Liverpool will once again affirm its proud tradition of standing against hatred and division with Liverpool Rising Against Racism, an evening of music, spoken word and unity held in the historic surroundings of St George’s Hall. This event is presented in partnership by Love Music Hate Racism, Writing on the Wall and Liverpool City Halls, with generous support from the trade union movement.
Presented as part of WoWFEST 2025: 25 Years of Radical Writing, this event draws direct inspiration from the legendary Rock Against Racism movement of the 1970s and 80s—a grassroots cultural force that mobilised artists and communities in defiance of racism and the far-right. In that same spirit, Liverpool Rising Against Racism will bring together artists, activists, and the public to make a clear,
creative stand.
The evening will commence with a vibrant outdoor performance by Batala Mersey at the North Entrance to the hall, leading into an extraordinary programme inside featuring some of the UK’s most vital voices in music and poetry including:
- Skinnyman – UK hip-hop trailblazer whose hard-hitting lyrics and landmark album Council Estate of Mind gave voice to a generation.
- Blue Saint – award-winning rapper, poet and activist whose work fuses artistry and advocacy.
- Amina Atiq – acclaimed poet, performer and community organiser, addressing themes of diaspora, race and resistance.
- PJ Smith (Roy) – Toxteth-born writer and performer delivering sharp, intimate storytelling with fierce honesty.
- Sam Millne & the Virants – one of the city’s most exciting new bands, known for their genre-bending sound and grassroots spirit.
LIVERPOOL RISING AGAINST RACISM: A NIGHT OF UNITY, MUSIC AND RESISTANCE
AT ST GEORGE’S HALL
Saturday 17 May 2024 | 7:00PM – 11:30PM | £5 / £10 | St George’s Hall, Liverpool