BASS IN THE CITY
13-14 October 2018
Second Home Spitalfields
A weekend celebrating the influence of Caribbean culture on Life in London
In partnership with Time Out, Trojan Records and Reggae Roast Sound System
Sponsored by Hennessy
SOUNDS LIKE LONDON
Celebrating the influence of Jamaican bass line and sound system culture on London's vibrant music scene.
A series of interviews with some of our city's most celebrated artists, uncovering the cultural lineage of London's most iconic sounds
– from Jungle and D&B to Dubstep and Grime.
The interviews were hosted by prolific music journalist Lloyd Bradley, author of Bass Culture: When Reggae was King and
Sounds like London: 100 years of black music in the Capital.
PODCASTS
LEGACY IN THE DUST: THE FOUR ACES STORY
A documentary which tells the story of legendary Dalston music venue The Four Aces, which famously introduced new music genres to the UK, most notably Reggae and played host to some of the most influential musicians of our time.
A screening followed by a Q&A with director Winstan Whitter and music journalist Lloyd Bradley.
TROJAN50 VINYL SALE
A celebration of Trojan Records’ 50th birthday with a special pop up record sale
in collaboration with Matters of Vinyl Importance.
SHELLY BELLY'S SUPREME SUNDAY ROAST
A special Sunday Caribbean with Shelly Belly's, masters of the jerk drum and original purveyors of Caribbean street food in London.
REGGAE ROAST SOUND SYSTEM TAKEOVER
Reggae Roast, one of the UK's leading sound systems hosted a special Sunday afternoon session to close the Bass In The City weekend.
Bass in the City was part of Second Home's City Life Festival in partnership with Time Out.
A cultural festival that explored the relationship between urban spaces, communities and identities, championing London as a place of inclusivity and diversity.