Investigation underway into plans for "neo-nazi" music festival in Great Yarmouth

Norfolk Police are currently investigating reports of plans for a "neo-nazi" music festival to go ahead in Great Yarmouth this weekend.

According to ITV News, officers received a tip that Resurrection 4, which has been billed as the “UK’s biggest white power gig for a decade”, could be going ahead in the seaside town from September 4 - 6. 

Anti-racism organisation Hope Not Hate claims that over 500 people have bought tickets to the event, which would take place at an "undisclosed location" — with 12 acts expected to perform, including skinhead German punk band Combat BC, who have been previously criticised for use of "nazi imagery."

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Other acts include US band Birthright, who have similarly been slammed for neo-nazi association, and UK groups Pressure 28, Crucified, Bulldog Breed and more.

According to Eastern Daily Press, rumours circulated social media that the event would be held at Richardson's Hemsby Beach Holiday Park, though the park's owners have denied its hosting of Resurrection 4.

A spokesperson for Great Yarmouth Borough Council said: “The council is aware of disquiet around the proposed music event in the area and is speaking with organisers.

“The council is liaising with its partners, including the police, to monitor the situation and ensure – should it go ahead – the event is lawful and peaceful.”

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Speaking to Eastern Daily Press, Hope Not Hate's CEO Nick Lowles claimed that if the festival goes ahead, it will be the "largest nazi gig in a decade," and fears it could help embolden "the nazi skinhead movement, which has been on its knees in recent years".

“These hateful nazi events should have no place in our communities. That is why we believe this gig should be cancelled," he continues. “We’re also calling for the Home Office to cancel the visas of the international bands performing. These groups should not be allowed to travel into the UK.”

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