Uncover the history of activism and music sub-cultures along the River Lea.
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For anyone interested in the River Lea and the heritage of activism and music sub-cultures
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Undercurrent is a creative heritage project that aims to uncover and share historical narratives of activism and music sub-cultures connected to the River Lea.
From neolithic beginnings to Blockers’ Seaside, punk gigs to rave collectives, the River Lea has been a constant source of inspiration for Luton and beyond. The journey of Undercurrent starts in Luton, exploring the River Lea’s history, and associated music sub-cultures such as rave, punk and sound systems.
Undercurrent honours Luton’s heritage of activism and music sub-cultures and connects working-class stories along the River Lea – from its source in Leagrave, journeying through Hertfordshire and Enfield, past the Olympic Park in Newham to where it meets the River Thames at Trinity Buoy Wharf.
During the research phase, we undertook a range of activities to discover and document histories associated to both the river and the themes of activism, working class narratives and histories of sub-cultures and alternative communities. The research will inspire and inform a creative programme, including exciting new commissions and co-creation with communities along the river.
See our Undercurrent Digital Archive here.
For anyone interested in the River Lea and the heritage of activism and music sub-cultures
Credits/supporters
Undercurrent Research phase was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
Undercurrent is a Revoluton Arts project in partnership with Marsh Farm Outreach, supported by Arts Council England and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
