The Bandung Conference (Indonesia, April 18th-24th, 1955) assembled representatives from 29 Asian and African nations, most of whom were newly independent. Together they discussed how to work together for a more equal world, all in the aftermath of European colonialism. The conference laid the foundations for the nonaligned movement, thus becoming a symbol of peace and international cooperation throughout the cold war period.

Join us for an evening of discussion and sounds to mark the 70th anniversary of the conference. The evening will be led by Professor Su Lin Lewis (Global & Asian History, University of Bristol) who will be telling the story of Bandung and the many movements that grew from this moment. Alongside the conversation we will be playing a selection of archival sounds and songs from the time of the conference. From the music career of Cambodia’s political leader Norodom Sihanouk, to songs written to celebrate independence in Ghana, to the sounds of 1950s Indonesian pop. Expect a heady mix of folk, highlife, soukous, early psychedelia and more.

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This event is the fifth in our ‘First Thursdays’ series. Each event invites a guest to present a collection of music, alongside photography and film. The series focuses upon hidden collections, field recordings, ethnographic sounds and accidental archives, considering what they tell us about today’s entangled world.

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The event takes place at IC Visual Lab: 6 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0BH.
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Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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