About

Zak Cochrane is the National Organiser at Love Music Hate Racism, a platform set up in 2002 to challenge the growth of the far right. Born out of the Rock Against Racism movement, which goes back to the 1970s, Love Music Hate Racism organise gigs that allow people of all backgrounds to mix, over a shared love of music, and empower the anti-racist message by showing how we have more in common with our neighbours than differences, which racists seek to exploit. Artists who have performed under Love Music Hate Racism banners so far include Ms Dynamite, Kasabian, Hard -Fi, Babyshambles, Akala, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Estelle, The View, Lethal Bizzle, Kano, Roll Deep and Basement Jaxx. Zak explains how the organisation has developed, the strategy of local gigs and events, and how you can get involved. Visit www.lovemusichateracism.com for more information. // Producer: Rena Niamh Smith. Music: Benjamin Tassie. Artwork: Fleur Beck. Sound engineering: Simon Guy.