Oxford unites against the far right 

Unity march and rally

Assemble 12 noon Saturday 17th March

Manzil Way green, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1YH

In the last few years, we have seen a shocking growth of the far right spreading fear, division, and hatred.

The far right are constantly trying to whip up racism against Muslims, migrants and refugees. This has lead to repeated outbreaks of racist protests and violence including the pogroms in Belfast, Glasgow and Southampton  -and now the fascist mobilisations in Dover and Portsmouth.

The far right are following Trump's lead by calling for mass deportations, including removal of Indefinite Leave to Remain for people who have every right to live in the UK.  

We urgently need a movement that can challenge the growth of racism and the far right.  

In March Stand Up To Racism worked with artists and hundreds of organisations to support the Together Alliance march  - bringing 500,000 people together in a massive show of unity against the far right.  

Stand Up To Racism is now building the same kind of unity in local communities across the country.  

Join this peaceful unity march to say the far right do not speak for us and we will unite to celebrate our diverse communities and reject all attempts at racist divide and rule.

It is by us all uniting together that we can win.

We want to show how proud we are to live in Oxfordshire because of its cultural diversity. We want a day of hope, peace, unity, and fun - to show that there is an alternative to the racism and despair of the far right.

Join us on Saturday October 17th.

Invite your union or campaign group to support this show of unity against racism the far right in Black History Month.  Email us here if you want to help build this event.

Let's create a huge turnout to show that unity will triumph over hate and division.

Organise Together: London Summit

On 28 March, half a million people marched together against the far right

We’ve shown the country that the politics of hate do not speak for all of us. 

But the local election results and the recent pogroms and racist riots in Belfast, Glasgow and Southampton are a wake-up call that our work is nowhere near done. Across the country, the far right is growing louder and more organised.

Those who push a message of racism and hate are getting more confident – and we will not stand back and watch it happen.

On Saturday 24 October, thousands of people will gather in London to organise, collaborate, and build the future together as part of two summits – North and South.

A space for organisers, campaigners, trade unionists, activists, creatives, educators, community leaders and local people to organise, collaborate and share strategies about how we stop the far right.

This is not a conference for people who sit back and listen.

It is a summit to build power and plan action.

Help us plan, organise and build together against the far right in local communities across the country.

Speakers include: Dawn Butler MP. Asad Rehman. Jen Brister. Daniel Kebede.

Union leaders, MPs and artists, alongside teachers and doctors, activists and students, campaigners and community members, all coming together at the Organise Together Summits next month.

Save the date and book your place.  

Book seats on the Oxfordshire transport 

Electronic Against Hate - 29th October at the Bullingdon

Let's party with a purpose -  get early bird tickets here

This special Electronic Against Hate lineup that features two of the most exciting and provocative female electronic artists based in the UK.
 
Anglo-French avant garde electronic artist Julia-Sophie headlines the main room at The Bullingdon. Her debut album 'forgive too slow' combines traditional songwriting roots with experimental electronica — intimate vocals backed by warm analogue synths and precise drum machines. Influences range from New Wave to folk confessional to house to avant-garde 80s pop. The songs narrate a story of self-destruction, love, and loss. By the end, embers are still burning — but there is a sense of getting closer to something authentic. This promises to be a treat for Oxford music fans already aware of her talent and a joy for those who have not yet had the chance to catch her live show.
 
Esoteric electronic artist Maria Uzor will be performing tracks from her brand new album, 'Fantasyland' and bringing her restless energy to the stage. Her music lands like a pirate broadcast from a distant corner of the galaxy. Inspired by both dark and light, order and chaos, power and vulnerability, she blends genres into new worlds, mixing electro, trip-hop, proto-rave, bass, and techno to create a soundtrack for the outsider in search of dance floor epiphany.
 
Support comes from Manchester born Oxford based solo DIY electronic vocalist Octavia Freud. He writes sardonic, funny and emotionally charged songs about the relationships he has with friends, family and the state. Expect some new politically charged songs from his latest side project with producer i4M2 called The Complex.
 
Oxford based DJ Simplex returns to The Bullingdon with his high energy Jump up Jungle and DnB mix style to kick start the party with what promises to be a special evening of joy, celebration and resistance.  

Oxford Love Music Hate Racism will provide their merchandise and information stall for the public to come and say hello and support the resistance against the rise of the far-right. All profits raised from the gig will go towards LMHR's community work promoting equality and fighting racism and fascism across the county.