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Notting Hill Carnival 2023: an oral history of all-female sound systems

As the event marks its 50th anniversary, we speak to some of the pioneering DJs still working to make carnival an empowering and inclusive space.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

Photography

Joyous photos of Notting Hill Carnival 2022

The two-day long event returned to London this year, showcasing a spectacular parade, steel bands and Caribbean food.

Written by: Huck

Culture

A joyous portrait of Notting Hill Carnival in 1974

Dancing in the streets — Photographer Chris Miles recounts capturing the annual event in the ‘70s, and its vital legacy of community activism and resilience born out of oppression and prejudice.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Culture

Photos capturing the soul of Notting Hill in the ‘70s

Community spirit — A new book revisits Philip Wolmuth‘s photographs of West London during a turbulent decade for the area, relating a vision of community photography with social justice at its core.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photography

The chaotic energy of Notting Hill Carnival, in photos

Come together — Photographer Theo McInnes made his way to W11 to capture the gloriously messy affair, as revellers beat the rain during a two-day celebration.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Culture

A look down the side streets at Notting Hill Carnival

Away from the parade — As Notting Hill Carnival hits 50, crowds hit up the streets of West London for a weekend of celebrations. Take a look at the scene away from the parades, down the side streets of Notting Hill in 2016.

Written by: Michael Segalov

This Is Diy

The countercultural manifesto of rasta punk Don Letts

'The minute you want what the Man is offering, you’re fucked.' — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth our favourite stories. For Huck 22: The Counterculture Issue, the 'visual terrorist' who introduced reggae to punk revealed why great things happen when worlds collide.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Culture

A playlist to get you in the mood for Notting Hill Carnival, the party of the summer

From Popcaan to Gyptian — Pour yourself a rum and Red Bull and get into carnival spirit with these party bangers.

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Ben Roberts

Notting Hill Carnival — Photographer Ben Roberts shares portraits and street reportage from the technicolour celebration of multicultural London that is Notting Hill Carnival.

Written by: Alex King

Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival

Red Bull Music Academy Sound System 2014 — Get your dance moves in order and do carnival right with the RBMA Sound System.

Written by: Alex King

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