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As well as musical performances, the group left many artifacts such as self-produced Cassette Tapes, Booklets, and a mini EP. John-e designed many hand-bills used to promote gigs. The artwork on some of these is outstanding.

The band finally split when Irena went to live in Paris for a time. Xero reformed briefly to perform at the 1986 Livid Festival.

Irena and John-e have been in many musical collaborations with other musicians since. Irena was in Existential Experiment in the mid-1980s, then Airborne Toxic Event in 1990/91, as well as a few other acts.

John-e went to live in Sydney, and played with The Go Betweens for a few years. While in Sydney, he often played in The Plug Uglies.

John is part of the highly regarded alt country band Disgraceland.

His tunes are occasionally heard on TV soundtracks.

Steven Pritchard has played drums for countless Brisbane acts. His current band is The Ten Fours.

Drummers changed often, and featured Lindy Morrison, and later Steven Pritchard. For a time Xero operated as a two-piece, using a drum machine. This was very arty for the time.

I've been told the original line-up was:

• Irena Luckus
• Deborah Thomas
• Vic Allen
• Lindy Morrison

Like many other bands, Xero often appeared at private functions in hired halls or parties in order to get around the limits of Brisbane's Hotel venues. Their anarchist political stance was supportive of women's/gay rights.

Interesting performances of note were at: The Curry Shop, Colossus Hall, Pete's Bingo Hall, Ithaca Pool, Caxton Street Hall, Atcherly Hotel, New York Hotel, Cement Box Theatre, Redcomb House, 4ZZZ Joint Efforts.