Melbourne's Sharpie Scene - talk/Q&A with Julie Mac
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The subculture that was Melbourne's Sharpie Scene - Rage, Snap & Tails. Hear about the grouse adventures of Julie Mac, author and once-a-sharpie.A talk at Field Studies Gallery in Maldon, on Djaara Country, will be followed by an opportunity to chat and ask questions.
Books will be available to purchase, and Julie will be happy to sign.
Limited seating - so book your spot!
'Sharpies, Australia’s Unique working-class youth movement (1952-1987s)
Former teenage Sharpie gang member Julie Mac explores this forgotten mid-century working-class subculture. Sharpies were children that weaponized their attitude, custom made knitwear, distinctive hairstyle, fashion, tattoos, anti-social behaviour (and at times, violence) in their battle against the ‘isms’ of class, race and gender. Sharpies were despised by conservative society. Overlooked, hated and ignored for 50+ years, Sharpies now claim their rightful place in Australian social history for their contribution towards social change.' Julie Mac
Date
Friday 16 January 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Field Studies Gallery
Shop 4, 8 High Street, Maldon Victoria 3463
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Melbourne's Sharpie Scene - talk/Q&A with Julie Mac
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