The British Music Experience, Liverpool’s museum of objects, interactive exhibits and activities about British rock & pop music, is hosting the Rock Against Racism exhibition, running from now until 3 January 2027.

The exhibition marks the fiftieth anniversary of Rock Against Racism, the political and cultural movement that emerged in 1976 in reaction to the far-right National Front.

Between 1976 and 1982, Rock Against Racism activists organised national carnivals and tours, alongside local gigs, clubs and events across the country, bringing together musicians and audiences from diverse backgrounds in opposition to racism.

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Rock Against Racism, the British Music Experience is exploring the movement’s history. The new exhibition brings together a selection of powerful photographs captured by photographers Syd Shelton and John Sturrock, alongside original posters, placards and magazines. Together, the works revisit a pivotal moment in British music and social history, and also celebrate the enduring relationship between music, activism and social change.

The exhibition is inclusive of entry inside the museum, and within the Star Café & Bar, which is free to visit. Discover more here, or for further information e-mail info@britishmusicexperience.com or call ​0151 519 0915.

Image: Carnival, Victoria Park, 30th April 1978, Tom Robinson Band, credit Syd Shelton.