TWENTY ONE CHILDREN *MATINEE* | The Exchange, Bristol - JOY.

TWENTY ONE CHILDREN are the riotous punk pulse of Johannesburg — a fearless trio tearing up South Africa’s alt-music rulebook. Formed by friends Thula and Abdula with drummer Biko, they fuse U.S. skate punk grit with Soweto’s heartbeat in a storm of noise, soul, and defiance. Combining the insolent attacks of Suicidal Tendencies & Reagan Youth with the crude, rural thud of Ngozi Family, the ‘Children are much more than just another punk band. Fueled by wit and DIY spirit, they’re a movement — building skate parks, hosting benefit shows, and igniting stages from Joburg to Kenya to the UK. In 2025 they toured the UK, shared the stage with proto-punk legends DEATH at We’re Loud Fest in Kenya, and played loads of packed DIY gigs in South Africa… and they’re just getting started! 2026 ain’t just another year — it’s the Year of Twenty One.
JOY. Presents
Twenty One Children + support from Get Fucked
Sunday 18th October 2026
Exchange Basement, Bristol
£12 adv + fees
14:00-17:00 *** MATINEE ***
14+, under 18s accompanied by an adult