London post-punk band Maruja headline the 50th anniversary of The 100 Club's Punk Special on 21 September, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of their debut album *Pain To Power*. The milestone celebration is particularly timely, as the band uses the platform to discuss activism and human rights, referencing the recent controversy involving rapper Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour following his pro-Palestine speech.

Maruja have experienced a transformative year since their album's release, with frontman Joe Carroll describing it as "life-affirming" as the band witnesses their socially conscious lyrics resonate with fans—many of whom have tattooed the band's artwork and song lyrics on themselves. The band's messaging centres on solidarity, empowerment and resistance to oppressive systems, with Carroll emphasising that the Macklemore situation exemplifies broader economic and political power dynamics. Tonight's anniversary event features reduced ticket prices of £1.50, echoing the original 1976 pricing, with support from post-punk sextet Opus Kink.