After the home computer revolution of the ‘80s, the possibilities of programming thrived in subcultures. Artists, coders and musicians of the global 'demoscene' created self-contained programs called 'demos’. These small audiovisual presentations showcased artistic and technical skill, and members voted for the best demos at communal festivals.

This 1991 demo disk reflects the Australian demoscene. Produced by popular local group Decay, the music-video-esque collage features iconic characters from The Simpsons. Bouncy animation of Bart, Lisa and Maggie is underscored by the hip-hop beats of 'Do the Bartman,' which reached No. 1 in Australia in 1991.

The footage captures the earliest interaction between pop iconography and emerging digital subcultures. This glimpse into the floppy-disk era of distribution before the web reveals that competition and creativity bloomed within multimedia communities from the start.