Emily Frances Bitze is the Canadian founder of Bunz Trading Zone and the vocalist and guitarist in the Toronto band Milk Lines, and the bassist for Toronto band Wish.
Early life and education
Bitze was born and grew up in Montreal, where she obtained her degree in fashion design. [1] Her full name is Emily Frances Bitze. [2]
Career
After graduation, Bitze moved to Toronto to work in a vintage fashion shop [1] While in Toronto, she founded a Facebook group that later became the Bunz Trading Zone [1]
Bitze is a vocalist, guitarist, and co-lead of the Toronto-based, four-piece band Milk Lines. [3] [4] Bitze is also a bassist for the Toronto band Wish. [5] [6]
Personal life
In the late 2010's, Bitze moved to Vancouver. [2]
References
- ^ a b c "This Woman Was ISO A Giant Plate Of Pasta So She Created Bunz Trading Zone". HuffPost. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ a b "Trading places: How Bunz went from cashless bartering community to cryptocurrency flameout - The Logic". The Logic. 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (22 Aug 2015). "Milk Lines Albert Island, Ottawa ON, August 21 | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Facebook flea market has just one rule: no cash allowed". thestar.com. 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ Andrea Chiu (2016-02-19). "At Bunz Trading Zone, you can swap old items for a sense of community". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "WISH WISH | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2023-01-30.