WHAT’S THAT RACKET?

As the Scottish media gets itself in a right lather about the oncoming mayhem that will be Gleneagles – there’s welcome news in the shape of the Infernal Noise Brigade!

Who?

”The Infernal Noise Brigade is a 15-piece mobile sound ensemble, a hybrid marching band and drum corps, internationally active in the furtherance of popular liberation for five years. First organized in 1999 to provide the soundtrack for actions during the world trade organization meetings in Seattle, the INB marched through clouds of gas and hails of rubber bullets without dropping a beat. Not a year later the group visited Prague in grand style, followed by both BBC and Dutch VPRO film crews. The group prevailed through the violence that marked that event. “Injuries are mounting; ambulances wail. Seattle's Infernal Noise Brigade drowns the sound of concussion grenades with their drums.” (Village Voice, 10/4/00) In addition to participating in these international landmark events, INB members have inspired and organized similar ensembles in São Paulo, Quebec, Paris, Berlin and Buenos Aires.

The INB sound combines elements of drumline, taiko, Mughal and North African rhythms, elements of Balkan fanfares, breakbeats, and just about anything else. Some songs feature vocals and, between or during songs, noise. “The virgin experience of the Infernal Noise Brigade in action can be adrenaline boggling. The music explodes the senses like a thunderstorm.” (Clamour Magazine, 05/01)

The Infernal Noise Brigade travels across the ocean this summer for tours through England, Scotland and across the continent for the duration of July, starting at the G8 meeting. But they need somewhere to stay."

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Can you put-up a 15 piece anarcho-orchestra?