THE old adage is if you’ve got something to say, say it with flowers but a punk band preferred to say it with beats.
On Broad Street on Saturday, shoppers could hear The Glitchers perform a range of songs to show their support for the Kill The Bill initiative.
It was part of a national day of protest against a new bill that the House of Lords considered on Monday. They argue that if passed it will make certain protests illegal, and put harsh restrictions on society and the economy.
The Glitchers describe themselves as a two-piece punk group who are a “true protest band where our actions match our words”.
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In a post on social media, the band said that as well as Reading, they had played in Northampton and Oxford and had an “incredible” reaction.
“Thank you to everyone who took a leaflet (it was surprising how many people had no idea about the PCSC Bill, many of whom were surprised themselves they hadn’t heard of it),” they posted.
“We were able to give out 500 over these street gigs
“They make politics difficult to understand for a reason. Together we can help each other fight back.”
The band also performed at the University of Reading’s students union last week.
For more on the band, log on to www.glitchersband.co.uk
