Scrapbook

Julie Mac… A healing rift

The author of the new book RAGE (available now in the store) writes about her Sharpie days and shares images from her scrapbook.

Have a look at Julie Mac’s scrapbook and her photos.

2 Comments »  June 22nd, 2010

Suburban Sharp CD – now for sale

Suburban
Melbourne band City Sharps’ debut album: Suburban Sharp. This album is a tribute to all things Sharp, legendary front man Chane Chane belts out the title track Suburban Sharp in a pure Oz Rock style.

CD now for sale in the online store – exclusive offer before its official release

Have a look at the upcoming City

1 Comment »  June 15th, 2010

The Legend of the Suburban Sharp

The Legend of the Suburban Sharp is the first track on the City Sharp’s album: Suburban Sharp

He wore a Connie ribbed with one stripe,
Tailor made pinstripes, but skin-tight,
He wore a Crestkintt & on the back the gang’s name
Venus Cuban heals, with chisel toe in suede,
He had braces an earring &

No Comments »  June 10th, 2010

Boronia and The Basin community News – A Sharpie article

A local paper this week out of nowhere has written an article on Sharps.

It comes to no surprise that the skins and sharps culture is starting to make head waves.

After all this time, it seems that this unique lost chapter of our 70s Melbourne youth is starting to get the recognition it deserves.

4 Comments »  June 7th, 2010

More exhibition info and the City Sharps

The site has been updated with a new look and some more information on the 2010 Skins ‘n’ Sharps Exhibition and the City Sharps.

Don’t forget, the Skins ‘n’ Sharps Store is now open!

No Comments »  June 2nd, 2010

Skins ‘n’ Sharps Store now open

The Skins ‘n’ Sharps Store is now open!

The store will sell a selection of Sharpie merchandise including t-shirts, stickers, posters, exhibition booklets and art prints.

All purchases include postage and you’ll be able to checkout with your PayPal account or credit card.

1 Comment »  April 21st, 2010

Exhibition update

The 2010 Skins ‘n’ Sharps Exhibition will be opening on Sunday 4th July from 2pm to 6pm.

In addition to the collections of artefacts and photos in the exhibition, local artists Fred Negro, Stephen Prictor, David Mellows and Paul Huges will capture the Sharpie era in their artistic styles.

Come along and see local band City Sharps with front man…

23 Comments »  March 27th, 2010

Sharpies and Spicks and Specks

On 17 February, Spicks and Specks special guests included Magda Szubanski. Magda spoke about her Sharpie days and performed the famous Sharpie dance style.

Bring back any memories?

6 Comments »  February 19th, 2010

Braybrook Community Festival photos and video

It was a great day at the Braybrook Community Festival 100s of people came through. Well done to all involved.

The Skins n Sharps stall got a fantastic response, lots of interest from both young and old. Spoke to a lot of old sharps from the west, it was great to listen to their stories. They were all blown away…

5 Comments »  December 7th, 2009

Braybrook’s Big Backyard

On the 29th of this month I will be involved in the Braybrook community festival. I will have a stall set up promoting Skins ‘n’ Sharps.

Braybrook’s Big Backyard
Sunday 29 November 2009, 12noon to 4pm
Braybrook Community Centre
107-139 Churchill Ave, Braybrook Park

Download the Braybrook’s Big Backyard PDF for more information.

No Comments »  November 24th, 2009