THE rabids are in town
When The Rabids are in town, the party is going down. Whether it's at a bar, club or festival, The Rabids will put on a show you won't soon forget.
Our sound is all about blending the best of upbeat ska, gritty punk rock, and the timeless warmth of reggae, topped off with catchy horn melodies.
So, dive in, crank up the volume and join us for the ride.
Check out the Official Music Video for The Rocksteady Beat, off our newly released EP Change the World:
Having The Rabids as the support act on our tour in March 2024 was an absolute pleasure. Their ska-punk sound blends infectious rhythms with catchy vocals and horn lines which truly set the tone for an awesome gig. From the moment they hit the stage, their energy was contagious, connecting with the crowd and keeping the atmosphere electric. Not to mention, connecting with a crowd internationally is a real challenge and The Rabids smashed it with ease! The band’s musicianship was tight, and their raw passion shone in every song. Off the stage they were great to be on tour with, great chat, always helpful and punctual. I write this as I'm proudly wearing my Rabids t-shirt!
Love you guys, great band with a great future,
"At Upstroke Records we are always on the lookout for bands with a unique sound, brought to you by energetic performers. The Rabids surpassed our expectations with their danceable skapunk and powerful female vocals. Their vivacious live energy makes them a band you love to see. Audiences cannot and will not stand still."
"When The Rabids are playing, they bring the ambiance! Together with my bands F.U.A and Tala Raga, we shared the stage with them several times. Thanks to their energy and professionalism, working together was always easy, which made every show a party. Their catchy music enables people to dance and move around. A great recommendation for every music lover."
After receiving an email from a now familiar corner (Belgium/the Kempen), we immediately started looking into who they were and what sort of music they make. After listening to the first song for about 25 seconds, we looked at each other and instantly thought, “we're booking them.” Conclusion: The Rabids were booked for Bløkpop 2025!
After an unfortunate phone call from a band canceling, The Rabids immediately offered their full cooperation—whether that meant playing a longer set or helping us out in any other way. Then the performance started: for a big band, with horns and all, they got going really quickly and really well!
They played their full set, and even though probably 90% of the audience hadn’t heard of them before, they were asked for an encore—and they played it! With their own music and a few covers (including some by The Interrupters), these Belgians turned it into a huge party for us.
As far as we're concerned, definitely worth repeating! We hope to run into them again somewhere, and if not, we’ll just book them ourselves again!
Upcoming Events
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B-Fest
01/08/2026
Hallaar
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In de Gloria
15/08/2026
Hulshout
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Hnita-café presenteert: Totaal Lokaal
19/08/2026
Heist-op-den-Berg
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Art & Roots in the Woods festival
05/09/2026
Aarschot
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Magasin4 - Supporting The Toasters
15/09/2026
Brussel -
Skalloween
24/10/2026
Aalst -
Café ’t Voske, Sluis
05/12/2026
Mol -
YAP - Supporting The Lucky Trolls
13/02/2027
Leopoldsburg
Check out our NEW EP Change the world
Big news: We released a new EP! Even more raw, uptempo ska-punk with the heart in the right place. Don't miss out — your new favourite EP is here!
2024 was a big year
Highlights Of 2024
2024 was a big year for The Rabids. We joined forces with Upstroke Records. We celebrated our second EP Too Late with a proper release party. We went on our first tour, supporting the legendary Chainska Brassika in their UK tour. And this summer we played at their Bounce & Groove festival in Dorset.
Want to know more?
We're always on the lookout for new opportunities and live events, so if you want to know more, or just want to get in touch with us regarding your future events? Let us know!
