Raw and energetic like the music that inspired the 1970s political movement, WHITE RIOT offers invaluable insight into how music can change the world — and how Rock Against Racism still resonates.

Rock Against Racism (RAR) was formed in 1976, during a hostile environment of anti-immigrant hysteria and National Front marches. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation’s youth, RAR’s multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance.

The campaign grew from Hoxton fanzine roots to 1978’s huge concert in Victoria Park, featuring X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson and of course The Clash, whose rock star charisma and gale-force conviction took RAR’s message to the masses.

Our opening night (Friday March 19) features a DJ set RRR”s Annaliese Redlich – she’ll be playing the platters that mattered at that time from 7pm.

Annaliese Redlich takes listeners on a musical deep dive across the sonic spectrum each Saturday afternoon on 3RRR FM’s Neon Sunset program.
A regular DJ at niche genre club nights, as well as much loved festivals like Meredith Music Festival, Laneway Festival, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, she’ll be bringing a stack of vital UK 70s punk, post punk, rock n roll, reggae and other goodness to set the mood for a special screening of “White Riot”.

Rating

MA15+

Duration

80 MINS