On 13 and 14 November 2026 8MM Fest returns for two nights across three of Berlin’s most distinctive spaces: 8MM Bar in Prenzlauer Berg, ACUD MACHT NEU in Mitte, and the Zionskirche. Deliberately kept lean, the festival channels 8MM Bar’s two-decade reputation for curating the best of the world’s underground into a compact, Mitte-centered weekend.
New York City’s New Colossus Festival is delighted to return to curate a stage for two nights at ACUD MACHT NEU. Here is a brief introduction to some of the artists performing. Bad Mothers Union are whirling dervish of unbridled self-expression, unleashing torrents of euphoric psych-rock. Their music has been described by one reviewer as a “Sonic experience and maniacal journey.” The band have come crashing back into the Irish music scene after regrouping for a charity show in 2023, and have been riding a rough wave ever since. Drawing on influences, musical and beyond, the band cite Soundgarden, Death Grips and The Stooges along with some David Lynch, adding a surrealist twist to the expansiveness of their music.
Please provide 5 words to describe Bad Mothers Union?
Hypnotic, Boisterous, Solid, Heavy, Bipolar
For those that don’t know Bad Mothers Union, what song should they start with?
‘Fun for 5 Year Olds’, start at the first release and go in order. Then repeat.
A surprising fact about Bad Mothers Union please
Eddy : There are too many members
Conor : We have lost count of how many contributors we’ve had. We’re battering down the hatches recently though.
What are you looking forward to playing in Berlin at the New Colossus showcase for 8mm Festival?
Bleeding eardrums. We aim to provide a full on sensory experience for people. Please bring earplugs.
Looking forward what’s on the horizon for Bad Mothers Union?
It’s a really exciting time for our band. Our dates with the New Colossus are our first ever shows outside of Ireland. We’re touring through next summer (Ireland, USA & UK) and have lots of cool releases and projects planned. We always wanted to be a band with a high level of output, and that’s what we’re doing.
If I looked in your fridge right now what would I find?
Eddy : Last night’s regret and crusty scum
Conor : you’ve reminded me that I need to pick up teabags. So thank you for that.
For more information on 8mm Fest in Berlin please check here.
For more information on New Colossus please check here.
For more information on Bad Mothers Union please check their instagram and website.
