Bassline Resistance (presented by WORM, Black Soil Film Festival, HipHopHuis)

An evening exploring the deep impact of soundsystem culture, from its historical roots to its current-day relevance, through film, discussion, and music. Ending the program with a clubnight and afterparty in WORM Rotterdam with a huge Dub Soundsystem.

Film Screening: Babylon w/ intro by Giuseppe Pipitone
🕕 20.00 – 22:00 | Location Hiphophuis

This cult classic by director Franco Rosso follows a Jamaican soundsystem crew in South London, tackling themes such as racism, identity, and the transformative power of music as resistance and community building. Babylon offers a powerful historical insight into how soundsystem culture took root in Europe.

Club Night: Bassline Resistance
🕙 22:00 – 02:00 | WORM (Central Station)

We end the night with a club session where the bassline takes center stage. Expect heavy rhythms, dubby textures and a big soundsystem for an emersive night.

Line-up:
Masego Dub Soundsystem
Samwho
Sun.O.C.

Immerse yourself in the political, social, and musical force of soundsystem culture.