Australian Punk Figure Dead

Police are investigating the stabbing death of Nicholas Sofer-Schreiber, a member of Canberra’s punk music scene.

Photo: ACT Police

His body was discovered Dec. 28 at his apartment.

Sofer-Schreiber, described by the band Super Best Friends as a “loving, enthusiastic and supportive member” of the local punk scene, contributed news reports to national radio network triple j’s punk show “short.fast.loud” and appeared in a video by local band Revellers.

Friends confirmed plans to establish an annual punk festival under his name.

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