SKA FESTIVAL MOVES TO ANTI-RACISM BEAT

Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) Bristol's summer ska gig is due to take place at the Trinity Centre, Easton, on Sunday, June 22.

The Beat formed in 1978 and were one of the biggest names among the post-punk 2 Tone ska revival bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Their best known single is Mirror In The Bathroom but their other hits included covers of Andy Williams hit Can't Get Used To Losing You and Smokey Robinson's Tears Of A Clown.

Other acts include The Heels, The Talks, Offbeat Heroes, 7th Wave, Blackout and a DJ set until late featuring DJ Ramboy.

It will be the biggest event that LMHR Bristol has yet staged, and is due to start at 7pm.

The concert will be preceded by a family fun day event in the afternoon that will also include a live music stage. From 2pm to 7pm there will be face painting, juggling, workshops and a bouncy castle.

The event is being organised by Unite Against Fascism (UAF) in Bristol. UAF chairman Jaz Thomas said: "We're really grateful for all the tremendous support we've received this year from the whole community in Bristol, the trade unions, campaigns and community groups.

"We've been able to put on gigs, help others do their own events and hold meetings to challenge ideas and help to keep Bristol the multicultural centre it has always been.

"This looks set to be the biggest anti-racist event in Bristol for years and with a great line-up the stage is set for a positive fight against the rise of extremist politics. "