Queer as Punk: Sister Ghost

Event information

Queer as Punk presents: Sister Ghost, on tour from Ireland! Support comes from local bands Fistymuffs and Skinny Imps.

Sister Ghost
Derry based artist Shannon Delores O'Neill is Sister Ghost. Playing noisy, spectral art-rock with a pop & literary heart, Sister Ghost marshals a diverse set of influences in a singular way - from the 'Seattle sound' to the likes of Sonic Youth, Veruca Salt, Patti Smith and Kate Bush. Sister Ghost built a reputation as one of Northern Ireland’s most rousing new rock bands, winning Best Live Act at the NI Music Prize in 2019. O’Neill has also been recognised for mentoring and encouraging other female and gender expansive musicians to perform in the Northern Irish scene, having set up the Girls Rock! NI chapter in 2016. Sister Ghost has had press in The Guardian, garnered high profile support slots with the likes of We Are Scientists, Ratboys, Shellac, Pussy Riot, Fontaines DC & more, as well as airplay on KEXP, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1.

“Feels authentic, from the era of Pixies, Breeders and Hole. Brilliant music, beautifully made.” - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“Absolutely massive!” - Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1

“Big guitar hooks! I’m obsessed!” - Gemma Bradley, BBC Radio 1

Fistymuffs
Fistymuffs are a political punk, queer riot grrrl band from Edinburgh. A 3 piece of Girls Rock School Edinburgh Graduates who have been together since 2016. They have released 2 EPs and are currently working on recording their debut album. With songs that challenge the hegemony of the rich, and focus on topics including climate change, neurodiversity, and crap jobs, Fistymuffs inspire rebellion through energetic power chords and powerful beats.

Skinny Imps

£12 on the door

Access: stairs down to basement venue. All toilets are gender neutral.