Shonen Knife

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Critics Consensus

Based on 54 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Shonen Knife is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Shonen Knife concert reviews describe live shows and performances as colorful, career-spanning, crowd-pleasing, pleasing, enjoyable, effortless, and infectious.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Shonen Knife concerts? Shonen Knife concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

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On tour

Gebaude 9, Cologne, Germany (May 6); Klub Mocvara, Zagreb, Croatia (May 12); Die Trompete, Bochum, Germany (May 14); Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands (May 18); Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium (May 21); Catton Hall, Catton, United Kingdom (May 22); Joiners Arms, Southampton, United Kingdom (May 31); Concorde 2, Brighton, United Kingdom (June 1); Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, United Kingdom (June 3); Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom (June 4); The Crescent, York, United Kingdom (June 6); Oran Mor, Glasgow, United Kingdom (June 8); Oran Mor, Glasgow, United Kingdom (June 8); Night & Day Cafe, Manchester, United Kingdom (June 10); Douglass Park, Chicago, IL, United States (September 19)

Festivals in 2025

Bearded Theory Festival 2025

May 21 - 25, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Osaka, Osaka, Japan (1981 - present)

Bio

all-female band from Osaka, Japan started in 1981 and since then making punk, garage and pop music. They cite as their main influences 60s garage rock girl groups and punk rock such as Ramones.

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Critic Concert Reviews

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

March 7, 2024

Shonen Knife and Teenwolf – Artworks on Waiheke: March 6, 2024

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Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

March 3, 2024

Shonen Knife Live In Concert

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Backseat Mafia

February 26, 2024

MONA FOMA Festival – Shonen Knife, Wednesday and Little Ugly Girls, MONA Lawns, 25.02.2024

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Scenestr (Australia)

February 22, 2024

Last night saw the return of Japan's infamous Shonen Knife (translates into Boy-Knife) to the Gold Coast on their 'Our Best Place' tour.

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The Skinny (UK)

April 26, 2023

Five decades into their career, Japanese pop-punk trio Shonen Knife are still effortlessly bringing the party with their undeniable energy

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

November 15, 2019

Shonen Knife brought their sweet, bubblegum-punk-rock sound to Whammy Bar last night, effortlessly showing that after almost 38 years and 22 albums, theyre still as gorgeously irresistible and enjoyable as ever.

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