TMB is always looking for ladies around Hong Kong who are doing their own thing and inspiring others. Winnie Mak is no exception and we heard about her when someone mentioned an exhibition called ‘Urban Hermits’. This exhibition involves 5 artists from Hong Kong who have created pieces themed around the escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.… Read more
Seeing as zine night was a success and many people commented on the music interview, we decided to publish a digital version! Shatalene arrived on the Hong Kong music scene in 2012 and brought with them beefy bass sounds and a whole lot of noise. With Nat from Tigerbombers on bass and Shaun from David Bowie Knives on drums, while sharing vocals, this duo will soon have you swinging your hips and tapping your feet.… Read more
Zine night was very much a great success with many people coming to the basement of Hong Kong Brewhouse to check out zines that people had made. Some people had made short and quirky zines, others had made in-depth zines that were practically books! As always, the awesome Cloak and Dagger (Hong Kong’s zine kings!) were ever present with zine #9, which features an interview with Kestrels and Kites – if you haven’t already picked up a copy, then find the creators or look in random cafe’s around Central.… Read more
(Via The Great KH)
International Women’s Day has been celebrated since the 1900’s in the US and was originally called International Women’s Working Day. It all began in 1908 when thousands of women marched through New York City and protested for better working and voting rights. Progress was made in 1910 when an International Women’s Conference was held in Copenhagen.… Read more
(Via TED Blog)
Amanda Palmer has caused a lot of media controversy over asking fans help for funding, among other things. If anyone who has listened and followed the Dresden Dolls, Palmer’s first band, they know that she has a wild and eccentric nature about her. She’s known for thinking outside the box and putting on fabulous, as well as entertaining shows.… Read more
(Via Bleacher Report)
While TMB doesn’t endorse fighting, if it’s a professional sport that has fought to become equal in terms of women being allowed to complete, that’s something we can get behind. Ronda Rousey (left), a 26-year old mixed martial artist from California may have changed women’s MMA for good in a recent fight at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.… Read more
