Explore Bristol’s DnB history in this moving photo exhibition

Posted on: 05 Jul 2024

Bristol is one of the hearts of the UK’s original Jungle & Drum ‘n’ Bass scenes – and now, a new photo & archival exhibition explores the way those pioneers changed music history.

 

This is Jungle/D&B is a new exhibition to be held at Centrespace Gallery starting this Friday. Through photography, artwork, and hitherto unseen archival footage, the exhibition will explore the history and legacy of Bristol’s original junglist pioneers.

 

The event highlights the significant contributions of key players such as Full Cycle Records, Independent Dealers, More Rockers, and the Ruff Neck crew, all of whom played pivotal roles in shaping the genre’s trajectory. Bristol, renowned for its dynamic and innovative music scene, is rightfully celebrated as a hub of Jungle/D&B creativity and evolution from the early 90s onwards.

 

 

The exhibition will open this Friday, 5 July, for private viewing from 17:00 – but otherwise will be open from Saturday 6 July – Wednesday 10 July for public viewing. As always with Centrespace Gallery, the exhibition is completely free to attend.

 

If you’re unfamiliar with Centrespace, it’s a celebrated but hidden gallery, located in a small alley (Leonard Lane) just off Corn St in the centre. They have regularly rotating free exhibitions in a number of artforms – all somehow enhanced by the feeling of being hidden away in the very heart of the city.

 

 

Curated by DJ Krust of Full Cycle Records and Adapt The Canvas, alongside DJ Flynnites from Independent Dealers and Gary Thompson, co-author of "The Art and Sound of the Bristol Underground,", the exhibition is also supported by the Black South West Network.

 

Not just a historical exhibition, This is Jungle/DNB is a celebration of the impact on culture and society that this global genre has had – and Bristol’s massive contributions to that impact.

 

This is Jungle/DNB takes place between Saturday 6 July – Wednesday 10 July, and is free to attend. For more information on Centrespace and their exhibitions, head to their website. 

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