Punk in the Provinces: It Was Easy, It Was Cheap, Go and Do It!

An exhibition of punk art, design, graphics and clothing exploring twin themes: the influence of punk as it swept through the regions, and the do-it-yourself ethos of the early punk pioneers. Part of the Whitley Bay Film Festival programme, including a live performance by Penetration and Jilted John, and a screening of cult classic film The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle. Accompanying catalogue publication, Punk in the Provinces, features contributions from Paul Harvey, Pauline Murray and Gaye Black, among others, and a range of archive graphic material. The exhibition also included Pauline Murray’s original hand-made and dyed clothing from throughout her career with seminal punk group Penetration, alongside press cuttings and photographs of live performances dating back to 1977, and an exhibition of Punk Art, curated by Gaye Black, former bass player for the Adverts.