A growing coalition of artists is backing a new UK-wide initiative, Together Against The Far Right, which aims to challenge the rise of extremism and racism in British politics and on the streets. The campaign brings musicians, actors and comedians  together into a shared space with trade unions and civil society groups to promote a message of unity, anti-racism and social solidarity.

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Together Against The Far Right (also branded as the TOGETHER alliance) has launched as a broad cultural and political front in response to what its organisers describe as the emboldening of far-right parties and street movements across the UK. The alliance argues that these groups exploit economic insecurity to divide communities, Muslims and refugees, and wants instead to “shift the culture” towards collective solutions based on equality and mutual support.

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The founding statement is signed by Brian Eno, Fontaines D.C., Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Paloma Faith, alongside a long list of high-profile supporters, including Sir Lenny Henry, Paul Weller, Joy Crookes, Kneecap, Napalm Death, Charlotte Church, Steve Coogan, and Frankie Boyle. Their involvement signals an attempt to leverage cultural influence to counter divisive narratives, with the artists lending their platforms and credibility to the new movement.

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Central to the alliance is a simple set of principles: opposition to racism and far-right politics, defence of multicultural communities, and a belief that “strength lies in solidarity” rather than in fear-based politics. The group frames the far right not just as a fringe threat, but as a serious electoral and street force that must be answered with visible, hopeful, public mobilisation.

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“The far right’s false promises exploit the very real economic pressures facing ordinary people, using them to scapegoat migrants, Muslims, and refugees”, shared the organisation in their press release. “In response, the alliance aims to unite the country and show that our true strength lies in solidarity.”

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“As an artist and a mother, I’m standing with Together Alliance to call out far-right extremism and racism for what they are: dangerous and divisive. We have to protect our communities, defend our freedoms and stand up to hate together.”, said Leigh-Anne Pinnock to The Line of Best Fit.

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“There is no world that I want to live in where discrimination is acceptable for anything. No race, gender or class is superior to any other.”, said Paloma Faith to The Line of Best Fit.

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The alliance is building towards a major national demonstration in central London, scheduled for 28 March 2026, intended as a visible show of resistance to far-right organising. In the run-up, the group plans to collaborate with over 50 supporting organisations, including Stand Up To Racism, Friends of the Earth and major trade unions, using music, media and grassroots activism to keep anti-racist, pro-solidarity messages in the public eye.