PRESIDENT will headline Takedown Festival 2026 which will take place in Portsmouth next April.
Their first ever festival headline slot, the performance will follow on from their ‘Campaign Trail’ tour of the UK and EU. They are joined by fellow headliners Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons who will play a special Motörhead set on the Friday night.
“We’re proud to officially launch Takedown Festival 2026,” said festival co-directors Sarah and Kai Harris. “This year’s event taps into a powerful moment in metal culture. With younger fans rediscovering the roots of heavy music—especially following the passing of icons like Ozzy Osbourne—we’re honoured to have Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons headline Friday 3rd April with a full Motörhead set. It’s a chance to celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire across generations.”
“On Saturday 4th April, we’re handing the reins to President, one of the most talked-about new acts in UK heavy music. Their April ‘Campaign Trail’ tour sold out instantly, and their debut EP King of Terrors has struck a chord with fans through its cinematic intensity. Their headline set will be a statement, and we’re excited to see them take the Takedown main stage in full force.”
“We’re excited to be able to showcase the evolution of heavy music from (to quote Lemmy) Motorhead’s rock n roll all the way through to cutting edge contemporary alternative metal”
The event will return to Portsmouth’s Guildhall on Friday April 03 and Saturday April 04 with tickets on sale now.
PRESIDENT just dropped the powerful single ‘Destroy Me’, taken from their forthcoming debut EP ‘King Of Terrors’, out on September 26.
