Conflict, Stop the City, and Punk Direct Action

The London anarcho‑punk trio Conflict turned their hard‑hitting music into concrete blockades and animal‑rights raids, sparking the 1983 Stop the City protests. Their DIY infrastructure—hand‑printed flyers, independent pressings, all‑ages venues—helped turn a musical scene into a militant network that echoes in modern protest movements. We trace their origins, tactics, and lasting influence on both punk and activism.

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