Programme and Gigs

The proper printed programme is going to be available on the day but meanwhile here is a PDF with the front and back cover. The rest of the programme info is below. Download the timetable here.

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Stallholders | Indoor Workshops | Outdoor Workshops

Stallholders:

Bristol Anarchist Bookfair Info-point
Bristol Anarchist Black Cross - http://bristolabc.wordpress.com/
Bristol Colombia Solidarity Campaign - http://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/
Bristol Friends of AntiFa - http://bristolantifa.org/
Bristol Indymedia – http://www.bristol.indymedia.org/
Bristol No Borders – http://bristolnoborders.wordpress.com/
Bristol Wireless - http://www.bristolwireless.net/
Haven Books for prisoners – http://www.havendistribution.org.uk/
Kebele Infoshop/coop – http://www.kebelecoop.org
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Bristol - http://www.palestinecampaign.org/
Tangent Books (Bath) - http://www.tangentbooks.co.uk/
and one large Free Info stall

B. In the Hall:

Active Distribution - http://www.activedistribution.org/
AK Press - http://www.akuk.com/
Anarchist Federation (AF) – http://www.afed.org.uk/
Bath Bomb – http://www.myspace.com/bathbomb
Bristol Housing Action Movement – housingaction@yahoo.co.uk
Bristol Radical History Group - http://www.brh.org.uk/
Bristol Rising Tide - http://risingtide.org.uk/bristol
Class War Federation - http://www.londonclasswar.org/
Gagged - http://southwalesanarchists.org/
Kiptik - http://www.kiptik.buz.org/
London Coalition Against Poverty (LCAP) -http://www.lcap.org.uk/
Mute Mag - http://www.metamute.org/
Natterjack Press - http://www.natterjackpress.co.uk/
Puppy Pincher Press and Hunt Sabs Assoc - http://www.fromdusktildawn.org.uk/ & http://hsa.enviroweb.org/
Project for a Participatory Society-UK - http://www.ppsuk.org.uk/
Radical Routes (Gloucester) - http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk/
Solidarity Federation SW - http://www.solfed.org.uk/
Smash EDO campaign - http://www.smashedo.org.uk/

Bookfair Workshops

A. Indoor Workshops

1. Anarchy sees no borders?
by Bristol NoBorders – Room 8 at 3pm

While anarchists occupy an explicitly anti-state position, some still question if they can picture a world with no borders. How do borders protect the state and serve the interests of capital? How do we move towards a view of a borderless world and freedom of movement for all? (facilitated discussion)

2. DIY independent media distro & print on demand
by Mute Mag – Bar room at 3pm
The More=More Network is a web based system for distributing independent media for sale at local outlets and events. Members can also input contact information about their local area; book shops, meetings, gatherings and share this with everybody to help build the distribution network further. (talk & discussion)

3. Feminist Activism in the UK – network building and action
by Feminist Activist Forum – Bristol activist (http://www.feministactivistforum.org.uk/) - Room 7 at 1pm

In recent years, despite the common cries from the mainstream media that the feminist movement is dead, there has seen a resurgence of radical feminist activism in the UK. This workshop seeks to explore the strategies & locations of feminist activism in the UK right now in order to envision how our networks and actions can be more effective and visible, both at a national and local level.
(talk & discussion)

4. Getting serious about media democracy
by Bristol Indymedia – Room 7 at 11am

The media is dominated by a small group of individuals like Murdoch, and multinational corporations such as Viacom. As a result the predominant tide of media offers a largely homogenous top-down view of the world centred on corporate globalisation and neo-liberal economics. What are the implications for those struggling to present alternative views of the world? How can alternatives be presented to a population that has only known a corporate media? Can we use their media to get our message out or should we concentrate on building our own media?
(talk & discussion)

5. How to get involved in effective resistance against the arms trade
by Smash EDO campaign – Room 8 at 12 noon

Introduction to the Smash EDO Campaign, a Brighton based anti-arms trade campaign aimed at shutting down EDO MBM. Looking at strategies & tactics, aims & problems, and seeking to inspire similar campaigns.
(talk & discussion)

6. Introduction to anarchism
by the Anarchist Federation – Room 8 at 2pm

The history of anarchism and class struggle.
(talk & discussion)

