Face Up

Face Up are a dynamic hardcore punk cover band from Birmingham, West Midlands, known for delivering high-energy performances and channeling the raw intensity that defines the UK punk scene. Since their formation in July 2016, Face Up have built a reputation for their rousing interpretations of hardcore classics, as well as for their tight musicianship and undeniable stage presence.

The band’s discography includes two notable albums: "Fu!", released in July 2023, and their 2019 full-length "The World Is Ours." Tracks such as "A United Chance," "Doomsday," and "Savage State" showcase their distinctive approach within the hardcore genre, blending uncompromising power with a keen sense of punk tradition. Face Up have recently brought this intensity to venues across the UK, appearing as a support act for The Meffs at The Ferret in Preston and lending their support to The Effigies at The Underworld in London, both celebrated hotspots for live punk music.

For those eager to witness their formidable live presence, Face Up are set to appear in May 2026 at Esquires in Bedford, sharing the bill as a support act for KARL PHILLIPS & THE REJECTS. Fans of authentic live music and uncompromising punk energy should be sure to follow Face Up and keep an eye on their upcoming gigs and tour dates to catch a show that truly embodies the spirit of hardcore punk.