Speaker: Metin Guven The current social and ecological crisis is becoming so crucial that it can only be overcome by a global revolution, which requires active participation of decision making by masses of people. Murray Bookchin has studied social revolutions throughout history to find lessons for how this can be achieved today. How did the idea of democracy emerge and how was direct democracy implemented in ancient Greece? How did those ideas emerge again during the Great French Revolution? What lessons can we draw from Russian revolution of 1917? How can Bookchin's concept of the Third Revolution help to understand modern revolutions?
MAGRUDERGRIND plays a punishing hybrid of grindcore, powerviolence and hardcore punk. Formed in 2002 in DC and currentlybased in Brooklyn, MAGRUDERGRIND combines visceral lyrics with a relentless sonic aesthetic. Owing much to the close-knit global DIY community, the band has toured Europe, Asia, and North & South America.
Jura is a radical social space. We put on gigs, films and discussions in order to build a counter-culture outside of (and in opposition to) the capitalist scene. We welcome like-minded groups to put on events in our space. Below is a selection of images from gigs and other Jura events over the last couple of years. Click on any image below to see the full size image or start the slide show (in Firefox). To move between images use the arrow keys or mouse over the images.
Date Saturday 7 March Time 11am Meeting point Hyde Park North (at the Archibald Fountain) Route The march will leave from Hyde Park North and end at Belmore Park (north of Central Station)
There will be speakers and stalls in Belmore Park.
Annual festival of Aboriginal and Torrres Strait Islander survival and culture. From the Yabun webiste:
Established in 2001, Yabun (meaning ‘music to a beat’ in Gadigal language) is a free event that features live music, a bustling stalls market, panel discussions and community forums on Aboriginal issues, children’s activities, and traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural performances.
Jura is currently closed due to building damage sustained on 20/02/2021 caused by unsafe demolition work next door at 442 Parramatta Rd. Insurer-approved repair work finally commenced in early July. Now the current COVID restrictions on construction work in Sydney are delaying completion of the repairs. We don't expect to be able to reopen before September. We know that many people are struggling with the current COVID-19 situation across Sydney and beyond. Look after yourselves, your loved ones, your community - stay safe, everyone.
Jura Books is on the land of the Wangal people of the Eora Nation. The Jura Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land and pays our respect to Elders past and present. We support the ongoing struggle of Aboriginal people for land rights, self-determination, and justice.
A note on accessibility: The lower level of Jura (the bookshop area) is accessible for people using wheelchairs or with other mobility impairments. However the library and toilets are up steep flights of stairs. We can move most meetings and events downstairs upon request.
