Guerillas in our midst Oct 21, 2008
It has a long history in the UK: 350 years ago the Levellers, or Diggers, seized land for food production. But the modern movement began in New York in 1973 when the Green Guerilla group transformed a vacant lot into a productive garden. (CNN -- International)
Falkirk ready for 'Big' festival May 3, 2008
The remainder of the music line-up, which in the past has included acts like Orson, McFly and Snow Patrol, will feature The Levellers, the Complete Stone Roses and Day of Days. The town's provost Pat Reid said: "Big in Falkirk brings together a fabulous mix of street theatre, music and family entertainment and always manages to impress the tens of thousands of visitors who attend each year. "It has established itself as a truly international festival with artists keen to come to Falkirk from... (BBC News -- UK)
Glastonbury Festival announces more acts Apr 19, 2008
Other acts already announced on the bill so far include Jay Z, The Verve, Kings Of Leon, Leonard Cohen, Hot Chip, British Sea Power, CSS, Neil Diamond, Goldfrapp, The Levellers, Alabama 3, Editors and The Fratellis. The rest of the line-up will be revealed on 1 May. (Mirror.co.uk)
Fans go abroad as Glasto loses appeal Mar 30, 2008
With big-name bands traditionally appearing at large events, such as Glastonbury, V or Reading, smaller festivals have built reputations by focusing on atmosphere - such as Latitude, which is set in beautiful woodlands on the Suffolk coast - or particular music genres, such as the Beautiful Days festival in Devon, run by the band the Levellers. Alex Trenchard, organiser of the 2,000-capacity event Standon Calling in Hertfordshire, said: 'There's definitely more public interest, and it reflects... (Guardian Unlimited)
Indian frenzy just the start of changes cricket must endure Feb 22, 2008
In those days the game was split between professional teams moving around England and playing for money against local sides (a liberation inspired by The Levellers, a political party that stood up for the rights of skilled workers) and "gentlemen" from private schools convinced they had a mandate to direct all operations. Since the craftsman drank heavily and lacked cohesion, the Lords prevailed and before long everyone was playing county cricket under their direction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A very royal connection Jan 19, 2008
In it Bragg considered what it means to be English (not limited to white triumphalists in denial), what there is to be proud of in Englishness (for a start, a history of radical thought and activism, from the Levellers to the post-World War II education act) and, along the way, what it has meant to be Billy Bragg socialist, singer and West Ham supporter. That combination means that reading The Progressive Patriot rings true for anyone who is trying to make sense of who they are as a human being,... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fflam festival finally cancelled Aug 3, 2007
The Manic Street Preachers were due to headline the three-day concert, with Keane, the Stranglers and the Levellers among those due to play. The company promised a new date for this summer. (ic Wales)
Fans' anger at postponed festival Jul 7, 2007
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20 great boutique festivals Apr 15, 2007
The Levellers and Anoushka Shankar are already on the line-up, along with Sweden's Tobias Froberg and dub act Zion Train ... The Levellers liked Glastonbury so much they started their own mini-festival. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
No Glasto ticket?Other festival gems with stars, atmosphere - and tickets Apr 3, 2007
Beautiful Days Who: The Levellers, Willy Mason, The Damned, more headliners tba ... What: Festival veterans The Levellers set up their own event five years ago to get away from the impersonal and corporate leanings of the modern mega-fests. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Manics sign up for Welsh festival Mar 14, 2007
Placebo, The Levellers and Enter Shikari are also confirmed to play at Fflam - the Welsh word for flame. Tickets are on sale now from 100. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Keane to top new Welsh music festival Mar 12, 2007
Other acts include the summer festival stalwarts the Levellers. The festival's promoter, John Curd, said he planned to put the country firmly on the festival map. (Guardian Unlimited)
Beastie Boys headline Bestival Mar 5, 2007
Headlining Friday night are The Chemical Brothers and other performers include The Levellers, Billy Brag and The Maccabees. Rob da Bank, the Radio 1 DJ who will curate the event, said: 'I'm as excited as ever about the acts we've got on board already and the hundreds more to come. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Beastie Boys And Chemical Brothers To Headline Bestival Mar 3, 2007
This year's Bestival is set to take place on September 7, 8 and 9 at Robin Hill Country Park, Newport on the Isle Of Wight with performances from Beastie Boys, Chemical Brothers, The Levellers, Billy Bragg, Simian Mobile Disco, Kate Nash, Fields, and The Maccabees amongst others. Ed Simons of The Chemical Brothers said, "Were very excited to be playing at Bestival. It was the best party I went to last summer, I can't believe we haven't done it yet, we're going to rock the house!". (Xfm Online)
Monbiot: 9/11 Conspiracy Cult Feb 23, 2007
Like the millenarian fantasies which helped to destroy the Levellers as a political force in the mid-17th century, this crazy distraction presents a mortal danger to popular oppositional movements. If I were Bush or Blair, nothing would please me more than to see my opponents making idiots of themselves, while devoting their lives to chasing a phantom. (Zmag.org)
- George Monbiot Feb 20, 2007
" "Shill, traitor, sleeper", "leftwing gatekeeper", "accessory after the fact", "political whore of the biggest conspiracy of them all".These are a few of the measured responses to my article, a fortnight ago, about the film Loose Change, which maintains that the United States government destroyed the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. Having spent years building up my leftwing credibility on behalf of my paymasters in MI5, I've blown it. I overplayed my hand, and have been exposed, like Bush... (Guardian Unlimited)
