Eight years in and somehow the Acoustic Stage at Punk Rock Holiday still manages to outdo itself. Tolmin, Slovenia is already unreal with its mountains, rivers, and thousands of fans, but in 2025, the acoustic side of the festival reached a whole new level.
From day one it was packed. Authority Zero opened Monday with a full house, setting the tone for the week: no barriers, no rules, just bands and fans crammed together where anything could happen.
Barstool Preachers destroyed the stage with stage dives and energy, CF98 delivered their signature set, GOB brought nostalgia with classics like “Oh Ellin,” and Yotam Ben Horin reminded everyone why Useless ID has a loyal following.
The wildest moment came with Co-Defendants’ surprise set—unannounced and explosive. That’s the chaos that makes PRH so special.
Backstage, we hung with Urethane, met skate legend Steve Caballero, and caught Tim Frog’s infectious energy. Kiddo, our inflatable mascot, kept it lively, while Player Song sessions and DJ sets—including a silent disco and a chaotic Thursday night disco—made the week feel like the ultimate punk open house.
Honestly, this has been the craziest Acoustic Stage we’ve ever hosted. Bands, fans, surprise sets, stage dives, secret jams—it had everything. We’re leaving Tolmin with sore throats, bruises, and the best memories, already counting down the days until we do it all over again.
