Justice for the 96

THIS is pretty much a site for hard rock and metal, but as it is my site I'm taking you on a wee bit of a tangent tonight.

On 15th April, 1989 96 Liverpool fans died at Hillsborough Stadium: Justice has never been delivered for the families of the 96, and the Tory Government of the day and The Sun appeared to have conspired to maintain a tissue of lies.

Throughout the Liverpool fans at today's Carling Cup final banners were held asking all football fans, and all lovers of decency not to buy The Sun. Even Murdoch knows the ban is working. Despite the rest of the nation who have not heard about the Hillsborough story and the media lovies all welcoming his new The Sun: Sunday there were only 14,000 delivered to Merseyside.

Still the fight for Justice can go on.

Music can help the fight for Justice for the 96. On March 31st the Justice Tour comes to Belfast, Featuring Mick Jones, of The Clash, Pete Wylie of Wah and The Farm, plus guest musicians it is a set all self-respecting football fans who believe in Justice for the ordinary supporter should not miss.

For music lovers the fact that Mick Jones will be playing tracks from The Clash like Should I Stay Or Should I Go’, ‘Clampdown’, ‘Bankrobber’, ‘Armagideon Time’,  and ‘London Calling’ should be enough to coinvince you.

The tour is in aid of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign.


For Mick Jones this will be the first time he has toured performing Clash songs since 1982 and says:

“I’m totally honored to be part of something so meaningful and I hope that we can do some good.

"Every gig should have a reason and these shows are about getting Justice for the families, survivors and supporters of the 96 people who died at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough football ground on 15th April 1989."

The Hillsborough Justice Campaign continues to fight for justice for the victims of the disaster and for the truth to be established. Everyone volunteers their time and skills for free. As well as challenging the official version of events, the group also helps survivors of the disaster, many of whom have suffered long term psychological damage.

The HJC has operated in the face of great adversity for years and has had to utilise new technology to promote the campaign in the face of a hostile media. It is the view of the HJC that the Hillsborough Disaster and subsequent cover up is a miscarriage of justice. Human and civil rights were denied in the aftermath of the disaster. It is for this reason that the HJC is pleased to support the concerts which aim to promote the broader issue of justice in a society where rights are increasingly being eroded.

Don’t miss this very special show on Saturday 31st March at The Spring & Airbrake. Tickets £20 on sale from www.ticketmaster.ie Katy Dalys Bar & www.limelightbelfast.com