A celebration of Southend’s Caribbean community through book, vinyl, conversation, music and food.
Created by KJ Fontiverio-Hylton, a creative ethnographer and multidisciplinary artist now based between Southend and London, Being (T)here grew from time spent listening to and documenting the stories, memories and experiences of Southend’s Caribbean community.
Through conversations, oral histories, photography and sound, the project explores ideas of migration, identity, memory, place and what it means to make a home somewhere.
These stories have come together in a book and double vinyl record, bringing photography and oral histories together with voices and field recordings gathered across Southend.
On Sunday 15th November, we’re bringing some of the people featured in Being (T)here along with the wider community together at The Old Waterworks for a relaxed afternoon of connecting, listening and sharing.
Steel pan taster session
Led by Shirley – one of the people featured in Being (T)here. Come and have a go! no previous experience needed.
Listening + music
A chance to spend time with the Being (T)here vinyl, listen together and hear some of the voices and sounds that shaped the project.
Community conversation
A relaxed conversation with people featured in the project and those joining us on the day, sharing stories and thoughts around culture, community, memory and belonging.
Food + drinks
And time simply to eat, have a drink, meet people and connect.
SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
12PM ONWARDS
The Old Waterworks
North Road, Southend-on-Sea
SS0 7AB
FREE | LIMITED SPACES
This is an intimate gathering with limited capacity, so booking is required.
Book your free ticket: https://sl1nk.com/h7gw9z7
Come curious. Come listen. Come play. Come connect. Come nuh!
Credits:
Special thanks to all local participants: Shirley, Allison, Godwin, Marco, Chiquitta, Penny, Kirk, Bianca and Gloria.
Photography: Karli-Jade Fontiverio-Hylton, Tasha Hylton
Audio edit & mastering: Tom Weber
Graphics Design: Queenie Wong, Lucy Daley
Printing: RS Bookbinder
Publishing: The Old Waterworks
Supported by The Arts Council England
