That’s a Wrap, See You in 2026 for FD11

October 21, 2025

What an incredible milestone. The 10th anniversary of Foreign Dissent has come and gone, and it’s going to be a while before I come down from this high. This year’s show felt like a culmination of everything the event has ever stood for—community, passion, and an international celebration of punk rock energy.

To all the bands who played: thank you for being part of this special night. Every single one of you brought something unique to the stage and filled the room with love, energy, and connection. You reminded me why this crazy idea from 2014 was worth carrying on in the first place.

Huge thanks to Will’s Pub and the entire staff for once again making it feel like home. I honestly can’t imagine doing Foreign Dissent anywhere else—the place has become part of its DNA.

To everyone who showed up—whether it was your first FD or your tenth—thank you for supporting this wacky idea that somehow grew up and hit double digits. You’re the reason it keeps happening.

There are a few special thank-yous I have to give:

• Micky and Mary, for providing the backline gear that kept everything running smoothly.

• Stacey, my partner, for moral support and for taking charge of t-shirt sales.

• Blaine, for somehow surviving a full night of multi-camera recording across all ten sets—seriously impressive.

• Park Ave CDs, for sponsoring the event and tossing in extra cash for the bands.

• Ill Will, for doing an amazing job on this year’s FD shirts.

• And especially Joe Williams, whose creative work brought the entire visual identity of FD10 to life. From the social posts to the poster to the t-shirt design, Joe’s art shaped how this milestone year looked and felt. I’m so grateful for his continued creative partnership over the years.

If I forgot anyone, I apologize—and I’ll go ahead and blame the hangover.

Foreign Dissent has always been about connection: between bands, between scenes, between countries, and between everyone who believes in the power of punk to cross borders. After ten installments of FD, that spirit feels stronger than ever.

And yes—we’ll do this again. Foreign Dissent 11 will happen October 19, 2026. Until then, thank you for making FD10 one for the history books.