Love Music Hate Racism Carnival 2008

Love Music Hate Racism Carnival 2008 – Rock Against Racism 30th Anniversary' takes place on the 27th April in Victoria Park, London from 12noon until 6pm, and promises to be LMHR’s biggest event yet.

The carnival celebrates 30 years since the famous Rock Against Racism carnival, which also took place in the Victoria Park and was played by The Clash, Steel Pulse and other legends.

There will be three stages - two live outdoor stages + big dance marquee. Acts from the worlds of hip-hop, indie, grime, bhangra, rock, reggae, dubstep, r&b, funky house, jungle, and more. Stars of the original 1978 Carnival will be playing live, unique collaborations, speakers, debates and information on fighting racism and fascism. Plus transport to the event being organised from across the UK.

Carnival attendees can expect to see all kinds of musicians uniting against racism and fascism – creating a diverse and vibrant mix of music. Original ’78 headliner Tom Robinson is confirmed to appear along with The Good The Bad And The Queen, Hard-Fi, Roll Deep ft Wiley, Tinchy Stryder & Jammer, Rock Against Racism Allstars ft very special guests, Jay Sean, Jerry Dammers (Ex-The Specials), Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex), Bashy, The Paddingtons, Patrick Wolf, Natty, Nihal, Skream & Benga, Don Letts, Ace & Vis, Bishi, Juggy D + MC Special, Mecca 2 Medina, Ny, DJ Hype + Daddy Earl, Riz MC, Chipmunk, Target, Mistajam, Hypa Fen & Marcie Phonix, Statik, The Thirst, Adelaide Mckenzie, No.Lay, Metz & Trix, Hoodstars, The Tribunes, Lil Rascals, Stylo G, DJ Rugrat, and Nathan 'Flutebox' Lee.

Speakers include Tony Benn, Derek Simpson (Unite), Mark Serwotka (PCS), Weyman Bennett (LMHR), Gemma Tumelty (NUS). More speakers & major acts announced every week until Carnival '08.

There will be a lively carnival procession through London beforehand. For more information, see the Love Music Hate Racism website.

Entry to the Carnival FREE - but donations welcomed.

More information will be here when available.

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