Published on Wed Sep 15, 2021 by David J Colbran
Fantastic weekend shooting at the Positive Vibration festival here in Liverpool. Highlight for me wasn't an act but a sound rig installed in a club that already has quite a good system ! Hanger 34 hosted the Sinai Soundsystem, which has been rocking the reggae vibes out of Sheffield since 2013. And it ran both days with guest performers and some of their own DJs playing.
It really was one of the most incredible experiences hearing and feeling this system - when running at full pelt it created that full-on body vibration. But without the usual distortion. Reminded me of times spent at Notting Hill Carnival and more recently the better systems in clubs like Fabric, The End and Berghain. Massive respect to Huw and the crew.


Sound system legends Channel One. Established in 1979 by Mikey Dread and Ras Kayleb and regulars at the Notting Hill Carnival

The DC Ruts - a reggae-influenced British punk rock band, formed in 1977 performing at District for the festival

Distant Drums, a live street reggae arts dance performance act outside Camp and Furnace

Jah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart live at District

DJ Keith Marely on a fab little open air soundsystem

Mad Professor a dub reggae music producer from the UK smashs the Sinai Soundsystem at Hanger 34
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Author: David J Colbran
It was brilliant to be booked for the third year running to provide my services at the Times Higher Education Awards and Conference 2025 for two days of event photography at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre in Scotland.
It’s been a busy few months here, with a great mix of photography projects across the North West. From dynamic business events to striking editorial shoots, I’ve had the chance to work with some brilliant clients and creative teams recently.
Lots of images from three busy days working at the ACC and Exhibition centre Liverpool for the Labour Party conference 2025
Michael Humphreys, Development Officer at Liverpool John Moores University
