AUGUST 21st-23rd: And a week after Leyton, we're back at the glorious @beautifuldaysfest.bsky.social in #Devon. We're playing on the Friday in the Rebel Tent. The festival is sold out, but if you're coming, please make time to see us.
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AUGUST 21st-23rd: And a week after Leyton, we're back at the glorious @beautifuldaysfest.bsky.social in #Devon. We're playing on the Friday in the Rebel Tent. The festival is sold out, but if you're coming, please make time to see us.
We had a great time at @greengathering.bsky.social at the weekend. It's a beautiful setting looking over the Wye Valley, very chilled feel, but loads of activities, talks, discussions, activism - and four stages for music. We played two of them.
July 31st & August 1st: we're playing at @greengathering.bsky.social in #Chepstow. 2 performances on 2 different stages. Fri 31st July: Soundscape stage, 5pm-6.15 Sat 1st August: Floating Lotus stage, 1.15pm-2.15 You can still come! Check the website for details.
The GG 2026 Programme has arrived! - Green Gathering
It's finally here! Inside you'll find four days packed with live music, poetry, comedy, cabaret, inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, crafts, healing, low-impact living, delicious food, family fun and countless opportunities to learn, connect and be inspired. Have a browse, start planning your weekend (or embrace the joy of stumbling across…
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Oh plus more poems from Steve White @protestfamily.com
Dillon@freeyourradio.bsky.social · last wk.New Cosmic Church @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com on @campradio.bsky.social this Weekend Includes @sunkenhum.bsky.social @hivemindrecords.bandcamp.com @daviddellacroce.bsky.social @hartshornmusic.bsky.social @blockheadnyc.bsky.social @folkpolice.com & more. Starts 3pm UK time this Saturday listen.camp
You can check out the programme for this festival online. Loads of music, of course, but a lot of other things to do, skills to learn etc too. @greengathering.bsky.social #TheGreenGathering
Steve White & The Protest Family@protestfamily.com · 2w agoJuly 31st & August 1st: we're playing at @greengathering.bsky.social in #Chepstow. 2 performances on 2 different stages. Fri 31st July: Soundscape stage, 5pm-6.15 Sat 1st August: Floating Lotus stage, 1.15pm-2.15 You can still come! Check the website for details.
You can check out the programme for this festival online. Loads of music, of course, but a lot of other things to do, skills to learn etc too. @greengathering.bsky.social #TheGreenGathering
Steve White & The Protest Family@protestfamily.com · 2w agoJuly 31st & August 1st: we're playing at @greengathering.bsky.social in #Chepstow. 2 performances on 2 different stages. Fri 31st July: Soundscape stage, 5pm-6.15 Sat 1st August: Floating Lotus stage, 1.15pm-2.15 You can still come! Check the website for details.
July 31st & August 1st: we're playing at @greengathering.bsky.social in #Chepstow. 2 performances on 2 different stages. Fri 31st July: Soundscape stage, 5pm-6.15 Sat 1st August: Floating Lotus stage, 1.15pm-2.15 You can still come! Check the website for details.
The GG 2026 Programme has arrived! - Green Gathering
It's finally here! Inside you'll find four days packed with live music, poetry, comedy, cabaret, inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, crafts, healing, low-impact living, delicious food, family fun and countless opportunities to learn, connect and be inspired. Have a browse, start planning your weekend (or embrace the joy of stumbling across…
greengathering.org.uk
We've been a bit quiet online this weekend. We were all at @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social, popping up all over the place. Saturday evening was Tolpuddle Unplugged, the magical, completely acoustic stage we curate. We steal acts from the main stages and mix them in with other artists. It's very popular.
We've been a bit quiet online this weekend. We were all at @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social, popping up all over the place. Saturday evening was Tolpuddle Unplugged, the magical, completely acoustic stage we curate. We steal acts from the main stages and mix them in with other artists. It's very popular.
THIS WEEKEND: a compilation of songs by artists performing at @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social will be on sale there. Strictly limited to 200 copies, minimum £15, proceeds to ALTafawk Center 2 School, Jenin. It's got a new song from us!
Great gig with @merryhellband.bsky.social in #Putney yesterday. Thanks to all who came, to the venue and staff and to Merry Hell for inviting us. This weekend we'll all be at @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social, running Tolpuddle Unplugged on Saturday evening and popping up everywhere.
THIS WEEKEND: a compilation of songs by artists performing at @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social will be on sale there. Strictly limited to 200 copies, minimum £15, proceeds to ALTafawk Center 2 School, Jenin. It's got a new song from us!
Today! Doors 1.30pm. #Putney @merryhellband.bsky.social
Steve White & The Protest Family@protestfamily.com · last mo.JULY 12: next up for us is this acoustic Sunday matinee* at @halfmoonputney.bsky.social with our old muckers @merryhellband.bsky.social. Come. *That means it's in the afternoon. #Putney
JULY 12: next up for us is this acoustic Sunday matinee* at @halfmoonputney.bsky.social with our old muckers @merryhellband.bsky.social. Come. *That means it's in the afternoon. #Putney
Merry Hell - Acoustic Matinee at Half Moon - Putney, London on 12 Jul 2026
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Yesterday: Steve does a quick guitar overdub on a song we've never previously recorded. It's for Tolpuddle 26, a charity fundraiser album only available at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social in a few weeks' time. It features acts performing at the festival.
4th JULY is American #IndependenceDay. We know a song about that. #DonaldTrump #Trump
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Yesterday: Steve does a quick guitar overdub on a song we've never previously recorded. It's for Tolpuddle 26, a charity fundraiser album only available at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social in a few weeks' time. It features acts performing at the festival.
JULY 12: next up for us is this acoustic Sunday matinee* at @halfmoonputney.bsky.social with our old muckers @merryhellband.bsky.social. Come. *That means it's in the afternoon. #Putney
Merry Hell - Acoustic Matinee at Half Moon - Putney, London on 12 Jul 2026
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NOW: this one's up and running. We're on at about 4pm - acoustic and no percussion. Outside the Rose & Crown, Hoe St #Walthamstow. FREE.
Steve White & The Protest Family@protestfamily.com · 2mo agoSUNDAY 28th: next up for us is the Walthamstow Folk Street Party outside the Rose & Crown E17. Noon-6pm or so. It's free, so just come.
SUNDAY 28th: next up for us is the Walthamstow Folk Street Party outside the Rose & Crown E17. Noon-6pm or so. It's free, so just come.
SUNDAY 28th: next up for us is the Walthamstow Folk Street Party outside the Rose & Crown E17. Noon-6pm or so. It's free, so just come.
Oh, and once you've finished listening to Dillon's show, we have this:
JUNE: next up for us are two acoustic gigs. 20th: south east London with our old mates Maddy and Martin 28th: east London, Walthamstow Folk street party
MAY-OCTOBER live dates are here. Some are still unannounced (watch this space), but you might be able to work out the odd one... anyway, come and see us play.
Live
2026 20th – 24th May: Something Else Tea Tent, Bearded Theory Festival. (Check the daily board for details) Saturday 20 June: Acoustic Anarchy at waterintobeer, SE4, with Maddy Carty. A WSO e…
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Bad flags, tatty rags Like motorway trees flying Tesco bags They’re flown with bad intentions They’re bad flags
Bad Flags
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