News from Amnesty.
Posted by jamie on Nov 20, 2009
| Amnesty International sent us the following scary news.
A catastrophe is unfolding in the Niger Delta. Entire communities are devastated. The land they have lived on for generations is poisoned. Behind this catastrophe is a UK company – Shell. But they’re hiding behind a smokescreen of denials and excuses. It’s time this stopped – it’s time Shell was called to account. That’s why we’re working with local NGOs in the Niger Delta to monitor the situation and gather evidence of the ongoing human rights abuses. Watch our “Welcome to Shell” video to find out more:  |
| Please forward this video to your friends and family - we really need to step up the pressure on Shell and increase awareness of their working practices in the Niger Delta. |
MFZB: Panty Raid now unleashed.
Posted by jamie on Nov 20, 2009
Zebrahead’s new covers album Panty Raid is available for preorder here and will be on iTunes from the 8th December. Their myspace has a new preview video too.
The full track list has been confirmed as:
01. Survivor (Destiny’s Child)
02. Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper)
03. Underneath It All (No Doubt)
04. Trouble (Shampoo)
05. London Bridge (Fergie)
06. Beautiful (Christina Aguilera)
07. Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne)
08. Sweet Escape (Gwen Stefani)
09. (Introduction)
10. Jenny From The Block (Jennifer Lopez)
11. Rehab (Amy Winehouse)
12. Spice Up Your Life (Spice Girls)
13. Introduction
14. Oops!… I Did It Again (Britney Spears)
15. Get The Party Started (P!NK)
16. Mickey (Toni Basil)
Government to remove restrictions on Parliament protests
Posted by jamie on Nov 19, 2009
A new government bill announced in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech will remove the need for protesters to get permission from police. As it stands, you’d need a permit to protest about anything near to the Parliament buildings.
The Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill, which announced in yesterday’s Speech, cancels out the bit of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 which says people who want to protest in Parliament Square must first get permission from the police.
In her speech, the Queen said the planned legislation would be introduced before the next general election, which must take place by early June.
Belinda Pratten, head of policy at the NCVO, is among those who campaigned for the repeal, saying government attempts to limit protests “undermined democracy”.
Taken from Third Sector Online.
Less Than Jake: on tour
Posted by jamie on Nov 17, 2009
Less Than Jake set out on tour in the US this weekend. Dates are here.
Advantage: acoustic track
Posted by jamie on Nov 17, 2009
Advantage have posted an acoustic version of new track The Fear on their facebook. The track is one of three on their new EP “Future Echoes” - which we’ll be reviewing pronto.
SALE: Do the Dog CDs going cheap.
Posted by jamie on Nov 11, 2009
Do The Dog are having a MASSIVE sale. Full details (yes, it’s THAT massive) are on our myspace blog. Add us while you’re on there.
The sale includes the Skints, Robb Blake, Dirty Revolution, Catch-it Kebabs and more, so it looks like a good one.
Four CDs for £10, ten for £20 and TWENTY CDs for £30.
FREE: Poulton Vegan Fair
Posted by jamie on Nov 11, 2009
The lovely folk at Footloose Promo have a few interesting things coming up.
Poulton Vegan Fair (Saturday 28th November 2009) sounds especially exciting:
Free vegan food (curry, chocolate, cheese, cake..)
Poetry from FIVE up-and-coming vegan poets from Manchester and beyond, with Dominic Berry to compere and headline.
Showing of award winning film Earthlings featuring Joaquin Pheonix.
Flea Market.
Leaflets and information.
Everything is free.
When: Saturday 28th November 2009 12:30 onwards.
Where: Breck Club (upstairs), Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7AQ. View Map
The Skints: interview
Posted by jamie on Nov 11, 2009
Our mates at Punktastic have hooked up with The Skints for a sneaky interview before their record comes out next week. The whole thing is posted here.
Banquet Records: sale now on
Posted by jamie on Nov 10, 2009
Bomb the Music Industry, Punktastic Un-scene and the JB Conspiracy, among others, are all in the sale at Banquet Records.
Mike TV: UK tour.
Posted by jamie on Nov 10, 2009
Mike TV will tour the UK in November. Dates are here.
