On a Friday night in November, in the city of brotherly love, many hardcore fans and DIY concert-goers started off Dilly Dally Fest 2 with a bang. I had the pleasure of attending and shooting for this festival’s second two days of production. After attending the first Dilly Dally Fest in 2023 and Dilly Dally 1.5 in spring 2024, I knew that this event would be a smash hit. Put on by the most selfless and kind show organizers, Bread Box Booking did an incredible job putting on this festival for the second/third-ish time.
With bands from all over the country, Dilly Dally 2 had a great mixture of hardcore, screamo, and metal. While every band was extremely talented and put on a tantalizing show, there were particularly notable sets by Boy Problems and Saetia that set the Philly venue on fire with excitement. The crowd was constantly in motion with limbs flying over heads and bodies colliding within the frenzy of the pit. Underground Arts was entirely electric for those three days and nights. If you haven’t already attended a Dilly Dally Fest, you should absolutely keep your eyes focused on Bread Box Booking Collective for 2025.
