Scrapbook

Many thanks to all who showed up for the 2010 Skins ‘n’ Sharps Exhibition.

The turn out was huge and overwhelming, it was fantastic to see everyone reconnect and be taken back to a time that was truly theirs. And I realize now it wasn’t just about being Sharp it was about being free.

Photos: Tim Chuma

Melbourne band City Sharps take a look at the new exhibition Skins ‘n’ Sharps, a historical account of a violent era that may still haunt many.

See the video on TheAge.com.au.

And from The Age Saturday 3 July:

They may have earned a reputation in the 1970s for fiercely guarding their territory with fisticuffs, but they were defined by

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Thanks to Ennio SwaggART of gobslob, here is the audio of the City Sharp’s interview on 3PBS: Sunglasses after dark with Phil MacDougal, Thursday 24 June.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Don’t forget: 24 June on 3PBS: Sunglasses after dark with Phil MacDougal, Thursday, 8pm – 10 pm

Play & interview City Sharps on 3PBS, playing the album every show since 3rd of June

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.

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…

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 &

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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.

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!

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.