An exhibition dedicated to the legacy of the drum and bass and jungle scenes of one city has opened.
This Is Jungle Takeover, an exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy of Music (RWA) in Bristol, documents the evolution of jungle music in the city since the late 1980s.
The exhibition highlights the early influence of Bristol and the south-west of England on the popularity and development of these genres in London and throughout Europe.
Flynn Ites, one of the exhibition's curators and DJ Flynnites, said: "When we started playing outside of Bristol, that creative energy, that vibe, spread. Londoners started to notice it, too.".
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The exhibition features album covers, flyers, photographs, memorabilia and collectibles from 30 years ago, and celebrates the contributions of the people who helped create Bristol's drum and bass scene.
Ites said: "There was something special going on in Bristol that reverberated through the late 80s, early 90s and into the 2000s.".
«"Back in the days before the internet, Bristol was a very special, unique little world where few people knew how different it was and how unique it was.".
«"You had to be truly passionate about music and the scene. It gave a lot of musicians, artists, and other people the opportunity to pursue their passions.".
Kirk Thompson, another curator who goes by the stage name DJ Krust, said the idea for the exhibition came from his brother, Gary Thompson.
«"The obvious people get mentioned, but there were many who contributed to the culture and deserve more recognition," he said.
«It’s not just about the people who made the music, but also people from the surrounding cultures, like photographers, radio stations, and label owners.».
Thompson continued: "We're trying to emphasize that, the history, the pioneers, but more from a Southwest perspective.".
«It’s not just about looking back, but how we use these tools, ideas, and concepts to look to the future and create something for future generations to be inspired by.».
The exhibition is open until June 28.
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