EDITION SIX- July 25 - December, 2025

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The secret history of Sound Systems & UK Bass Culture

This documentary started as a university project a few years ago. The pandemic halted the filming of further installments to this fascinating topic but hopefully, there will be more to come.  Enjoy this segment of what is part of UK Black history. 

Includes an interview with Chris Peckings and Beverley Ivory who speak about 1960s sound history.
article by Danny Jay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suq60Fqb7vY

EDITION SIX- July 25 - December, 2025

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The History of Sound System Culture
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Official visitors guide
Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August 2025 
Notting Hill Carnival 2025 is Free

Join the city's biggest street party and one of the most popular carnivals in London, as the streets of west London are filled with Caribbean colours, music and flavours during Notting Hill Carnival. 

Watch elaborate floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets in the carnival parade, dance to the sound of steel bands and calypso music, and visit the tempting food stalls along the route.
Original article @ www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/9023471-notting-hill-carnival

How to hit Notting Hill Carnival in style

It’s back, but what to wear? Joe Bromley seeks advice from Ladbroke Grove’s chicest regulars (hint: go bright and tight) 
Carnival is back this bank holiday weekend (August 24-25), and will bring its luminous feathers, fresh beats and bouncing crowds to west London once again. We can count on one thing: the turnout will be strong, and the outfits will be stronger. If you are yet to seal the deal with your final ‘fit, though, fear not. We’ve spoken to some Notting Hill aficionados to get you on the proper path.

Take notes — and we’ll see you on the streets.

Original article @ https://standard.co.uk/lifestyle/notting-hill-carnival-miquita-oliver-tiffany-calver-b1019407.html

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The sound archives

https://www.redsharknews.com/audio/item/2368-the-sound-of-vinyl-is-just-an-effect-here-s-the-proof
Digital or Vinyl ?   The debate continues...

We've spent a lot of time talking about whether film is better than video, and whether vinyl is better than digital audio. A resurgence in sales in vinyl continues, but we think we can prove that, for comfort factor and its collectability, vinyl isn't actually better than digital. 

by David Shapton. 
February 18, 2024

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https://www.urbanimage.tv/portfolio/C0000D9I_WBTM8os/G0000G_aWstewJRw
What is it and why do we all get so exited about BIG speaker boxes

As the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival 2024 is truly underway, we take a look at some relic photographs from the origins of the monster setups that bring joy and the love that we have for Notting Hill Carnival sound systems today. 

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https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/governance-and-spending/sharing-our-information/foi-disclosure-log/foi-cost-notting-hill-carnival-aug-2023
The Cost of the Notting Hill Carnival

How much is the cost to the taxpayer in policing the Notting Hill Carnival. Find the answer right here on SoundTalk.

Freedom of information request provided to the GLA by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).


by the Mayor of London 
September 4, 2023

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Love at first sight: from rags to riches
KCC DJ Keith Franklin 'talks the talk'.


For many sound systems are a way of life, but asides from the love for his sound system, UK House music producer and KCC operator DJ Keith Franklyn 'talks the talk' about how he met his soulmate and how proud he is that they are still together some 39 years later. Needless to say is that we all are envious. "Well done Keith". Respect is due.

original article @ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Iu4EDcZ73XI

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The woman who defined 80s Hip Hop photography
A new exhibition, – Rebels: An Ode to Subversives, Revolutionaries and Provocateurs is the first large scale retrospective of the photographer Janette Beckman. With a photographic career stretching over four decades, she documented pivotal underground movements from the early stages of the punk and hip-hop scene to recent movements like Black Lives Matter. The exhibition sheds light on themes such as social justice, political activism, and youth culture.

By Miss Rosen, 18 July 2024

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66174723
AI in dance music: What do DJs and producers think of it?

You're in a club, the music's pounding and the lights are flashing. You look up to the DJ booth but there's no-one there, because it's an AI-generated mix. With mixing software getting more sophisticated and venues cutting back on budgets, that's the worry of some people in the dance music industry.
But can a computer programme ever replace the real-life connection between a DJ and a crowd? 

By Megan Lawton (BBC Newsbeat)

INSIDE WEST LONDON'S ICONIC
PECKINGS RECORD STORE

https://peckingsrecords.com/

Back in 1987 the English sociologist and cultural studies scholar Professor Paul Gilroy described it to be "a national monument". 

Established 1973, it's the first and only remaining example of a traditional and original British Jamaican record shop. 

The roots of sound systems

The history of Sound Systems and their significance to Notting Hill Carnival.
Sound Systems are customised super-amplified mobile systems which are used at the heart of street parties, and have been an integral part of Notting Hill Carnival since 1973. Operated by a talented team of MCs and DJs, they bring the party wherever they go!

by Notting Hill Carnival
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AWARD-WINNING BROADCASTS
IN THE WORLDWIDE ARENA
by Rapattack SoundSystem

London's best kept secret... 
Notting Hill Carnival's flagship sound system are at it again. 
Receiving chart-topping successes on mixcloud.com
THIS YEAR STREAMING LIVE FROM THE
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Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August 2025 
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100% vinyl. No CDs, USBs, MP3s or Digital media.
 

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 Notting Hill Carnival's flagship sound system... celebrate their 41st Anniversary @ Carnival 2025
All Saints Road
It's the official Soul music corner

DJ GrandMaster & the MC Franky Beverly always tear down the roof
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Countdown to Notting Hill Carnival 2025

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EDITION SIX- July 25 - December, 2025

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Back in 2000, a committee was agreed in order to manage and effectively represent Carnival sound systems at the organisational level. 

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