Punk royalty met the new generation of rock rebellion this past weekend as Iggy Pop, the legendary “Godfather of Punk,” shared the stage with rising Australian band Amyl and the Sniffers during his ongoing European tour. The concert, held at the stunning Château de Tilloloy in northern France, saw a fiery performance from both acts—but it was frontwoman Amy Taylor and her band that left an unmistakable impression on the punk icon himself.
As the openers, Amyl and the Sniffers tore through a blistering 40-minute set packed with raw energy, snarling guitar riffs, and Taylor’s unmistakable stage presence. Their mix of garage rock chaos and vintage punk attitude instantly ignited the crowd, transforming the picturesque French estate into a sweaty, raucous punk haven.
Backstage after the performance, Iggy Pop reportedly greeted the band with a wide grin and a few unforgettable words:
“That was f***ing brilliant. Pure punk—no filter, no gimmicks. Just like it’s supposed to be.”
The mutual respect was obvious, with Amy Taylor calling the experience “absolutely surreal” and “a dream come true.” In an impromptu post-show interview, she said:
“Sharing a bill with Iggy is like touching the source of the river. We grew up listening to him, watching his moves. To have him dig what we’re doing—it’s mad.”
Iggy Pop, who has long been known for his ability to spot raw, uncompromising talent, reportedly invited the band to join two more dates on his European leg—fueling speculation that a studio collaboration or joint project may be in the works. While nothing official has been announced, fans and critics alike are buzzing about the punk generational crossover.
The Château de Tilloloy venue, typically known for classical performances and historical tours, was transformed for the evening with high-energy lighting, underground flair, and a crowd of devoted fans ranging from teens to original punks who’ve followed Iggy since the Stooges era.
Music critics called the night “a passing of the punk torch” and praised Amyl and the Sniffers for “channeling the spirit of ’77 with modern-day fire.” One fan summed it up on social media:
“We came for Iggy. We left screaming about Amy.”
With Iggy Pop continuing his tour across Europe and Amyl and the Sniffers earning more fans by the minute, this unforgettable night in Tilloloy may go down as a landmark moment in punk’s ever-evolving legacy.
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