(ffm) When on Saturday, September 1, a broad social alliance sets a sign against exclusion and racism in the form of a large concert on Opernplatz, the city will once again show its colorful and cosmopolitan face. "I am pleased that in this city a broad social alliance of artists, creative people, trade unions and social initiatives is sending a strong joint signal against fascism and xenophobia," said Mayor Peter Feldmann at the press conference to present the line-up on Thursday, 23. Between 12 noon and 10 p.m. on September 1, DJ Shantel, musicians Sookee, Fee and Baby Shoo, the Frankfurt hip-hop duo Azzis mit Herz, and various Frankfurt school bands will perform, among others. Around 90 organizations such as the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband, the GdP, the city student council, the Jewish community, and city assembly of Catholics are involved in the event. "A really broad social alliance has been forged here, which shows that our civil society works together. This is another reason why the City of Frankfurt is happy to support the project with around 30,000 euros," said Mayor Feldmann.
In addition to the Lord Mayor and integration and education department head Sylvia Weber, the headliner of the concert Stefan Hantel, better known as Shantel, Frankfurt's DGB head Philipp Jacks as the main organizer and assembly leader, the co-organizers Daniela Cappelluti and Horst Trapp, as well as Simon Umbach from the Naturefriends Youth took part in the press conference.
"The current conditions in Germany and the world show that we all urgently need to fundamentally question our values and world views: Currently, we are destroying human lives, nature and democracy with our way of life," says the main organizer and Frankfurt DGB chairman Philipp Jacks. "All of us together must create a world society of equal rights based on solidarity, and a world economy that is democratised and geared towards the well-being of all people. That is a great goal, but without ideals we will lose the battle against barbarism."
"A key element of this city's economic strength lies in its cultural diversity. I have said it many times and I will never tire of continuing to emphasize it: There is no place for racism and exclusion in Frankfurt. We will not be talked out of our open society. We democrats will not yield a single foot against convinced right-wing demagogues and arsonists. We are proud of the peaceful coexistence of all cultures in this city," said the city leader.
Integration and Education Department Head Sylvia Weber said that "Rock Against Right" stands in a great tradition of anti-fascist cultural projects: "Music connects and has always been an important part of the peace movement. My department and I are therefore happy and proud to support the event. Young people in particular experience role models here and that it is worthwhile to stand together and speak out again and again against xenophobia and for peace and a just society."
Bad people know no songs - so it is often said. But unfortunately, the roar of right-wing demagogues has gained significant volume and resonance in recent years. At the same time, millions of people are fleeing war, persecution, violence and hunger. "With 'Rock Against the Right', Frankfurt is conveying an important political message in a musical way that reaches far beyond the borders of this city: we too can be loud. But we want to counter the message of hatred and intolerance with charity and cohesion," said the Lord Mayor, who, together with City Councillor Sylvia Weber, has assumed patronage of the event.
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