Sounds of the FRONTLINE

20/06/2025

19:00

Sounds of the FRONTLINE

Windrush Event


Sounds of the FRONTLINE

Friday 20th June 7-10pm
Fusion Arts, 15 Park End Street Oxford
FREE! All welcome


Sounds of the FRONTLINE invites audiences to reminisce and dance as DJs take us on a sonic journey through the rhythms of the Caribbean and wider diaspora—sounds rooted in resistance, joy, and cultural connection.

- Live Drumming & Welcome by Natty Mark Samuels
- Exhibition introduction by Ryan Hawaii
- DJ Natty playing Roots Reggae
- Live performance from Zethu Maseko @zet.maseko and Shumba Youth @shumbayouth
- DJ Euton playing Lovers Rock, Soca and hi-life.

Running alongside is FRONTLINE, a bold new exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Ryan Hawaii @ryanhawaii. This early-career retrospective brings together fifteen years of creative exploration in fashion, textiles, painting, and design. Exhibition curated by Ruby Duncan @rubyaduncan

On view at Fusion Arts at 15 Park End Street until 5 July, FRONTLINE is not to be missed.

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm – 6pm. Monday & Tuesday visits available by appointment

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Supporters of Fusion Arts

Oxford City Council Arts Council England National Lottery Funded Project Grant National Lottery Community Fund Oxfordshire Community Foundation Here for Culture Doris Field Charitable Trust BBC Children in Need Levelling Up South Oxfordshire District Council Christ Church College Jesus College