Don Letts Q and A Book Signing and DJ Set
An extra-special event for Independent Venue Week!
The legend that is Don Letts - the Rebel Dread himself - comes to The Continental for a Q&A, Book Signing and DJ Set
Don Letts' reputation has been firmly established in both the film and music world by a substantial body of work from the late 70's through the 80's, 90's and well into the millennium. His work has been exhibited in The Kitchen N.Y.C, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The N.F.T in London and was honoured at Brooklyn's BAM festival and The Milan Film festival. In March 2003 he won a Grammy for his documentary 'Westway To The World'.
He came to notoriety in the late 70's as the DJ that single handedly turned a whole generation of punks onto reggae. It was whilst as a DJ at the first punk club 'The Roxy' in 1977, that Don adopted the punk D.I.Y. ethic and begun to make his first film 'The Punk Rock Movie'. Shot on Super-8mm it is the only documentary on the U.K. punk scene with Sex Pistols, The Clash and many others. This led to a period directing over 300 music videos for an eclectic mix of diverse artists ranging from Public Image to Bob Marley. He then moved into documentary work covering the likes of Gil Scot-Heron, The Jam, Sun Ra, George Clinton and most recently Paul McCartney. Dancehall Queen (co-directed by Rick Elgood) shot in location in Jamaica 1997 was his first feature film.
At the end of 2007 Don presented 'Speakers Corner' in conjunction with the British Arts council. Featuring several spoken word artists, poets and rappers with a musical band in a theatrical setting. The event toured the UK in November-December and was a contemporary response to the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade.
Booking and pricing
Entry for this great night of music and hangout costs £16 per ticket, plus an online booking fee.
You can book your tickets now at Skiddle - IVW 2025: Don Letts Q&A, Book Signing & DJ Set.
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