Sound System Cultures Worldwide in Dijon, France
We are excited to announce a unique and immersive evening of film screenings, celebrating the diverse world of sound system cultures from around the globe. Join us on December 5th, 2025, at Cinéma Eldorado in Dijon for a one-of-a-kind event showcasing five exclusive SST documentaries:
- Playing with Purpose: The Story of Urabá Sound System (Colombia, 33”)
- Rockers Sound Station: Tales of the Kingston Dub Club (Jamaica/ UK, 38”)
- Street, Gender and Sound: The Feminine Hi Fi Experience (Brazil, 10”)
- Survival: A Rasta Sound System Gathering (South Africa, 10”)
- Word Sound & Power (Colombia, 10”)
These films reveal the fascinating ways in which communities use their DIY sound systems as tools of cultural, spiritual, and political expression. Whether it’s to unite people, dance, or amplify the voices of marginalised communities and social movements, sound systems become powerful vehicles for advocacy and empowerment.
The event is organised by Skanky Yard association and Dubatriation sound system as part of the Protect the Dub program, which has been bringing sound system culture in various forms to Dijon for over 10 years now, with a consistent focus on community building, solidarity and raising funds for various social projects.
Dr Brian D’Aquino, Senior Research Assistant for the Sonic Street Technologies project and founder of the Bababoom Hi-Fi label and sound system, will be representing SST in an open discussion at the end of the screenings, sharing his insights into the cultural impact of sound systems from both a practitioner and researcher perspective.
Event Details:
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Date: 5th December 2025
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Time: 20:00
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Location: Cinéma Eldorado, 21 Rue Alfred de Musset, 21000 Dijon
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Entry: Free with donation
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Organized by: Skanky Yard and Dubatriation sound system, in collaboration with Sonic Street Technologies.
The following evening, on Saturday night, Protect the Dub will continue at Les Tanneries (Dijon) with a sound system session featuring Dubatriation sound system and Bababoom Hi-Fi feat. Jules I. This session is part of a broader effort to raise funds for the areas affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. A portion of the funds raised during the night will be donated to support the flood-stricken regions of Jamaica, contributing to recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating storm.
We look forward to seeing you there – bring your curiosity, your knowledge, and your love for the sound system!
For more details please follow:
@dubatriation
@skanky_yard