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Saturday May 4th sees the fourth annual Cannabis March and Festival. Once again to be held in Brockwell Park the event will feature two stages,
soundsystems, hemp expo, speakers tent, stalls, kids area and more as we unite against prohibition at a crucial time in the drugs movement in Britain.

While many belive the battle has been won with the imminent (-) reclassification of cannabis to Class C, more than ever we need to push for full legalisation. We must demand allowing the sick access to medicine in a form they choose, and allowing us full control over the substances we choose to use for recreation. Whilst cannabis remains covered by the Misuse of Drugs act, the police still have full powers to kick down your door, fine you, imprison your dealer, steal your weed, stop and search you and deny you the right to grow your own medicine in your own home. At the time of writing Colin Davies remains on remand as he has for several months since trying to introduce an Amsterdam Style coffeeshop system of supply in Stockport. Tony Taylor, London's leading medical cannabis activist is facing prosecution and thousands are still arrested every month for possession or supply of cannabis.

This years festival will continue to press for complete cannabis legalisation and will aim to be a celebration of all forms of cannabis and it's wide cultural heritage. Soundsystems from London's underground party scene due to be present on the day include an Access All Areas marquee featuring London's finest underground techno, S.L.U.R. (South London Underground Records), Brighton Alliance of Soundsystems (BASS), gurly beatz of a garage and d'n'b nature with femi9 product, a live Hip Hop stage, the Squall posse, Unsound, chimaera sound system, dub and roots provided courtesy of RDK Hifi and Negusa Nagast and more to be confirmed. Two stages will feature the finest festival and ganja sounds with Continental Drift hosting the main stage and local talent on the Briton Stage.

The day will begin with a carnival style march from Kennington Park (assemble 12pm) with floats, banners, costumes and samba beats leading to an all day free festival in Brockwell Park, Brixton. With thousands turning up last year despite the pouring rain, this year promises to create a genuine large scale community event with a grassroots mixture of music, culture, drugs info, hemp products, debate and live performance.

As ever Ganja Day needs funding to remain a free festival. Bucketeers on the day are required as well as fundraising all year round to ensure that this
event can continue to be successful. Anyone who can help please contact the Festival Office ganjadaysounds@yahoo.co.uk.

It's time to crack prohibition once and for all, it may be closer than ever before but we cannot let the pressure drop, so join us in the sun on Saturday May 4th to smoke, toke, dance and make noise in the name of Marijuana liberation worldwide.

For more info check out
http://www.cannabiscoalition.org
http://www.ccnews.org
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