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On the fourth of July 1981 Crass and Poison Girls played a gig in Perth Lesser City Hall. Originally booked for Dundee, the gig was rearranged at the last minute, probably because the promoter backed out. Violence broke out in the crowd after National Front sympathisers arrived at the gig from out of town, intent on causing trouble. The gig was repeatedly stopped as the bands tried to calm the atmosphere.
22 years later the recording of that night was released by Ponoma Records giving the gig, that might otherwise have been forgotten, a place in music history. The gig left a mark on some of the young people who were there. Some were inspired by what they’d seen.
The sounds of that night echoed down the years until the Lesser City Hall was converted into a cafe, serving a new Museum.
The Museum has recognised the cultural importance of the event
in a digital display.
We invite you to join us in Perth for a day of events marking 45 years since the Crass / Poison Girls gig. Each event is intended to challenge our understanding of what punk is supposed to represent and give cause for consideration of what that time and it’s politics mean today.
The day of events will be hosted by our friends Osteria Bau Bau and will include poetry, art, forum theatre, talks and debate.
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Our partners for this event include:
- Osteria Bau Bau
- Tippermuir Books
- Theatre of the Oppressed Scotland
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This is a FREE event. However we plan to raise fund for parts of the day. More details to come.
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Event Venue
osteria Bau Bau, 11 South St Johns Place, Perth, PH1 5, United Kingdom
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
