How Palestine divided the Music Industry with Dave Randall

Following Kneecap and Bob Vylan, the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour is the latest attempt by pro-Israel pressure to push back on an argument that’s lost. Is the stifling of art and artists expressing political views in support of Palestine going to continue its chilling effect? Has this type of repression backfired or reached its peak? Can artist solidarity win over fear? Join us for a public debate with Dave Randall in Bath’s The Grapes.

Dave Randall is a musician, author and socialist activist. He is best known for his work as guitarist with the band Faithless and his own band Sligo. His playing credits include Sinéad O’Connor, Dido, Emiliana Torino and 1 Giant Leap. Dave has performed for the Stop The War Coalition, Love Music Hate Racism, The People’s Assembly Against Austerity, and he is a patron of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

He is author of the recently updated and powerful book Sound System – The Political Power of Music (Pluto Press 2017),  has written insightful articles for The Guardian and Counterfire and lectures at BIMM University Bristol.

Join us at The Grapes in Bath and debate with Dave in person. Book your ticket early to avoid disappointment as the venue is small (accessible via 20 step stairs). 

£3 general admission (solidarity donations welcome to keep accessible). 
Free to students and concessions.

Free music, free musicians and free Palestine. ✊🇵🇸