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CAMPAIGNERS ANNOUNCE SHOW TO MARK 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROCK AGAINST RACISM CARNIVAL
Campaigners and trade unions today announced the first in a series of events that will mark the 30th anniversary of the famous Rock Against Racism Carnival in Victoria Park in April 1978 when 100,000 marched from Trafalgar Square to Hackney in opposition to the National Front and to hear the Clash, Tom Robinson and Steel Pulse.
Long-time campaigners the Alabama 3 will be joined by RAR stalwarts Misty in Roots, veteran orator Tony Benn and some very special guests at the Brixton Academy on Wednesday the 30th April 2008 - the exact 30th anniversary of the Vicky Park Carnival and the eve of the crucial London GLA elections.
The event has been pulled together by the team behind the Left Field stage at Glastonbury festival with the support of the UK's biggest trade unions. All proceeds will go to a legacy project taking the modern history of Rock Against Racism into schools and colleges.
Larry Love from the Alabama 3 said:
"Anti racism is not just for Christmas, New Year or bank holiday marches - it's a commitment The Alabama 3 has made for life and anyone serious about dealing with racism has to embrace that reality. Unless we maintain a permanent state of aggression against racism and fascism and explain its roots it can still grow. Alabama 3 has received death threats for its anti-racist work around our Outlaw events. We urge all anti-racists to come out on the 30th April and show the fascists how we feel."
Mick Rix, from the GMB and Chair of anti-fascist group Trade Union Friends of Searchlight, said:
"The Trade Unions have long been at the heart of the fight against racism and fascism and we are delighted to support this event. No one should underestimate the importance of the RAR Carnival in April 1978 and it's lasting legacy. We need to draw on the spirit of that day in the on-going fight against racism and fascism 30 years on."
Academy Events & Militant Entertainment present
Hope Not Hate 2008
marking the 30th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism carnival
featuring Alabama 3 and Misty in Roots
with Tony Benn and very special guests to be announced
Wednesday 30th April 2008
Carling Academy Brixton
Tickets £20, £16 NUS, UB40 and OAP's
from www.academy-music-group.co.uk
supported by UNISON, UNITE, GMB, RMT, FBU, SERTUC and the Daily Mirror
Campaigners and trade unions today announced the first in a series of events that will mark the 30th anniversary of the famous Rock Against Racism Carnival in Victoria Park in April 1978 when 100,000 marched from Trafalgar Square to Hackney in opposition to the National Front and to hear the Clash, Tom Robinson and Steel Pulse.
Long-time campaigners the Alabama 3 will be joined by RAR stalwarts Misty in Roots, veteran orator Tony Benn and some very special guests at the Brixton Academy on Wednesday the 30th April 2008 - the exact 30th anniversary of the Vicky Park Carnival and the eve of the crucial London GLA elections.
The event has been pulled together by the team behind the Left Field stage at Glastonbury festival with the support of the UK's biggest trade unions. All proceeds will go to a legacy project taking the modern history of Rock Against Racism into schools and colleges.
Larry Love from the Alabama 3 said:
"Anti racism is not just for Christmas, New Year or bank holiday marches - it's a commitment The Alabama 3 has made for life and anyone serious about dealing with racism has to embrace that reality. Unless we maintain a permanent state of aggression against racism and fascism and explain its roots it can still grow. Alabama 3 has received death threats for its anti-racist work around our Outlaw events. We urge all anti-racists to come out on the 30th April and show the fascists how we feel."
Mick Rix, from the GMB and Chair of anti-fascist group Trade Union Friends of Searchlight, said:
"The Trade Unions have long been at the heart of the fight against racism and fascism and we are delighted to support this event. No one should underestimate the importance of the RAR Carnival in April 1978 and it's lasting legacy. We need to draw on the spirit of that day in the on-going fight against racism and fascism 30 years on."
Academy Events & Militant Entertainment present
Hope Not Hate 2008
marking the 30th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism carnival
featuring Alabama 3 and Misty in Roots
with Tony Benn and very special guests to be announced
Wednesday 30th April 2008
Carling Academy Brixton
Tickets £20, £16 NUS, UB40 and OAP's
from www.academy-music-group.co.uk
supported by UNISON, UNITE, GMB, RMT, FBU, SERTUC and the Daily Mirror
posted by Geoff Martin at 12:31 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Geoff,
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Best wishes, John
Dear Mr Geoff Martin,
This is either wrong or not (hope not) but I need your help for a group that must be performing at the Glastonbury Festival.
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Waiting for your reply!
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