A neo-Nazi music festival in Great Yarmouth, UK, has been cancelled after backlash to what was dubbed 'Britain's biggest white power concert in years.' The cancellation comes after protests and pressure from anti-racism campaign group Hope Not Hate.
A neo-Nazi music festival slated to be held in Great Yarmouth, UK, has been cancelled following a significant backlash and protests over what would have been Britain's largest white power concert in over a decade.
The two-day event, known as 'Resurrection 4,' was originally scheduled for September 6 and 7 in Great Yarmouth. However, after facing opposition from several groups including Hope Not Hate, Norfolk Police confirmed that the festival will no longer take place. The cancellation came in the wake of concerns about potential clashes and strains on law enforcement resources with the Yarmouth Pride event and recent protests related to asylum seekers in Norfolk.
Hope Not Hate described the festival as possibly the biggest white power music event in the UK in the past 10 years. The event's organizer, Rob Claymore, was criticized by the group for promoting a cause that spreads racist and anti-Semitic content on its social media platforms.
Upon learning of the cancellation, Hope Not Hate expressed gratitude to the public for their support in pressuring authorities to halt the event. The anti-racism group stated that over 34,000 individuals had contacted the Home Office and raised awareness about the festival, which ultimately led to its cancellation.
The festival lineup included bands like Combat BC from Germany and Birthrite from the US, both of whom have faced accusations of using Nazi imagery. Other bands listed to perform were Crucified, Pressure 28, Last Orders, and Bulldog Breed.
Local authorities had been exploring ways to shut down the event, including the possibility of an emergency council meeting to address public safety concerns. Under the UK's Licensing Act 2003, police have the authority to close down an establishment for up to 24 hours in cases of disorder or anticipated disturbances.
Hope Not Hate highlighted the ties between the bands and the group Blood And Honour, which was founded by Skrewdriver lead singer Ian Stuart Donaldson. The leader of Blood And Honour, Robert Talland, was convicted on charges of promoting racial hatred and terrorism through neo-Nazi music. The UK government has also imposed sanctions on the group under counter-terrorism regulations.
Published on 04 September 2025 by UKFG
