LONDON’S BIGGEST EVER ANTI-RACIST EVENT THIS SUNDAY

Spectacular Alliance Comes Together Against Fascism

Love Music Hate Racism Carnival 08
12-6pm, Sunday 27th April 2008
Victoria Park, London E3

What brings veteran MP Tony Benn, rebel rocker Paul Simonon and gay and lesbian rights activist Ruth Hunt on stage together in a one-off all ages carnival spectacular alliance?

Organisers of this Sunday’s Love Music Hate Racism carnival expect that the event will attract over 100,000 people. And the message is clear- we want to celebrate the diversity of London and urge people to vote against the fascists in next week’s London elections.

The carnival has received broad support across the union movement. Unions lending a hand to the event include Unite the union, PCS, NASUWT, Unison, NUT, FBU, CWU, UCU, Community, Connect, the Musicians Union, and the South East Region of the TUC.

LMHR organiser Lee Billingham said, "Without the huge contribution of the trade union movement, this Carnival wouldn't be going ahead. The trade unions and their members - representing 7 million people from every background - have put in over £200,000, an historic level of support for an anti-racist initiative".

Tony Benn said: “Our world is now a little village packed with weapons of mass destruction. Racism breeds hatred that could destroy the human race. Music speaks to the heart of everyone and helps us to build peace”.

Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London said:
“This powerful event comes at a crucial time. Music is an effective way of getting across the anti-racist message. I am looking forward to the concert on Sunday and want to congratulate the organisers on programming a fantastic line up. Next Thursday, 1 May, London will vote for it’s Mayor and Assembly. The fascist BNP narrowly missed getting a seat on the Assembly last election. This time they are likely to get one or even two seats. Their racism and hate do not represent this city. The only thing that will keep them out of London government is if people use their vote. Use your vote on Thursday to keep the fascist BNP out of City Hall.”

Mark Serwotka, PCS General Secretary said: “PCS has a proud history of fighting racism and facism and is delighted to support the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival. It promises to be another fantastic and historic day out - uniting musicians, music fans, trade union members and activists in celebrating London and the UK’s diversity. Everyone who opposes racism and fascism needs to play their part and come out to vote on May 1st to ensure that the far right are not not allowed to become a mainstream political voice.”

“Racism destroys lives. Education changes lives. The university and college union represents educators and we are therefore proud to support Unite against fascism. We send our solidarity and respect.” – Sally Hunt General Secretary UCU

The Carnival is an opportunity for young people to enjoy the music and find out why they need to take a stand against the fascist BNP. It is a day that could change your life - like the RAR carnival did 30 years ago. – Billy Hayes, General Secretary CWU

Ruth Hunt , Stonewall said: “Stonewall is proud to support Love Music Hate Racism. Every one of modern Britain’s diverse communities must stand together to challenge all forms of discrimination. There is no place for fascism and intolerance in a civilised society.”

Frances O’Grady, Deputy Secretary of the TUC, said: “The TUC is proud to support today’s Love Music Hate Racism carnival. In the 30 years since the famous Rock Against Racism event, we have made significant strides forward in the fight against race discrimination. But much remains to be done, not least in the continuing battle against the Far Right. On Thursday, people need to register their revulsion at the politics of hate by making sure they vote in the local and London elections”.

“Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first Rock Against Racism concert at this time serves to remind us all of how far we still have to go in opposing racism and fighting those who seek to perpetrate it. This week we see the elections for the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority. It is vital we encourage all Londoners to turn out and vote against candidates for the British National Party. Keep racism and its perpetrators out of City Hall.” - Linda Perks Greater London Region UNISON

“NASUWT with a quarter of a million members (the largest trades union representing teachers in all parts of the United Kingdom) enthusiastically supports the ‘Love Music Hate Racism’ Carnival. Fascism is an evil cancer which threatens our society. The Union will not tolerate racism within NASUWT, amongst teachers or in our schools. We are comitted to working with Unite Against Facism to drive the BNP out of our communities and to expel fascists and racists from education.” - Jerry Bartlett Deputy General Secretary NASUWT

This Sunday’s Love Music Hate Racism Carnival is a celebration of 30 years of anti racist struggle, but this is not merely a commemoration this is a campaign. We face the fascist BNP in this year’s London Assembly and next year’s European elections. – Glyn Ford MEP

CARNIVAL INFO HOTLINE 07853 364996

March against racism and fascism

Commemoration of the 1978 Anti Nazi League march against the Nazis

Sunday 27th April 2008,
Weavers Field, London E2 to Victoria Park, London E3.
Assemble at Weavers Field 9.30am onwards, march to leave 11.00am

Called by Anti Nazi League
Supported by SERTUC, Connect, PCS,NASUWT,UCU,CWU,Unite the union, Musicians Union, NUT,Unison,UAF and LMHR

Unite Against Fascism is supporting this commemoration march will take place on Sunday 27th April 2008, assembling at Weavers Field, Tower Hamlets, London and march a short distance to Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London ( via Old Ford Road).

This event marks the 30th anniversary of the successful Anti Nazi League march against the Nazis of 1978 which took place from Trafalgar Square to Victoria Park.

All welcome, trade union members please come along and bring delegations and banners on this march. There will be brass bands and samba bands on the precession. We would encourage people to bring friends and family as it will be celebration of unity bringing people together Black, Asian, and white, Muslim, Christian, and other faith communities, LGBT and disability communities, in opposition to racism and division, as the Anti Nazi League did 30 years ago.

To volunteer to help UAF leaflet on this march or at the Love Music Hate Racism carnival at Victoria Park, please call UAF on 020 7833 4916 or email unite@ucu.org.uk.

For further information on the march to get publicity or to get involved ring Donna on 07838 370374 or email uniteaf@hotmail.com.

Anti Nazi League PO Box 2566 London N4 1WJ Tel 07734032314 www.anl.org.uk

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