The Oval, Hastings comes alive on August 9th, 2025, from 11am to 9pm, as Hidden Beach presents a spectacular celebration of global sounds, community spirit, and positive energy at the Love Music Hate Racism Festival.
The Beat Goes On: A Heritage of Harmony
For over two decades, Love Music Hate Racism has been bringing communities together through the universal language of music. Born from the legendary Rock Against Racism concerts of the late 1970s, which saw artists like The Clash, Steel Pulse, and Tom Robinson uniting audiences through music, LMHR continues this proud tradition of celebration through sound. These events have created magical moments where barriers dissolve and strangers become friends on dance floors across the UK.
The power of music to unite people is at the heart of everything we do. When the bass drops, when the melody soars, when voices join in harmony – that’s when we see how music transcends all differences, creating connections that last long after the last note fades. From basement clubs to major festivals, LMHR events have proven time and again that our shared love of music creates bonds stronger than anything that divides us.
Throughout the festival grounds, you’ll discover:
• The Main Stage Arena – Featuring live music and more
• The Wellness Sanctuary
- Yoga and meditation spaces
- Sound healing sessions
- Motivational speaker corner
- Family wellness activities
The Children’s Paradise
- Kids’ yoga workshops
- Interactive drumming sessions
- Art therapy stations
- Storytelling nooks
- Children’s music lessons
- Massage area
Festival Central
- Event HQ
- First aid station
- Security hub
- Information point
- Main entrance welcome area
- Bar areas
- Food vendor stalls
- Relaxation seating
- Green spaces for relaxation
- Picnic areas
- Natural shade spots
This isn’t just another music festival – it’s a celebration of humanity’s shared rhythm, a day where every beat, every smile, and every moment reminds us that music truly is the universal language of love and understanding. When we dance together, laugh together, and share moments of joy together, we build the kind of community that makes Hastings special.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your open heart and dancing feet. Together, we’ll create a day where differences dissolve into harmony, where strangers become friends, and where music proves its power to unite us all.
Stay tuned for our exciting lineup announcements – follow Hidden Beach’s social channels for the latest updates and artist reveals.
Love Music Hate Racism Festival is more than an event – it’s a movement, a statement, and a celebration of everything that makes our community beautiful. Join us for this unforgettable day of music, connection, and joy.