RATM Poster 1 - Rock against the machine was an event held last summer at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. It was a collaboration of bands from around the country (mostly of the punk genre).
The purpose was to raise awareness of the situation in Iraq, and to urge the decision to bring our friends and family home after risking their lives to serve our country.
There was little to no budget for this event as it was put together by concerned citizens and not-for-profit organizations.