The annual “Love Music, Hate Racism” event has been announced. The carnival, on Sunday, April 27th in London’s Victoria Park will see Babyshambles, Roll Deep, The Paddingtons, Patrick Wolf and Fionn Regan all play amongst other bands and artists.

Speakers will include Tony Benn, Derek Simpson (Unite), Mark Serwotka (PCS), Weyman Bennett (LMHR), Gemma Tumelty (NUS).

The carnival will also include the stars of the original 1978 carnival playing live, three stages and a huge dance marquee. The best thing however is that it’s all FREE.

More information is on the Love Music Hate Racism website.

This year’s Mecury nominated Fionn Regan has announced a tour in October and November across the UK and Ireland. Most of the dates were booked before his nomination, so they’re sure to sell out quickly.

Catch him at:

Monday 22nd October – Nottingham Social
Tuesday 23rd October – Wolverhampton Little Civic
Wednesday 24th October – Brighton Komedia
Friday 26th October – Leeds Cockpit
Saturday 27th October – Manchester Night & Day
Sunday 28th October – Glasgow King Tuts
Tuesday 30th October – Sheffield Plug
Wednesday 31st October – London Kings College
Thursday 1st November – Bristol Fleece

Tickets are on sale now.

In other news, how great is this picture of Fionn that I have at the side? Just amazing.

Photo taken from Muller*’s flickr stream.