Oi Oi skinbyrds,
It's been an absolutely crazy year since my last blog update and I can't believe I left it so long. The e-zine was on the back-burner through this time.
I went through a terrible break-up and took a long time to heal and put the pieces back together. I'm with a wonderful new man, have finally started my band, and things are going great.
Now that my personal life is back on track, I've got some energy again to focus on this e-zine. Recent events have also reminded me of why I started it in the first place.
This e-zine was started to provide a safe space of support, inspiration and a community-within-a-community for skinhead women. As much as I love the skinhead culture, there is very much an element of a "boys club" in this subculture in which when a woman stands up for herself, she is ganged up on and bullied in to submission. There is a lot of sexism levelled against us also that goes un-challenged and accepted.
It's time for us to stand tall and refuse to tolerate this mentality. It is time for us to take the respect that we deserve and it is time that we stopped tolerating the sexist jokes and put-downs. It is time for us to demand that our worth, value and contribution to this subculture be recognised. It is time to drop the egos that cause all the in-fighting, and work on supporting each other as a world-wide tribe and building the scene - locally AND globally - in to something beautiful, strong and something to be very proud of.
So ladies, let's get together to get this e-zine off the ground. Let's use the facebook group and e-zine as a central meeting point to give each other inspiration, celebrate our differences, and help each other to build up our strengths.
Who's with me?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Issue 1 of Skinbyrd Pride Worldwide e-zine!!
Oi Oi byrds,
The first issue of the e-zine has just been emailed out!! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to it. If you're not on the mailing list and would like a copy emailed to you, email us at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "ezine issue 1" in the subject line.
We're searching for content for issue 2 of the e-zine so if you have pictures, band reviews, or have a hobby or interest that you would like to share, email us at the above email address with "e-zine content" in the subject line. We're looking for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING by, for and about skinbyrds.
This e-zine is BY the byrds, FOR the byrds so get your content submissions in now and let's make this project something awesome together!!
You can also send us a friend request at our facebook group here:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001957887440
NO racists, NO politics - Trad and SHARP skins only!! We cherish, respect and want to preserve and honour the multi-cultural, multi-racial roots of our subculture.
Add us on facebook or email us and let's get the next issue of the e-zine together!!
Cheers'n'beers :D
The first issue of the e-zine has just been emailed out!! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to it. If you're not on the mailing list and would like a copy emailed to you, email us at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "ezine issue 1" in the subject line.
We're searching for content for issue 2 of the e-zine so if you have pictures, band reviews, or have a hobby or interest that you would like to share, email us at the above email address with "e-zine content" in the subject line. We're looking for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING by, for and about skinbyrds.
This e-zine is BY the byrds, FOR the byrds so get your content submissions in now and let's make this project something awesome together!!
You can also send us a friend request at our facebook group here:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001957887440
NO racists, NO politics - Trad and SHARP skins only!! We cherish, respect and want to preserve and honour the multi-cultural, multi-racial roots of our subculture.
Add us on facebook or email us and let's get the next issue of the e-zine together!!
Cheers'n'beers :D
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
E-Zine - Issue 1!!
Oi Oi, Just a quick update: The e-zine is almost done!! :D The editor is working on a formatting issue and the e-zine will be sent out in the next couple of days. :) Thank you all for your patience!! If you aren't on the mailing list yet, GET ON IT NOW!! :) Email skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "mailing list" in the header.
We need content for upcoming issues so we want to hear from you. This e-zine is BY the byrds, FOR the byrds. It is to celebrate skinbyrds in all our glory and complexities, and also the things we contribute to the skinhead culture. Whatever your passion, we want to hear about it. Photos, artwork, stories, memories, band reviews, sports teams - ANYTHING that YOU are passionate about. Mail it all in to skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "e-zine content" in the header.
We're looking forward to hearing from you all!! Cheers'n'beers, KTF!!
We need content for upcoming issues so we want to hear from you. This e-zine is BY the byrds, FOR the byrds. It is to celebrate skinbyrds in all our glory and complexities, and also the things we contribute to the skinhead culture. Whatever your passion, we want to hear about it. Photos, artwork, stories, memories, band reviews, sports teams - ANYTHING that YOU are passionate about. Mail it all in to skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "e-zine content" in the header.
