Olympia, Washington, has embraced its inner rebel girl by officially declaring August 23 as Bikini Death Day.
The announcement comes ahead of the iconic riot grrrl band’s headlining performance at this year’s South Sound Block Party. To make the most of Bikini Kill Day and honor the band’s lasting influence, Olympia will host a ceremony featuring the mayor, city officials, and Bikini Kill themselves. The event will be streamed live on the South Sound Block Party channel. Instagram page on August 23rd.
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“Bikini Kill’s music and activism have inspired countless people to challenge gender norms, speak out against injustice, and create spaces for underrepresented voices in the music industry and beyond,” the proclamation reads.
Notably, the proclamation also acknowledged that the city failed to fully appreciate the music and spirit of Bikini Kill in its early years, nor did it sufficiently acknowledge the cultural impact of riot grrrl as a whole. Read the full proclamation below.
Bikini Kill recently made their television debut with a performance on the Late Night Show with Stephen ColbertThey are also in the middle of their 2024 tour; purchase tickets for one of the upcoming dates. hereTo learn more about Bikini Kill, check out Kathleen Hanna's recently published memoir. Rebel Girl: My life as a feminist punk.
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