Newham Heritage Month 2024 saw Creative Engagement Services CIC host a fantastic series of workshops focused on podcasting and film making. These workshops revolved around the legendary Newham radio station, DejaVu FM, a true pioneer that not only hailed from the borough but also significantly impacted British music culture.
DejaVu FM’s Legacy
The workshops offered participants a chance to delve into the station’s rich history and its lasting influence. Participants learned from the founding members themselves, including Rojay, Laura, Dlux, Kenny King, and Diesel D Power. They also gained insights from renowned artists who either got their start or received significant support from DejaVu FM, such as Preshus, Lethal Bizzle, D Double E, Dizzee Rascal, Crazy Titch, Wiley, Kano, Skepta, and many more.
Workshop Highlights
- Podcasting and Film making Skills: Participants gained valuable skills in creating podcasts and films, allowing them to capture and share stories.
- DejaVu FM’s Impact: The workshops explored the station’s impact on the development of Grime music and the wider British music scene.
- Local Legends: Participants had the unique opportunity to learn from DejaVu FM’s founders and iconic artists who were championed by the station.
A Celebration of Newham’s Heritage
This Creative Engagement Services CIC initiative served as a great way to celebrate Newham’s rich cultural heritage during Heritage Month. By focusing on DejaVu FM, the workshops highlighted the borough’s significant contribution to British music and empowered young people to explore creative media skills.
Featuring founding member, Rojay, Laura, Dlux, Kenny King, Diesel D Power, and artist such as Preshus, Lethal Bizzle, D Double E, Dizzee Rascal, Crazy Titch, Wiley, Kano, Skepta, Kenny Allstar, Locksmith Rudimental, Lil Simz, Big Zuu, Ghetts, Big Narstie, Frisco, Manga Saint Hilare, Girls of Grime, Grime Violinist to name a few.
Special thanks to James King, Jan Cullen, Newham Council, Hackney Bridge, Kishin Powers Laungani, Ria Amour, James Halford, Amaysah Blake, Venetta Edwards.
Filmed and produced by Wayne George
Co Producer Kishin Powers Laungani
On Behalf of dejavufm.com
For more information contact info@creativeengagementservices.com
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