Pirate radio & guns (Time Out)

An inspiring 'piece' on the role of pirate radio in combating the recent scourge of weapons, from Time Out. It is heartening to finally see people of authority, such as Mayor Ken, recognising the importance of pirate radio to the community. G'wan Ken. Encouraging words about digital licenses too, which has long been a worry of the pirate scene. Click to enlarge. Comments...?

ASBO Raving (Time Out)

Also from this week's Time Out, a report about the recent crackdown on illegal outdoor raves that saw a resurgence last summer. ASBO's are being dished out freely and the effect of the Criminal Justice Bill on the raving world is looming again. Interesting stuff. Click on picture to enlarge and read. Comments...?

Grime Stoppers (Time Out article)

Take the time to read this excellent, and revealing, article about the Police's lockdown of Grime events taken from last week's 'Forbidden London' issue of Time Out (essential reading for navigating this city's cultural labyrinth). It investigates the troubles encountered by earnest promoters wishing to put on any event with Grime artists. Faced with police harrasment and a web of red tape imposed by Club Focus - the Met's shady anti-Grime divisions - the article touches upon the influence of cultural prejudice. Although this has long been an issue (e.g. lack of raves, Kano's gig getting locked down, Lethal B still banned), it is heartening to see a well-researched piece that provides evidence of this injustice.

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