A swift glance at the federal cabinet reminds us that there’s no time like the present to be celebrating girl power.

This weekend, a well-deserved spotlight will shine on the fiercely talented ladies of hip hop, graffiti and street art with the Stayfly Sydney Block Party. Stayfly is community representing female street artists from Sydney and all over the world, taking aim at the ‘boys’ club’ that rules the street scene.

The exhibition will feature works by both local and international female artists, with particular focus on our Australian heroines. As well as visual art, there will be live performances from female emcees and DJs – and if you head down early on Friday night, there’s free drinks from Mountain Goat beer and Alibi American whiskey!

“The Block Party marks the launch of a new community of passionate women who are defining the girls’ corner of the urban movement and exploring Sydney’s potential as a canvas for like-minded ladies.”

LIVE MUSIC FROM:

Coda Conduct | Dawn Laird | Femecee | DJ LouLou | Ines | MC Thorn | Mirrah Reflect | Sarah Connor | Shereene | Thraxxy Harlem | Vcee

EXHIBITION – AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS:

Ala Paredes | Alexandra Lederman | Alisha Hinds | Amy Sutho | Atong Atem | Averie Harvey | Ayla the Caveman | Evah | Gunnzel | Josephine Tesauro | Ksenia Ishenko | Ladie Killerz Crew | LadyJ | Lotte Smith | L’Ove Ariel | Maiden | Meghan Byrne | Nikki Vajjas | Opals | Rebecca Murphy | Sally Gottlieb | Sarah Musa | Sear | Zeke’s Lunchbox  | Underground Appearance M.I.D

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS:

Dani Dillinger (UK) | F.E.M. WRS (USA) | Gurls Love Vandal crew (Colombia) | HeLa Xact Art (USA) | Ladies In Da Game Crew (Poland) | Maybe (France) | Pam Photos (Italy) | Pekoe (UK)

WHAT :: Stayfly Sydney Block Party
WHERE :: aMBUSH Gallery, 4A James Street, Waterloo
WHEN :: Opening night – Friday 20 September, 5-10pm
Exhibition continues Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September, 10am-6pm
HOW MUCH :: Free