Alabama 3 to headline 30th Anniversary 'Rock Against Racism' gig

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Alabama 3 are set to mark the 30th anniversary of the "Rock Against Racism" movement next year - headlining the "Hope Not Hate" in Brixton. They will be joined by Misty in Roots, orator Tony Benn and some very special guests on 30th April at the Brixton Academy.

Thirty years ago the National Front fuelled the rise in racism in the UK. They were aided by racist comments made by some rock 'super stars' (we won't give them any free publicity here - they are shamed by history) Rock Against Racism was formed. The most memorable Rock Against Racism event was the April 1978 'Carnival against the Nazis'. A huge rally of 100,000 people marched the six miles from Trafalgar Square through London's East End - the heart of National Front territory - to a Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park, Hackney. X-Ray Spex, The Clash, Steel Pulse, and Tom Robinson were on the bill - a diverse selection of music for a diverse multi-cultural crowd.

In a statement, Larry Love of 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.

All proceeds from the gig will go to a legacy project taking the modern history of Rock Against Racism into schools and colleges.

Tickets available - check the "Tickets" link in the sidebar to the right.

Daniel O'Connell