The Welsh punk rock Disney covers band headed for Belladrum

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2023-06-08 21:53:58  • 3 mins

At a glance

  • A Welsh band is headed for the Scottish Highlands with its spin on Disney tunes
  • Punk Rock Factory became a viral hit during lockdown with a punk rock cover of I Just Can't Wait To Be King
  • The band will perform at this summer's Belladrum Tartan Heart festival

Steven McKenzie

Journalist

Reporting from

BBC Highlands & Islands

  • Published 4 minutes ago

The Highlands' Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival is set for one of its most unusual acts this summer - a Welsh punk rock covers band who sing Disney tunes.

"We started out as a bit of fun back in 2014," says Peej Edwards, singer and guitarist with Cwmbran-based Punk Rock Factory.

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