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Graham Coxon and the Buzzcocks are amongst the acts to perform at a free anti-racism festival.
Rise: London United is the UK's biggest festival against discrimination. This year it boasts a line-up featuring Graham Coxon, punk legends Buzzcocks, reggae stars The Wailers and jazz artist Roy Ayers.
They will be joined by rapper Sway and beat-boxer Killa Kela, as well as a range of musicians from across the globe on several stages. Other big names will be announced over the coming weeks.
The free event is in Finsbury Park, north London on Saturday July 8.
The city's mayor Ken Livingstone welcomed its ethos. "Now more than ever we have to stand up against racism," he commented. "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."
Rise: London United is the UK's biggest festival against discrimination. This year it boasts a line-up featuring Graham Coxon, punk legends Buzzcocks, reggae stars The Wailers and jazz artist Roy Ayers.
They will be joined by rapper Sway and beat-boxer Killa Kela, as well as a range of musicians from across the globe on several stages. Other big names will be announced over the coming weeks.
The free event is in Finsbury Park, north London on Saturday July 8.
The city's mayor Ken Livingstone welcomed its ethos. "Now more than ever we have to stand up against racism," he commented. "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."
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