Ray Gange and Joe Strummer, RAR, Victoria Park. 1978 Photo by Caroline Coon

Redskins: Lev Bronstein youtu.be/8O9tJ9a3Y_E?si=Fhbi… @redskins_band @NewWaveAndPunk @GCPunkNewWave

Lee Scratch McPerry rehearses the full gamut of emotions for the forthcoming Haiti v Scotland match… youtu.be/pEwEOv1QRk8?si=Caie…

I’m in for Robert (Elms) on #BBCRadioLondon @ 10am. Joining me: #IkeIjeh, #PhoebePanaretos on #SinatraTheMusical #HarrietReed on Lost Music Venues & singer #MikeDabo. Whilst on The Fourfer we’re celebrating our favourite duos.  What are yours?  👂94.9 FM, DAB &  BBC Sounds.

Wire: 1 2 X U youtu.be/jOjCSLMZPok?si=BzP3… @WireHQ @GCPunkNewWave @NewWaveAndPunk

Iceage: Match Head Girl youtu.be/BYea33H2DBQ?si=n_7F… @NewWaveAndPunk @StevoMusicMan @muzicgeezer @NDB66 @Dub_Cadet @caroline_binnie

Shhhhh... We'll be offering some #BBMM2026 tickets for this Brent/Harlesden way peps this weekend's BBM mail out.... BBM.eventbrite.com

THE BLUEBELLS & CHOIR 21. SandFest 2026 is a concert that raises funds for Down's Syndrome Scotland, and will take place on Sunday 25th Oct in the Strathaven Hotel. The Bluebells will be performing live, with Choir 21 opening the show. Tickets & info: dsscotland.org.uk/dss_events…

THRUM will be in concert in Edinburgh (7th July) and Glasgow (13th July) in support of the reissue of their iconic Rifferama album. Thrum features the country-soul voice of Monica Queen. Radhika will be performing an exclusive duo set as special guest. TIX fretsconcerts.com

Wishing all of my English pals a warm & fuzzy World Cup campaign. youtu.be/IUZEtVbJT5c?si=ZcvU…

"If I had a poetry father, it really was Benjamin Zephaniah." A beautiful tribute from Raymond Antrobus. Join us at the Southbank Centre southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-… @natpoetrylib @southbankcentre @RaymondAntrobus

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Good context here on the riots in Belfast

The Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition July 1, 6-8pm @ Harlesden Library Curator Presentation marking #InternationalReggaeDay UK 'Where Would Reggae Be On The Global Stage, If Not For Migration?' Free walk-in BBM.eventbrite.com @Brent_Council @BrentMusArch @sereneone855

Paperback publication day today for this opus! “A right riveting read”, as they say. Congratulations, Dan @WellerFanPod — you’ve absolutely nailed it. It’s ace. 👏 GC

Join us 10 July at Southbank Centre for poetry, music, tears, laughter, and surprises. I’ll be there – and so will his spirit southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-… @southbankcentre @natpoetrylib

The scenes in Belfast last night were disgraceful. Families were targeted because of their skin colour or country of origin, leaving people frightened, homeless and fearing for their safety. The actions of one individual must never be used to stigmatise an entire community, nationality or faith. Responsibility lies not only with those who carried out these attacks, but also with those who have fuelled division, exploited public anger and created a climate where racism can thrive. The police must protect those at risk and hold those responsible to account. Politicians must show the leadership this moment deserves, by challenging racism and rejecting attempts to scapegoat entire communities.