TALK:
Way Back When
Elijah (@Eli1ah), the London-based DJ, writer and co-founder of the influential record label Butterz (2010-2021) and DJ, producer and radio broadcaster, Charlie Dark MBE, take us on a walk down memory lane; Back to a time when the mandem were raising aerials on top of tower blocks for pirate radio, and there was always a house party somewhere on the weekend, way before camera phones surveilled and ruined the dancefloor.
Saturday 13 September 2–3.30pm
Brixton Radio, 23 Alphabet Mews, London SW9 0FN











Charlie Dark [he/him] is a founding member of the electronic music group Attica Blues and the creator of Blacktronica nights, known for blending jazz, soul, funk, and electronic music. He is also the founder of Run Dem Crew, an international running community that combines fitness with creativity and inclusivity. His work spans music production, DJing, and community leadership. In recognition of his contributions to running and youth engagement, he was awarded an MBE in 2023. His achievements reflect a career focused on music innovation, wellness advocacy, and the creation of platforms that support diverse communities.
© Photo: Andrew Cotterill
Elijah [he/him] is a Writer and DJ with 15 years experience in the independent music and arts sector in London spanning artist and label management, event production and creative direction. He writes about creative work on instagram with a project called 'Yellow Squares' that has developed into visual installations, an album, a book and a lecture series that has had editions all over the world. He is a contributor to The Guardian and co-founded the Grime record label Butterz (2010-2021).
© Photo: Osman Ahmed
TALK:
Way Back When
Elijah (@Eli1ah), the London-based DJ, writer and co-founder of the influential record label Butterz (2010-2021) and DJ, producer and radio broadcaster, Charlie Dark MBE, take us on a walk down memory lane; Back to a time when the mandem were raising aerials on top of tower blocks for pirate radio, and there was always a house party somewhere on the weekend, way before camera phones surveilled and ruined the dancefloor.
Saturday 13 September 2–3.30pm
Brixton Radio, 23 Alphabet Mews, London SW9 0FN




Charlie Dark [he/him] is a founding member of the electronic music group Attica Blues and the creator of Blacktronica nights, known for blending jazz, soul, funk, and electronic music. He is also the founder of Run Dem Crew, an international running community that combines fitness with creativity and inclusivity. His work spans music production, DJing, and community leadership. In recognition of his contributions to running and youth engagement, he was awarded an MBE in 2023. His achievements reflect a career focused on music innovation, wellness advocacy, and the creation of platforms that support diverse communities.
© Photo: Andrew Cotterill




Elijah [he/him] is a Writer and DJ with 15 years experience in the independent music and arts sector in London spanning artist and label management, event production and creative direction. He writes about creative work on instagram with a project called 'Yellow Squares' that has developed into visual installations, an album, a book and a lecture series that has had editions all over the world. He is a contributor to The Guardian and co-founded the Grime record label Butterz (2010-2021).
© Photo: Osman Ahmed



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