Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) talks about the history of the club from it's inception at The Starting Gate all the way through to The Joint and beyond. This interview taken from the recent upload of the recent podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre.By Alison Bancroft

Jasmine Storm talks about how she discovered The Starting Gate and how she "found her tribe” This interview taken from the recent upload of the recent podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre.By Alison Bancroft

Steve Spon from many bands including Pneumania and UK Decay from Luton tells us about gigging, riots, recording and doing a tour supporting Dead Kennedys. Apologies for the sound not being as clear as usual.By Alison Bancroft

In this podcast you will hear Lisa Hosking, Mikki Mu, Jasmine Storm and Debra Mathews talk about their memories of Peartree Bridge. Peartree Bridge Youth Centre came to be the place to go for live music, DJ's and the club The Joint. A compilation album featuring local bands 'A Warped Sense of Human was recorded there. Once it was all over the derel…

Memories of the Rock Against Racism March and Concert 1978, Clash, X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson Band. On the 30th of April 2024 it will be the 46th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism march and concert. The march congregated at Trafalgar Square then marched to Victoria Park with bands and entertainment. Here are four short interviews wi…

Nick Oakley (Chimp) tells his brother Simon Oakley's (Si) Punk Story as he isn't here to tell it himself.By Alison Bancroft

I have been adding interviews with lots of punks for the Punk Stories podcast and a few folks have asked to hear mine. Here is a few of my memories, not all of course as there just isn't enough time to fit it all in.By Alison Bancroft

Bone talks about Glam rock, brothel creepers from the catalogue and sewing his own punk clothing. Alison Bancroft interviewing Chris (Bone) Reeves in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft

Stevie talks about finding his place with punks, running away from home and belching on fizzy cider. Alison Bancroft interviewing Stevie Martin in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft

Lee talks about gigs, old school mates who 'made it', bands he helped create and slaughtering guinea pigs! Alison Bancroft interviewing Lee Scriven in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft

Listen to Dom talk about discovering punk, gigs, bands, hitchhiking and the zen of Crass guitarists. Alison Bancroft interviewing Dominic (Dom) in Feb 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft

Listen to Darren "Daz" "Dazzy' Pugh tell his story about how he got into Punk at an early age and his tale of his leather jacket! Alison Bancroft interviewing Darren Pugh (Dazzy, Daz) in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft

This interview is with "Muppet" Raymond Clay, a great interview going way back to his early experiences discovering Punk in 1976/77, a brush with Vivian Westwood, and gigs. Alison Bancroft interviewing Raymond Clay (Muppet) in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Chimp talks about discovering punk at a young age, parents, violence and loving the scene. Alison Bancroft interviewing Nick Oakley in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Will Tricks talks about bands, the skateboard scene, music, cider, politics and swallowing insects up at Central Milton Keynes! Alison Bancroft interviewing Will tricks in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Caz Tricks talking about Punk, New Wave, bands she was in and its impression on her fashion style. Alison Bancroft interviewing Caz Tricks in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Andy talks about gigs, how the scene changed for him, mates and pubs. Alison Bancroft interviewing Andy Ford (Fordy) for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Listen Mark talking about Ethnic Minority, Exit Stance and over zealous security guards. Alison Bancroft interviewing Mark Jeavons (Jevs, Jeeves) in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Tiggles talks about enjoying the local scene, working in CBGB's and being vocalist for The Fictitious. Alison Bancroft interviewing Tim Dunbabin (Tiggles) for 40 years of Punk, Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft

Sonya talks about how she came to be a punk, how her parents embraced it and music and hairstyles. Alison Bancroft interviewing Sonya Julia for 40 years of Punk, Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft