In this final clip from The Rise of Social Media storyline, a journalist and media representative reflects on the moment he first understood the power of the press. As a young teenager, he wrote about sexism after noticing that female teachers had been left out of a school charity football match — despite one of them being an Olympic rower. That moment helped him recognise the power of the written word, journalism and storytelling. The clip then moves into a deeper reflection on media ownership, agenda and influence. If every media company has an agenda, the challenge is learning how to identify it — and deciding whether you want to use that vehicle or challenge it. Part of Red Light Busking Presents Kanda Vol.1: Bedroom Shut, Music Up, this video asks: who controls the story, and what happens when communities learn to tell their own?

Santuary - Produced by Top Dolla. This is part of the sound tracks released as part of our exhibition called Red Light Busking presents Kanda Vol.1 Bedroom Shut Music Up. An immersive, music-heavy exhibition exploring why music like grime was created and whether it was a reaction to, or a reflection of, life caught up in the criminal justice system, and what wider forces in society were at play... For more details on the event please visit our page https://www.redlightbusking.com/blog/categories/kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up

In this clip from Red Light Busking Presents Kanda Vol.1: Bedroom Shut, Music Up, a journalist and media representative reflects on the early roots of viral culture — before TikTok, Instagram and smartphones became part of everyday life. The conversation moves from the Tango advert and playground imitation to the arrival of camera phones, happy slapping, online sharing and the way media began to influence young people through new forms of access. The clip also raises a bigger question about media power: who controls the story, who owns the platforms, and whose voices are missing when media ownership is not diverse? Part of The Rise of Social Media storyline, this video looks at the journey from television influence to mobile phones, viral videos, journalism, media ownership and the digital culture young people live with today.

RETALIATION Written and performed by Aydin Rahman, Shamarni Richards, Reece Buttigieg produced by T "Halo" Martin. This is part of the sound tracks released as part of our exhibition called Red Light Busking presents Kanda Vol.1 Bedroom Shut Music Up. An immersive, music-heavy exhibition exploring why music like grime was created and whether it was a reaction to, or a reflection of, life caught up in the criminal justice system, and what wider forces in society were at play... For more details on the event please visit our page https://www.redlightbusking.com/blog/categories/kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up