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Tasmania’s First Custom-Built Reggae Sound System 

The SST research has explored sound system scenes across different continents to trace the spread of what we call the electromagnetic diaspora. Australia is one of the countries where this phenomenon has only recently taken root, yet its presence is steadily growing, extending even to the remote island state of Tasmania. In this archive blog, […]

  • Posted on 1 July 2026
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SSO on Cute Community Radio, Bochum, Germany

We are pleased to announce our sister research group Sound System Outernational (SSO) is making good use of the SST research resources. On Wednesday 17 th June at 5pm UK time Julian Henriques and Brian D’Aquino will be giving an online radio talk “Sound System Cultures: Knowledges and Practices”, followed by a Q&A and DJ […]

  • Posted on 16 June 2026
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Beats + Bass Cultures Network Launch

SST and SSO are happy to lend our support to Beats + Bass Cultures Network (BBCN), a new research effort based in Australia. For us, any inspiration our work can give others is a big plus. Join the launch event with BBCN founders and prof Julian Henriques online on Monday 15th June 10am UK time […]

  • Posted on 14 June 2026
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SSO on Cute Community Radio, Bochum, Germany

We are pleased to announce our sister research group Sound System Outernational (SSO) is making good use of the SST research resources. On Wednesday 17 th June at 5pm UK time Julian Henriques and Brian D’Aquino will be giving an online radio talk “Sound System Cultures: Knowledges and Practices”, followed by a Q&A and DJ […]

  • Posted on 16 June 2026
  • by SST Team
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Beats + Bass Cultures Network Launch

SST and SSO are happy to lend our support to Beats + Bass Cultures Network (BBCN), a new research effort based in Australia. For us, any inspiration our work can give others is a big plus. Join the launch event with BBCN founders and prof Julian Henriques online on Monday 15th June 10am UK time […]

  • Posted on 14 June 2026
  • by SST Team
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Sonic map

Launched in September 2022, the Sonic Map aims to provide an extensive coverage of different type of sound systems operating across the globe. It focuses on the three main elements which make an SST: the sound technologies employed, the crew which operates them, and the environment in which they operate. It aims to give exposure to the diverse but equally vibrant street sonic cultures, allow comparison between different SST, foster mutual recognition and cross-fertilisation between practitioners and aficionados from different backgrounds, and provide fellow researchers and academic institutions with a glimpse of what is currently happening out on the streets.

The Sonic Map is an open-project which relies on the crucial collaboration of the SST communities involved. If you know, own or operate an SST which is not currently listed on the map, or if you notice some amendments needed in an existing entry, please contribute!

Sonic Street Technologies (SST) is a European Research Council (ERC) funded research project (2021 – 2025)

The project aims to map the distribution and history of these SST worldwide; to investigate the social, economic and cultural conditions from which they are born; and to achieve a deeper understanding of the nature of technology itself and its uses for social and economic progress.