Concorde 2: music to die for
Buju Banton renowned for his lyrics which call for the killing and torture of gay men and lesbians has a gig booked in Brighton's Concorde 2 on 5th July at 9:00 
For more information read Spectrum's report on Buju Banton
listen to 'Boom Bye Bye' in realplayer or mediaplayer

Come along and show him that we will not tolerate hate.
Non-violent public demonstration Wednesday 5th July 8:30
Meet at the lift on the middle level walkway above Concorde 2
 Madeira Drive, Brighton
Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Straight, Trans, Black, White:
come along and blow the whistle on Banton
in solidarity with those who are intolerant of intolerance
to make your views heard — email
Police: lisa.timerick@sussex.pnn.police.uk (LGBT Police Liaison Officer) here
Council: gill.mitchell@brighton-hove.gov.uk (deputy Leader of the Council) here
Concorde 2: hello@concorde2.co.uk here
SH! — We'd also like to hear from you at: stophomophobia@hotmail.co.uk here
Concorde 2: a licence to hate
Do you want to register an objection to Concorde 2's licence? See how here
To make an objection email: tim.nichols@brighton-hove.gov.uk here backed up with a paper copy to: Tim Nichols, Head of Environmental Health and Licensing, Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Sq, Brighton BN1 1JP
The demonstration has been called off after successful interventions from LGBT groups and businesses,
the Council and Police has forced Concorde 2 to cancel Banton's performance.
Thanks to all those who've supported our safety over 'freedom' to hate!

Announcement on Concorde 2 website 4/7/06
" Due to unprecedented pressure from the council, members of the LGBT community & the police, Concorde 2 have been left with no choice other than to cancel the Buju Banton event at the venue on Wednesday 15th July. Concorde 2 are concerned that by staging this event they will have their license revoked & could have their premises closed down - this follows a letter & subsequent phone calls from the council outlining their licensing objectives. Concorde 2 upholds their original press statement, as the venue believe that the Buju Banton concert would not have caused a threat to community welfare. Concorde 2 would like to remain a free thinking live music venue, which caters for all areas of the community."

Anti-gay gig venue gives full apology: Argus 14/7/06
"Concorde 2 takes any complaint in respect of their event schedule or towards their premises very seriously indeed.
" The management apologises unreservedly for any problems they may have caused or feelings they may have hurt through booking the Buju Banton concert, which was cancelled due to pressure from the council, members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community and Brighton and Hove police earlier this month.
"When this event booking was made it was done in the innocence of any opposing stance felt by members of the LGBT community. This was mainly due to the fact that Buju Banton had played in Concorde 2 three years previously without any resistance to the event.
"It had been a peaceful show, convivial and spiritual. The venue understands that attitudes change and it has now been issued guidelines by Brighton's licensing officer as to which live acts are not permissible to book. They will now adhere to this without failure."