On Saturday 7th June Shrewsbury’s Square will be the focus for the third annual Rock Against Racism event, highlighting the Town’s growing cultural diversity and the need to challenge racism in all it forms.

The Cultural Diversity Day in the Square is a chance to share in different food, music, history and art of some of the cultures that contribute to the multi-ethic country that we live in.

In the evening there will be a major Rock Against Racism gig at the Butter market, Shrewsbury, with an eclectic range of bands known locally, nationally and internationally. Bands on the bill are: ska/punk outfit Fight the Bear, Asian blues band Aziz, live drum & base from Subsource and weighty funk rock courtesy of headliners The Heavy.

The event is organised by the local partnership SAAR (Shrewsbury Action Against Racism). SABC officer and Chair of SAAR Steve Cunningham said ‘This event is an opportunity for the people of Shrewsbury to send the clear and undiluted message the Shrewsbury is Town that welcomes all, but does not tolerate racism on any level.’ Steve added ‘This will be the best the Rock Against Racism so far with such a exciting line up planned for both the Square and Butter market, I encourage everyone to come along and support the events’

During the day - 12.00pm to 4.30 pm
The Cultural Diversity Day in the Square will be open by nationally renown performance poet Lemn Sissay followed by music, dance and other performances, There will also be stalls providing information and activities related to the event. The event will be closed by the local rockers Steel Monkey.

During the evening - 7.30 pm to 2am
To book tickets for the Rock Against Racism gig (£5.00 in advance), visit www.TheTicketSellars.co.uk alternatively tickets can be purchased from Belmont Arts Centre, Bottom Dollar Beats and Recycled Records. 16+ welcome, ID required.

For further information or to become a friend of Rock Against Racism visit: www.myspace.com/rarshrewsbury