Fresh off their electrifying set at Glastonbury Festival, The Prodigy are heading to Athens this Friday, July 4, as part of the Release Athens 2025 festival. Set to perform at Plateia Nerou, the band’s appearance marks their ninth visit to the Greek capital—proof of their enduring bond with local fans.
Often dubbed the “Godfathers of Rave” by AllMusic, the UK’s pioneering electronic-punk outfit is known for pushing boundaries with their raw energy and genre-bending sound. Founding member and producer Liam Howlett, frontman Maxim, drummer Leo Crabtree, and guitarist Rob Holliday promise a night to remember, performing iconic tracks that have defined modern electronic music for over three decades:
“Firestarter”, “Breathe”, “Smack My Bitch Up”, “Voodoo People”, “Out of Space”, “Omen”, “Poison”, “Invaders Must Die”, and more.
This year’s tour comes as the band prepares new material, signaling their next creative chapter following the 2019 loss of vocalist Keith Flint—whose absence continues to resonate through every beat.
The Story So Far: From Essex to Global Phenomenon
Formed in 1990 amid the UK’s underground rave explosion, The Prodigy quickly rose to prominence with their early singles “Charly” and “Everybody in the Place.” Their debut album Experience became a dance music milestone, while their 1994 follow-up Music for the Jilted Generation set new standards in electronic innovation.
By the late ‘90s, The Fat of the Land catapulted them to global superstardom, hitting No. 1 in 16 countries, including the UK and US, and selling over 10 million copies. The Prodigy became synonymous with high-octane live shows, fusing punk attitude, techno beats, and rebellious spirit.
They’ve since released four more UK No. 1 albums and earned a long list of accolades, including two Brit Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and two Grammy nominations, all while selling over 25 million records worldwide.
Flashback: The Infamous 1995 Athens Concert
Though this won’t be their first Greek appearance, one concert still lives in infamy. On May 27, 1995, The Prodigy’s show at Theatro Vrachon (Theatre of the Rocks) in Vyronas was cut short due to violent clashes outside the venue. As TA NEA newspaper reported at the time, the event was marred by rock-throwing, fires, and chaos, forcing the band offstage mid-song and raising serious questions about crowd control and security.

A file photo from the Greek newspaper TA NEA . / “TA NEA”, 27.5.1995, Historical Archive.
The group later released a statement expressing anger and disappointment over the lack of protection:
“You can’t organize a concert for 4,000 people with just 30 security guards. It’s the third time this has happened and we don’t want this kind of incident tied to our name.”
After Flint’s tragic death in 2019, the band paused all activity. But in 2022, they returned to the stage, reigniting their legacy. Their most recent Athens performance was at Release Athens 2023—making this Friday’s concert not just a return, but a full-circle moment.
Special Guests: Pendulum & Bob Vylan
Joining The Prodigy are two powerhouse acts. First, Australia’s Pendulum, one of the most successful electronic bands of all time. Known for hits like “Slam”, “Watercolour”, and their iconic remix of The Prodigy’s “Voodoo People”, Pendulum blend drum ’n’ bass with rock to stunning effect. Following a brief hiatus, they’re back with new music (Anima EP, 2023) and a massive tour that includes a 65,000-cap show at Milton Keynes Bowl.
Also on the bill are UK punk-rap disruptors Bob Vylan, whose politically charged sound merges punk, hip-hop, grime, and hardcore. Their breakout albums We Live Here and Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life earned critical and commercial acclaim, even topping the UK charts—a rare feat for an independent release. With fans like Iggy Pop and sold-out UK tours, Bob Vylan are one of the most vital voices in today’s alternative scene.
This Friday, Plateia Nerou becomes the epicenter of electronic energy. Tickets are still available here.
Plateia Nerou, Athens
Friday, July 4, 2025