Events

Browse our events list below, or check out our events calendar.

Thursday 18 August –  Scotland: A Radical Nation?
From land raiders to the UCS occupation, many Scots pride themselves on belonging to a radical tradition. MOBILISE explores the reality behind the tradition and asks whether the reputation is alive and well in 21^st century Scotland.
12:00-2:00 Workshops (Radical History, Cartooning with Martin Rowson, Campaign Blogging)
 2:30-4:00 MOBILISING for street action
4:00-5:30 Panel discussion
5:30-7:00 Rise Up : The First of May Band aka Banner Theatre
7:00-8:00 How to talk to Old People (comedy show)
 8:30-10:30 The MOBILISE Show 

Friday 19 August – Defending Workers’ Rights
Cutting pay, pensions and working conditions is a key objective for any Tory Government. The Friday sessions chart the impact of this attack on worker’s rights and looks to MOBILISE participants to support UNISON in defence of pensions and other hard won rights.
12:00-2:00 Workshops (Songwriting, Comedy Skills or Better Way)
2:30-4:00 MOBILISING for street action
4:00-5:30 Delivering Access to Rights and Justice (Debate)
5:30-7:00 Rise Up : The First of May Band aka Banner Theatre
7:00-8:00 How to talk to Old People (comedy show)
 8:30-10:30The MOBILISE Show 

Saturday 20 August – There Is A Better Way
Our final day brings all our themes together as we discuss the relevance of creative arts to campaigning. We are joined by the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and we end our week with a Gala version of the Mobilise Show with special guests
12:00-2:00 Workshops (Comedy Skills, Cartoon Capers or Better Way)
2:00-3:00 Rise Up : The First of May Band aka Banner Theatre
3:00-4:00 Carol Ann Duffy – the Poet Laureate
4:00-5:30 The Art of Struggle – the Role of Visual and Performing Arts in Trade Union Campaigns (Discussion)
5:30-6:30 Carol Ann Duffy – the Poet Laureate
7:00-8:00 How to talk to Old People (comedy show)
8:30-10:30 The MOBILISE Show