The Vamps: Australia's first all-female rock band
The Vamps: Australia's first all-female rock band
2022
- NFSA ID4CTJQM8A
- TypeMusic and Sound Recordings
- MediumAudio
- FormDocumentary
- GenresWomen, Rock music
- Year2022
The Vamps broke the mould by becoming Australia’s first all-female rock band in April 1965.
This audio documentary by Holly Alexander features interviews with band founder and guitarist Margaret Britt and bassist Joy Carroll.
It highlights the band’s history and their many overseas tours, including performing at Australian military bases during the Vietnam War.
The audio documentary fills a gap in the archival record and showcases the valuable contribution of both the Vamps and women to Australia’s rock history.
The Vamps broke the mould by becoming Australia’s first all-female rock band in April 1965.
This audio documentary by Holly Alexander features interviews with band founder and guitarist Margaret Britt and bassist Joy Carroll.
It highlights the band’s history and their many overseas tours, including performing at Australian military bases during the Vietnam War.
The audio documentary fills a gap in the archival record and showcases the valuable contribution of both the Vamps and women to Australia’s rock history.
- NFSA ID4CTJQM8A
- TypeMusic and Sound Recordings
- MediumAudio
- FormDocumentary
- GenresWomen, Rock music
- Year2022
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