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Formed in November 2019, Wasabi Barbie are a 5-piece femme fronted gender diverse band from Cairns, far north Queensland. They describe themselves as a strong old school punk n’ roll band with a contemporary twist. Their songs are written to hit hard. Wasabi Barbie are politically minded outfit, charged up by social justice issues. They pull no punches when it comes to reflecting on and writing about life in a regional town, the deteriorating quality of life global capitalism creates, the cycles of poverty and violence they witness and the weirdness of living in the second decade of the 21st century. The band supports Ruth’s Women’s Shelter in Cairns by asking for donations at their gigs. These donation help fund families escaping domestic violence. An issue the members have personal experience with. Wasabi Barbie are a working class band that delivers a high energy, fast paced set designed to make you smile AND think.