Graham Coxon, Buzzcocks, The Wailers for Rise: London United

the UK's largest anti-racism music festival

By Neil Greenway | Published: Sat 6th May 2006

Rise: London United 2006

Saturday 8th July 2006
Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road, London N4 2LA, England MAP
FREE

The UK's largest anti-racism music festival - Rise: London United - takes place on Saturday 8th July in Finsbury Park, north London, and is FREE. It gives Londoners in their tens of thousands an opportunity to express their opposition to racism and commitment to London's multi-cultural diversity.

Mayor Ken Livingstone said:

'There will be no concessions to racism in London - London is a successful city because it is diverse and open and we will fight for that diversity with every breath because it is our city's lifeblood. Now more than ever we have to stand up against racism.

'Racism is a dead end and music is one of the most powerful ways of demonstrating that fact. The 'Rise: London United' will bring together people from every background to celebrate the diversity of the capital. This incredibly strong and broad line-up of artists will make a great free day out for all with a strong message that our city loves its diversity'.

The line-up for 2006 includes Graham Coxon, punk legends Buzzcocks, reggae icons The Wailers, jazz man Roy Ayers, plus UK rap stars Sway, and Killa Kela. Other artists will be announced over the coming weeks.

Reflecting the wide range of music from around the world that is to be heard in the capital, other music stages will feature Latin American, urban, African and Asian music, as well as music and dance with roots in cultures from Turkey to Morocco.

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