The Rude Mechanical Orchestra is a New York City-based radical marching band. We exist in order to serve the efforts of progressive and radical groups and causes. We have and will continue to play for events that support feminism and women's rights, the queer community, labor, the environment, social and economic justice, peace and community self-determination.We pledge to fight racism, sexism, homophobia, war and violence in all its forms. Through our music, we strive to bring joy and inspiration to these communities and to bring new people into radical causes.Internally, we work towards being a safe, welcoming place for all genders and gender identities, ages, races, backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities and musical skill levels.Through our musical selections, we pay tribute to the world's cultures and the revolutionary role music has played throughout history.
