it allows young people to explore punk culture through hands-on creation, learning, and fellowship. One of the organizers, Zandrina Modin, states: “We want to include more young people so that the punk scene can grow!” The article is by Saga Edwards.

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