Let's Play Vinyl – touring exhibition

Let's Go Yorkshire presents a stunning photography exhibition by Elliot Baxter at the University of Huddersfield. The exhibition portrays the current generation of reggae sound system operators across the UK, saluting them as productive entrepreneurs creating their own arts ecology in today’s Britain.

The exhibition uses portraiture and interviews to shine a light on some of these new, more diverse, sound systems, which are pushing through the traditions of reggae and vinyl.

The exhibition forms part of the #LetsPlayVinyl National Tour developed by Let's Go Yorkshire in partnership with the University of Leicester, Goldsmiths, University of London, Birmingham City University and the University of Huddersfield.

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Please also join us for a special line-up of events in May:

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BLACK BRITISH HISTORY VIII + EXHIBITION RECEPTION – THURSDAY 10 MAY
The University of Huddersfield and Institute of Commonwealth Studies present What’s Happening in Black British History VIII, at George Buckley Lecture Theatre, Researcher Hub, University of Huddersfield, 11am-6:30pm. Plus a presentation and demonstration by Paul Axis on the philosophy of sound system including its place in cultural history and modern application. Featuring Paul’s hand-built Axis Valv-a-tron Sound System. 2-4pm. The event concludes with an exhibition reception at Bronte Lecture Theatre Atrium, 6:30-8:00pm.

REGGAE CINEMA SCREENINGS – FRIDAY 11 MAY
Reggae Village Trinity presents a triple bill of documentary films at Bronte Lecture Theatre BLG/10, University of Huddersfield, 6-9pm. Featuring Peoples Sound - Sound Systems in the UK (1983), I Am The Gorgon (2014) and Celebrating Huddersfield Sound System Culture (2014).

PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOPS – SATURDAY 12 MAY
Dig out your classic 45s and spin them on a vintage-style reggae sound system or learn how to construct a high quality mini loudspeaker or explore the art of toasting over dub beats.

AXIS VALV-A-TRON PRESENTS A VINTAGE + CLASSIC REGGAE DANCE – SATURDAY 12 MAY
Featuring the all valve Axis Valv-a-tron Sound System., this long running monthly night brings the music to the people in the fully immersive experience only made possible by this labour of love. Join us at Northern Quarter, Huddersfield. Free all night, 9pm-3am.

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/379479812553217

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