We're looking forward to hearing from you all!! Cheers'n'beers, KTF!!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Update on the E-zine
Oi Oi,
Well I was aiming to get the e-zine out by the end of March but what with one thing and another it has been delayed. The editor and I have both had a lot going on so haven't been able to get our shit together and get the e-zine out, but I'm working on it at the moment. I'm hoping to have it out within the next week or two as the first issue is nearly finished.
In the first issue you can look forward to a few pics of a few byrds from round the world along with an article about the Auckland Bootgirls, the skinhead scene in France, and an interview with Caz, lead singer of the band Eager 13 from Australia.
To get on the mailing list to receive the e-zine please email us at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "mailing list" in the header.
We're also on the hunt for more content so please email your artwork, photos, band reviews, articles, or something about any hobby you do to skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "content" in the header.
Hopefully we'll have the first issue out soon!!
Stay rude, byrds!! Oi Oi!!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Stand ROCKSTEADY for CHRISTCHURCH benefit gig, and Skinbyrd e-zine
Oi Oi byrds, the Stand ROCKSTEADY for CHRISTCHURCH benefit gig went really well. The atmosphere was awesome - there was a real feeling of unity in the air, which is what reggae, rocksteady and ska is all about. We raised approx. $1400 towards the Christchurch earthquake appeal.
I'd like to say a huge thank you to the following people:
Atsushi Moisty Ukito (of Auckland rocksteady/reggae band Atsushi and the Moisties) for pulling in all his contacts and putting so much hard work in to getting everybody on board;
Simon from the Thirsty Dog for providing the venue for free;
Profile Plus for giving us $200 worth of free posters and postering;
Michael for designing the poster;
All the bands and Djs Ska Rob and Selecto for volunteering your Sunday evening to play;
Kiwi FM and bFM for hosting us on your shows and promoting the gig, and Nate Taiapa from Go Feet Radio for promoting the gig,
and of course everyone who turned up, donated, enjoyed the music and had a dance in support of the people of Christchurch.
In addition to having a one minute silence for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake half-way through the gig, we also had a one minute silence for the victims of the horrific earthquake and tidal wave in Japan this week. Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to all those affected by these disasters. No words can express the horror and empathy that is felt on seeing the news bulletins and knowing that so many people have lost their homes, friends, family members and even their lives.
Now that the Stand ROCKSTEADY for CHRISTCHURCH benefit gig is over, I'm back to focusing on the e-zine (in between brainstorming for some kind of fundraiser for Japan). The first issue is being collaborated as I type this and will be ready to go out by tomorrow. If you'd like to be on the mailing list, please email us at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "mailing list" in the subject line so that we've got your email address.
We're also looking for content for Issue 2, so please email any content you have to the above email address with "e-zine content" in the subject line. It can be anything you like - photos, an article, art work, anything about your hobbies or interest, something about your band or local scene... This is by the byrds, for the byrds so get emailing!!
Cheers'n'beers. KTF, Oi Oi!!
I'd like to say a huge thank you to the following people:
Atsushi Moisty Ukito (of Auckland rocksteady/reggae band Atsushi and the Moisties) for pulling in all his contacts and putting so much hard work in to getting everybody on board;
Simon from the Thirsty Dog for providing the venue for free;
Profile Plus for giving us $200 worth of free posters and postering;
Michael for designing the poster;
All the bands and Djs Ska Rob and Selecto for volunteering your Sunday evening to play;
Kiwi FM and bFM for hosting us on your shows and promoting the gig, and Nate Taiapa from Go Feet Radio for promoting the gig,
and of course everyone who turned up, donated, enjoyed the music and had a dance in support of the people of Christchurch.
In addition to having a one minute silence for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake half-way through the gig, we also had a one minute silence for the victims of the horrific earthquake and tidal wave in Japan this week. Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to all those affected by these disasters. No words can express the horror and empathy that is felt on seeing the news bulletins and knowing that so many people have lost their homes, friends, family members and even their lives.
