Punk in the North: 1976-2026
A photo exhibition by Stuart Bailie
Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast, November 5, 2026
8PM LIVE SHOW TICKETS https://soundofbelfast.com/events/051126-6
Punk rock has been a dynamic feature in the North of Ireland since 1976. It has inspired so much great noise, fever and self-awareness. This new photo exhibition by Stuart Bailie presents the alternative faces who have made it such a vital, cultural force. The camera has searched out early pioneers like RUDI, The Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers and The Outcasts. It remembers how the attitude had been passed down to flame-keepers like Therapy? and Ash. And it celebrates the new contenders like Chalk, Problem Patterns, Tramp, Mucker and Éabha. The images have been shot on film and hand-printed in Stuart’s darkroom. It’s a rebellious family album. The best we ever had.
(Stuart Bailie is a music journalist, author and a co-founder of Oh Yeah. This is his fourth solo photo exhibition)
DJ sets from Terri Hooley and Stuart Bailie
Plus: a special exhibition fanzine release, Alter Your Native Land
8- 11PM
To celebrate the launch of Alter Your Native Land, we have invited some of the artists featured in the exhibition to perform. Brian Young, Tramp, Éabha, DJ Terri Hooley & Stuart Bailie + surprise guests.
