‘The attacks live on’ – why bands are once again rocking against racism

Coventry musician Ace Ambrose said she was excited to be taking part in the re-launch concert, and it was important musicians took a stand against racism.

“It’s now become engrained that music is a universal language, it’s one of those things that binds us together regardless of what type of human being you are,” she said.

“This event is to remind people of that,” she added.

Another who is set to play, Duke Keats, said the movement also served as a reminder of how “diverse and rich the city is”.

“It’s absolutely incredible to think I have been born in a city with such a culture of cultures banding together,” he says.

“Everybody loves music and everybody deep down should hate racism.”

The movement reinforces our culture that’s already there, including the 2 Tone era, and allows people to look back and feel represented.

“I’m proud of what we did with The Specials, Fun Boy Three, Steel Pulse, Aswad – all of those bands who got out to support Rock Against Racism,” asserts Golding.

“Is there something wrong with us because we want to deal in love and unity? I don’t think so”.