Press Kit

From Montreal to the Riviera Maya

Pouzza Fest was born in downtown Montreal in 2011 and, fifteen years later, is still one of the most consistent DIY gatherings in North American punk, with more than 150 bands every year. Pouzza del Carmen is the first time that spirit crosses the border: a sister festival built with the same independent approach, but with a Mexican accent — cumbia and ska alongside punk, beaches and rooftops instead of concert halls.

The idea is simple: use music to build a real bridge between the underground scenes of Canada and Mexico, not just bring bands on tour. The festival is organized by Hugo Mudie, founder of Pouzza Fest, and Ty Trumbull. An interview with both of them offers the fullest picture of why the festival chose Mexico and what this first edition means.

How the festival works

Six stages across beaches, rooftops, a pool and downtown clubs, with late-night shows every night. The Big Hug package is the most complete way to do it: three nights at the Hyatt Centric, breakfast, a buffet lunch and 12 beers at the beach stages, a 3-day pass to the beach stages, plus the rooftop, pool and club shows. This price is only available until the end of October; it may go up starting in November. The High Five is a 3-day pass to the main festival grounds, and limited single-day tickets may be released closer to the festival.