FREE SPEECH AFTER THE RIOTS Wednesday 4th September, 7.30pm ONLINE: Link will be provided to FSU members in exclusive emails. The shocking murders of three young girls and injuring of many others in the northern town of Southport prompted anti-immigrant protests around the country, many of which descended into riots. In response, the government made […]
COMEDY UNLEASHED, LEEDS Friday 6th September, 7pm Continuing on their roll of sold-out events, Comedy Unleashed are returning to Leeds. Having consistently sold out shows in London for the past 6 years, Comedy Unleashed brings its refreshing brand of free-speech stand-up comedy to the The Hi-Fi Club, 2 Central Road, Leeds. The no holds-barred line-up […]
COMEDY UNLEASHED, LONDON Tuesday 10th September, 7.30pm A night of free-thinking comedy with comedians who don't self-censor. Adam Bloom Adam is a whip-sharp comic and author of 'Finding You Comedy Genius' and producer of three series of his own Radio 4 show, The Problem with Adam Bloom. You have to see this guy. Tania Edwards Tania is […]
FSU BOOK LAUNCH The War Against the Past With Professor Frank Furedi and historian Professor Jonathan Clark London and Online THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 7.30pm A war is being waged against the Past. Whether it’s toppling statues, decolonising the curriculum or erasing terms from our vocabulary, a cultural crusade is underway designed to render the past […]
Why Free Speech Matters Now More than Ever A Free Speech Union Belfast Speakeasy DATE: Friday 20th September, 2024 TIME: Doors and bar open 6.30pm. Panel with Q & A, 7.30pm until 9pm, followed by social. VENUE: Lanyon Suite, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. TICKETS: £6 for FSU members, £10 for non-members, £3 for students. If […]
FSU BOOK LAUNCH Hounded Out: Does Publishing Have a Freedom of Expression Problem? Monday 14th October, 7.30pm Lola's Bar, Lower Ground Floor, The Hippodrome Casino, Main Entrance, London WC2H 7JH SPEAKERS: Jenny Lindsay, poet and essayist Kate Clanchy, author Matthew Hamilton, literary agent “There is more than one way to burn a book. And the […]
SPECIALIST EVENT, BY INVITATION ONLY. The event will be filmed and a video made available for general viewing after the event. SHOULD BARRISTERS ADOPT A POSITIVE DUTY TO PROMOTE EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION? MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER, 2024 Doors open 7.00pm, panel event starts at 7.30pm, ends 9.00pm. Followed by wine reception. To attend, please register using […]
ANNUAL CONVENTION - EXCLUSIVE TO GOLD AND FOUNDER MEMBERS OF THE FSU Tuesday 26th November, 7pm The Convention affords Toby Young and colleagues the opportunity to thank members for their support and to discuss the FSU's development and future plans. Gold and Founder members will be sent an email inviting them to join the event […]
We hope you will join us on Tuesday 10th December for our annual Christmas Review, when we meet to vote on 2024’s free speech heroes and villains and discuss the free speech year’s highs and lows. FSU staff will introduce their nominees and then we’ll take a vote. Bring a glass of something festive so that […]
The FSU Christmas Comedy Special Tuesday 17th December, doors open 6.30pm, please arrive by 7pm, show starts 7.30pm. Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green, London Round up your comedy-loving friends and family for The FSU Christmas Special, a one night only extravaganza of comedy with a fabulous line-up. In association with Comedy Unleashed - the home […]
Comedy, Controversy, Bravery and Vindication A farewell evening with GRAHAM LINEHAN as he leaves us for the USA Monday 20th January, 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) Lola's Bar, Lower Ground Floor, The Hippodrome, Main Entrance, London WC2H 7JH Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured […]
FSU Liverpool Speakeasy OUR NEW MASTERS AND WHY THEY DISLIKE FREE SPEECH with FSU General Secretary Toby Young Wednesday 22nd January The Athenaeum, Church Alley, Liverpool L1 3DD. Doors open 6pm for informal drinks with Toby Young, formal event begins 7.30pm, social from 8.30pm until 9.30pm. Join us for our first Liverpool Speakeasy and hear […]
THE NEW THREATS TO FREE SPEECH: Warnings from the Beautiful Game DATE: Saturday 1st February, 2025 TIME: Doors and bar open 6.30pm. Speakers and Q and A at 7.00pm with social from 8.30pm. Ends 10.30pm. VENUE: The Hacienda Suite, Holiday Inn City Centre Manchester, 25 Aytoun St, M1 3DT. TICKETS: £8 for FSU members, £12 […]
FSU DEBATE London and Online WEDNESDAY 12th FEBRUARY, 7.30pm THE BIG BILL OF RIGHTS DEBATE: A UK Bill of Rights Would Not Protect Free Speech Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, W1G 9DT TICKETS With Professor JAMES ALLAN and PRESTON BYRNE Many free speech enthusiasts envy the USA’s First Amendment. Passed in 1791, this foundation […]
FROM FAITH TO FAITHLESS: WHY FREE SPEECH IS ESSENTIAL FOR APOSTATES Wednesday 19th March, 7.30pm until 9pm, followed by a drinks reception Free Speech Union in partnership with Faith to Faithless IN-PERSON: Central London location, W1. Precise details will be provided when ticket is purchased. IN-PERSON TICKETS VIA EVENTBRITE ONLINE: FSU Members and Faith to Faithless […]
BELFAST SPEAKEASY: Policing the Streets vs Policing our Tweets DATE: Friday 11th April, 2025 TIME:  6.30pm Doors and bar open.  7.30pm to 9pm Panel with Q & A.  9pm to 10.30pm Social. VENUE: The Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB TICKETS: £8 for FSU members, £12 for non-members, £5 […]
"Lifeblood of Democracy" - Is Freedom of the Press safe in Keir Starmer’s hands? Monday 28th April, 2025 Doors open and welcome drinks from 6.45pm. Panel discussion and Q and A, 7.30pm to 9pm. Reception to follow, until 10.30pm. Prince Phillip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG. TICKETS: Free Speech Union Members: £12; […]
POLICING PRIORITIES: THE FREE SPEECH PERSPECTIVE Wednesday 30th April The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD. Panel debate 7.15pm to 9pm, (doors open 6.30pm), bar open until 10.30pm. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS While ‘minor crimes’ like theft, burglary, and assault are deprioritised, resources seem increasingly directed towards monitoring online speech, recording […]
FSU Edinburgh Speakeasy FAITH AND FREE SPEECH IN SCOTLAND Wednesday 21st May The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD. Panel debate 7.15pm - 9pm, (doors open 6.30pm), bar open until 10.30pm. In the second of a Spring series of public debates about free speech in Scotland, the FSU returns to The […]
BOOK LAUNCH **NOW IN-PERSON AND ONLINE** THE END OF WOKE by ANDREW DOYLE CHANGE OF DATE: Thursday 29th May 7.30pm Prince Phillip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG. Interview with Andrew Doyle and Q and A, 7.30pm to 9pm. Reception to follow. TICKETS HERE: Free Speech Union Members: £12; Non-members: £20; Students: £14. […]
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