Refused announce livestream for this month’s final-ever gig

Refused have just announced a special livestream of their final-ever performance.

The hardcore punk legends will play for one last time in their hometown of Umeå, Sweden on December 21, and fans who can’t make it in-person will be able to watch it all unfold online with the help of streamers Kiswe.

“This final year has been nothing short of amazing,” says frontman Dennis Lyxzén. “We’ve played some of the best shows of our entire life. But, as with anything there are plenty of countries, cities, venues and people that we didn’t have the time to get to.

“Here is a final chance for you all to get to us: the final show in Umeå will be livestreamed for the whole world to see and we are inviting you to be a part of the festivities. Not only do you get to witness the final Refused show ever, but you also get to see our friends in Abhinanda tear it up. You get to see me and David make fools of ourselves with the first Final Exit show in 18 years, and as a bonus you can check out some contemporary Umeå hardcore with Nix and Dream Warriors.

“So, what are you waiting for?! Don’t miss this chance to hang out with us one final time. All for the cheap price of 15 USD / 11 GBP / 13 EUR / 145 SEK. See you on the 21st of December.”

If that’s not enough, Refused have also launched a Kickstarter to bring to life Exit To End: a definitive documentary reflecting on their ‘epic musical journey’, directed by Balsam Hellström.

“Exit To End is more than a music documentary,” says Balsam. “It’s a story about the cost of idealism, about friendship and reconciliation – and about a small town that became world-famous for something no-one could have predicted.”

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