7-1am, Wednesday 10th April 2002
Black Swan Venue bar, Westgate rd, Newcastle, (MAP)
This was the LAST Bishi to be held at this venue, Bishi will be moving to a new venue.
This late night event included:
Comics for sale in the main bar area
Stalls from There goes Tokyo... and Freakdaddy.
Goody bags with free prizes (including action figures, videos and comics, courtesy of Universal Export,Newcastle)
Music and horror/splattergore visuals from DJ Angry and Unkle Buck.
In the theatre area:
Talk by Steve Donald on cult show "Buffy the vampire slayer", followed by a screening of the show.
Screening of a rare horror/b-movie "The Night of the Lepus" about giant killer bunnies
Splash page gallery
please note: Bishi Bashi remains a non-profit making event
Article by Anth Osbourne at studentpages.com Bishi Bashi
With the 4th ‘Bishi Bashi’ indie comic book/small press event at the Black Swan comes the chance to check out some of the most inspiring, graphically creative comic books and artists that the country and moreover the North has to offer. The brainchild of local people Andy Smith and Leonie O’Moore, it showcases the darker side of independent press, allowing the hard work and tenacity of artists to reap some reward. This event will bring together luminaries of the genre including Malcy Duff (Hoofprints), Toby Tripp (Welcome to Slightly Grubby Heaven) and their own creations. Under the ‘There Goes Tokyo’ banner Andy and Leonie have allowed the talents of local creator Cliff Sainsbury to reach a wider audience. If you are not familiar with Cliff’s work, he is responsible for one of the most readable yet darkly innovative creations ‘Freak Daddy’. The event will include a talk on ‘Buffy…’ by Steve Donald and also DJs spinning soulful ‘mood music’ throughout the event. It provides newcomers, enthusiasts and creators the platform required to mix and share viewpoints. I have been informed that a strange and bizarre (quote, unquote) B-movie will be screened but I’m sworn to secrecy on the details! As would be appropriate on such occasions, a full bar and late licence is in operation, with 1am the closing time. Check out this highly original event and see for yourself the work available by the creators of high quality, high- octane small press.
The Bishi Bashi event is held on Wednesday 10th April @ Black Swan, Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, from 7pm. For further details call 0191 2765579 or visit www.tgtokyo.com.
