In July 2019, British post-punk band IDLES—from Bristol and at the peak of the Joy as an Act of Resistance tour, an album that became a manifesto of anti-fascist rage and humanism, debuting at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and earning a Mercury Prize nomination—performed at Main Square Festival in Arras, France, a multi-genre event launched in 2006 at the Citadel of Arras as a platform for indie, rock, and electronics among 80,000 attendees. Their 45-minute main stage set on July 7, captured by France 3 and Culturebox, embodied their European tour climax, where Lee Kiernan's aggressive riffs merged with Joe Talbot's emotive delivery to evoke resonance under French sun. Part of a lineup with Bring Me the Horizon and Rival Sons, this show highlighted IDLES' role as a generational voice, turning the festival grounds into a realm of rebellion and unity.