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What’s On… Industry Takeover Series: The Role of Archiving in Music with Hyperfrank, Simon Wheatley, Jojo Sonubi & Naz Hamdi, 22nd January @ Talent House

Host Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan will be joined by guests Simon Wheatley, Jojo Sonubi and Naz Hamdi on Thursday 22nd January for an in-depth conversation on the importance of archiving, documentation, and storytelling in music. This session explores how preserving histories helps shape collective memory, cultural identity, and future legacies — particularly within underground and marginalised music scenes.

A recommended session for bloggers, journalists, content creators, audiophiles and anyone passionate about music and preserving stories/ history

LIMITED £5 TICKETS AVAILABLE at UDtickets.com 

  • Thursday 22nd January, doors from 6.30pm, event starts 7pm.
  • Talent House, 3 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS.

BAG £5 TICKETS HERE!

MEET THE LINE-UP

Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan

Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan is a music journalist, documentary producer, and co-founder of TRENCH Magazine. They began in 2006 with the influential blog Hyperfrank—named one of Europe’s Top 25 music blogs—quickly becoming known for breaking new talent and capturing defining moments in UK underground music, from Skepta, Chip and Ghetts.

Simon Wheatley

Based in London and renown for his intimate portrayals of the city, Simon Wheatley has been described as ‘one of the most influential British photographers of the twenty-first century’.

Jojo Sonubi

Jojo Sonubi is a London-based graphic designer, curator, and director whose work brings people together through music, events, and visual storytelling. He is behind projects like Recessland, No Signal Radio, and Black in the Day, using design and creative direction to build spaces that celebrate culture and community.

Naz Hamdi

My name is Naz Hamdi but most people know me as NazfromNewham and I’m a heritage professional, storyteller and curator from east London. Over the years I’ve worked across music, film, nightlife and heritage with a focus on documentation and preservation. 

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