Bass Culture

Bass Culture is presented by Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster in partnership with Westminster University and Camden Council.

A three-year academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture, covering the period from the 1960s to the present day.

Bass Culture plugs into UK Soundsystem culture as it retraces origins of grime through the genres that preceded it. Those more familiar with the genre will know this success is hard-won. But for those less familiar this music’s history, the film provides new insights to the efforts of an underground, predominantly black British music community, that continues to defy the industries assessments of its potential.

Bass Culture documentary presents a success story that demonstrates the complexity and diversity of the British music industry. It also showcases a journey fuelled by enterprise, entrepreneurialism and creativity

The film was produced by Fully Focused Community (FFC), a youth led media organisation that uses the power of film to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and transform lives.

Part of Camden Council's Black History Season which runs from October - December, to celebrate the incredible and wonderful achievements and contributions of Black people across Camden and the UK.

The majority of the events listed in our programme are free, with a small number of events having a Pay What You Can with proceeds going to support the brilliant work of the Black Curriculum.