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The Vinyl Whistle

Sat 31st Oct | Ital Roots Presents "Black History Month" Masquerade Special & Open Decks | 4pm

Sat 31st Oct | Ital Roots Presents "Black History Month" Masquerade Special & Open Decks | 4pm

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Celebrate BHM 2026 - this years theme is "Championing Communities". 

Join host DJ Natty Bongo Congo I for an afternoon to evening of traditional Reggae, Roots, Ska, Dancehall, Calypso, Latin American & African Continent sounds in the celebration of life & ancestral spirit protection. 

Bring your own (battery operated- Tealight & image/photo or (token) of your loved one you'd like to remember & display for the (memorial alter) - left at own risk (so please bring a copied image not original) In the spirit of "Dia de Los Muertos"..

Dress Code: 
*Come dressed in colour, traditional costume & vibrancy (no grim reapers). Carnival Inspired Masquerade welcome! 

4pm til 7.00pm (Open Decks) -30mins slots - Free Spaces run out fast!!! -Please book early & arrive 20mins prior to your slot start time. 
If you need to cancel your slot please contact the venue directly min 24hrs before *please respect artistic opportunity platforms to perform. 

7pm til 11pm (DJ Natty Bongo Congo I & Home Grown Leeds Finest "Selector Sounds") -

Suggested PAYF on the door £5 cash (supports music promoters & event running costs

Families Welcome to 9pm (All under 18s at the responsibility of adult supervision at all times) 

Supporting bucket funds on the night for : Sickle Cell Society (Raising Funds) 

This 2nd year annual event provides opportunity to "champion the diverse community" of LS6 & it's rich city of Leeds heritage, sport & cultures including family & student populations.

This special Saturday local  family friendly afternoon to evening provides opportunity to listen & watch live "Open Decks" & tunes selected by the diverse sounds of black music culture. 

Do you want an alternative Saturday afternoon/evening experience? 

Join the independent retail record store & team at Vinyl Whistle a vibrant store with a local community feel where inclusion & diversity is the heart of Adam & Neil's ethos, supporting independent black female music promoters, "bus drivers honk there horns to the sounds of sweet reggae", this is a Leeds based retail store with a community difference on the main high street on Otley Road, Headingley (LS6). 

Why not spend the day in Headingley, local library (LCC Headingley One Stop Centre) & amenities (post office) are available close by. 

Selection of none alcoholic refreshment options available including coffee n teas & supporting Kirkstall Brewery.

A once off offering of recommended to book list of Caribbean inspired eateries will be given on the day for special order via Deliveroo, Just Eat or local shop delivery. - Deliver to the store. 

Funds raised will be donated to the national  SickleCell Society.

Please purchase music (vinyls) or merchandise on the day as selection from £2 (bargain boxes selections) 

At a time where smaller independent venues have sadly closed in Leeds in the past year thus gives rise for the importance of supporting local independent business…

This event promotes zero tolerance to racial hatred or hate crime as part of the equality act 2010 this is a fun, peaceful family friendly event 

So dates in your diary and use eco transport and get down in the shop early. (Main route to Leeds n not part of the Otley Run).

Bring your own headphones, records or ccjs you can ensure you get your name down to play early doors. (Venue & Host takes no responsibility for your personal belongings, leave at your own risk & CCTV is in operation.) 

Bring a friend and recommend to another friend and that’s how the community grows!

Please inform the venue & host if you give no consent for photography or filming during the event (self-image)

One Love & Blessings!

Image copyright (Nattylyn Maddix-Butler) 

Nattylyn 

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Please be mindful of the possible age of some of our used vinyl when considering its condition.

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Instore - Tickets & Events

If you have purchased a pre-order as entry to one of our instore gigs, you will be able to collect the vinyl or CD on the day of the event and get it signed by the performer or band.

We won't be printing tickets for this, please use your email order confirmation for entry.

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