Jon Gomm, Billy Bragg, Bill Bailey and Mark Thomas protest in Camden

[5co77ie]

Jon Gomm will be joining Billy Bragg, Bill Bailey and Mark Thomas on 24th October in Camden as part of the Citizen's Kazoo Orchestra (CKO) to protest against Camden Borough Council's draconian plans to licence busking and to threaten street musicians with the seizure of their equipment, £1000 fines and the sale of musical instruments to pay the fines.

Everybody is welcome to join regardless of background, or even musical ability. All they ask is for enthusiasm and the desire to kazoo.

The time and place is 11am October 24th, London near King's Cross (specific location to be confirmed). There will be a 30 minute rehearsal where participants will practice Kazoo harmonies and learn a couple of songs together. An impromptu and informal outdoor concert will then begin at 12:30.

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That's signed, I may go down to join the protest if I have the time on Sat.

[LondonTom]

So Billy Bragg only cares about protecting London culture when it's related to his line of work?

Edited October 17, 2013 by LondonTom

[Guest]

So Billy Bragg only cares about protecting London culture when it's related to his line of work?

Edited October 17, 2013 by tonyblair

[TheGayTent]

Billy's found a way out of his Dorset mansion then?

[LondonTom]

What? Busking?

Sooo many cynics

[lost]

For those reading under the age of 35, Bragg used to be a pop star who enjoyed mild success in the 80s and then retired to a mansion to spend more time with his money. These days his public appearances are confined to acting as a token fake leftie on BBC politics programmes,

[PastCaring]

I think he's the only 80s fake leftie still ranting on, is he not? - since 'red wedge' Weller clambered down from his soapbox, as a result of politics falling out of vogue ... I've always been deeply suspicious of Bragg - the majority of his lifestyle choices, even his favourite football team, seem so diametrically opposed to his oft preached 'beliefs' ....

[TheGayTent]

even his favourite football team, seem so diametrically opposed to his oft preached 'beliefs' ....

[PastCaring]

Oh, come on, Man U are one of the UK 's most brashly commercial enterprises - where's the socialism in that? Plus, I thought he was from London or somewhere like that?

[TheGayTent]

Oh, come on, Man U are one of the UK 's most brashly commercial enterprises - where's the socialism in that? Plus, I thought he was from London or somewhere like that?

[russycarps]

http://johnnyvoid.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/billy-brag-is-a-knob-ignore-him-and-help-save-the-southbank/

[grumpyhack]

Chateau Bragg

[5co77ie]

Chateau Bragg

[LondonTom]

wow look at the size of his car park! Does he hold gigs in there too?