Now that the Stand ROCKSTEADY for CHRISTCHURCH benefit gig is over, I'm back to focusing on the e-zine (in between brainstorming for some kind of fundraiser for Japan). The first issue is being collaborated as I type this and will be ready to go out by tomorrow. If you'd like to be on the mailing list, please email us at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com with "mailing list" in the subject line so that we've got your email address.
We're also looking for content for Issue 2, so please email any content you have to the above email address with "e-zine content" in the subject line. It can be anything you like - photos, an article, art work, anything about your hobbies or interest, something about your band or local scene... This is by the byrds, for the byrds so get emailing!!
Cheers'n'beers. KTF, Oi Oi!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Update on benefit gig and e-zine
Ok, so my friend and I have successfully organised a reggae/rocksteady benefit gig to raise money for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. It's called "Stand ROCKSTEADY for CHRISTCHURCH" and the facebook page is here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155567957833625 - please share it far and wide.
The e-zine is back up and running. At the moment I am working with my editor and will soon be letting you all know what is coming up in it. I'm waiting back to hear from her at the moment. There will be an interview, photos and articles and I will have more info about those in the next blog post.
If you are a skinbyrd with a hobby, we want to hear about it. This e-zine is by the byrds, for the byrds so no matter how big or small your hobby, business, interests or band might feel, email us anyway at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com. You just might inspire other byrds. :)
Cheers'n'Beers. KTF Oi Oi!!
The e-zine is back up and running. At the moment I am working with my editor and will soon be letting you all know what is coming up in it. I'm waiting back to hear from her at the moment. There will be an interview, photos and articles and I will have more info about those in the next blog post.
If you are a skinbyrd with a hobby, we want to hear about it. This e-zine is by the byrds, for the byrds so no matter how big or small your hobby, business, interests or band might feel, email us anyway at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com. You just might inspire other byrds. :)
Cheers'n'Beers. KTF Oi Oi!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tragedy in New Zealand
The first issue of the e-zine is on hold. I and a friend are currently organising a ska/reggae gig to raise funds (and supplies if the charities have started accepting them by then) in Auckland, New Zealand for the survivors of the horrific earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am not sure when the first issue of the e-zine will be out - it depends on how soon I have finished working on this benefit gig. I will keep you all updated.
The earthquake struck at 12.51 pm on Tuesday the 22nd of February - Christchurch's third major earthquake since October. The epicentre of the quake was in the port town of Lyttleton. It was a magnitude of 6.3 and was 5km underground. For the first time in New Zealand's history, a national State of Emergency has been declared.
About 60% of the houses and buildings in Lyttleton have been completely destroyed and the people of Lyttleton are without power and water. Water is being taken in by the only road open, via Governors Bay. 2 men died there in a landslide caused by the quake.
The central business district of Christchurch has also been hit very hard. As it was lunchtime, many people were hit by falling masonry etc. Many people were also trapped inside buildings. Some were crushed underneath falling parts of buildings. Cars were crushed and railway lines were snapped and bent as effortlessly as if they were pieces of string.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock since the earthquake to rescue the living and retrieve the bodies from where they are trapped inside buildings that have collapsed. The current death toll is 76 and counting; around 300 people have been reported missing.
Thousands of people are now homeless and without water. The dairy giant Fonterra is transporting water in to the city using tankers that are normally used for milk but it is expected to run out in the next few days. Christchurch residents have been told not to flush their toilets (the sewerage system is ruined and sewerage is leaking straight in to the rivers), shower or bathe.
Electricity is back on to much of the city and the power companies are working on re-connecting power to the rest of the city.
Rescue teams and police from the US, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Japan have been arriving in Christchurch since yesterday to provide relief for the New Zealand workers who have been putting their all in to getting people out of the rubble.
All of New Zealand has been in a state of shock and grief since the quake struck. Many people are still trying to get hold of family and friends to find out if they have survived or not. Many people have lost family or friends to the quake. Most people I know have got family and/or friends there. We have had messages of support pouring in from prominent politicians, royalty and religious leaders.
