Festival of Encounters

TALK Cultural Encounters: Liam Bailey and Rebel Clash in conversation with Seani B, Chris 'Peckings' Price and Mad Professor

Liam Bailey and Rebelclash co-host a discussion between BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ and producer Seani B, cult record store owner Chris Price and dub legend Mad Professor around the legacy of Caribbean communities in the UK music scene and beyond. Touching on lived, anecdotal and historical cultural encounters the conversation will pay homage to the contribution of the Windrush Generation onwards to the fabric of Britain’s cultural scene. Followed by Mad Professor mixing live on the decks from 5.30-7pm.

Sunday 14 September 4–7pm

Brixton Radio, 23 Alphabet Mews, London SW9 0FN

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Liam Bailey [he/him] is an English singer-songwriter from Nottingham known for his soulful blend of reggae, blues, and British soul. He rose to prominence after releasing two EPs on Amy Winehouse's Lioness Records and co-writing the UK Top 5 hit "Blind Faith" with Chase & Status. He has released acclaimed solo projects and collaborated with artists across soul, reggae, electronic, and pop music. Recent years have seen him working closely with producer Leon Michels, releasing the albums *Ekundayo* (2020) and *Zero Grace*.

Mad Professor [he/him], born Neil Fraser, is a pioneering figure in dub music. Starting out building electronic gear in the 1970s, he opened his own studio in 1979, attracting top reggae artists like Sister Audrey, U Roy, and Desmond Dekker. Known for his custom-built mixing desk, he worked with major sound systems and produced numerous reggae hits in the 1980s. He also remixed for mainstream acts like Massive Attack and Sade. As a live dub innovator, he transformed stage mixing. Founder of Ariwa Studios, one of the UK’s most successful black-owned labels, he helped shape modern dub and reggae’s global presence.

Patrick Williams [he/him] aka Rebel Clash is a UK based Reggae DJ carving his own lane in the scene by going back to the records of his youth played at home and in Jamaica. His passion for playing vinyl & acetate dub plates comes from his appreciation for sound-system culture. Early influences growing up around his uncle’s legendary Sound System include Papa Michigan & Amp and General Smiley, the infamous Studio One label and productions from Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Imprint. Rebel Clash plays regularly at a wide spectrum of shows in UK clubs, from warehouse student events like ‘Worried About Henry’ to specialist Reggae shows supporting Sir David Rodigan. Hosting his own weekly show on Rinse FM, serving up some of the finest reggae cuts from his extensive collection, he has maintained and grown his reputation as an excellent selector.

Seani B [he/him] is a renowned BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ, producer, and sound system selector known for championing reggae, dancehall, and black music culture. He began DJing in his early teens, inspired by sound systems and legends like Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money. Seani’s talent led to a pivotal role at BBC Radio 1Xtra, where he’s hosted acclaimed shows and interviewed global icons. Also a Grammy-winning producer, he’s worked with artists like Damian Marley and Beenie Man. Rooted in Jamaican heritage, Seani B is respected for bridging UK and Caribbean sounds, and remains a powerful voice in the music industry.

Chris 'Peckings' Price [he/him] is a producer and Co-Owner of the legendary Pecking Records, London's oldest reggae record store. It was founded by his Father, George 'Peckings' Price, who initiated the first-ever Soundclash when he helped Coxsone Dodd establish the renowned Studio One.2

TALK Cultural Encounters: Liam Bailey and Rebel Clash in conversation with Seani B, Chris 'Peckings' Price and Mad Professor

Sunday 14 September 4–7pm

Brixton Radio, 23 Alphabet Mews, London SW9 0FN

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