Rip It Up presents White Riot
Bowling House, Norwich, NR2 4HX
Sunday 11th October 2026
Join us at The Bowling House for a screening of White Riot - an exploration of how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain when a group of artists united to take on the National Front.
With special guest speaker Prof. Matt Worley (Professor of Modern History specialising in British politics, youth culture and punk), a vinyl DJ set from Reel Connections and a post-film discussion.
About the film
Rock Against Racism was formed in 1976, prompted by 'music's biggest colonialist' Eric Clapton and his support of racist MP Enoch Powell. A blend of fresh interviews with archive footage recreates the hostile environment of anti-immigrant hysteria and National Front marches. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation's youth, Rock Against Racism's multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance. The campaign grew from Hoxton fanzine roots to 1978's huge antifascist carnival in Victoria Park, featuring X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse and of course The Clash, whose rock star charisma and gale-force conviction took the message to the masses.
Certificate: 15
Doors 6pm | Film start 6.30pm
Rip It Up national season showcases the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak – all on the big screen.
With special guest speaker Prof. Matt Worley (Professor of Modern History specialising in British politics, youth culture and punk), a vinyl DJ set from Reel Connections and a post-film discussion.
About the film
Rock Against Racism was formed in 1976, prompted by 'music's biggest colonialist' Eric Clapton and his support of racist MP Enoch Powell. A blend of fresh interviews with archive footage recreates the hostile environment of anti-immigrant hysteria and National Front marches. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation's youth, Rock Against Racism's multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance. The campaign grew from Hoxton fanzine roots to 1978's huge antifascist carnival in Victoria Park, featuring X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse and of course The Clash, whose rock star charisma and gale-force conviction took the message to the masses.
Certificate: 15
Doors 6pm | Film start 6.30pm
Rip It Up national season showcases the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak – all on the big screen.
