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ince its beginnings in mid-2011, there a Live Art Wall where artists were invited to
have been some big things happening use the laneway as their own personal blank
at Space 44. Aaron and Jack have played canvass. Aaron and Jack were super stoked
host to a huge range of arts, events and func- with the outcome of the event and say they
tions which have included some big names are keen to start preparation for round two
from the underground art and punk scene, of the Sound of the Suburbs which will be
including Bloodstains, The Vines, The Black held at the same time next year.
Zeros, Ozzie Wright, The Friendly Whale,
MISFIT Shapes and Bleeding Knees Club to Space 44 consists of three main areas which
name just a few. However, the biggest thing are known as The Gallery, The Outdoors and
to happen at Space 44 was the hosting of their The Box. These are all capable of acting as
very own music and art festival, ‘The Sounds stand-alone venues and also as a combined
of the Suburbs’. This over 18 event included venue to maximise the number of artists who
great food, a range of well-known musical are able to showcase their work and also the
acts, live artists and not to mention copious size of events and functions which are held
amounts of beer. Two years of preparation at Space 44. The Gallery is the primary space
went into organising this event and the boys for artists’ works to be exhibited. Small social
at Space say it’s a dream come true to have events are held within this space with an aim
finally accomplished their goal. (Quote may- of creating an atmosphere of underground
be). The Sounds of the Suburbs consisted of art. The Outdoors is the back area of Space
3 stages which invited 18 bands, including 44 that has a relaxed vibe where live bands
the likes of the Goons of Dooms, the Gris- and DJs are able to perform to a capacity of
wolds and Chance Waters to perform their 150 people. The Box is a small room situated
unique brand of skate/surf punk to an audi- between The Gallery and The Outdoors and
ence of over 600 screaming kids. Not only is perfect for small projections and visual efwas there a slew of punk bands churning fects.
out some face-melting jams, there was also By Alex Pinkerton