Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Badge made for the Stop the Drop concert that took place at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne in February 1983. The line-up consisted of INXS, Midnight Oil, Goanna and Redgum and the concert was attended by 8000 people. All the funds raised went to the People for Nuclear Disarmament. This organisation was formed in 1981 and its main campaigns included opposition to the nuclear race, ANZUS treaty, US bases in Australia and uranium mining, among many others. The artist who made the Stop the Drop logo is unknown, it was apparently created at a small graphic design office in Melbourne.
Physical Description
Two round badges with a black background. Yellow printed text.. Five fine yellow lines across the centre, representing a musical staff. Red peace symbol and red circles, possibly representing drops of blood or musical notes. Pin on the back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Politics & Society, Social Spaces & Youth
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Nic Maclellan, 23 Feb 1987
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Collector
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Place & Date Made
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Issued By
People for Nuclear Disarmament, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Printed text; STOP/ THE DROP / Disarm Now!
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
3 cm (Height)
3.00
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References
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Keywords
Anti-Nuclear Protests, Nuclear Disarmament, Peace Issues, Political Protests, Protest Movements, Peace, Environmental Activism, Activism, Anti-War Demonstrations, Disarmament Protests, Music Performances, Bands, Fundraising Events, Badges
