EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Vans Warped Tour: From DIY Roadshow to Corporate Playground

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

From Kevin Lyman’s modest 1995 run in California to a nationwide, corporate‑sponsored spectacle, this episode traces the Vans Warped Tour’s rise, its eclectic mix of punk, hardcore, ska and pop‑punk acts, the logistical challenges that turned touring into a DIY enterprise, and the debates over commercialization that reshaped the scene’s authenticity and reach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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