Up The Punks 2012

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Up The Punks 2012

Project 2012-09-17 05:24:11 +1200

Up The Punks 2012 is an exciting exhibition opening in November 2012 that will explore 35 years of Wellington's underground punk scene.

Ten years on from the original show the Up The Punks team of photographer John Lake, visual artist Kerry Ann Lee and friends are returning to Wellington's home of punk, Thistle Hall, with an all new updated visual extravaganza that will blow your mind with fantastic facts about Wellington you didn't know you didn't know or had long since buried in a cider induced memory hole.

Since 2002 we've accumulated a whole lot more material thanks to the wonders of the interwebs and from 2011 this has been progressively added to an expanding on-line archive that you can check out at www.upthepunks.co.nz.

In November 2012 we want to revisit this 35 years of local history with an all new dynamic exhibition in which you the viewer can add your stories to the mix. We'll be installing panels around the gallery, chucking up a few hundred of the choicest images and inviting everyone to write their stories directly onto the walls. Think of it as a walk-in discussion thread that will feed more information into the archive!

During the exhibition we'll be producing a zine, screening a megaupload of video footage, putting together a walking tour map of punk sites for your snazzy smart-phone, and holding a couple of gigs showcasing some really awesome bands that have all been a part of Wellington's vibrant scene over 35 years.

We're looking to crowd fund a portion of Up The Punks' costs so we're trying to raise $2500.00 Check out our Pledge Me page for details on how you can play your part in this collaborative community exhibition and pick up some choice rewards along the way. For more information flick us an email at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook @ upthepunks.wellington.

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UP THE PUNKS 2012 Pledge Me Vid 3

15/10/2012 at 5:56 AM

Twenty four hours to go and we're nearly at our fundraising goal. Time for one last promo vid - help a punk today! Thanks to everyone who's pledged so far and if you haven't heard already we've announced the line-up for the exhibition closing gig on Saturday November 10, the NO WAVE SPACKTACKULAR.

Details here: http://www.facebook.com/events/420864284642279

UP THE PUNKS 2012 Pledge Me Vid 2

30/09/2012 at 7:52 AM

 Has someone close to you been behaving strange of late? You might have noticed horrible sounds coming from their room? Or an outbreak of patches appearing on their nice new clothes. Has their hair taken on a new and interesting shape and/or color? Your son, daughter, work colleague or nana may be afflicted by punk rock cult music!

Symptoms may include bad language, strange and frightening dance moves, outlandish and provocative behavior, questioning authority, over consumption of cheap liquor, falling out of trees, and the worship of all mighty Satan!

You can help save your loved one from this terrible condition by pledging all of your money to UP THE PUNKS 2012. Our team of dedicated researchers are working on a cure for this affliction. Go to our Pledge Me page at this address to help us find a cure!

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/Crowd/Details/480

http://www.facebook.com/upthepunks.wellington

http://www.upthepunks.co.nz/wiki

Flesh D-Vice added to the closing night line up

26/09/2012 at 8:47 AM

UP THE PUNKS 2012 is proud to announce that Wellington's longest surviving hard-edge rock and roll band, Flesh D-Vice, have been confirmed to play the exhibition closing gig on November 10!

 Formed in 1982 Flesh D-Vice were a central band in the 1980s Wellington scene with charismatic lead singer Gerald Dwyer throwing himself hardout into everything from organising punk festivals (Golden Showers 1983), record releases (Capitol Kaos, The Harder The Edge The Rocker the Roll), radio (The Hard Edge Rock and Roll show) and managing Head Like A Hole and Shihad. 

With Gerald's passing in the early 90s Flesh D-Vice have continued to play with Steve Andrews of Vas Deferens on vocals. This November the bands original members Eugene, Dwyane and Brent Jenkins bring a stripped down three piece version of Flesh D-Vice to Thistle Hall for one night of hard edge rock and roll punk.   

Up The Punks 2012 Event Line Up Announced

20/09/2012 at 11:04 AM

We've kicked the Pledge Me campaign off with an announcement on the Up The Punks exhibition initial line up of events. Check it!
Up The Punks Exhibition Opening, November 6, 6PM, Thistle Hall
Come and celebrate the start of a week long community collaborative exhibition.

Gettin' Worse: Punx Still Angry, November 7, San Francisco Bathhouse
Numbskull, The DILFS, Influence and more will play a night of brain splattering sounds to your placate your Wednesday 'roid rage.

Up The Punks 2012: Closing Night Gig: November 10, Thistle Hall
Stretching the definition of punk in strange and uncomfortable ways.
So So Modern, All Seeing Hand, Rogernomix, Mr Sterile Assembly, Johnny and the Felchers + more to be confirmed. 

More events and things to be announced!

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    Up The Punks 2012

    Project 2012-09-17 05:24:11 +1200

    Up The Punks 2012 is an exciting exhibition opening in November 2012 that will explore 35 years of Wellington's underground punk scene.

    Ten years on from the original show the Up The Punks team of photographer John Lake, visual artist Kerry Ann Lee and friends are returning to Wellington's home of punk, Thistle Hall, with an all new updated visual extravaganza that will blow your mind with fantastic facts about Wellington you didn't know you didn't know or had long since buried in a cider induced memory hole.

    Since 2002 we've accumulated a whole lot more material thanks to the wonders of the interwebs and from 2011 this has been progressively added to an expanding on-line archive that you can check out at www.upthepunks.co.nz.

    In November 2012 we want to revisit this 35 years of local history with an all new dynamic exhibition in which you the viewer can add your stories to the mix. We'll be installing panels around the gallery, chucking up a few hundred of the choicest images and inviting everyone to write their stories directly onto the walls. Think of it as a walk-in discussion thread that will feed more information into the archive!

