What does it mean to be a feminist punk in 2026? An evening of discussion, connection, creation and radical imagination 
Whether you’re a lifelong punk, a feminist activist, an artist, a musician, a zine enthusiast or simply curious about how culture can change the world, you’re invited to join the conversation at The Feminist Library.
The evening in brief...
PANEL DISCUSSION
We'll explore three themes - The Riot, The Community, The Future - with panellists Alexa Moore, Dixie Dix and Pat.
BREAK for refreshments, chats, rest
ZINE-MAKING
A continuation of the conversation but through collaging. In this workshop with Annabel, make a page for a DIY collaborative zine documenting our material responses to the topics explored.
No art skills needed or wanted.
Let's co-construct ideas for organising our communities in the feminist punk spirit of solidarity, creativity and rebellion
The evening in detail…
Feminist punk has always been about more than music. It’s about challenging patriarchy, creating space for marginalised voices and taking culture into our own hands.
In an age of online misogyny, the manosphere, corporate-controlled culture and disappearing community spaces, what does feminist punk look like today? Join Womxn of Punk and the London School of Solarpunk for an evening of radical discussion, DIY creativity and collective resistance.
Together, we’ll explore how feminist punk has evolved from the confrontational politics of Riot Grrrl into a broader movement of community building, mutual aid and creative expression. We’ll ask whether building communities has become the new form of rebellion, how feminist punk can challenge contemporary gender politics, and what DIY culture means in a world increasingly dominated by algorithms and corporations.
Expect lively conversation, unapologetic feminism, a hands-on zine-making workshop and plenty of punk attitude.
You don’t need to know anything about punk history, and you don’t need any experience of making zines. Just bring your curiosity, your ideas and a willingness to get involved.
Punk isn’t just something you dress as or listen to. It’s something you do. Come discuss, create and imagine what feminist punk could become next.
The Evening’s Programme:
7:00pm - Welcome and Introduction to Feminist Punk
We’ll kick things off with a short introduction to the history of feminist punk, tracing its roots in the 1970s through the Riot Grrrl movement and into today’s alternative music scene.
7:15pm - Panel Discussion: What Does Feminist Punk Mean Today?
Our panel of musicians and feminist artists will explore three central themes:
The Riot: Feminist Punk and Political Resistance
How has feminist punk challenged patriarchy, and what does resistance look like today? From the Riot Grrrl movement’s call of “Girls to the Front!” to contemporary battles against online misogyny and the backlash against feminism, we’ll discuss the continuing political relevance of punk.
The Community: From Rebellion to Collective Action
Punk has a reputation for anger, anarchy and destruction. But it has also always been about cooperation, solidarity and creating spaces outside the mainstream. We’ll explore how DIY venues, feminist art collectives, independent music scenes and grassroots organising can challenge an increasingly individualistic society.
The Future: DIY Culture in the Age of Algorithms
What does punk’s DIY philosophy mean when music and culture are increasingly controlled by digital platforms? Can independent artists build meaningful communities without relying on corporate algorithms? And what might the next generation of feminist punk look like?
The discussion will last approximately 45 minutes, with opportunities for audience questions and contributions.
8:00pm - Short Break
A chance to grab a drink, meet other attendees and continue the conversation.
8:10pm - DIY Feminist Punk Zine-Making Workshop*
9:00pm - Final Thoughts and Close
We’ll finish by reflecting on the evening’s conversations and asking what we can take from feminist punk’s history into our own creative lives, communities and political organising.
*DIY Feminist Punk Zine-Making Workshop
Zines have always been central to feminist punk. From the photocopied manifestos of Riot Grrrl to contemporary independent publications, these handmade magazines have allowed people to share ideas, challenge mainstream narratives and create their own cultural spaces without needing anyone’s permission.
Now it’s your turn.
Following the panel discussion, we’ll invite everyone to take part in a collaborative zine-making workshop, responding creatively to the ideas, questions and conversations from the evening.
Using collage, writing, drawing and whatever else inspires you, each participant will create their own page exploring what feminist punk means to them.
We’ll provide materials, page templates, examples from a collection of zines and plenty of inspiration. No artistic experience is necessary. Punk has never been about doing things perfectly. It’s about doing things yourself.
At the end of the workshop, everyone’s contributions will be brought together into one collective feminist punk zine, creating a shared record of the evening’s ideas, politics and creative energy.
After the event, the pages will be scanned and compiled into a digital zine that can be shared with participants. The original handmade edition will become part of the London School of Solarpunk Zine Library, preserving the evening’s collective creativity for future audiences.
The workshop will be co-facilitated by Annabel Jones-van Boxtel, a member of the London School of Solarpunk who has been developing zine-based educational activities as part of their Master’s studies in Art Education, Culture & Practice. Their work explores how collaborative making, independent publishing and creative participation can become tools for learning and community building.
About the Organisers
Womxn of Punk
Womxn of Punk is a feminist live music initiative championing women and non-binary-led punk and alternative bands. Through grassroots gigs and cultural events, Womxn of Punk creates opportunities for underrepresented musicians while working to build a more inclusive, accessible and politically engaged alternative music scene.
London School of Solarpunk
The London School of Solarpunk is an experimental, artist-led educational collective using creativity, culture and community participation to democratise education. Through workshops, lectures, exhibitions, social experiments and collaborative art-making, the School explores how people can collectively imagine and build more just, sustainable and regenerative futures.
Its approach is rooted in the belief that education should be accessible, participatory and empowering, and that art can help us challenge existing systems while creating alternatives.