Rock Against Racism Chch

23/08/2022

The Guardian's Tim Jonze talks to organisers of the original Rock Against Racism gig.

In the 1970s, the National Front were on the march. So Britain’s music fans and artists united. As a new show celebrates RAR’s achievements, we examine its impact, its legacy – and its thrilling, shambolic climactic concert

20/05/2021

The Otautahi version of Rock Against Racism was formed after an altercation with a racist in the Square, Christchurch. Two brave women have decided to directly confront him in this change.org petition. Your support would be appreciated.

https://www.change.org/p/synlait-stop-supporting-white-supremacists/f?source_location=psf_petitions

Synlait - Stop Employing White Supremacists

22/04/2021

Some nice pix from back in the day:
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/photography/rock-against-racism-photographs-from-a-unique-moment-in-1970s-britian/

Between 1976 and 1981, the movement Rock Against Racism (RAR) confronted racist ideology in the streets, parks and town halls of Britain. RAR was form...

14/02/2021

RAR's patron saint singing up front for the Clash:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvG3is7Bm1w

The Clash - White Riot (Official Video) Listen On Spotify - http://smarturl.it/TheClashTTListen On Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/TheClash_AppleMusicAmazon...

07/12/2020

Kia ora, whanau! Big thanks to all the visitors to the RAR page.

This page was set up to publicise our first charity gig, which raised $700 for a really deserving local group, Shakti Migrant Womens Support Centre. We'll be back in 2021 to do it all again.

In the meantime, do what you can individually to end racism. Call it out, if you can. Be positive, be proud. Educate, organise and offer support.

Be part of the change.

Solidarity,
RAR Otautahi

08/10/2020

Popped into Shakti Migrant Womens Support Group with a big heap of vouchers that will be used to help their clients in their time of need. Thank you so much to everyone who helped, played and watched the gig.

You made this happen, whanau.

See you again in 2021!

05/10/2020

Some shots from Saturday night's gig. Massive thanks to all the musicians, sound crew and staff at the Embankment Tavern!

02/10/2020

Thanks to everyone who has liked the RAR page! Don't forget, the gig kicks off Saturday night at 9pm. ps, we also got a nice mention in the Chch Press:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/122945048/whats-on-event-highlights-in-tautahi-christchurch

There's plenty to do in Christchurch, including Biketober, Rock Against Racism and the Revamp Market.

22/09/2020

22/09/2020

21/09/2020

Rock Against Racism started in the UK in 1976 as a reaction to violently racist remarks made by Eric Clapton, a white man who made millions stealing riffs from black musicians.

RAR's most famous gig was on 30 April 1978, in Victoria Park in London's East End. The concert featured X-ray Spex, the Clash and Steel Pulse amongst many others.

RAR continues to this day; wherever there is bigotry, music will be part of the fightback.