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Refused have just announced their final festival show in Sweden
Refused have confirmed their first live show in four years, as well as their “last festival performance in Sweden”, at Rosendal Garden Party in June.
- Words:
- Emily Carter
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- Mörat
Refused have announced their first live performance since March 2020.
The Swedish hardcore punk legends will return to the stage in their home country at Stockholm’s Rosendal Garden Party in June, with their day also featuring performances by Turnstile and M.I.A.
Interestingly, a statement on the festival’s website has revealed that this will be the band’s final festival performance in Sweden: “After four years away from the stage, the time has finally come. An exclusive concert, their only show and their last festival performance in Sweden. Ever. Make it count, gather everyone you know.”
Refused themselves haven’t commented on the situation, and whether or not this means another hiatus – or even a break-up – is on the way…
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