28/08/2026
Folks of California, USA and surrounds! We are very proud to have our grrrl friends, BOOM in collaboration with FiveSidedRecords, be part of this kickass exhibition and curation!
BOOM was a Makhanda based Grunge / Riot Grrrl / Alt Rock band who produced, released, and distributed their first official EP, titled "Naked", through FiveSidedRecords in 2019. They went on to play numerous well received independent shows across the Eastern Cape of South Africa, including an EP launch show alongside Undead Generation , as well as countless energetic hometown shows in Makhanda.
The badasses of BOOM all went on to do amazing things individually, and continue to be involved in music and the South African alternative culture in their own way to this day. It is an absolute honour to have these amazing musicians and their legacy included in this gallery!
A huge thank you to Daisy Chain Fields , C3, Great Park Gallery, and especially Astria Suparak ! 🖤
"Grrrl Germs: Punk Feminism Goes Viral, 1991–2026" explores Riot Grrrl’s global legacy of DIY artistic expression, community-building, and resistance. Through music, zines, fliers, and a collaborative map, the exhibition traces how a movement started by young women in the early 1990s grew internationally, inspiring new generations of artists and activists.
Curated by and presented by , with special thanks to C3 and Great Park Gallery.
Supported by .
Location: Great Park Gallery, Irvine, CA, Aug. 29–Nov. 29, 2026
Gallery hours: Thursday–Friday: 12–4:00pm; Saturday–Sunday: 10:00am–4:00pm