About This Event
Join us for an electrifying celebration of punk's 50th anniversary at Punk Talks: Post-Punk and Toronto's Queen Street West Scene! Dive into an intimate and interactive discussion that explores the vibrant influence of punk on Toronto's iconic Queen Street West.
- Meet the Legends:
- John Borra: A solo artist and key player in Toronto's post-punk movement, known for his work with A Neon Rome and Groovy Religion.
- Kingi Carpenter: The visionary founder of Peach Berserk, who has kept the punk spirit alive in fashion and art since the 1980s.
- Bruce Eves: A pioneer of Toronto's cultural scene, co-founder of the International Gay History Archive and a spoken-word artist.
- Nick Smash: Author of "Alone and Gone," and a crucial voice in documenting Toronto's post-punk underground.
Discover how punk's roots in art and counterculture shaped Queen Street West and Toronto's underground scenes from the 1970s to today. The discussion will be expertly moderated by author Liz Worth, known for her work Treat Me Like Dirt: An Oral History of Punk in Toronto and Beyond.
Hosted at the renowned Peach Berserk silk screen studio, your entry fee includes refreshing beverages! Stick around after the talk to create your very own Toronto punk-inspired souvenir, guided by Kingi herself!
Don't miss this chance to celebrate punk's legacy and connect with the creative minds that shaped it!
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