Love Music Hate Racism Carnival: What You Need To Know

It starts at 12pm today (April 27th)...

by Jason Gregory
Sunday, April 27, 2008

Love Music Hate Racism Carnival: What You Need To Know

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The thirtieth anniversary of London’s iconic Rock Against Racism carnival will take place in Victoria Park this afternoon (April 27th).

The event, which has been organised by the Love Music Hate Racism campaign, will feature a headlining performance from The Good, The Bad and The Queen.

Other acts scheduled to appear include Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell who will perform with special guests after the imprisonment of frontman Pete Doherty.

The original Rock Against Racism event, which also featured an Anti-Nazi League March, attracted over 100,000 campaigners.

It’s hoped that this year’s anniversary edition will discourage the BNP party from winning seats at the London council elections next week.

On Friday it emerged that former Smiths star Morrissey had donated a considerable sum to the event after it’s major financial sponsor backed out.

Morrissey said that the event would spread an “important, anti-racist, message” and therefore “must be allowed to go ahead”.

Despite a chance of rain, thousands of people are expected to head down to the event when it begins a noon.

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I’ll be there. Looking forward to this!! Free parties are the best - BNP parties are the worst!!!
~ by Mop Top 4/27/2008
Will be making a complaint to management about the running of this event. Very disappointed in the misinformation I was given and sadly the day was further ruined by two rival gangs fighting with bottles in the park as everyone was leaving. No police around this area and saw only one security guard, although the place was packed out with revellers leaving the festival.
~ by Lisa 4/27/2008
I thought it was an excellent event, well managed and organised. I (54 year old female) went on my own and really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and felt completely safe at all times. I think the organisers should be congratulated! I am sorry that you encountered the situation you described but unfortunately there is always an element of people attending any large event that seem to enjoy causing trouble. Here I would include all types of sport/ music events. Well done LMHR!
~ by Kate 4/28/2008