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Bunny Monroe has fast become one of Melbourne’s favourite all-girl rock collectives. Fronted by renowned burlesque performer Jasper Jewel, this red-lipped, belt-hipped quintet has redefined what it means to be a ‘chick band' with presence and talent as immediate as it is undeniable. Initial comparisons to the Runaways have since dimmed since the band originally formed over three years ago. The Slits, Hole and even The Bangles have no doubt influenced earlier works, however these women have always shown they know how to play their own sound. The only ‘wannabe’ on stage is the show-stoppingly sexy cover of The Stooges “Now I Wanna (Be Your Dog)”, a crowd-favourite performance which perfectly showcases ladies holding their own in the often-macho world of Melbourne’s rock scene. Jamie McLean, Ruby Koomen, Jade Gibbon, Pierina O'Brien and Kate Koomen began the band in late 2009. O’Brien left for Los Angeles, and new recruit Jasper Jewel perched up the front and the new Bunny Monroe was