Punk for the People, vol. 2: Punk Movements

By USC Visions and Voices

Date: Tue, Apr 14 • 7 pm

Venue: USC Bovard Auditorium
3551 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Free, but you must register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-for-the-people-vol-2-punk-movements-registration-1985619222546 ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-for-the-people-vol-2-punk-movements-registration-1985619222546 )

Overview
A panel on punk movements with Kathleen Hanna, Bruce LaBruce, Martin Sorrondeguy, and James Spooner, moderated by Candace Hansen.

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Description
Some of punk’s most influential movements and identities—Riot Grrrl, Afropunk, queercore, Latino hardcore, and straight edge—emerged as a challenge to sexism, racism, homophobia, and excess in punk culture. Rooted in resistance and community-building, these movements created space for marginalized voices within punk and beyond. Bringing together legendary artists whose work was central to these movements, this conversation will explore their origins, development, impact, and legacy as well as how their messages have been commercialized, co-opted, and transformed over time.

The panel will feature:
-Kathleen Hanna, punk singer, writer, and frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre
-Bruce LaBruce, filmmaker, writer, photographer, and queercore icon
-Martin Sorrondeguy, musician, teacher, filmmaker, and singer for Los Crudos and Limp Wrist
-James Spooner, graphic novelist, filmmaker, tattoo artist, and co-founder of the Afro Punk Festival
-Moderated by Candace Hansen, drummer, educator, writer, and artist

The event will be preceded by a DJ set with Allison Wolfe, journalist, musician, lead singer of Bratmobile, and Riot Grrrl co-founder.

A reception will follow with a DJ set by Eloise Wong from The Linda Lindas and Martin Wong, writer/editor, event organizer, and co-creator of Giant Robot zine.

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Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Co-sponsored by ONE Archives, the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and the USC Thornton School of Music.