Skunk Anansie Concert in Bari Attracts 5,000 Fans; Flame Parade Launches New Album and European Tour

British rock band Skunk Anansie played a nearly two‑hour show at the Locus Festival in Bari, Italy, drawing about 5,000 attendees. The set spanned a twenty‑song career retrospective, featuring classics such as “This Means War” and newer tracks, and included a performance of “Bella Ciao” as well as a display of the Palestinian flag.

Italian indie group Flame Parade announced the release of their fourth studio album, “Hollywood Stray,” scheduled for 18 September 2026 on the Materiali Sonori label. Recorded in July 2025 at Bristol’s Playpen Studio with producer Ali Chant, the album explores themes of personal identity and visibility. The band will begin a European tour on 21 October in Kusel, Germany, with dates planned across Germany, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom.