Unions NSW today confirmed a live concert event, Rockin’ for Rights, will follow their planned march from Hyde Park to the Sydney Cricket Ground in protest of the Federal Government’s new Industrial Relations Laws on Sunday, 22 April, 2007.
Rockin’ for Rights will feature the cream of Australian musical talent including; Beasts of Bourbon, Dallas Crane, Hoodoo Gurus, The Whitlams, The Screaming Jets, Youth Group, Something for Kate, Kev Carmody, You Am I, The Herd, Mark Seymour, Magic Dirt and Deni Hines with more artists still to be announced.
The concert is billed as a family friendly event with rides and activities for the kids and will follow a Protest March from Sydney’s Hyde Park. Entry to the concert will be via wristbands which are available for purchase now (see details below) for $5.00 and will be limited to 40,000.
John Robertson, Secretary, Unions NSW said “Rockin’ for Rights is a terrific opportunity to show the Prime Minister that the public do not support his attack on their rights at work. “Young people in particular are vulnerable to the changes, with many relying on penalty rates to keep their heads above water. “The concert is being supported by some of Australia’s biggest names who are taking the lead in our campaign to create a fairer society, starting with decent workplace laws.”
Rockin’ For Rights!Live Concert – Sydney Cricket Ground
Sunday, 22 April, 2007
March starts 11am from Hyde Park North to Sydney Cricket Ground
Buy your wristbands from the following outlets:
SYDNEY CITY
Unions NSW
Level 3, Trades Hall
Enter Via Labor Council Building
377 – 383 Sussex Street
Sydney Electrical Trades Union
Level 5,370 Pitt St Sydney
Gleebooks
49 Glebe Point Road Glebe
CEPU Telecommunications Branch
Level 2, 741 George Street
Sydney (Building Entrance via laneway off George Street)
Maritime Union of Australia
Level 2, 365 Sussex Street Sydney
WESTERN SYDNEY
CFMEU Forestry Division
11 George Street Parramatta
CFMEU Head Office 12 Railway Street Lidcombe
Mt. Druitt Workers Club
247 Woodstock Avenue Dharruk
National Union of Workers
3-5 Bridge Street Granville
Transport Workers Union
31 Cowper Street Parramatta
SUTHERLAND SHIRE
Tradies Club
57 Manchester Road Gymea
WOLLONGONG
Wollongong University Undergraduate Students’ Association
Ground Floor of Building 11
(Between the Food Hall and the Retail Centre)
University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue Wollongong
South Coast Labour Council
Level 2, Fred Moore House Lowden Square
(Opposite eastern side of Wollongong Railway Station)Wollongong
Santana Books & Coffee
64 Crown Street Wollongong
Figtree Cellars
47 Princes Highway Figtree
NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Trades Hall Council
Suite 1, Level 1, Devonshire House
406-408 King Street Newcastle West
Panthers Club
Cnr King and Union St Newcastle West
