Workshop and Courtyard Party with special guest, Junglehussi
Stornoway Sound System is an all day celebration of D.I.Y. Soundsystem culture and music. We’ll explore the sounds and origins of the soundclash, look at how these stacks of bass bins inspired the rave scene and consider the ‘do it yourself’ spirit that is fundamental to progressive cultural movements. Guest DJ, Matthew Arthur Williams (aka Junglehussi) will lead a hands on workshop looking at everything from organising your set to perfecting a mix and playing it out live on a specially constructed speaker rig in An Lanntair’s courtyard. We’ll look at the basics of building a speaker box, what knowledge and tech you need to get start your own rig and how to do it on the cheap. Plus we’ll put together some mini boom boxes to take away. No prior experience necessary, open to all musical tastes and abilities. Ages 14-25, booking required.
From 3pm we’ll move things outside and turn up the bass, starting with the chance for workshop participants to put their practice into action! The afternoon will continue with sets from local DJs alongside a special Junglehussi selection.
The party will run alongside the opening of An Lanntair’s Grinneas nan Eilean islands open exhibition. (Fingers crossed for sunshine!)
About Matthew Arthur Williams
Matthew Arthur Williams (b. 1989 London) is an artist, freelance photographer and DJ’s under the stage name Junglehussi, living and working in Glasgow.
Matthew’s work, which takes a multi-disciplinary approach through the use of photography, moving image and sound deep dives through his own identity to bring forth diasporic experiences that challenge preconceived narratives that exists and is primarily interested in forming and maintain consistent archives of black existence and resistance, specifically here in the UK.
As Junglehussi, Matthew has coordinated multiple spaces in the Glasgow club scene, and has been performing since 2016, playing a number of venues and festivals nationwide. More recently he has played at the popular three day Riverside Festival in Glasgow and has played alongside international names such as Bok Bok, Honey Dijon, Robert Owens, and Joy Orbison.
As of 2021 he has taken up a new residence in La Cheetah Club and is a regular host on Glasgow-based digital radio stations, Clyde Built Radio and Radio Buena Vida.
