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Last Thursday's RAR 30 Years Celebration event was a spectacular success. Hundreds packed into the Hackney Empire and were thoroughly entertained and inspired by stunning sets throughout from The Toy Guns, Stylo G & Lil' Rascals, Carol Grimes, Drew McConnell/The View/Ed Larrikin/Ali Love, Manga, Jammer, Tom Robinson and a rapturous finale from Misty in Roots. Click the title for more pics and reports to follow.

We can announce more details of the very special guests for Thursday's Hackmey Empire spectacular. Kyle & Kieran from chart-topping Scots indie stars THE VIEW will now be guesting with DREW McConnell, joining LETHAL BIZZLE, ED from LARRIKIN LOVE, Seb Roachford from Acoustic Ladyland and rising star ALI LOVE. And that's not all - we can also now offer special discounts for 14-18 year olds and trade union members. Email or call us for more info on these offers, or to book direct with the box office call 0208 985 2424 or click the link in the banner at the top of this page.

Top grime/UK rap star Lethal Bizzle and former Babyshambles guitarist Patrick Walden have been added to an already stunning bill for this week's Rock Against Racism 30th Anniversary Celebration at Hackney Empire in London. Pat Walden will perform with 'Shambles bass player Drew McConnell. Aptly, Bizzle's new single is a storming update of The Ruts' seminal dub-punk rant "Babylon's Burning" - and there's sure to be lots of special collaborations on the night. For the full line-up see the Gigs & Events pages. Tickets for this very special occasion are just £15/£10concs - make sure to snap up yours NOW to avoid disappointment. Click here to buy.

Unfortunately original headliners Battle are no longer able to play at Barking & Dagenham LMHR's Cauliflower gig on Friday night (13th July). However, we're delighted to announce that top indie/punk band and long time LMHR supporters, The Paddingtons have stepped in to fill the slot.

On Thursday 19th July, Hackney Empire, London, we're proud to present a celebration of Rock Against Racism - the cultural movement that played an important role alongside the ANL in defeating the fascist National Front in the 1970s, and a model and yardstick for LMHR's campaign today in helping stop the BNP. As part of the Hackney Empire's "Spice Festival", RAR founder Red Saunders and LMHR have put together a fantastic bill with the cream of RAR legends alongside exciting modern-day LMHR-supporting artists, including: Misty in Roots, Tom Robinson, Jerry Dammers, Drew McConnell (Babyshambles) + very special guests, Wiley and friends, Toy Guns and much more. Tickets for this very special occasion are just £15/£10concs - make sure to snap up yours NOW to avoid disappointment. Click here to buy.

Three decades ago The Clash released 'White Riot' and of course were famed supporters of the Rock Against Racism campaign. Philosophyfootball.com are celebrating Clash Culture with four unique summer designs inspired by the lyrics and graphics of the band. We have FOUR Philosophy Football Clash t-shirts to give away. Click the title of this item for your chance to win one!