Deadletter added to the Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026 lineup
Deadletter | Sunday, June 21, SNFCC Great Lawn
Release Athens x SNF Nostos from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) presents Deadletter on Sunday, June 21, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) Great Lawn. One of the most exciting new acts in the British indie scene is coming to Greece for the first time to perform alongside David Byrne and Nation of Language.
To celebrate 30 years of philanthropic work, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is collaborating with Release Athens to bring music to everyone. Thanks to SNF’s contribution, ticket prices are 40-50% lower than is typical for similar events.
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Deadletter—currently a six-member lineup—is an alternative/art-punk band originally formed in Yorkshire by childhood friends Zac Lawrence (vocals), Alfie Husband (drums), and George Ullyott (bass).
Influenced by LCD Soundsystem, The Stranglers, Captain Beefheart, and Can, Deadletter combine sharp social observation with dynamic rhythms and intense art-punk aesthetics. They first made their mark with their EP Heat!, which introduced their politically charged and lyrically complex approach, but rose to prominence in 2024 when they released their debut album Hysterical Strength, which NME describe as “[striking] a winning balance between foreboding and fun.”
Deadletter have built their reputation through relentless touring and explosive live performances. From the streets of Yorkshire as teenagers to performing alongside names such as Placebo, Yard Act, Do Nothing, and Tropical Fuck Storm in major European venues, the band has cultivated a steadily growing and devoted following.
Their second album, Existence Is Bliss, will be released on February 27. The first single, “To the Brim,” marks a new chapter in their musical evolution, demonstrating their willingness to move beyond their post-punk roots toward more experimental paths, without losing the raw energy and social commentary that characterize their work and have earned them a place among the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the UK.
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Tickets are available.
Tickets available:
By phone at 2117700000
Online / releaseathens.gr + more.com
Retail at: https://www.more.com/el/physical-spots/
Ticket availability for people with disabilities:
The Festival ensures access for people with disabilities by offering a special area with an unobstructed view of the stage. The special area is wheelchair accessible and has seats, separate restrooms, and free parking.
To purchase tickets for people with disabilities, please send your request electronically to [email protected], attaching your disability card. To enter the relevant areas, you will need to show this card upon arrival at the Festival.
Complete information on prices, schedule, and access is available at releaseathens.gr & snf.org.
*Ticket proceeds go exclusively to Release Athens. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is a philanthropic organization that makes grants to nonprofit organizations. SNF does not accept funds from private individuals, corporations, or any other organizations.
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More about Release Athens 2026
Since its inception in 2016, Release Athens has evolved into one of the most significant summer music events in Greece. This year, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the festival is returning to Plateia Nerou to write a new chapter in its history.
Over the past decade, Release Athens has hosted some of the biggest names in international music, including Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop, Massive Attack, Pulp, Slipknot, The Offspring, PJ Harvey, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue, The Prodigy, Judas Priest, London Grammar, Alice in Chains and Liam Gallagher.
With the slogan “Making Memories Together,” the festival remains faithful to the main principle that has been its inspiration since day one: artists, music fans, and our staff all shaping, together, the unique experiences and memories that will stay with us forever.
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More about SNF Nostos 2026, an anniversary celebration
SNF Nostos 2026, an open and multifaceted gathering of which the concerts are only one part, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). From June 21 to 28, the dynamic celebration will take place not only at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, its usual homebase, but also at other locations throughout the country, from Northern Greece to the Peloponnese so that more people can learn firsthand about the Foundation’s work.
United by SNF’s guiding principle of putting “humanity at the core,” signature events like the SNF Nostos Conference, the SNF Dialogues, and the SNF Nostos Run will return. Accompanying them will be a series of new experiences, including an interactive digital installation that will take visitors on a virtual journey through the Foundation’s grants, special performances by the Greek National Opera ballet, a magical interlude, and much, much more. Stay tuned!
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Official Websites: SNFNostos.org & SNF.org
