Tickets still available for the Oral History Festival on Sat 6 July 2024! Join us for a day of reflection, listening, conversation and networking at the British Library hosted by @oralhistorysoc and @BL_OralHistory. Book here: https://t.co/cdnC36arb4
Don't miss @MykaellRiley on @BBCLater... with Jools Holland this week! 📺
Tune in for an insightful discussion on our exhibition, Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music.
Saturday 15 June, 21.00
@BBCTwo & @BBCiPlayer.
Delighted to see that the story about @britishlibrary cylinders of possible Sivori recordings in @TheStradMag has been picked up in Poland and France.
https://t.co/YOZC7U0H7Y
https://t.co/iLCyaj1KLB
Sound System Culture Day: Sunday 2 June @ British Library
An afternoon celebrating sound system culture with DJs, performances, talks, creative activities and more!
https://t.co/GXceXTASF0
Thanks to the extensive research of Andrew Krastins, it is now believed that a group of mysterious wax cylinders hold performances by Camillo Sivori, the only pupil of legendary violinist Niccolo Paganini.
Follow the intriguing story here: https://t.co/WYD4cfCgdI
Good news!
Thanks to generous support @HeritageFundUK, we're starting another sound digitisation project across the region.
Following the success of #UOSH, we'll be working with archives in the SW to preserve our sound heritage for everyone.
More info: https://t.co/mVkylWmwTq
Don’t need much excuse to go to the @britishlibrary but the ‘Beyond The Bassline: 500 years of Black British Music’ exhibition is a must see!
👀 3 towers of vinyl & 200+ exhibits stretching from the earliest recordings through calypso, jazz, jungle…
👏@Aleemagray@MykaellRiley
Whiteness and Sound Studies: @annie_goh
'Echoes of elsewhere? From archaeoacoustics to sonic cyberfeminisms'
Weds 8 May, 6 - 8pm BST, Online
Tickets are free - book via Eventbrite https://t.co/OigLayO9AJ
The ‘Beyond the baseline’ exhibition about 500 years of Black British music is officially open! Huge congratulations to @Aleemagray@MykaellRiley and everyone at the @britishlibrary who worked so hard to deliver this incredible show.
Take a sneak peek at the rich tapestry of costumes, artworks and records featured in Beyond the Bassline 👀
Journey through five centuries of history and discover the places where the sounds of Black Britain were born, opening tomorrow: https://t.co/nyG2gEf7rG
We're seeking a freelance Artist in Residence to engage new audiences with @TWArchives sound collections. Opportunity open to creative practitioners working in any medium. £8K contract over five months. Apply by 20 March 2024 https://t.co/jmuydw6vXY
BISA 2024: Sound Heritage Today full programme out now: https://t.co/VC3GMQAsT2
9-10 May at the National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow.
Don't forget to book your tickets!
Join us at the British Library and play a major part in preserving the nation's sound heritage. We're looking for a knowledgeable Electronics Engineer with experience of analogue and digital audiovisual equipment maintenance.
See more details here - https://t.co/NmC0SqpbJc
UPDATE 20/11/23: The British Library is continuing to experience a major technology outage, as a result of a cyber-attack. The outage is affecting our website, online systems and services, as well as some onsite services including our Reading Rooms and public wifi.
We’re continuing to experience a major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack, affecting our website, online systems and services, and some onsite services too. We anticipate restoring many services in the next few weeks, but some disruption may persist.
We have now confirmed that this was a ransomware attack, by a group known for such criminal activity. As mentioned in previous updates, we’ve taken targeted protective measures to ensure the integrity of our systems, and we’re undertaking a forensic investigation with the support of NCSC, the Metropolitan Police and cybersecurity specialists.
Our buildings are open and events and exhibitions are going ahead. While our website and some services are offline, we’re regularly updating our blog with information on what’s still available: https://t.co/CSGs8H07wJ
Thank you for your ongoing patience while we continue to investigate this incident. We’re really grateful for your understanding.
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