Bikini Kill

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Critics Consensus

Based on 33 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Bikini Kill is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall.

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On tour

Mosswood Park, Oakland CA, United States (July 18); Crystal Ballroom, Portland, United States (September 6); The Wiltern, Los Angeles, United States (September 9); Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, United States (September 13); The Salt Shed, Chicago, United States (September 14); Royal Oak Music Theatre, Detroit, United States (September 15); Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, United States (September 17); Union Transfer, Philadelphia, United States (September 18); The Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, United States (September 19); College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, United States (September 21); Roadrunner, Boston, United States (September 22); Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, United States (September 24)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, United States (1990 - 1997)

Bio

Bikini Kill was an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, in October 1990. The group consisted of vocalist and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Soundcheck SF (USA)

August 18, 2024

In a night pulsating with raw energy and unapologetic feminism, Bikini Kill took the stage at the Warfield Theater, delivering a performance that was both a celebration of their enduring legacy and a rallying cry for future generations.

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Exclaim (Canada)

April 15, 2023

Bikini Kill Wove Story and Song in Toronto Danforth Music Hall, April 14

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

March 16, 2023

Bikini Kill brought riot, feminine rage, and grit to their first-ever New Zealand show at the Powerstation in Auckland, and we were far from disappointed.

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

March 15, 2023

1-2-3-4! Get ready for revolution girl style, as reunited riot grrrl icons Bikini Kill rocked Auckland at the Powerstation for the very first time along with local punk queens, Fake Purr.

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Seattle Music News (USA)

September 28, 2022

Bikini Kill Live In Concert In the USA

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Backseat Mafia

September 9, 2022

Bikini Kill reunited in the spring of 2019 with original members Kathleen, Kathi and Tobi. After two years of rescheduled dates Bikini Kill returned to Portland, Oregon to open up two nights of shows at The Crystal Ballroom.

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