Protest in Harmony
...is an Edinburgh-based radical singing group.
We meet one Saturday each month to learn songs of freedom and struggle from around the world. All are welcome.
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Author Archives: Hilery
Events we are supporting this session (to date!)
Future Events 7th October: Edinburgh Trades Council 1.30–2pm 11th November Remembrance Day 9⁄12 CAAT: Campaign Against the Arms Trade
Events we participated in over the past year
17th June: Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom at the Mound 23–25th June : Street Choirs in Leicester 29th June: North Edinburgh women singing at the City Chambers to protest benefit cuts 1st July: React Ceilidh to support refugees 8th July: … Continue reading
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March on Washington Solidarity Rally
Saturday 21st January, 10.00 sharp, PIH session begins at QMH. At 11.00 we will leave for the American Consulate on Regent Terrace, aiming to be there by 11.30 to sing at the ‘March on Washington’ Solidarity Rally; resisting discrimination and defending … Continue reading
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Bhopal commemoration
On 3rd December 2016, people gathered in Edinburgh to stand in solidarity with the people of Bhopal on the 32nd anniversary of the gas disaster. Wreaths and candles were placed beneath the Bhopal memorial plaque in Greyfriar’s Kirkyard. Songs were sung by … Continue reading
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More street singing
Protest in Harmony singing ‘Refugees are Welcome here’ at the Scottish Green Party event outside Parliament in June to show support for staying in EU just before the Parliamentary debate. Some of us were able to be at the vigil … Continue reading
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Street Choirs Festival, Leicester, 2016
What a wonderful time we had in Leicester for the weekend of the Street Choirs Festival. 30 choirs, the vast majority being politically engaged, gathered for a fabulous concert given by local musicians and comedians, a great massed sing … Continue reading
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International Workers Memorial Day 2016
28 April, International Workers Memorial Day, is a day to remember those who have died through work to pledge our ongoing commitment to improving working conditions around the world. As it does every year, Protest in Harmony played an important … Continue reading
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May Day 2016
Members of Protest in Harmony added their voices to the 2016 Edinburgh May Day march and rally. 2016 May Day was celebrated on Saturday, 7 May and celebrated workers’ rights, human rights and the life of James Connolly. One of … Continue reading
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Chair’s Report 2016
Chair’s Report 2015–2016 2015–2016 has been a successful year for Protest in Harmony. As you will hear there have been many events to support and we continue to attract new members. We are not resting on our laurels and in … Continue reading
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Conscientious Objectors Memorial Day, 15th May 2016
About 70 people joined the third annual Conscientious Objectors Day vigil on 15 May to remember the 16,000 COs of the First World War and all those who have refused compulsory military service around the world in the past and … Continue reading
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