- Sounds of Songlines: Benefit gig for Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance
8pm, Saturday, April 25
In support of WAR, a collective of young Aboriginal people committed to the cause of decolonization and the philosophy of Aboriginal nationalism, resistance and revival. Performances by Brett Lee Music, The Monica Weigthman Band & DJ Sadge. Spoken word performances and guest speakers will also be there on the night. $10. Doors open 8pm. Bella Union, Trades Hall, Lygon St, Carlton South.
May Day is next Friday (May 1), so I thought I may as well draw up a list of things that are happening …
April 30
6.30pm, Trades Hall : May Day Multicultural Celebration
May Day (Melbourne)
11.30am, Fed Square : Melbourne May 1st Midday Murdoch’s Minion
Noon, 8 Hour Monument : MAYDAY International Workers’ Day
4pm, Melbourne Town Hall : MELBOURNE – rally and march against the forced closures of Aboriginal communities
*5.30pm, State Library : May Day Solidarity Rally 2015 – Melbourne, Australia
7pm, The New International Bookshop : Palikari: Louis Tikas and the Ludlow Massacre
May 2
rAdelaide : May Day March 2015
Sydney : Anti Racism 5-a-side Tournament Sydney
May 3
Fremantle : May Day 2015
Melbourne : Rally + march, 1pm, Trades Hall
Sydney : May Day March 2015
The AAWL May Day Solidarity Rally (currently advertised above as starting at 5:30 at the State Library) has been rolled into the march & rally against the forced closure of Aboriginal communities at 4:00 at the Town Hall. Click on the link for more information.