I think FAF could do some valuable work, but it needs to focus on one area - the BNP and local traditions. It may be helpful to explain what FAF stands for and demonstrate how supporters can help make that stand. For instance:

I would like to be able to alert the 'Management Committeee' (if there is one) to local events that are being organised by the BNP. I might need some help making the stand - dealing with the media, opposing licences, contacting the police because there is a risk of public disorder and getting information on other strategies.

As for the appropriation of folk songs by Excalibur or the BNP's radio station - I can't see what a non-musician can do about that. Musicians themselves have to get their act together with more than a logo and a sticker. Take every care about who they sell rights to in the future? Donate any royalties received from the BNP to a worthy cause? I don't know the answer.

I think we also have to get the 'tone' of this movement right, too. There's some very muddled thinking and talking about OUR music - as though we are an exclusive club and only people with the right credentials, opinions and persuasions are worthy listeners. If FAF can overcome this paradox (inclusive music that excludes the BNP) then that will be an achievement indeed.

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-Joe Offer-