A number of events at the Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor celebrates ‘all things punk’ over the next few weeks. The events have been arranged to compliment the Gallery’s new exhibition of artwork by Jamie Reid, James Cauty, Billy Childish and punk posters and other memorabilia. All the works are part of Gerrion Jones’ private collection.
On Thursday, 4 February, at 7pm, in conjunction with BBC Radio Cymru’s C2’s Lisa Gwilym, an open question and answer session in the medium of Welsh. Rhys Harris, Trwynau Coch, Dic Ben, The Peth are among the stars, with Lisa Gwilym presenting the evening session. Admission is free but places are limited so please arrive early!
Then on Thursday, 11 February, at 7pm, Jamie Reid, famous for his artwork for ‘The Sex Pistols’ will be giving a talk about his life and work. Admission is free but places are limited.
At 7pm on Thurdsay, 18 February, Viv Albertine will be in the gallery, in conversation with Jeb Loy Nichols, before performing in the Blue Sky at 8pm. The gallery session will be free although places are limited so first come first served! Viv Albertine is returning to music after a break of 25 years. Her first band, The Flowers of Romance, was formed with her flatmate Sid Vicious. Sid went on to The Sex Pistols and Viv to become guitarist and main songwriter with The Slits.
After the talk at the Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor, a gig will be staged at the Blue Sky café in the city. Other artists performing are Jeb Loy Nichols, Patrick Jones and Efa Thomas (The Stilletoes). The gig costs £8, with a discount for those attending the talk at the Gallery. Tickets will be available in advance from Cob records, Bangor.
The timetable of events:
Thursday, 11 February, 7 pm
Lecture by Jamie Reid (The Sex Pistols designer)
Thursday, 18 February, 7 pm – 8 pm
Jeb Loy Nichols in conversation with Viv Albertine (The Slits)
Followed by gig in Blue Sky at 8pm
Tickets £8 (with a discount for those attending Q&A session in the Gallery)
With Viv Albertine, Patrick Jones, Jeb Loy Nichols and Efa Thomas (The Stilletoes)
For more information, contact Esther Roberts; 01248 353 368, or email: [email protected]
The Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Bangor is open from Tuesday to Friday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and on Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Admission is free.
