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Hi
Hope you're all keeping well. I've somehow managed to emerge from the rabbit hole of the studio (where I've been buried away working on some new tunes) to let you know about a big (I'd like to use the word exciting but it's maybe the wrong choice) weekend.
It kicks off tonight at the isis in oxford.
Dark Mountain Project Manifesto Launch
You might have heard me talk about an author called Paul Kingsnorth. Paul is one of my favourite authors, he wrote a book called "One No Many Yeses," that was a big inspiration to me. The best way to describe it was a travel diary come call to arms, that managed to tackle the difficult subject of international social change, in a way that was both personable and challenging. He then managed to do the same in his new book Real England, but this time on the subject of locality and community. He has founded a new project called the Dark Mountain Project which calls out outdated left ideologies and establishes the need for radical solutions in a changing landscape. The manifesto of the movement launches tonight and I am extremely proud to be involved.
I will be joined (I will be playing acoustically) by the following:
Chris TT A sparklingly radical singer-songwriter with a mordant wit and a fine line in tunes. Marmaduke Dando is the pioneer of London’s series of ‘Power Down’ electricity-free, open air gigs, which have attracted a growing cult following.
In the words of Paul: "On top of the music we are working to arrange a storyteller and a reader of Uncivilised verse and prose. On top of all this will be the chance to hear us explain more about the Dark Mountain project, grab a manifesto, talk to intriguing people around a blazing fire, and watch the sun set over the river."
The show is at the ISIS in oxford and starts from around 7pm on Friday 17th July. Would love you to come down if you can.
‘The beauty of modern.... Man is not in the persons but in the.... Disastrous rhythm, the heavy and mobile masses, the dance of the.... Dream-led masses down the dark mountain.’.... The Dark Mountain Project
Love Music Hate Racism National Conference
In the event of unfortunate situations it is important for us to reassess and mobilise movements. As a result of the fascist BNP gaining 2 seats in the European Parliament, Love Music Hate Racism have called an emergency conference to talk about future events and planned action. I will be speaking at the event along with Jon Reverend, Low Key and many of the LMHRs principal founders and supporters. This is a chance for us to work out plans for local and national action, both direct and indirect. If you want to be a part of the fight against the BNP please join us on Saturday in Manchester or email info@lovemusichateracism.com to get involved.
Saturday 18 July, 10am to 5pm, Manchester Central Hall, 4-5 Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ. Get involved in the campaign against the fascist BNP in your area and across the country. Speakers include: Glyn Ford, Cllr Mohammed Afzal Khan, Steve Farley (North West TUC), Dr Dilder Chowdhury (Muslim Council of Britain), Dominique Walker (Anthony Walker Foundation), Weyman Bennett, Sabby Dhalu, Pav Akhtar, Lee Jaspar (National Assembly Against Racism) + special LMHR panel on music and anti-fascism featuring: Sam Duckworth (Get Cape Wear Cape Fly), Jon McClure (Reverend and the Makers), Lowkey, C-Mone, Kid British Registration costs £10 waged, £5 concessions. To register use our online donations facility and type "conference" in the message box - or send a cheque payable to Unite Against Fascism to UAF, PO Box 36871, London WC1X 9XT, along with your name, address and contact details.
United Underground
Is an exciting show put together by the fantastic Riz Mc with a lot of other great people.
The event has been specifically created to promote active engagement with new music and its potential as a catalyst for change. The event is at London Southbank Centre from 5pm on Saturday 18th July.
This is a not-for-profit event. The idea is to showcase creative talent, throw an eclectic party, and encourage participation in fresh ways.
Confirmed acts include:
Plan B
Mpho
Theoretical Girl
Get Cape Wear Cape Fly
Bashy
Afrikan Boy
Professor Green
Dirty Canvas ft. Ice Kid
Urban Nerds ft Illaman, Rattus Rattus, Klose One
Speakers Corner ft. Lowkey, Shortman
Gabriel Prokofiev
The Official Secrets Act
Maverick Sabre
Nathan Flutebox Lee
Jamie Woon
True Tiger
Dj Djinn
Aruba Red
Confirmed Speakers discussing why they bother, and how:
Noel Clarke
Box office topping, BAFTA rising star and writer/ director of Kidulthood and Adulthood
Reprieve
Reprieve uses the law to enforce the human rights of prisoners, from death row to Guantánamo Bay. Their current ZerodB campaign opposes the use of music as torture.
Peter Kosminsky
Acclaimed multi award winning film director and self confessed political trouble-maker.
Ali Alizadeh
Speaking about Iran’s protests and the opportunity and limits of new media in direct action.
London 4 London
A brave city wide initiative where all clubbers donate £1 to charity on October 3rd – the founders talk about how they’re taking action.
London Coalition Against Poverty
Mixing case work with direct action and fighting for the housing rights of London’s poor.
Ali Hili
The Chair of Iraqi LGBT discusses the challenges and dangers of gay rights activism in Baghdad’s warzone
Tom Dale
He was a human shield in Gaza and witnesses the killing of his friends, now he organises exploited call centre workers into unions.
Films curated by Mia Bays, Film London
Including holy tipped short films, music videos from up coming talent, and feature films RENDITION, and THE AGE OF STUPID. Plus shorts from Ctrl.Alt.Shift.
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Thanks for continuing to support me and for showing an interest in some of the things I'm involved without outside of making music. I know sometimes it might all seem a bit too much or a bit heavy.
All the people involved with these events are lovely people who share a passion for compassion (maybe I'll coin that phrase) and want to see positive change within our nation and our world. I am proud to stand along side them, maybe we won't see change overnight and it certainly won't happen as a result of our singular actions, but we all feel it important to continue fighting until the seeds of change germinate. (A good example of this would be the continued growth in the fair trade movement.) I have never believed in shoving things down peoples throats (and I apologise if you feel that way) but I would like to extend these invitations to you all.
Whether you're with us this weekend or not, have a fantastic time and lets keep our fingers crossed for some sun.
Take Care
Sam
Ps. I'm on twitter far too much. If you want to listen to me talk in circles about nothing and everything please join me at www.twitter.com/forgetcape :)
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