23rd September: Save the Spirit of Broadway Market 

Reggae dance
music by Jah Youth (Roots Ambassador)
& guest sounds

West Indian Food by Jah Spirit

Saturday 23rd September: 8PM – LATE

At Chat’s Palace, 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk, Homerton E9

ONLY £5.00 IN ADVANCE (£7 ON THE DOOR)

Proceeds will help to keep Spirit in Broadway Market E8 and to prevent his eviction from the shop & home he built from scratch before Hackney Council sold him out to off-shore developers.

Great Food, Bar – and a good night out in aid of a good cause

More information on Broadway Market and Spirit – http://34broadwaymarket.omweb.org/modules/wakka/HomePage 

21st October: The Hidden Voice of the Black Experience in London

What happens when you get a group of 15-17 year olds to reserach a hidden history during the 70’s and 80’s? The answer may suprise you! join us at the Albany for a 45 minute documentary and exhibition based on their shared experiences.

This event will also feature a signing of the book Dr.William (Lez Lyrix) Henrys book ‘what the dj said: a critique from the street’

SATURDAY 21ST OCT 06 2pm-5.30pm 

Entry FREE

To be held at the Deptford Albany, Douglas way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG

21st October: IF IT’S LYRICS YUH WANT, YUH BELLY AH GO FULL THE ORIGINAL LONDON STORY!!

Come and listen to the best line-up of pioneer british reggae mcs ever to perform together in one dancehall. Youve heard them on cassette now hear them live and direct for one night only as we bring you TIPPA IRIE – PAPA LEVI – TOP CAT – TENOR FLY – MIGHTY CHAMPION – LORNA G – SISTER AUDREY & PETER HUNNINGALE.

Saturday 21st Oct 2006 10pm-late Tickets 7.00 , 5.00 concs

To be held at the Deptford Albany, Douglas way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG

25th October: London, Reggae and the Sound System Culture 

Following on from a discussion which took place on 19th July, with Jazzie B, David Rodigan and Stuart Baker of Soul Jazz at the Gramaphone Bar & Lounge, you may recall that I announced that the Mayor’s agency for London, the Greater London Authority had agreed to host a further debate on the subject of reggae and sound system culture in the capital. See below for some information regarding the event. 

To register to attend, you need to contact 0208 539 7913 info@3ci.co.uk (this is not the UEN, this a company working on behalf of the GLA for the registration of this event). I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU _REGISTER TO ATTEND VERY EARLY_ AS THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT PLACES WILL FILL VERY QUICKLY. (I would also try and ensure you receive confirmation of attendance)

Please feel free to forward this onto anyone you feel may be interested in this event. 

London, reggae and the sound system culture – update 

An event which highlights London, Reggae and the ‘Sound System’ culture, will be taking place on Wednesday 25th October from 6.00 to 9.30 pm, at City Hall (close to Tower Bridge) home of the Greater London Authority (GLA) as part of their Black History Season programme of activities. 

Arranged by the Urban Enterprise Network (UEN) this unique event will present an evening of imagery, and bring together a formidable panel of industry experts sharing their experience and insight, to celebrate the development of the reggae, roots and dub music movement in the capital. 

The evening will feature discussion on the history of sound systems in London, the originators, influences, its impact from a social  perspective, reggae and the current music media, and how the culture of reggae music is viewed today. 

This event will; 

• Celebrate reggae’s diverse and international appeal
• Highlight the history and impact of reggae music on the London music scene  
• Enable a wider audience to fully engage, understand, and enjoy the history, culture and influences of the reggae scene  
• Celebrate the history and associated culture, and key figures in the capital’s reggae scene.  

Panellists confirmed so far include: 

• Stuart Baker, Soul Jazz records  
• Jazzie B  
• David Rodigan  
• Hugh Francis, Head of Business Affairs & IP, Jet Star records  
• Trevor Sax, Saxon Sound  
• Dotun Adebayo, Journalist & Presenter BBC Five Live  
• John MacGillvray, Dub vendor records   

I am also awaiting confirmation from a number of other invited panel guests. I hope to see you on the 25th October. 

Jeffrey Lennon 
Director
Urban Enterprise Network