Rock Against The Cuts – The Foundations/Boz Boorer to headline Official Launch in Barnet

A growing alliance of musicians is launching Rock Against the Cuts at the  Arts Depot threatened by closure in Finchley on Sunday Jan 30th at 1pm. This is a direct response to Barnet Council’s plans to close the only major venue in the London Borough of Barnet (London’s second biggest Borough).

 

60’s superstars The Foundations have reformed to lead the line up. Also playing is Boz Boorer, who has played guitar with Morrissey for the last decade as well as having worked with The Polecats and Adam Ant. Recently signed Indie band 13 Riots will be performing an acoustic set and up and coming London band the Hamptons will represent the student band scene. Local stalwarts The False Dots will be making a special appearance with Connie A, who has just returned from a tour of the USA and Africa working with Emmanuel Jal.

 

As well as the music, there will also be speeches from groups affected by the cuts, lead by veteran campaigner Tariq Ali and Frances O’Grady Deputy General Secretary TUC.

 

The event is preceded by a march (gather outside Finchley Central Tube station at 11.30 am) organised by local Trades Unions & Barnet Alliance for Public Services, who have organised the whole event.