The Zips @ Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow 2nd Sept

July 24, 2022
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Next local gig for The Zips, along with The Red Lite District, ReAction and The Stiff Lips. A recession-busting 4 bands for a Fiver! Be there or be somewhere else, and regret it for the rest of your natural!

The Zips Support The Godfathers at RocknRollas, Paisley

March 23, 2022
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This is gonna be a belter! If we weren’t supporting, I’d be buying a ticket! The Godfathers + The Zips Thurs 14th April 2022, RocknRollas, Paisley https://ispyevents.bigcartel.com/…/the-godfathers…        

The Zips Support Buzzcocks_Oran Mor, Glasgow_20/03/22

March 15, 2022
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The Zips will join The Media Wh0r£s in supporting Buzzcocks at Oran Mor, Glasgow, on Sun 20th March. For those who already have tickets, please note earlier start – The Zips on stage at 7.30. Some tickets still available, but …

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The Zips are back on the Live Music circuit!

August 11, 2021
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After the 20 month, pandemic enforced absence from the Live Music scene, The Zips are back, and raring to go!              Like buses, you hang around all that time, waiting for a gig, and suddenly, …

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The Zips Interview for Louder Than War (by Miff Morris)

November 27, 2019
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Miff Morris Interviews The Zips – Glasgow’s first ever punk band (arguably) for Louder Than War https://louderthanwar.com/in-depth-interview-with-the-zips-glasgows-first-ever-punk-band-arguably/?fbclid=IwAR11feAjalI6Hv65y1hA0rv9gtXt3UjAhjUG-83j6wUlRxec4H5aIgT-ddk#.XdbhrNjPaCY.facebook I had the distinct pleasure of taking an extensive and compelling verbal stroll with punk rock veteran JonZip McNeill, lead protagonist of the …

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HUH!? Album Review in Louder Than War (by The GingerQuiff)

November 27, 2019
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https://louderthanwar.com/the-zips-huh-album-review/?fbclid=IwAR1wuVwPTPSNjjkV_nTlPCNrfaXpB7-IogttpN_wTXaFeqRtBVO2HOOMsU4#.Xdc8edz5FVI.facebook One of Scotland’s best loved punk bands return with their latest offering. Huh? features ten socially conscious slabs of energetic punk rock attitude fuelled rock ‘n’ roll. The Zips have survived the last 40 years having surfed the first …

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Zips Album Launch @ McChuills, Glasgow

September 17, 2019
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The Zips will launch 4th album, HUH!? at McChuill’s Glasgow, on Friday 18th October. This will be the first chance to purchase this CD, with artwork by local artist, Stephen Scott.

The Zips IOU 7″ Single Launch at Rebellion Festival on 1st Aug 2019

July 17, 2019
jonzip

At long last, The Zips announce the release of IOU, a limited-edition (150 copies) 7″ single on red vinyl, from Berlin label, YeaVolution Records. The unique, fold-out packaging also contains a lyric sheet, sticker and glow-in-the-dark badge! It will be …

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Jonzip replaces The Zips for a sail in Berlin, with Charlie Harper and TV Smith!

January 15, 2019
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Ahoy there! As part of the Spree Punk Rockers events, Jonzip, along with Charlie Harper and TV Smith will be on board the M.S. Stralau, as it sails up/down The Spree in Berlin, twice, on Sunday 23rd June.

The Zips Festival dates 2019! (so far…)

January 15, 2019
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The Zips are happy to announce that they will be appearing: At Strummercamp (Oldham RUFC) on 25th May, for the first time. Without people you’re nothing – so, get on down there! On the Opera House stage at Rebellion Festival …

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