Friday 16 March 2012 marked the 100th episode of Dissident Island Radio - our centenary! And with that in mind we decided to make it a bit special. Alongside the usual mix of music, banter, and special guests on the mic we be heard an extended piece on the consolidation of neoliberal capitalism in Europe post 'crisis'. The discussion focuses primarily on the situation in Ireland, Spain, and Gre…

A brand new investigative and analytical documentary from the maker of 7/7: Seeds of Deconstruction. It explores the 7/7 cold case via new evidence from the recent inquests and discusses the war on terror in the context of numerous miscarriages of justice and acts of violence committed by the state.

The first section of the film examines the history of the British state's use of double agents, fr…

Moroccans protested outside their embassy in London to call for an end to the corrupt regime and for closure of Temera prison, which is reportedly used by the Americans before transporting prisoners to Guantanamo Bay. London, UK, 15/05/2011.

Organised by Republic, a group looking for a democratic alternative to the monarchy, the street party kept many entertained with music, beer and wine and food - and a stuff the royal wedding atmosphere.

A small protest was held outside Paddington Green in solidarity with those arrested from the March 26 protest and the recent raids on squats and social centres including the Ratstar in Camberwell, Offmarket in Hackney and the Grow Heathrow Project. London, UK, 29/04/2011.

An anti-wedding zombie breakfast gathering, organised by Chris Knight's Government of the Dead, failed to amass after Chris was arrested last night following a handful of pre-wedding raids in which a guillotine and effigies were also confiscated. London, UK, 29/04/2011.

Brian Haw lost his appeal against eviction from the square, controlled by the London Parks and Gardens Trust but the order does not affect the anti-war protesters from demonstrating on Westminster Council's pavement. The new case will begin May 9th. London, UK, 28/04/2011.

Barclays held it's 2011 AGM at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Shortly before beginning at 11am World Development Movement protesters picketed the entrance focusing on the bank's food speculation role, pushing up the price of staple food globally. London, UK, 27/04/2011.

Protesters breached the gates of excel during BP's AGM. A teary eyed Diane Wilson from Texas covered her face and hands with oil and was arrested for breach of the peace whilst Axel Kohler-Schnura demandined entry as a shareholder.

Julian Assange speaks at his first adversarial debate in London, presented by the Frontline Club in association with New Statesman in Kensington Town Hall. London, UK, 09/04/2011.

Iraqis and Iranians belonging to the Peoples Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI) demonstrated outside the US embassy in London following Prime minister Nouri al-Maliki's attack on the camp Friday killing 31 and injuring over 200. London, UK, 09/04/2011.

Many corporate targets such as Santander, Llyods bank and Mc Donalds were targeted by protesters in London during anti-cuts protests. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Department store Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly was occupied by protesters this afternoon amidst the action. Police where overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people and became kettled themselves causing brief clashes. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

A protest was held outside the American embassy in London in support of WikiLeaks whistleblower Army Private First Class Bradley Manning, 23, who is being held in solitary confinement in Quantico, Virginia. London, UK, 20/03/2011.

Demonstration against Lockheed Martin and 2011 UK census processing

 

A small demonstration was held outside Victoria station to raise awareness of the fact that the government has paid Lockheed Martin £150m of public money to help run the 2011 census. London, UK, 19/03/2011.

The Million Women Rise march passed through London ending in Trafalgar Square to demonstrate against male violence in celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) which has been recognised since 1911. London, UK 05/03/2011.

A small collective demanding justice for 9/11 demonstrated outside Downing Street. They are calling for an end to the injustice of the post 9/11 world and justice for those who lost their lives and their friends and families. London, UK, 26/02/2011.

A group of what appeared to be Muslims Against Crusades demonstrated for Shariah law in Libya next to anti-Gaddaffi supporters protesting for Gaddaffi to step down outside the Libyan embassy at Hyde Park Corner. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Hundreds of Libyans demonstrated opposite Downing Street following the air strikes that Moammar Gaddafi ordered in Tripoli, the Libyan Capital with Human Rights Watch claiming at least 233 dead. London, UK, 22/02/2011.

Kurds encapsulated in a plethora of police marched on Downing Street after a rally outside the Kurdistan Regional government office concerning the KDP's shooting of peaceful protestors in Sulaimaniya on 17 February killing 9. London, UK, 21/02/2011.

Bahrainians protested outside their Embassy in London following the use of UK supplied weapons against anti-government protesters in the capital's Pearl Square. London, UK, 19/02/2011.

Last Saturday 22nd of January a demonstration took place in Barcelona to protest against the latest wave of 'reforms' and cuts that the Spanish government is imposing to the country, and specifically against the cuts in the public pensions system. The demonstration was called on the run up to this Thursday's general strike called throughout Catalunya by the anarchosyndicalist unions CGT, CNT, Soli…

Episode 74 was a busy one for us, so put on your listening hat(s) as we begin by hearing a discussion about resistance to GM and the plans for January's Stop GM gathering. Live in the studio we had two of the occupiers of the new Bloomsbury Freeskool, telling us about where they're at and their plans for the building.



Next us we had one of the many anti cuts updates from groups such as the IWW, UK…

A number of individuals protested outside Belmarsh Magistrates' court where Julian Assange faced a pre-trial hearing. His lawyers will fight against his extradition to Sweden at the next hearing planned for Feruary 7th and 8th. London, UK, 11/01/2011

Julian Assange speaks to the world's media post pre-trial hearing at Belmarsh Magistrates' court. Lawyer Mark Stephens said that he is ready to fight extradition to Sweden at the next hearing set for February 7th and 8th. London, UK, 11/01/2011.

While some of the crew were up visiting the fine people from Redbricks Radio we met up with some friendly Mancunians and did a show...

• We spoke with our hosts for the evening, Mule Magazine, about what they've been getting up to lately as well as issues surrounding alternative media in general

• Veg, from the Manchester Anarchist Bookfair, came in to give us a rundown on how this year's…

Over ten thousand people came to protest against the Pope in London today. Starting from Hyde Park Corner, the march went via Piccadilly Circus to Downing Street where there was a huge rally. London, UK. 18/09/2010.

The IWW (Industrial Workers of the World), activists from labour unions, demonstrated outside the offices of London & Regional Properties in support of Swedish S.A.C. cleaning staff that have been mistreated. London, UK. 17/09/2010.

London's Burmese population demonstrated outside their embassy on the 22nd anniversary of General Saw Maung's military coup in the country. They were also protesting against the upcoming 'sham' elections. London, UK. 17/09/2010.

A small group of 'Muslims Against the Crusades' commemorated the attacks 9 years ago today on the World Trade Center in New York by burning a flag in front of the US Embassy with a heavy police presence monitoring. London, United Kingdom 11/09/2010.