Black History Month: The Lewisham Lovers Rock Lounge

Step into a warm front room back in time vibe for a celebration of Lewisham's Reggae music history and legacy. Bring yourselves and your elders, and your (grown up) youngers too, to honour music, memories,, heritage, and our resilient Caribbean community in Lewisham borough

Hosted by Nzinga Dance Company/DJ Melvina Moves, featuring special guest selectors

The legendary Lloyd Coxsone, Reggae Pioneer, producer, and operator of Coxsone Sound who really needs no introduction

DJ Melvina Moves who lists festival appearances such as Boomtown and The London International Ska Festival amongst her achievements, as well as providing DJ stageshow support for Don Letts, Dawn Penn, The Dualers, Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, David Rodigan, and many more,

DJ Ade will be spinning a special tribute to Brockley's own,the late June Reid (Junie Rankin), who was the other half of longstanding all female sound system Nzinga Soundz, together with Ade.

Iconic historic photos of Lewisham's Reggae history and legacy on display, and a Black History Mini-Market

Please note this is an adults only event

Supported by Lewisham Council

DIRECTIONS:

BUSES: 122, 178, 261, 321 - alight Dacre Park, then 2 minute walk. Routes 202, 273, SL4 also stop nearby (6 minute walk)

RAIL: LEWISHAM OR LEE. Short bus ride to venue as per bus routes above

PARKING: Parking is free on streets surrounding venues after 6.30pm on Saturdays