Punk Rock Factory

Punk Rock Factory bring their sharp pop‑punk makeovers to Thekla on 15 October 2026. Formed in Wales, the quartet built its identity in the studio, recutting songs from animation, TV, films, video games and stage musicals into tight, melodic blasts. The formula is clear: fast guitars, brisk rhythms, stacked gang vocals and structures that keep the bones of the original while rewriting them in a catchy pop‑punk language.

Their discography maps out this approach through themed releases. A Whole New Wurst dives into Disney standards, Masters of the Wurst reworks screen themes and movie tunes, Scene This? revisits 90s and 2000s rock and pop, and It’s Just a Stage We’re Going Through turns to musical theatre. On stage, those arrangements land with the same economy and punch: quick transitions, big choruses, and a set that moves easily from cartoon anthems to cult TV hooks and modern classics. Between steady digital drops, concept albums and busy touring, Punk Rock Factory have honed a live show that mirrors their studio precision while keeping the focus on pace, melody and collective singalongs at Thekla.