Foreign Dissent - Orlando's International Punk Rock Party

Foreign Dissent - Orlando's International Punk Rock Party Foreign Dissent is Orlando’s international punk rock party, held every October!

In 2014, Punching Babies was asked to book a show for Laura Palmer, who was scheduled to play THE FEST in Gainesville, a long-running, multi-day, punk rock festival. Initially assumed to be a solo act, I was surprised to discover Laura Palmer to be a 3-piece punk rock band from Australia whose name was an homage to the cult-classic TV show Twin Peaks. Upon listening, I agreed to book them and deci

ded to see if other non-US bands heading to THE FEST would be interested. Some thought this was a foolish idea: a lineup of all non-US bands with no local support—you must be out of your mind! But it was too late, the concept was too exciting and unique to not move forward, and Foreign Dissent was born. Read the full history of FD here: https://foreigndissent.com/history-of-foreign-dissent/

Big registration move coming to THE FEST. Love it!
02/14/2026

Big registration move coming to THE FEST. Love it!

This is the way. There are only two requirements to play Foreign Dissent. 1) Don’t be a band from the U.S. 2) Be playing...
02/10/2026

This is the way. There are only two requirements to play Foreign Dissent. 1) Don’t be a band from the U.S. 2) Be playing 👏 FESTAPPLICATION.com is open until March 1st.

You know what to do🫡
02/01/2026

You know what to do🫡

It’s alive! Bands and comics can now fill out the application. Link in bio.

Some things to keep in mind:
*We book a little over 300 bands, I expect we will have well over 1,000 submissions, not everyone who applies will be booked.
*do not send a follow up email, we’ll contact you.
*make sure you know what fest is/the type of bands that play fest.
*please read the application form thoroughly

Today is your FINAL CHANCE to VOTE FOR FOREIGN DISSENT in the Bungalower What Makes Orlando, Orlando Awards. It is quick...
01/15/2026

Today is your FINAL CHANCE to VOTE FOR FOREIGN DISSENT in the Bungalower What Makes Orlando, Orlando Awards. It is quick and easy and you have until 11:59pm to do it! Thank you!

Final Voting Ballet These finalists were nominated by our readers. Select one per category. Please submit only one ballot per person so we can keep this fair for everyone.

01/04/2026

Foreign Dissent 10 Full Live Sets Now Streaming!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUvuPVwMEuG6m20pYmpkQ-7hXXxWwYgWb

Last October marked the 10th anniversary of Foreign Dissent, and we’ve just released the full live performances from every band that played. This reel pulls about 10 seconds from each set with the full performances now live on YouTube, professionally filmed with multi-camera edits to capture the entire show. Foreign Dissent returns October 19, 2026 at Will’s Pub in Orlando.

FINAL VOTING IS NOW OPEN in Bungalower’s What Makes Orlando, Orlando Awards. Cast your vote for Foreign Dissent for “Fav...
01/03/2026

FINAL VOTING IS NOW OPEN in Bungalower’s What Makes Orlando, Orlando Awards. Cast your vote for Foreign Dissent for “Favorite Event or Festival”🫶

Final Voting Ballet These finalists were nominated by our readers. Select one per category. Please submit only one ballot per person so we can keep this fair for everyone.

Get it in your calendar - FD11 is this year! October 19 at Will's Pub!
01/02/2026

Get it in your calendar - FD11 is this year! October 19 at Will's Pub!

Explore the 2025 Foreign Dissent list of the best non-US albums and EPs, highlighting global punk, hardcore, and indie acts including Lambrini Girls, PUP, MUDRAT, and more. Your guide to essential international releases and must-hear records.

So rad to see we got nominated in Bungalower’s new Orlando awards! Bring on the voting!!!
01/02/2026

So rad to see we got nominated in Bungalower’s new Orlando awards! Bring on the voting!!!

When we asked our readers to nominate their favorite events and festivals for the What Makes Orlando, Orlando Local Awards, the answers weren’t about scale or sponsorships. They were about energy. About gathering. About events that feel rooted in community and give people a reason to show up to...

Foreign Dissent comes bearing gifts, our annual list of favorite releases from non-US bands, 2025 edition. All of these ...
12/25/2025

Foreign Dissent comes bearing gifts, our annual list of favorite releases from non-US bands, 2025 edition. All of these bands are invited to play FD whenever they want🙌🫶🥰FD11 is October 19, 2026 at Will’s Pub!

Lambrini Girls - Who Let the Dogs Out
PUP - Who Will Look After The Dogs?
LEBER - Es Reicht!
Disgusting News - Symptoms
Rescue Cat - Flesh & Weapon
SEXSCHWEISS - GESTANK / DADA (both albums)
Whine Problem - Sleem
Kochkraft durch KMA - Hardcore never dies das
Press Club - To All The Ones That I Love
Mclusky - the world is still here and so are we
Regal Cheer - Quite Good
PLAIINS - Happy Faces
MUDRAT - SOCIAL COHESION
Pogendroblem - Great Resignation
Back Teeth - Ultimate Worrier
Dogo Su***de - TRISTESSE LUCRATIVE
LONE WOLF - Dark Thoughts
Brutalligators - Still Here
Regrowth - A Story Worth Listening To
Alison Wonderland - GHOST WORLD
DOLLS - LEATHERED EP
itoldyouiwouldeatyou - We Were Having Such a Nice Day EP
cheerbleederz - (prove me wrong) EP
Dirty Fonzy - Classic Stories, Best Memories EP
DAD FIGHT - Boganism EP
Ren - Sick Sick Soul (Vol. 1) EP

Orlando's Bungalower is running a cool new awards-thing called "What Makes Orlando, Orlando", and I'd love if you'd nomi...
12/15/2025

Orlando's Bungalower is running a cool new awards-thing called "What Makes Orlando, Orlando", and I'd love if you'd nominate Foreign Dissent for Favorite Local Event or Festival!

The Bungalower Local Awards — Nominations Orlando is known for its big, shiny things. But what makes this the City Beautiful is local. These awards are about favorites, not “bests.” We’re asking you to nominate the locally owned places that make Orlando feel like Orlando to you. Nominations ...

ATTENTION FOREIGN BANDS: Mark your calendar for when the submission form window opens for THE FEST.
12/10/2025

ATTENTION FOREIGN BANDS: Mark your calendar for when the submission form window opens for THE FEST.

Wanting to submit to play Fest next year? Hang tight! We're taking a little breather. But hopefully this lets us respond to everyone easier than hundreds of emails.

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