INFORMATION & F.A.Q.
DEATH
DEATH, the proto-punk legends from Detroit, USA, will visit (and perform in) Africa for the first time in November 2025!
Widely regarded as one of the very first groups to play punk, and undoubtedly the first all-Black punk band, the Hackney brothers recorded an essential album in 1975, and have a truly incredible story, masterfully documented by Drafthouse Films with the film “A Band Called Death”
Watch the full film for FREE on YouTube
Slovenly Recordings is ecstatic — and honored — to present DEATH in Africa, on the 50th anniversary of the recording of their album, and 25 years after David Hackney’s passing.
“This could be one of, if not the greatest honor attributed to our beloved brother David.” – Bobby Hackney
LISTEN TO DEATH “For the Whole World To See” (full album)
This will be DEATH’s second time playing We’re Loud Fest (the first was in Athens, Greece in 2016)
ITINERARY
20-23 Nov NAIROBI
24-26 Nov LAMU
27-29 Nov KILIFI
The party will start with a weekend in Nairobi, and end on the Kenyan coast. Our goal is to create stages for artists from Africa to play together with rock’n’roll bands from around the world.
We’re Loud Fest strives to become a part of music scenes wherever we go, collaborating with local organizers to create an event that is accessible and affordable for everyone who wants to attend.
For us, the ultimate success will be to see our new friends from the Kenyan music scene having a great party with our old friends from around the world who come to Kenya for the fest.
This year we also have a very special project: our trip to the Kenyan coast is also a mission to bring musical instruments and equipment to the music school of a children’s home. Some of our artists will offer music lessons, and play a free concert. Most of the gear we bring will then be donated to the school.
If you’re traveling to Kenya from afar and would like travel advice & assistance, please fill out this form.
NAIROBI EVENTS
Nairobi, Kenya 20-21-22-23 November
SKIP THE LINES! Get a pass for entry to all Nairobi events.
Thursday 20th November
Opening Party with LAST YEAR’S TRAGEDY, the TRY UMPHS, HIRNSCHRAUBE, SABABU @ Shelter
Friday 21st November, 4pm-midnight
Zahabu Sundowner SkateJam @ The Mall Rooftop
featuring POWERSLIDE (KE), TWENTY ONE CHILDREN (SA), REVEREND BEAT MAN (CH), DJ BAA (KE), IRONY DESTROYED, DJs, skate contest
Friday 21st November, midnight til Late!
SkateJam Afterparty @ Shelter KE
with DJs and surprise live act
Saturday 22nd November, 5pm til Late!
We’re Loud Fest Main Event @ K1 Klub House
featuring DEATH (US), COMMANDO 9MM (ES), THE MONSTERS (CH), CRYSTAL AXIS (KE), CHOVU (KE), SEXFACES (US), DJs and surprise live acts
Sunday 23rd November, 2pm til midnight
Hangover Lunch @ Red Brick Hotel, Karen
with BLOODSHOT BILL, BOOM BOOM KID, DJs, beer, food!
LAMU EVENTS
Lamu Island, Kenya 24-25-26 November
Secret locations will be revealed to those who purchase the Lamu Pass
Monday 24th November
DJs @ secret location
Tuesday 25th November
Dhow party with DJs
Wednesday 26th November
Bands & DJs @ secret location
KILIFI EVENTS
Kilifi, Kenya 27-28-29 November. Two-day passes
Thursday 27th November
Screening “A Band Called Death” with DJs before/after @ The Terrace 5pm
Friday 28th November
COMMANDO 9MM (ES), TWENTY ONE CHILDREN (SA), BOOM BOOM KID (AR), ASILI DUB (KE) with DJs at Distant Relatives
Saturday 29th November
DEATH (Detroit), SEXFACES (US), The TRY UMPHS (CA), AFRO SIMBA (KE) with DJs at Distant Relatives
TICKETS
Are available on: usanii.ke/wereloudfest
Please note: At the moment the above ticketing site only accepts payments via M-PESA. Write us to arrange alternate payment methods (wereloudfest@slovenly.com), or pay cash at the gate.
FULL PASSES that provide access to all We’re Loud Fest events in Kenya (in Nairobi, Lamu, anad Kilifi / 20-29 November inclusive) are available here.
SPONSORSHIPS
Want your logo on our webpage, posters, program, and maybe on a banner at the event? Get in touch via email at wereloudfest@slovenly.com and we’ll send details.
FUNDING
This project is complicated on many levels, and we don’t have the resources to make it happen on our own. Even if you cannot attend you can become part of the coalition to help make it happen. To get involved contact us at wereloudfest@slovenly.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
❔ Do I need a visa to travel to Kenya? Yes, and here are instructions on applying for it.
❔ Do I need vaccines? We recommend checking the health agency of your home country along with any country you plan to visit after your trip to Kenya. We have never been asked for proof of any vaccine when entering Kenya — but we have been asked for proof of yellow fever vaccine when traveling from Kenya (to South Africa). The UK and the USA don’t require the yellow fever vaccine if you’re only going to Nairobi and the coast. It’s hard to say if immigration authorities will believe what you tell them about where you’ve been, so to avoid problems, it might be best to play it safe.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available, so please check back!
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