What could be more exciting and heart-thumping than a flood of mutilated zombies? Zombies on roller skates of course!
In an effort to raise funds for The Brain Foundation, Gold Coast Roller Derby is jumping on the bandwagon of the popular Brisbane Zombie Walk — hosting an action packed zombie-themed night complete with live bands, market stalls, rambling zombies and armed zombie hunters.
The zombified Gold Coast skaters will take on the Tweed Valley Rollers, with the sport's rough and tumble nature making for a spectacular spectator experience.
With roller derby also evolving into a serious competitive sport, there are fears that it is losing its independent, ‘grass roots’ culture.
“Whilst the sport has evolved incredibly over the past few years in terms of gameplay and tactics, the crowd hasn’t, so at Gold Coast we love to bring in all the spectacle and costumes of the ‘old school’ bouts,” enthuses Nikki 'Bravetart' Kay.
Following suit from their most recent Star Wars themed event, which attracted over 800 spectators, the derby is hoping to keep the spirit alive (pun intended) by involving the living dead.
“We love events like this, as derby is an important part of popular culture, and we love to team up with likeminded Star Wars geeks and zombies and all have a bit of fun together,” says Nikki.
Bout Of The Living Dead will take place at Carrara Indoor Stadium, Saturday 21 September.
