
Tickets on sale Friday, 9/16 @ 11am.
Bikini Kill
Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that was based in Olympia, WA and Washington, DC, forming in 1990 and breaking up in 1997. Kathleen Hanna sang, Tobi Vail played drums, Billy Karren (a.k.a. Billy Boredom) played guitar and Kathi Wilcox played bass. Sometimes they switched instruments. Bikini Kill is credited with instigating the Riot Grrrl movement in the early 90’s via their political lyrics, zines and confrontational live show.
The band started touring in June 1991. In addition to touring the US several times, they also toured Europe, Australia and Japan. Bikini Kill recorded and released a demo tape, two EP’s, two LP’s and three singles. Their demo tape was self-released, while their first two records came out as a full length CDs/Tapes and their singles were posthumously collected on CD.
Bikini Kill believed that if all girls started bands the world would change. They actively encouraged women and girls to start bands as a means of cultural resistance. Bikini Kill was inspired by seeing Babes in Toyland play live and attempted to incite female participation and build feminist community via the punk scene. They used touring as a way to create an underground network between girls who played music, put on shows and made fanzines. This independent media making and informal network created a forum for multiple female voices to be heard.
Source: Marathon Music Works
ADMISSION INFO
Tickets on sale Friday, 9/16 @ 11am.
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Mar 30, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Thu)
Additional time info:
Doors Open 6:30pm.
LOCATION
1402 Clinton Street, Nashville, TN 37203(Neighborhood: Marathon Village)
PARKING INFO
There is a lot adjacent to the venue in the back of the building, as well as paid lots in close proximity. There is also ample street parking.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Marathon Music Works has a dedicated ADA section near the front of the stage where anyone (and a guest) physically needing to sit during a show is welcome. Just let the staff know once you arrive
View moreMarathon Music Works has a dedicated ADA section near the front of the stage where anyone (and a guest) physically needing to sit during a show is welcome. Just let the staff know once you arrive that you need to be seated in this section and they will be happy to direct you.
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