Professor John Williams

In the City Professor John Williams

When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s everything was bland and very dangerous for those who were different or dared to stand out. However, those who were or tried were usually the people fighting for a better future. With their image now diluted, used and abused by chains until the sheep move on to the next image missing the point completely, that mindset is important, alternative venues are not goldfish bowls and minorities are not fashion accessories. Venues are closing down for another property development. The life and soul of parties have been ripped out and replaced with boardroom talk and backstabbing. Gigs finish early, drinkers are monitored. Now, due to those buying very expensive ringside seats you can get dressed up and there's nowhere to go. But boring investors haven't noticed because they are "boring" or not living in the city. Knock down cultural hotspots replace with empty property and you have a ghostly environment. I'm a freak walking in the east end of London or the docks of Cardiff because I am not a spoilt brat and their weapon is, as I stated earlier, to use and abuse culture, background, property, enjoyment and you and me. Money talks but it's grating, annoying and disturbing when there's no passion or pride just pre-judgement and exclusion. Fight the fakes because THEY ARE FIGHTING YOU.