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Sun. August 26th 2012 Vancouver Art Gallery steps Vancouver BC Free

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Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert & Freedom of Speech Rally: Muffdusters, The ReAktion, Tonye Aganaba, The Vampire Bats, La Chinga, POCKET CALIGULA, Magnificent Bastards, Sinmobile

In light of the recent events surrounding the imprisonment of the Russian band P...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Sun. August 26th 2012 + Add to Calendar Vancouver Art Gallery steps (All Ages)
4:00pm - 7:00pm Free

Artists

Muffdusters
The ReAktion
Alternative Rock from Vancouver BC
Unknown
Tonye Aganaba
I rule from Victoria BC
Unknown
The Vampire Bats
La Chinga
POCKET CALIGULA
Magnificent Bastards
Sinmobile

Event Description

In light of the recent events surrounding the imprisonment of the Russian band Pussy Riot for their expression of dissent against a patriarchal and oppressive state rule, we are organizing a free, all day solidarity concert / freedom of speech rally for this Sunday August 26th at the Vancouver Art Gallery steps (Georgia plaza)

Featuring live performances by:

Muffdusters
Tonye Aganaba
Vampire Bats
La Chinga
The ReAktion (from Chile)
Pocket Caligula
Magnificent Bastards
Sinmobile
East Vamps
Shockload
Loogan
Fanaticus

plus acoustic sets by
Orchard Pinkish
Ace Lytem
Chopper
Gord Smithers (from the Deadcats)

...some still TBC
(order of bands listed is NOT in order of performance)

Audio & PA by RC Guns

Support audio tech - Rob "Multitasker" Campbell

Stage crew - Doug Donut , Rocki... show more

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Vancouver Art Gallery steps

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Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert & Freedom of Speech Rally: Muffdusters, The ReAktion, Tonye Aganaba, The Vampire Bats, La Chinga, POCKET CALIGULA, Magnificent Bastards, Sinmobile @ Vancouver Art Gallery steps Dec 31 1969 - Jan 10th @ Vancouver Art Gallery steps

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