Respect
Festival, Victoria Park
Sat
20th July, 12-8.30pm
If last year's event in Finsbury Park is anything to go by, Mayor Ken's Respect '02 event is definitely worth checking out. This time around it takes place in Victoria Park in East London (nearest tube: Mile End, or bus #277), a nice setting for what should be a great day out.
The festival is designed to promote multiculturalism and fight racism, with a main-stage bill that includes De La Soul, who should go down a storm with their daisy-age back catalogue and tougher, more streetwise sounding recent hits such as Oooh and All Good? Other acts to watch out for include one of the best UK hip hop acts around, Blak Twang, and the up and coming garage crew Pay As U Go Cartel. Misty In Roots and Sister India can be expected to provide some relaxed summer vibes too.
Other attractions include a Choice FM stage, Club Asia mela marquee, big Cuba tent, London Comedy Festival Marquee, roots stage, dub stage, kids play area, plus loads of food and craft stalls and beer tents run by the ever-reliable Workers' Beer Company.
So show you oppose racism in all its many forms by coming down to Victoria Park, having a few drinks and enjoying some great music and laid back atmosphere. Easy!
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| Respect and enjoy |