7. Local free newsletters & why we still need them
by Gagged (South Wales) & Bath Bomb (Bath) – Bar room at 2pm

Why we still need local, free, shit-stirring agitational newsletters in this so-called internet age. How to go about producing one, what not to do, and the problems you may face. And why hasn’t Bristol got one these days?
(discussion & skillshare)

8. Nappy free babies and attachment parenting
by some Bath Vegans (eatoutveganbath@yahoo.co.uk) - Bar room at 12 noon

Practical advice on raising children without nappy's, prams or cots, and how we can resist the branding of our kids and return to a more sustainable and natural process.
(discussion & skillshare)

9. New terrains of struggle
by George Caffentzis (http://www.midnightnotes.org/) - Room 7 at 3pm

From the hydrocarbon commons of Nigeria to the emergence of new housing enclosures in the USA, this hour long talk & discussion will cover US activist & author G Caffentzis years of work investigating new terrains of struggle, and will aim to provide us with tools to critically engage with the emerging food/energy/work crises.
(live webcast from the US, with Q & A)

10. Organising – emptying the masters toolbox
by some Bristol activists – Room 8 at 4pm

Imagine your group with 50 active members. How are you organising yourselves? This is a space to share our different experiences & knowledge of horizontal organising, and build new ideas & experiments in how we can work together creatively to engage more people with radical political action.
(facilitated discussion & skillshare)

11. Palestine Solidarity
by Rowland (Bristol PSC) – Bar room at 1pm

The longest military occupation, greatest number of broken UN resolutions, flagrant disregard for international law, ethnic-cleansing, mass imprisonment. Walls, settlements, land-theft, killings daily, the list goes on in Palestine. Actions that would be condemned elsewhere, but strangely tolerated or worse ignored & under-reported when committed by a western-backed ally in the Middle East. Hear eye-witness reports & find out what you can do in solidarity.
(talk & discussion)

12. Seed Saving: Why and How
by Alex (Bristol Seedswap: http://www.myspace.com/bristolseedswap) – Bar room at 4pm

Why saving seeds is an important part of taking control of our food systems and decreasing reliance on multinational agribusiness. Learn how to save seeds
(practical skillshare + discussion)

13. Taking direct action on climate change
by Bristol Rising Tide – Room 8 at 1pm

Why non-violent direct action? Social change not climate change? Catch the energy from Climate Camp and get active in Bristol. An inspiring and interactive workshop, by Rising Tide – the Bristol contingent of the international network.
(interactive workshop)

14. The politics of mental health
by Solidarity Federation-southwest – Bar room at 11am

A mental health service user and a worker will describe their experiences of a system dominated by psychiatry. The workshop will look at some of the ways that service users & workers have organised independently to challenge this system, and discuss ways of developing a user/worker alliance.
(talk & discussion)

15. The rocky road to a real transition: the Transition Towns movement and what it means for social change
by Alice Cutler - Trapese Collective (http://www.trapese.org) - Room 7 at 4pm

Short presentation about the recent Trapese pamphlet (download from their website) on Transition Towns, followed by a group discussion around the politics of Transition Initiatives, tactics, strategies and how to move forward. Transition Town members are especially welcome.
(talk & discussion)

16. Vision & strategy for anti-capitalists – an introduction to Participatory Economics
by Project for a Participatory Society (PPS-UK) – Room 7 at 12 noon

Presentation on the need for an alternative economic vision to capitalism. An outline of the vision proposed by theorists Albert & Hahnel called Participatory Economics (ParEcon), and implications for current activity.
(talk & discussion)

17. What is direct action casework – and how to use it
by London Coalition Against Poverty (LCAP) – Room 7 at 2pm

LCAP work alongside tenants and homeless people, employing Direct Action Casework, confronting councils to discharge their duties. The tactic was developed to empower residents with advice, knowledge and support, whilst drawing out the directly political nature of their plight and fighting it in those terms. Find out what issues this raises for activists.
(talk & discussion)

18. Why this recession is special and how to survive it
by Will Brown & the World Economy Discussion Group – Room 8 at 11am

An introduction describing the first global capitalist crisis to overwhelm a world economy, which organises 99% of humanity. Can we cope better this time than we did in the 80’s?
(talk & discussion)

