Meet Rei Bella Pham Martinez: local punk show host, artist and small business owner. For over fifty years, the punk scene and its subgenres, fashion and forms of expression have been ever-evolving, but the rebellious roots remain the same. In Orange County, DIY shows featuring local bands, intense mosh pits and energetic attendees make for some of the best ragers in SoCal. As a host, Rei Bella provides some of the most immersive and unapologetic spaces, where her DIY shows keep the old-school values and vibes alive.
Watch as she talks to staff writers Mia Zacatenco and Ro Salas about the behind-the-scenes and insight into planning a DIY punk show and what her shows have meant to those in the local scene.