Cut Copy takes passionate music fans all the way back to Brisbane in the 70s and 80s, where the city’s conservative climate ignited the fire of punk rock, do-it-yourself expression and underground music. To make their voices heard (and to get people to buy tickets to their gigs), up-and-coming artists had to take matters into their own hands, creating unique music posters that were a true snapshot of the era.

Through a vibrant selection of music posters and handbills, some that were kindly donated by the public, the colourful exhibition recalls the bands and venues that lit up Brisbane’s underground music scene. From the Hard-Ons and Scrap Metal to Razar and The Riptides, avid music lovers and history geeks will be able to dig deep into Brisbane’s punk-rock past and the design work that introduced some of Australia’s finest musical talent to our city.

As well as an immersive onsite exhibition at State Library in South Bank, the exhibition can be enjoyed online. The digital exhibition features a range of exciting collection items, blog posts and videos. If you wish you were a punk rocker, be sure to visit Cut Copy. For more information, head here.

This article was written with our friends at State Library of Queensland.