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Peace Not War Music and Arts Festival 12th 15 February

Peace Not War | 02.02.2004 16:50 | Anti-militarism | Culture | London

In February 12th, the Peace Not War Music and Arts Festival kicks off in London.

A year on from the Massive worldwide Peace demonstrations, this 'festival' really could be something for the UK Peace movement. It is a gathering for the whole spectrum of people who came out on the streets last year.



The diversity of Music, Speakers, Art, Films and Visuals demonstrates what a positive and dynamic movement we are. This event will celebrate and confirm the rich culture of the Peace movement while providing it with much needed funds.

100% of the profits will be plowed back into the Peace movement.

The 1st Peace Not War CD has already raised £45,000 for UK Peace groups. The money raised by this event will be used to produce the next wave of Peace Not War CDs - using tracks already contributed by over 300 artists. These CDs will be donated to Peace groups who can use the proceeds to further their work.

Through this process, the event hopes to generate £100,000 for UK Peace groups.

Groups who have already received money include:
- Iraqi Children's Fund
- Voices in the Wilderness
- A.R.R.O.W. (Active Resistance to the Roots of War)
- Campaign Against Arms Trade
- Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases
- Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (local & national)
- Globalise Resistance
- Grassroots Opposition to War
- Movement for the Abolition of War
- Network for Peace
- Stop the War Coalition (national & local)
- Women in Black


The Peace Not War CD and festival are as grass roots as it gets - produced and funded by 2 people out of their East London living room, with help from a handful of volunteers and friends. With no record label and no promotional budget, the word is being spread by word-of-mouth, through peace groups, DJs and artists, emails and through this post which, like everything else has been compiled by volunteers.

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD.


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The Details:

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WHEN?
Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February


WHAT?
Pick your day for what suits you... Thursday, Friday & Saturday are for those with particular music tastes (Rock, Hip-hop and Dance respectively) whereas Sunday (the anniversary of the Feb 15th Demo) will have something for everyone - with World, Jazz and Acoustic music.

On each day - as well as the 2 stages of music - there will be:

Film Room
This will show creative and documentary films about war and the peace movement in a chilled space provided by the Magic loungeabout.

Art Exhibition
There will be an anti-war art exhibition of paintings , sculptures and photo/electronic prints as well as a special contribution from local Hackney school kids.

Visuals
The Raya VJ crew (who provide the visuals for Nitin Sawnhey, the Big Chill etc) will be projecting their images of peace in motion - on over 25 screens

WHO?
Over 70 Bands & Musicians over the 4 days

Check out:  http://www.peace-not-war.org for full line-up


WHERE?
Hackney Ocean, 270 Mare Street, London E8 (2,000 Capacity - fully wheelchair accessible)


HOW?
Tickets - £15 - 0871 711 3033 (they're £20 on the door so do please get them in advance!)


PLEASE COME ALONG! AND/OR HELP US PUBLICISE THIS IN ANY WAY YOU CAN - THE PEACE MOVEMENT NEEDS YOU! ;-)


INFO:

 http://www.peace-not-war.org

 info@peace-not-war.org

020 7515 4702

Peace Not War
- e-mail: info@peace-not-war.org
- Homepage: http://www.peace-not-war.org

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