Let’s Play Vinyl exhibition and events
The University of Huddersfield is the final stop for the critically acclaimed photographic touring exhibition between 10 May and 29 June. Let's Go Yorkshire commissioned photographer Elliot Baxter to capture 21 stunning images portraying 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 and diverse sound systems, which are pushing through the traditions of reggae and vinyl. The emergence of more female sound system operators is one of the defining characteristics of the new generation, with women moving on from being predominantly performers with male sounds, to building, operating and managing their own sounds.
To support the Lets Play Vinyl exhibition, two generations of reggae soundsystem DJs will be performing in the exhibition space on Saturday 19 May from 2.00-4.00pm.
- Principal (4th Generation Sound)
- Jimmy Two Eyes (Two Eyes Sound)
Hailing from Leeds; Principal is one of the foundation soundmen with Jimmy Two Eyes representing the younger, emerging generation of operators. Expect an afternoon of authentic roots reggae and dub.
The exhibition forms part of the Let’s Play Vinyl 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.
