RISE - London United Against Racism

London’s free anti-racist music festival, Rise: London United, will take place on Sunday 15 July 2007 at Finsbury Park from 12noon to 8.30pm. Featuring acts from the world of hip-hop, indie, pop, jazz and reggae.

This is the seventh year that the Mayor of London has organised this free festival to oppose racism and celebrate the diversity of London. In 2006, nearly 100,000 young people and families attended the festival.

There will be a main stage featuring big name acts, there’s also six other stages; African Village, Big Cuba Fiesta, Crescent stage, Underground stage, Mela stage and DJ Bus. Other activities include a children’s play area, fair ground, food and drink, exhibitions and arts and crafts.

This year London will enjoy a full weekend of entertainment to celebrate diversity with Rise East: Dagenham Town Show also taking place at Central Park on Saturday 14 July from 11am to 8.30pm. For the first time, Rise is combining with the Dagenham Town Show to bring the anti-racist message to the borough through the main stage music programme and the Rise Against Racism exhibition area.

This is your chance to celebrate London’s diversity and oppose racism, it’s also an opportunity to enjoy a good day out with something for everyone to enjoy.

Getting There

Finsbury Park

The entrances to Finsbury Park are located on Seven Sisters Road.
Tube and Train - Piccadilly Line and National Rail to Finsbury Park Station. (The Victoria line will be closed between Brixton - Highbury & Islington. Please remember to allow extra time for your journeys and plan your route before leaving home.)
Buses to Finsbury Park Bus Station: 4,19, 29, 106,153, 210, 236, 253, 254, 259, W3, W7

Central Park
Tube and train - Dagenham East (then 103 bus)
Buses to Central Park: 5, 103, 128, 175, 499

Further Information

For more details of the events at Finsbury Park or Central Park, or to register as a volunteer or show your support please visit the rise website at www.risefestival.org.