CHIEF STATE:   Chief State is rain-drenched pop-punk from Vancouver, BC. The band has released 3 EPs and an LP to date and is gearing up to release their sophomore LP "Keep Your Friends Closer" in 2025. Originally from the UK, Fraser formed the band while living in Japan initially online with other founding member Nik. After arriving in Canada and completing the line up, the band started playing locally and touring across North America. Chief State takes influence from new wave pop-punk bands like The Story So Far, Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck, blending fast-paced energy with catchy hooks and melodies. Their upcoming album "Keep Your Friends Closer" is their best work yet, as they look to push onto greater heights!  IG - /Chiefstate    PUNK IN PUBLIC Vancouver’s ultimate tribute to the golden era of Punk, Pop-Punk, and Emo. From all your favorite hits from bands like - Green Day, Blink-182, Sum 41, Yellowcard, The Offspring, Good Charlotte, Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, Simple Plan, My Chemical Romance, Rancid, Millencolin + many more.  Formed in 2025, PUNK IN PUBLIC is a global collaboration with members from Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia — many of whom previously toured with their own Emo, Pop-Punk, and Hardcore bands across their home countries and beyond. Now united in Vancouver, they bring the nostalgia to life with explosive, high-energy performances live on stage. IG - /punk_in_public