House of Flys Fights for the Right to Skate in Waikiki
Skateboarding---Not a crime at the Waikiki Sandbox!
House of Flys Fights for the Right to Skate in Waikiki
For as long as can be remembered, skateboarding has been a crime in Waikiki. As the international birthplace of surfing, Hawaii’s influence has made riding boards commonplace throughout the world. Surfing paved the way for skateboarding. Today, skateboarding is a recreation, sport, and a lifestyle, as well as an economical and pollution free form of transportation, yet it is illegal to ride in Waikiki.
Through a series of shows every third Saturday at the Waikiki Sandbox called Once-A-Month PUNK, House of Flys is working to raise awareness for this issue. They are striving to get 10,000 signatures on a petition to make skateboarding legal once again in Waikiki. They will also be interviewing tourists on video about their opinions on the matter to present to city officials. Finally, House of Flys will be pushing to build a skate park in Kapiolani Park
Since the beginning of skateboarding, punk rock music has been the soundtrack for this lifestyle. And it has been the punk rockers themselves that have elevated skateboarding to this next level. It is now time for both to have their day. It is the goal of Once-A- Month PUNK to decriminalize skateboarding in Waikiki and jam some punk rock down your throat. House of Flys and Stunt Dog Productions have come together at the Waikiki Sandbox to create a space to see the latest skate videos and hear Hawaii’s best live punk bands. At the Waikiki Sandbox skateboarding is not a crime, but not showing up is.
Once-A-Month PUNK---Music Series at the Waikiki Sandbox
Sponsored by: House of Flys, Stunt Dog Productions, Volcom, Grolsch Beer, Hale Nalu Tattoos, Vercelli Shapes, Satan’s Sideshow, Spit?re, North Shore Designated Driver and VAS Entertainment.
Featuring the latest skate videos and Hawaii’s best live punk bands, drink specials, and free giveaways!
Every Third Saturday of the Month,
10pm-4am, $10 cover, $5
Kama’aina, 21+
Dec. 19th, 2009
Goons of Doom (from Australia, featuring Ozzy Wright)
