Join us for a night to remember as No Signal map out a sonic atlas, era by era. We’re bringing people and communities together to connect to the power of music. Explore the impact of Black British sounds on creative and cultural spaces across time from the 80s to today.
All events are drop-in and capacity will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Programme
Music: NS10v10
Room 8
A showdown between the best 10 tracks of the 1980s and hits from the last 10 years. Two sound systems, two DJs, two eras. Expect a high-energy, genre-defying clash where the past and present collide.
Music: Diaspora Dance
Three Diaspora Dance rooms showcase Black music cultures from across the world.
Estilo Palop
Room 21
18.00–19.00 Kizomba class led by Tsunami Tania
19.00–19.45 DJ RIvas b2b DONTCALLMETAKO
19.45–20.30 DJ Rivas vs DJ Bandre
20.40–21.30 DJ Bandre
Kicking off with a kizomba class, followed by kuduro and afrohouse and Taco a Taco: Angolan Kizomba vs Cape Verdean Kizomba.
Franco Fever
Room 23
18.00–19.30 SugaSpixe
19.30–21.30 N.A.S.
Explore popular Afro and Caribbean Francophone sounds such as Ndombolo, Coupe Decale, Shatta and Zouk, hosted by MC JOJO.
Southern Groove
Clore Studio
18.00–19.00 MDKAY
19.00–20.00 Muwa
20.00–21.30 Khanda Cool
Dive into music from the southern states of Africa, discover genres like Bacardi, Bubblegum, Kaito, Magaje and more. Hosted by Rose Bere.
Installation: The Informer
Room 31, Turner Wing
The Informer returns reflecting on the journey of the past four No Signal Yearbooks and explores who might have featured in an 80s edition. Explore behind-the-scenes photos and articles exploring the evolution of the project. Add your biggest creative inspo from the 80s to now to a wall of contributions.
Music and Talk: Social Club x Better Listening
Room 37, Turner Wing
18.00–21.00
A social club experience celebrating the art of vinyl. Bring and share your vinyl collections, add a track to the evening’s playlist from your own records.
Hosted by two generations of collectors: David Sonubi and Darcus Beese.
18.00–21.30 Drop-in BYOV and listening
19.45–20.30 Darcus Beese and David Sonubi in conversation
Talk: Face The Facts
The Art of Endurance
Clore Auditorium
19.00–20.20
This special edition of Face The Facts explores creativity in a time of recession. Hosted by Scully with Elijah driving the conversation, panellists Kehn (Play Piem), Mercedes Benson (DJ and Social Fixt founder), Mark Miller (Tate Learning) and journalist NazfromNewham tackle pressing questions about creativity in London during a recession.
Music: Social Club: Open Decks
Lower Rotunda
18.00–21.30
Across the night, hear sets from a series of selectors chosen via a No Signal open call.
Workshop: Analogue Poster Making
Room 5
18.00–20.30
Inspired by Buddy Esquire, step into the style of 80s poster making and create an event flyer for your vision of 'the best party ever' using curated materials and references from the Tate archive.
Broadcast: No Signal Radio Live
Room 7b
18.00–21.00
A live radio broadcast including shows from NOSA and Christian Adofo.
Food and Drink
Head to the drinks bar in Room 9 or the Djanogly Cafe for food and drinks.
