To celebrate the release of his latest book Walls Come Tumbling Down, Daniel Rachel will be in conversation with Billy Bragg at the People’s History Museum with an audience Q&A and a rare screening of the Red Wedge film ‘Days Like These’, which was last shown in 1986 this Saturday
Daniel Rachel’s previous book, Isle of Noises: Conversations with Great British Songwriters, was named as a Guardian and NME Book of the Year 2013. The musician turned author’s latest book brings together over 100 exclusive interviews with prominent figures from the movement of musical political activism from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s. Among the highlights are in depth accounts from Billy Bragg, Pauline Black, Phill Jupitus, Neil Kinnock, Tom Robinson and Tracey Thorn.
Through the voices of artists, campaigners, musicians and politicians, Daniel Rachel tells the fascinating story of how Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone and Red Wedge shaped the music of a generation.
The People’s History Museum will also have the poster exhibition, ‘This is Hull. Rock Against Racism Posters: 1978-1982’ available for a private view during this event.
Ticket Options:
(6.15pm- 9.00pm) Film screening, private view & Daniel Rachel in conversation with Billy Bragg – Glass of wine included £17.50 plus booking fee
(7.30pm – 9.00pm) Daniel Rachel in conversation with Billy Bragg £10 plus booking fee
