The Sound Waves: Music in Newham exhibition is now open at Beckton Library and runs until 13 December 2025.

Explore six decades of music, venues and community across Newham through personal stories, photographs, films and sound.

Upcoming events

Explore the archives and exhibition when it opens later this week at Stratford. Thursday 6 November, 3-5pm. To book a free place, visit eventbrite: https://bit.ly/soundwavestour

Join us for the book launch event at Beckton Library on Friday 8 November, 3–6pm, and celebrate the people and places that shaped Newham’s musical heritage. Book a free place at: https://bit.ly/soundwaveslaunch

Sound Waves website

Our new website — soundwavesnewham.co.uk — is now live, featuring venue histories, oral histories, films and maps from the project.

Films around Newham

Across the borough, 15 lamppost signs mark the sites of former music venues. Each features a QR code linking to a short film that shares stories connected to that location. Look out for the signs and explore Newham’s musical past using your phone.

Exhibition touring

Different iterations of the exhibition will also be on display at Stratford Library (5–26 November) and Plaistow Library (10–26 November), each highlighting unique stories and materials from the project.