Palmares
5th August 2005, 10:05
SUBPLOT: A Convergence of Anarchist Ideals and Actions
Friday 26th - Monday 29th August
Venue: Newtown Community Centre
At the Sydney Opera House from August 30th, under the name of something not worth mentioning'*', the heads of some of the richest and most influential corporations in the world will gather. A mocking fuck you from those responsible for labour abuses, environmental destruction, war profiteering, etc, etc. A fuck you that implies nothing we do can resist the paths they plot for global capitalism.
But every storyline is made up of many subplots. This is ours.
In spite of all that has passed we continue to gather. In spite of military policing, anti-terror laws and general state oppression. So we invite all interested in stuff like anarchism, autonomism, independent ratbaggery, community organising, radical action and general everyday resistance to participate in this convergence. As an act of defiance in itself and also to make specific plans for protests against the corporate soiree at the Opera House. Most importantly, to inspire each other, to envisage, to create, to incite and to plot for the longer term. To truly move our protest from one-off action into the territory of everyday life.
So bring your creativity and inspiration. And your anger and frustration. We want to discuss all aspects of resistance and creating revolutionary change. Subplot aims to explore our affinities though a diversity of workshops around ideas and tactics of organised autonomous resistance, for the Forbes protests and ongoing resistance. So far we know there will be workshops on anarcho-feminism, anti-racism, practical guerrilla art, environmental justice and the corporate take-over of Iraq.
Subplot is happening alongside the Sydney Social Forum (SSF)**. On Saturday we will be presenting a stream of workshops as part of the SSF in an effort to build connections with other groups whose struggles overlap with ours. The next two days will be held at a nearby but separate venue, in order to create a space to explore our political commonalities. On the Monday time and space will be set aside to, hopefully, put the ideas, networks and affinities developed at the conference into practice in preparation for the Forbes protests. The weekend will also have plenty of time for socialising and it all starts, of course, with a launch party on Friday night.
Subplot will always be a work in progress, made from what all participants bring. If you'd like to organise a workshop or raise ideas you think need to be discussed, please get in touch.
Contacts:
Louise 0417 683 218
Dave 0412 372 131
[email protected]
*Ok, it's the Forbes Global CEO conference: this means around 500 executives from the richest and most influential corporations in the world will be meeting at the Sydney Opera House. While not a policy-making bodyjavascript:emoticon(':)') :) , it has the power to influence policy as demonstrated by the presence of John Howard and Bob Carr as guest speakers.
**An open space conference promoting solidarity and cooperation between political, community and NGO based activists.
[Please Note: Not all the information here is upto date, but I will fix this problem in the next few days]
So for all those going to the Forbes protest, come to this aswell. I'll be there. And maybe even check out the Sydney Social Forum.
Friday 26th - Monday 29th August
Venue: Newtown Community Centre
At the Sydney Opera House from August 30th, under the name of something not worth mentioning'*', the heads of some of the richest and most influential corporations in the world will gather. A mocking fuck you from those responsible for labour abuses, environmental destruction, war profiteering, etc, etc. A fuck you that implies nothing we do can resist the paths they plot for global capitalism.
But every storyline is made up of many subplots. This is ours.
In spite of all that has passed we continue to gather. In spite of military policing, anti-terror laws and general state oppression. So we invite all interested in stuff like anarchism, autonomism, independent ratbaggery, community organising, radical action and general everyday resistance to participate in this convergence. As an act of defiance in itself and also to make specific plans for protests against the corporate soiree at the Opera House. Most importantly, to inspire each other, to envisage, to create, to incite and to plot for the longer term. To truly move our protest from one-off action into the territory of everyday life.
So bring your creativity and inspiration. And your anger and frustration. We want to discuss all aspects of resistance and creating revolutionary change. Subplot aims to explore our affinities though a diversity of workshops around ideas and tactics of organised autonomous resistance, for the Forbes protests and ongoing resistance. So far we know there will be workshops on anarcho-feminism, anti-racism, practical guerrilla art, environmental justice and the corporate take-over of Iraq.
Subplot is happening alongside the Sydney Social Forum (SSF)**. On Saturday we will be presenting a stream of workshops as part of the SSF in an effort to build connections with other groups whose struggles overlap with ours. The next two days will be held at a nearby but separate venue, in order to create a space to explore our political commonalities. On the Monday time and space will be set aside to, hopefully, put the ideas, networks and affinities developed at the conference into practice in preparation for the Forbes protests. The weekend will also have plenty of time for socialising and it all starts, of course, with a launch party on Friday night.
Subplot will always be a work in progress, made from what all participants bring. If you'd like to organise a workshop or raise ideas you think need to be discussed, please get in touch.
Contacts:
Louise 0417 683 218
Dave 0412 372 131
[email protected]
*Ok, it's the Forbes Global CEO conference: this means around 500 executives from the richest and most influential corporations in the world will be meeting at the Sydney Opera House. While not a policy-making bodyjavascript:emoticon(':)') :) , it has the power to influence policy as demonstrated by the presence of John Howard and Bob Carr as guest speakers.
**An open space conference promoting solidarity and cooperation between political, community and NGO based activists.
[Please Note: Not all the information here is upto date, but I will fix this problem in the next few days]
So for all those going to the Forbes protest, come to this aswell. I'll be there. And maybe even check out the Sydney Social Forum.