Interference: A History of Pirate Radio in South London

A day event with talks and music exploring the history of pirate radio in South London from the 1980s to the present day. The archival work presented in the exhibition space, with an addition of further audio and visual material, will be there for people to engage with. Come and listen to speakers including Angie Dee and DJ Camilla conversing about their experience as women pirate radio DJs in 80s London and dance with us through DJ sets from El-B and others. Don’t miss the hand built sound system from Mid Century Sounds!

• 12:00-1:00 Angie Dee and DJ Camilla in discussion

• 1:00- 3:00 Anja Ngozi DJ Set

• 3:00-5:00 El-B Set

This is a relaxed event, which means that you can make sounds and move how you need. A quiet space and ear plugs are available to give you the option to take a break from the busy social space. There will be chairs and soft bean bags if you prefer to be seated or lying down. Alcohol will be served only from 2:30pm onwards.

About No Bounds Radio:

No Bounds Radio is an internet radio station, currently run by four people across London and Manchester.

The station was set up in March 2020, simply as a way for people to share their voices in lockdown. Our shows include topics around literature, music, radio plays, sound collages, documentary, sound art, and more. They have an experimental and DIY bent – often recorded via phone. Thus we encourage amateurs and non-amateurs alike.

Our hosts come from across the UK, Europe and the U.S. Shows are all currently pre-recorded and remote, but they are in the process of setting up a pop up and physical space in Brunswick Park, Camberwell (London) at the Outhouse Gallery/Bookshop.

Angie Dee was born and raised in South London, and used to go record shopping in Croydon. During the late 80’s she created sound systems, building one of the first all-female sound systems ‘Silhouette’, DJ’d at pirate stations such as Kiss (which she went on to work at legally), and volunteered at Radio Thamesmead. Angie has had a rich career DJing in radio and club management.

DJ Camilla is a pioneer – one of the first females to have a regular pirate radio music show. She began her career at DBC, under the alias Sister C. She later joined LWR – London Wide Radio (formally London Weekend Radio).

El-B is a producer and DJ. He was an original member of the UK Garage duo Groove Chronicles, and is commonly seen as one of the pioneers of the dubstep genre, operating around Croydon. He runs the Ghost Recordings label and is also part of the duo El-Tuff.

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• Kind and respectful in our language and behaviour towards others. Turf is a space which is anti racism, sexism, homophobia and ableism.
• Considerate of others’ time; allowing others room to speak & engage.
• Respectful of the space itself as belonging to many people, treating the space & objects with care.
• Attend wherever possible: In 2023, around 30% of people booking free tickets didn’t turn up! Our free tickets are limited and in high demand. Every person who doesn’t turn up means someone else can’t attend, so please let us know if you can’t make it to free up a space. If you don’t attend twice or more without letting us know, you may be restricted from booking again.