I personally am stunned that this has happened and have been watching and listening to the news in tears. Horrific first-hand accounts are coming out of Christchurch now. There are reports of the streets being strewn with bodies underneath rubble; there have been three accounts of babies (a 5 month old, a 9 month old and a 15 month old) being killed in their homes by a piece of furniture falling on top of them - the 9 month old was killed by a falling tv, one of the others by a falling bookshelf.
There are accounts coming out of mothers dying but the baby being ok - one mother in Cashel Mall was hit by falling building materials and died with her baby in her arms. Another mother was in her car and the car was crushed; the mother was killed but her baby in the back seat survived. Many people have had limbs amputated in order to be rescued from the rubble.
Like thousands of other New Zealanders, I am in shock and disbelief and am anxious to do as much as I can from here to help the survivors of this horrific disaster. Yesterday I contacted Atsushi from local reggae/rocksteady band Atsushi and the Moisties and together we are organising a ska/reggae benefit gig to raise funds for the survivors of the quake.
If you or anyone you know can volunteer to help with a venue, bands, poster design, printing and ads, please email me at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com.
You can also donate towards disaster relief at www.redcross.org.uk. No donation is too small.
My thoughts are with all who are going through this horrific time in Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
The earthquake struck at 12.51 pm on Tuesday the 22nd of February - Christchurch's third major earthquake since October. The epicentre of the quake was in the port town of Lyttleton. It was a magnitude of 6.3 and was 5km underground. For the first time in New Zealand's history, a national State of Emergency has been declared.
About 60% of the houses and buildings in Lyttleton have been completely destroyed and the people of Lyttleton are without power and water. Water is being taken in by the only road open, via Governors Bay. 2 men died there in a landslide caused by the quake.
The central business district of Christchurch has also been hit very hard. As it was lunchtime, many people were hit by falling masonry etc. Many people were also trapped inside buildings. Some were crushed underneath falling parts of buildings. Cars were crushed and railway lines were snapped and bent as effortlessly as if they were pieces of string.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock since the earthquake to rescue the living and retrieve the bodies from where they are trapped inside buildings that have collapsed. The current death toll is 76 and counting; around 300 people have been reported missing.
Thousands of people are now homeless and without water. The dairy giant Fonterra is transporting water in to the city using tankers that are normally used for milk but it is expected to run out in the next few days. Christchurch residents have been told not to flush their toilets (the sewerage system is ruined and sewerage is leaking straight in to the rivers), shower or bathe.
Electricity is back on to much of the city and the power companies are working on re-connecting power to the rest of the city.
Rescue teams and police from the US, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Japan have been arriving in Christchurch since yesterday to provide relief for the New Zealand workers who have been putting their all in to getting people out of the rubble.
All of New Zealand has been in a state of shock and grief since the quake struck. Many people are still trying to get hold of family and friends to find out if they have survived or not. Many people have lost family or friends to the quake. Most people I know have got family and/or friends there. We have had messages of support pouring in from prominent politicians, royalty and religious leaders.
I personally am stunned that this has happened and have been watching and listening to the news in tears. Horrific first-hand accounts are coming out of Christchurch now. There are reports of the streets being strewn with bodies underneath rubble; there have been three accounts of babies (a 5 month old, a 9 month old and a 15 month old) being killed in their homes by a piece of furniture falling on top of them - the 9 month old was killed by a falling tv, one of the others by a falling bookshelf.
There are accounts coming out of mothers dying but the baby being ok - one mother in Cashel Mall was hit by falling building materials and died with her baby in her arms. Another mother was in her car and the car was crushed; the mother was killed but her baby in the back seat survived. Many people have had limbs amputated in order to be rescued from the rubble.
Like thousands of other New Zealanders, I am in shock and disbelief and am anxious to do as much as I can from here to help the survivors of this horrific disaster. Yesterday I contacted Atsushi from local reggae/rocksteady band Atsushi and the Moisties and together we are organising a ska/reggae benefit gig to raise funds for the survivors of the quake.
If you or anyone you know can volunteer to help with a venue, bands, poster design, printing and ads, please email me at skinbyrdprideworldwide@gmail.com.
You can also donate towards disaster relief at www.redcross.org.uk. No donation is too small.
My thoughts are with all who are going through this horrific time in Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
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