THE GREAT SKINHEAD & Oi! BAKE-OFF — HEAT 4

Four bands. Four countries. Two advance.

🇬🇧 Cock Sparrer — England

🇨🇦 Béton Armé — Canada

🇳🇱 Evil Conduct — Netherlands

🇺🇸 The Bruisers — USA

Four heavyweights representing different generations and corners of the international Oi! scene. From the streets of London's East End to Montreal, the Netherlands, and New England, this is going to be another difficult decision.

THE RULES

- Vote for your favorite band in the poll.

- Voting remains open for 72 hours.

- The top two bands advance to the next round.

- The two eliminated bands remain eligible for our weekly wildcard competition.

- A new four-band heat will be introduced daily.

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

The Great Skinhead & Oi! Bake-Off celebrates the music, history, and international culture of the skinhead and Oi! scenes.

Participation in this tournament does not constitute an endorsement of any band's political views or affiliations. The Upscale Hooligan does not condone racism, racial supremacy, discrimination, or political extremism.

No politics. No racism. Just music, culture, and tradition.

Let the music do the talking.

WHO TAKES HEAT 4?

hello guys, could you suggest a good new pair of boots (with durable sole pls)

mine which ive been using since i became a skin (around a year ago) have worn down and also have a lot of wrinkles and have a spot with leather peeling off

in bc canada btw

One of my favorite afterschool special esque only toppled by "the firm" with Gary oldman

Je me suis marié hier!

Costume Sherry's London en mohair tonic Lilas et gris. Mocassins solovair Chemise Real Hoxton Cravate tootal en soie

I know i put too much Bleach on the front

THE GREAT SKINHEAD & Oi! BAKE-OFF — HEAT 2

Four bands. Four countries. Two advance.

🇬🇧 The Business — England

🇸🇪 Perkele — Sweden

🇺🇸 Violent Way — USA

🇮🇹 Nabat — Italy

THE RULES:

- Vote for your favorite band.

- Voting stays open for 72 hours.

- The top two bands advance to the next round.

- The remaining two are eliminated but may qualify for a wildcard opportunity based on their performance.

- New heats will be posted daily.

We've got 137 bands on the roster and counting, representing generations of Oi!, street punk, and skinhead music from around the world.

DISCLAIMER:

This tournament is strictly about music, culture, and tradition. The inclusion of any band does not constitute an endorsement of its political beliefs, ideology, or members' personal views.

The Upscale Hooligan does not support or condone racism, racial supremacy, discrimination, or political extremism of any kind.

This is a music competition, not a political platform. We welcome respectful participation from everyone, regardless of background.

No politics. No racism. Just music, culture, and tradition.

Who advances? You decide.

— The Upscale Hooligan

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HEAT 1 — LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!

96+ bands from around the world. One ultimate winner. From the original Oi! scene to modern street punk, skinhead rock, and hardcore crossover, we're putting the bands to a community vote!

HEAT 1 CONTENDERS:

1. BLITZ 🇬🇧

2. THE TEMPLARS 🇺🇸

3. RIXE 🇫🇷

4. A.C.A.B. 🇲🇾

THE RULES:

- ONE BAND, ONE VOTE. Pick your favorite band from the four contenders.

- TOP TWO ADVANCE. The two bands receiving the most votes move on to the next round.

- 72 HOURS TO VOTE. Once the poll closes, the results are final.

- VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE. Whether it's their music, influence, legacy, or live performances, the choice is yours.

- KEEP IT CIVIL. Debate, banter, and disagreements are welcome. Personal attacks, threats, and racist abuse are not.

- NO POLITICAL DEBATES. This is a music competition, not a political forum.

- DISCOVER NEW MUSIC. Don't recognize a band? Give them a listen before casting your vote!

Every heat brings us closer to crowning the community's favorite Skinhead & Oi! band.

NO POSERS. NO FIXES. JUST THE MUSIC.

Let the Bake-Off begin!

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