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Flyer from the archives of the Tom Allen Centre advertising a street party
Sound Waves

Sound Waves: Music in Newham Launch

After two years of research — and with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, researchers and …

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Flyer from an event in Newham- saying 'Ladies Free Night'
Sound Waves

Sound Waves: Music in Newham – Reminiscence Event

Were you part of Newham’s music scene over the past 60 years? From youth clubs and dances to …

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Sound Waves

Write a Song Showcase at Stratford Town Hall

On 2 July 2025, Stratford Town Hall was filled with music, energy, and celebration as young people aged …

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Black and white exterior shot of a 1980s pub called Shepherds Inn
Sound Waves

“No one does it like the Lithuanians”

A Hub of Lithuanian Culture at Beckton’s Shepherds Inn As one of the last remaining dedicated Lithuanian venues …

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Screengrab from the New Way, New Life video by Asian Dub Foundation showing a woman in the foreground wearing a pink sari and a many playing a guitar with an amp next to her.
Sound Waves

Sounds of South Asia in Newham

Discover how Rock Against Racism began at Forest Gate's Princess Alice pub in 1976, uniting music and activism …

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Sound Waves

​​Who shot the Sheriff, Eric? It sure as hell wasn’t you!

Discover how Rock Against Racism began at Forest Gate's Princess Alice pub in 1976, uniting music and activism …

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Sweet Harmony

Rendezvous Projects presents ‘Pirate Frequencies: Echoes of East London’ at V&A East’s Sound Clash – Friday 12 April

We’re proud to be taking part in Sound Clash, a free public event from V&A East happening on …

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Exterior view of East Ham Granada in 1983, photo by dusashenka via Flickr
Sound Waves

East Ham Granada: A key chapter in British music and culture

As we begin our Newham research, we share just some of the reasons music venues are important …

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Black and white photo of two heavy rock fans in a pub, one is smiling at the camera, the other where's heavy black eyeliner and has a serious look directed at the photographer
Sound Waves

Rhythms of resistance in Newham: the vital role of music venues in community heritage

As we begin our Newham research, we share just some of the reasons music venues are important …

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A group of three people crowded round an old Amiga computer with monitor.
Trackers & Breakbeats

Amiga and OctaMED Masterclass with Brain Records crew

28 October 2024, 6-8pm At The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, Greenwich University, 10 Stockwell Street, SE10 9BD As part …

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