British Reggae: A WINDRUSH LEGACY Past, Present and Future

CONFERENCE SUMMARY
This conference explores the rich heritage, cultural impact, and evolving future
of British reggae. Tracing its journey from the Windrush generation to the
digital era. Workshop sessions will celebrate the pioneers and unsung heroes
who shaped the genre, highlighting reggae's deep roots in community,
activism, and social justice. Attendees will examine the sound system culture,
the genre's influence on UK music movements such as grime and jungle, and
the ongoing fight for fair representation in the music industry. Discussions will
address pressing issues such as copyright, mental health, and gender equity,
while exploring opportunities in technology, education, and global
collaboration. Bringing together artists, industry professionals, and fans, this
event honours reggae's legacy while charting a vibrant, inclusive path for its
future in Britain and beyond.

Conference Content
ARTIST PERFORMANCES - WORKSHOPS - REFRESHMENTS - BUFFET -
PANEL DISCUSSIONS - INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY SPEAKERS - MARKET
STALLS AND MERCHANDISE - INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED REGGAE
ARTISTS AND INDUSTRY PLAYERS - RAFFLE - PHOTO AND FILM.

Caribbean food on sale all day

WORKSHOP 1: DEVELOPING BRITISH REGGAE AS A
GLOBAL BRAND

A STRATEGIC LOOK AT STRENGTHENING BRITISH REGGAE'S
GLOBAL PRESENCE. DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE THE
BALANCE BETWEEN DIGITAL AND VINYL MUSIC, THE IMPACT
OF AI, AND WAYS TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND
FORWARD-THINKING INDUSTRY.

KEY THEMES:
GLOBAL REACH • DIGITAL STRATEGY • INCLUSIVITY • INDUSTRY GROWTH 

WORKSHOP 2: SOUND SYSTEM, DANCEHALL CULTURE,
CHALLENGES, BARRIERS, AND THE FUTURE

EXPLORE THE ROOTS AND EVOLUTION OF SOUND SYSTEMS
AND DANCEHALL CULTURE. THIS SESSION WILL ADDRESS THE
CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS FACED BY THE COMMUNITY
WHILE IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION,
SUSTAINABILITY, AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.

KEY THEMES: TRADITION, INNOVATION, CULTURAL IDENTITY, FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

WORKSHOP 3: MARKETING, PROMOTION, FUNDING, AND
THE NEXT GENERATION
DISCOVER PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MARKETING,
FUNDING, AND PROMOTING REGGAE MUSIC AND EVENTS.
THIS SESSION FOCUSES ON LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVALS, AND
NURTURING YOUNG TALENT TO

KEY THEMES:
INCLUSION • HEALTH & WELLBEING • SOCIAL AWARENESS • EMPOWERMENT