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18.30 – 22.00, tickets include admission to the ‘In Conversation’ and DJ set

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Jodrell Bank with Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B in conversation with David Olusoga, Professor of Public History, as part of Creative Manchester’s Solstice and Equinox series.

This discussion will be followed by a special DJ set with soulful melodies and infectious rhythms from Jazzie B himself.

About the speakers:

Trevor Beresford Romeo OBE, known as Jazzie B, is a DJ, music producer, entrepreneur, and founding member of the iconic music collective, Soul II Soul. Born in London to parents of Antiguan descent, Jazzie began DJing in the 1980s on pirate radio and holding parties adapting the reggae sound system. This evolved into the formation of the Soul II Soul collective, a number one single, two Grammy Awards, and the sale of millions of records worldwide.

Soul II Soul and Jazzie B have left an indelible mark on British culture, not only through their music but also via legendary club nights, fashion lines, retail ventures, and radio shows. Jazzie was awarded an OBE in 2008, and in 2024, Soul II Soul received the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of an enduring impact on British music and culture.

This year, Jazzie B has been collaborating with researchers at The University of Manchester to document his extensive personal archive. We are delighted to welcome him to our home of innovation and discovery to reflect on his landmark career and cultural legacy with historian, presenter, and BAFTA-winning filmmaker, Professor David Olusoga.

Following the ‘In Conversation’, Jazzie B will bring his signature sound to the First Light Pavilion, spinning classic tracks and contemporary hits that embody the spirit of Soul II Soul.

The event will be chaired by Dr Sophie Everest, Lecturer in Film Practice and Filmmaker.

Presented by Creative Manchester and Jodrell Bank Centre of Engagement, this event is part of the ‘Solstice and Equinox’ series of events which brings innovative creative artists to The University of Manchester’s four Cultural Institutions. Each of our unique cultural institutions – the Whitworth, the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester Museum and Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement – focus on building civic, national and international partnerships to advance the social, environmental and individual wellbeing of our communities.

Creative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platform based at The University of Manchester. The platform champions research in creativity and creative practice, bringing together research communities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities. Please visit the website for more information Creative Manchester.

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