19. Wireless & the free software movement
by Bristol Wireless – Foyer area all day

Info about the free software movement and the innovative work of the Bristol Wireless Community Co-op in providing free wireless internet connections. Use free PC’s and get to know Linux, with hands-on practical support.
(info and participation)

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B. Outdoor Workshops (in the car park)

1. Anarchy starts at home
by The Laboratory of Futurefull Acts - 1 to 2pm

An active exploration of methods for ridding our minds of the structures we wish to see abolished in the outside world such as ownership and hierarchy. Using discussion, games and re-programming tricks so as to avoid perpetuating negative systems in the groups and structures we create.
(exploratory facilitated discussion – 20 people max, first comers get the places)

2. Bike workshop & advice
by volunteer bike mechanics - 10.30am to 3pm

Hands-on support & advice to help you keep your bike on the road cheaply. Technical & practical info, plus demonstrations. Bring your bike or just come to watch & chat. More details to follow.
(interactive skillshare- 10.30am to 3pm)

3. Direct Action introduction & skillshare
by some Bristol activists - 2 to 3.30pm

Direct action lies at the heart of anarchism and is a tried and tested way of effecting radical social change. Much misunderstood by governments and many activists alike, it offers endless possibilities for creative resistance. This workshop aims to give an introduction to direct action and affinity groups, through a range of exercises and activities.
(participatory workshop – 90 minutes)

4. Musical interludes
Two 30 minute musical interludes of completely unamplified acoustic music. Relax & listen, or join in!
Anarcho Folko - 12.30 to 1pm
Clayton Blizzard - 3.30 to 4pm

5. Regeneration Tour
by a legendary Bristol ex-squatter

Out-priced by yuppie invasions of our ghettos and waterways, we are pushed aside into nightmare existences, so that they can have their Cabot Circus dream. So we express ourselves with passion, sometimes violence, in the margins that they have ignored – no man’s land. A street-art named destruction, would-be Marlon Brando’s.
(participatory tour – you need a bike for this one. Starts 5pm from the car park gates on Gatton Road for a rock n roll ride)

6. Subvertising
by Saint-Just Mob subvertising collective - 4 to 5pm

Introduction to aims & history of the collective in Totterdown over the last 7 years. Plus practical demonstration of how to subvertise, and a look at possible legal implications
(presentation & interactive skillshare)

7. Taiji for health and self-defence
by some Bristol activists - 11am to 12.30pm

As anarchists and activists, we need to learn to fight effectively, and to look after ourselves and the people around us. To kick-start your day, this workshop will cover simple methods and movements that anyone can use, to gain and sustain health and fighting ability.
(participatory workshop – 90 minutes)

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Gigs

Friday 5th September - 8pm start, 4 quid on the door The Porter Butt, London Road, Bath

It's the Bastard Squad Collective coming at ya...a night of dub, ska and punk:

HEADJAM - London dub rock legends
MORAL DILEMMA - angry Hackney punksters
JESUS BRUISER - Bristol hardcore allotment crust cocktail
THE AUTONOMADS - ska punk

Poster & info at http://www.geocities.com/bastardsquadcollective/sept5gig.jpg

Bristol Anarchist Bookfair Fundraiser Vol.4

Monday 8th September - 8pm start, 5 quid on the door The Junction, Stokes Croft, Bristol

The Bastard Squad Collective lighten the mood with...an international anarchic cocktail mix:

SOTATILA - straight-up loud 'n snotty Finnish hardcore from Austria
RUIDOSA INMUNDICIA - old-school Latino fast-core from Chile
JESUS BRUISER – locally made anarcho-crust cocktail with melodic edge
PHLEGM - music to shit yerself to from Bristol

Poster & info at http://us.share.geocities.com/bastardsquadcollective/sotatila.jpg

Bristol Anarchist Bookfair / Radical History Group Benefit Gig
Saturday 13th September
The Plough, Kilburn St, Easton,
8pm till late.

Bristol No Borders / Antifa Benefit Gig
Friday 17th October
The Attic, Stoke Croft.
for more details see: http://bristolantifa.org

Bristol No Borders / Anarchist Black Cross Benefit Gig
Saturday 25th October
The Junction, Stokes Croft
for more details see: http://www.geocities.com/bastardsquadcollective

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