EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 8 MIN

Stage Diving: From CBGB Backrooms to Stadium Megafests

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

From the cramped back rooms of New York’s CBGB to the front‑row chaos of contemporary mega‑festivals, this episode traces the evolution of stage diving. We unpack its roots in early punk shows, how performers and fans embraced it as an act of communal rebellion, and the safety and venue design changes that reshaped the practice for massive crowds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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