
From the 19th-23rd November 2014, BRIGHTSPACE (gallery) in St Kilda presented Punk Journey: St Kilda + Beyond - an exciting and all–encompassing Punk Exhibition and series of Punk events.
With a strong focus on St Kilda as the
historical epicentre of the vibrant Melbourne Punk scene 1977-1987, as well as
a celebration of contemporary Melbourne punk 2004-2007, this unique and high
calibre exhibition was coordinated by punk historian
Melynda von Wayward.
An audio visual menagerie combined with authentic Punk artefacts, photos and historical information helped to create a high calibre exhibition that reflected the counter-culture and anti-establishment imagery of Melbourne punk, while simultaneously juxtaposing the ‘Now and Then’ aesthetics of the Melbourne punk subculture.
Brightspace - 8 Martin St, St Kilda
This project was supported by the City of Port Phillip through the Cultural Development Fund
Timeline & Special
Events
- Exhibition opens with photos, artefacts, Av Room, & the 'Safety Pin Awards' - Melbourne's first ever punk awards ceremony
- Punk a Photographic Journey book launch
- MC Ron Rude
- A DIY punk fashion making workshop with fashion icon Jenny Bannister
- Little Bands night with original members of the Little Bands scene
- Floor talk with the exhibition coordinator - Melynd von Wayward
- The 'St Kilda Music Walking Tour' with a special focus on St Kilda punk, including
special guests Dolores San Miguel (author of the book The Ballroom) and Paul Elliott –
former owner of Polyester Books
- A discussion forum on the ‘Now and Then of punk’, consisting of a local ‘punk panel’ and guest adjudicator Robin Ryde, all the way from the UK.
- With special guest Punk bands Dixon Cider and The Peptides + closing day drinks!
Punk Journey exhibition video, parts 1 and 2 - Edited by Mark Bakaitis
View more footage from the exhibition HERE - including speeches, the Safety Pin Awards and bands!