Rock Against Racism
Object
Photograph
Production date
30/04/1978
Object number
2024.173
Physical Description
Black and white photograph of the crowd at the Rock Against Racism convert in Victoria Park, 1978.
Description
Associated Event
Rock against Racism
Associated Organisation
Associated Person
Syd Shelton
Associated Place
Victoria Park (Place)
Material
Paper
Dimension
Length: 42.5cm
Height: 30.5cm
Height: 30.5cm
Exhibition Label
At Home in Hackney, 2023:
Syd Shelton
Rock Against Racism, 1978
Following a series of racist incidents across London, the Rock Against Racism (1976-1981) movement was born. Led by the Anti-Nazi League, the movement brought Punk and Reggae music bands together on stage.
The first concert was in Victoria Park on 30 April 1978. At this time half the park lay in Hackney. Photographer Syd Shelton joined the crowd of 80,000 people in Trafalgar Square and marched to Victoria Park, where bands such as the Clash and X-Ray Spex headlined.
Syd Shelton
Rock Against Racism, 1978
Following a series of racist incidents across London, the Rock Against Racism (1976-1981) movement was born. Led by the Anti-Nazi League, the movement brought Punk and Reggae music bands together on stage.
The first concert was in Victoria Park on 30 April 1978. At this time half the park lay in Hackney. Photographer Syd Shelton joined the crowd of 80,000 people in Trafalgar Square and marched to Victoria Park, where bands such as the Clash and X-Ray Spex headlined.
Credit line
© Syd Shelton
On display?
No
