At The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, Greenwich University, 10 Stockwell Street, SE10 9BD
As part of the Trackers & Breakbeats exhibition at The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, Brain Records founder Bizzy B, DJ Dlux, Equinox, and crew with demonstrate their innovative use of the Commodore Amiga and OctaMED software to pioneer breakbeat hardcore and jungle sounds in the 1990s.
The exhibition, ran until 2 November 2024, documents Brain Records’ role in shaping the UK hardcore and jungle scenes through their innovative use of home computer technologies, and explores the use of these technologies in the wider demoscene.
Original DJ Dlux Studio (1992) on display
Trackers and Breakbeats: Celebrating Brain Records’ Underground Revolution, at The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, University of Greenwich, is an exhibition that explores the groundbreaking influence of Brain Records and its pioneering use of 8-bit technology in the 1990s. The exhibition highlights the often overlooked yet pivotal role of Brain Records and its founder Bizzy B in shaping the UK hardcore and jungle scenes, as well as their connection to the wider demoscene.
Brain Records: A legacy of innovation
Founded in 1991 in Leytonstone by Bizzy B, Brain Records grew from a small home studio setup into a cornerstone of DIY culture. Bizzy B’s relentless creativity and innovation, despite limited resources, established a raw and unique sound that laid the foundation for what is now a globally recognized genre. The label’s influence extended through sublabels like Brain Progression, Joker Records, and others, with collaborations that were crucial to the development of the breakbeat hardcore and jungle sound.
About The Stephen Lawrence Gallery
The University of Greenwich founded The Stephen Lawrence Gallery in 2000, working in close partnership with Stephen’s mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence. The gallery, located in Greenwich Town Centre, promotes diversity in the representation of creative cultures, featuring work by contemporary practitioners across various disciplines. The exhibitions and associated events are open to the public, contributing to the gallery’s mission to foster inclusive communities and environments