The Linda Lindas Promoted Voting at Brooklyn Concert
The punk band encouraged voter registration during their October 8 performance at Brooklyn Steel.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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The Linda Lindas held a concert at Brooklyn Steel on October 8 to promote their record, Gotta Get Out. During the show, the group encouraged fans to participate in the upcoming November 3 midterm elections.
Why it matters
The band used their platform to advocate for civic participation, partnering with Headcount to provide voter registration access at the venue.
The concert set lasted one hour and 15 minutes, featuring a three-song encore. The performance was one stop on a 34-city tour across North America.
The players
The Linda Lindas
The Linda Lindas are a punk and grunge band known for their active engagement in social and political causes.
Headcount
Headcount is a non-partisan organization that works with musicians to register voters and encourage civic participation at concerts.
The details
Performing a set of punk and grunge music, The Linda Lindas utilized on-stage remarks to urge attendees to vote. Headcount, a non-partisan organization, managed a booth on-site to assist concertgoers with the registration process.
Timeline
The band performed at Brooklyn Steel on October 8, 2026.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Political Context
This event follows the established pattern of musicians collaborating with the Headcount voter registration initiative to reach younger voters in local communities. Critics of such efforts often argue that celebrity-driven campaigns may oversimplify complex legislative issues and policy mechanics.
Concertgoers at Brooklyn Steel were able to register to vote directly at the venue during the event. Residents should ensure their registration is active ahead of the November 3 midterm elections to participate.
The takeaway
Musicians continue to leverage large-scale tours to connect with potential voters in person. Attendees at live events are encouraged to check their local registration status and deadlines well before election day.
What happens next
The upcoming midterm elections are scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to increase voter turnout in the New York City Civic Engagement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by mxdwn Music.
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