    During the exhibition we'll be producing a zine, screening a megaupload of video footage, putting together a walking tour map of punk sites for your snazzy smart-phone, and holding a couple of gigs showcasing some really awesome bands that have all been a part of Wellington's vibrant scene over 35 years.

    We're looking to crowd fund a portion of Up The Punks' costs so we're trying to raise $2500.00 Check out our Pledge Me page for details on how you can play your part in this collaborative community exhibition and pick up some choice rewards along the way. For more information flick us an email at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook @ upthepunks.wellington.

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    UP THE PUNKS 2012 Pledge Me Vid 3

    15/10/2012 at 5:56 AM

    Twenty four hours to go and we're nearly at our fundraising goal. Time for one last promo vid - help a punk today! Thanks to everyone who's pledged so far and if you haven't heard already we've announced the line-up for the exhibition closing gig on Saturday November 10, the NO WAVE SPACKTACKULAR.

    Details here: http://www.facebook.com/events/420864284642279

    UP THE PUNKS 2012 Pledge Me Vid 2

    30/09/2012 at 7:52 AM

     Has someone close to you been behaving strange of late? You might have noticed horrible sounds coming from their room? Or an outbreak of patches appearing on their nice new clothes. Has their hair taken on a new and interesting shape and/or color? Your son, daughter, work colleague or nana may be afflicted by punk rock cult music!

    Symptoms may include bad language, strange and frightening dance moves, outlandish and provocative behavior, questioning authority, over consumption of cheap liquor, falling out of trees, and the worship of all mighty Satan!

    You can help save your loved one from this terrible condition by pledging all of your money to UP THE PUNKS 2012. Our team of dedicated researchers are working on a cure for this affliction. Go to our Pledge Me page at this address to help us find a cure!

    https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/Crowd/Details/480

    http://www.facebook.com/upthepunks.wellington

    http://www.upthepunks.co.nz/wiki

    Flesh D-Vice added to the closing night line up

    26/09/2012 at 8:47 AM

    UP THE PUNKS 2012 is proud to announce that Wellington's longest surviving hard-edge rock and roll band, Flesh D-Vice, have been confirmed to play the exhibition closing gig on November 10!

     Formed in 1982 Flesh D-Vice were a central band in the 1980s Wellington scene with charismatic lead singer Gerald Dwyer throwing himself hardout into everything from organising punk festivals (Golden Showers 1983), record releases (Capitol Kaos, The Harder The Edge The Rocker the Roll), radio (The Hard Edge Rock and Roll show) and managing Head Like A Hole and Shihad. 

    With Gerald's passing in the early 90s Flesh D-Vice have continued to play with Steve Andrews of Vas Deferens on vocals. This November the bands original members Eugene, Dwyane and Brent Jenkins bring a stripped down three piece version of Flesh D-Vice to Thistle Hall for one night of hard edge rock and roll punk.   

    Up The Punks 2012 Event Line Up Announced

    20/09/2012 at 11:04 AM

    We've kicked the Pledge Me campaign off with an announcement on the Up The Punks exhibition initial line up of events. Check it!
    Up The Punks Exhibition Opening, November 6, 6PM, Thistle Hall
    Come and celebrate the start of a week long community collaborative exhibition.

    Gettin' Worse: Punx Still Angry, November 7, San Francisco Bathhouse
    Numbskull, The DILFS, Influence and more will play a night of brain splattering sounds to your placate your Wednesday 'roid rage.

    Up The Punks 2012: Closing Night Gig: November 10, Thistle Hall
    Stretching the definition of punk in strange and uncomfortable ways.
    So So Modern, All Seeing Hand, Rogernomix, Mr Sterile Assembly, Johnny and the Felchers + more to be confirmed. 

    More events and things to be announced!

      Rachel McDonough
      15/10/2012 at 11:08pm
      Nick Oakes
      15/10/2012 at 11:06pm
      Nick Melchior
      15/10/2012 at 9:51pm
      Lucie Camp
      15/10/2012 at 9:19pm
      Lance Downing
      15/10/2012 at 9:06pm
      dave
      15/10/2012 at 8:14pm
      Anonymous pledger
      15/10/2012 at 7:35pm
      Jon Evans
      15/10/2012 at 7:31pm
      Fester
      15/10/2012 at 5:45pm
      Mark Williams
      15/10/2012 at 4:40pm
      Graham Normal
      15/10/2012 at 12:35pm
      Anonymous pledger
      15/10/2012 at 11:48am
      Leith Wix
      14/10/2012 at 3:35pm
      jason foote
      14/10/2012 at 1:38pm
      Anonymous pledger
      14/10/2012 at 1:18pm
      Simon McFeachy
      14/10/2012 at 12:49pm
      Anna Rose Henderson
      13/10/2012 at 10:28pm
      Jana Winter
      13/10/2012 at 9:43pm
      Phil Clayton
      12/10/2012 at 6:34pm
      Anonymous pledger
      12/10/2012 at 6:17pm
      Cath A
      11/10/2012 at 4:24pm
      He Karanga Hei Aranga
      10/10/2012 at 11:10pm
      Rufus Dayglo
      10/10/2012 at 11:00pm
      Ken Vicious
      08/10/2012 at 9:29pm
      Sammy Vul Ture
      08/10/2012 at 8:41pm
      Anonymous pledger
      08/10/2012 at 5:35pm
      Karla Jurczakowski
      08/10/2012 at 3:21pm
      jesse
      08/10/2012 at 1:34am
      Marie Silberstein
      07/10/2012 at 11:55pm
      Kerry Ann Lee
      04/10/2012 at 10:14pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 15/10/2012 at 11:08 PM.