Sound Waves Launches at Beckton Library
Sound Waves Launches at Beckton Library
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Beckton Library for the launch of Sound Waves: Music in Newham, now open there until 13 December. Smaller displays are also on show at Stratford Library and Plaistow Library until 26 November.
The event brought the community together to see the exhibition and celebrate the release of our new publication, Sound Waves: Music in Newham, introduced by Emma Warren. Guests enjoyed delicious Lithuanian food from Shepherd’s Inn Beckton and drinks kindly provided by Wow Cacao.
This project was inspired by John RichesandRoy Thomas, and builds on our previous work in the borough. It has been led byKatherine GreenandLucy Harrison, supported by a core team ofJan Cullen,Rose de Larrabeiti,Adam Laurence,Vicky SungandFarzana Iqbal.
We’ve also been fortunate to collaborate with an outstanding group of creatives: Jocelyn Barr, Sylvie Belbouab, Emma Crouch, David Djukic, Lorna Lewis, Claire Mason, Alis Templeton, Thi Phuong Mai Vu, Kam Sanghera and Rosie Strickland, each contributing their talent and commitment to the project.
We are indebted to a remarkable group of volunteers and supporters whose time, energy and enthusiasm have shaped this project:
Nikou Alemi, Olivia Benjamin, Katie Blake, Áine Devaney, Naz Hamdi, Rose-Anna Hyde, Josee Carelle Konan, Aeida X Logan, Etta Levi Smythe, Keith Martin, Hugo Mendez, Elisa Miglionico, Max Nichol, Nina O’Reilly, Rob Parton, Nathaniel Pearn, William Rose, Chanelle Scantlebury, Grace Theokritoff, Sam Toone, Isis Were and Aaron Williams.
Particular thanks go to Jack Burnett, Ed Caughlin, Tallulah Griffith, Ife Okwudili, Taibah Shah Richardson and Zara Shaw, who went above and beyond in their dedication to the project.
Newham’s music shows what investment in young people and creativity can bring, enriching individual lives, strengthening communities, and influencing culture far beyond the borough.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, whose funding has made Sound Waves possible, and all the Lottery players who make such work happen.
We also thank Newham Music for their partnership in engaging young people, and Jasdeep Singh Bamrah (Dhol Academy) and Alex Oma-Pius FRSA (Iroko Theatre) for their particular support in getting the project off the ground.
Finally, thank you to Rosie Murdoch and Monica Thomas at Newham Council and Newham Heritage Month, and to the staff at Newham Archives for their ongoing su
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Photographs by Sylvie Belbouab
