Witness the rise of the Aussie punk legends…

In some killer news that’ll make any Aussie punk fan buzz with excitement, a new doco is being produced about punk rock legends the Hard-Ons, titled Hard-Ons: The Most Australian Band Ever. Set to begin filming in 2022, the doco is being produced with full cooperation from the band, and is being helmed by Jonathan Sequeira, whose past credits include Radio Birdman and Van Duren.

An official synopsis for the doco reads “In 1981, three migrant schoolboys from Sydney’s under-privileged western suburbs form a band. They go on to achieve an unprecedented 17 consecutive Number 1s on the alternative music charts, 250,000 album sales and 50,000-strong crowds in Europe.

“Thirty-five years later, The Hard-Ons are still loud, proud, and unapologetically multicultural. But does their brand of brash, bratty pop still resonate? Or, is this band of middle-aged miscreants no longer relevant in contemporary Australia? As they release their 13th studio album and embark on a national tour, we look at the past, present and future of this pioneering band and their ongoing impact on Australian popular culture.”

The trailer features archival footage mixed performance footage and modern day interviews with the band. It’s a pretty chill and tongue in cheek portrayal of the crazy days, giving a rare insight into one of Australia’s most iconic and boundary-breaking bands. If you’re as sold as we are, the filmmakers are asking for contributions to help finish the doco. You can find more info here.

For now, check the full trailer below: