David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A)
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David Rodigan will present Decks & Dialogue at The Drill Shed in Margate on 12 December 2026. The event includes a conversation about his music career followed by a DJ set featuring reggae and dancehall.
David Rodigan presents Decks & Dialogue - a special evening with one of the most important voices in reggae and sound system culture.
The night begins in conversation, as Rodigan takes us through the records, artists, stories and defining moments from more than four decades in music - from legendary sound clashes and broadcasting to championing Jamaican music around the world.
Then it’s over to the decks for a full DJ set, moving through reggae, roots, dub, dancehall and the anthems that have soundtracked generations.
First the stories behind the records. Then the records themselves.
This is a 16+ event (under 18s accompanied by an adult 25+)
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David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 19:00.
David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) is held at The Drill Shed in Margate (Margate Lido Complex 1 Ethelbert Gardens, Cliftonville Margate, CT9 1RX, United Kingdom).
Tickets for David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) are priced at £22.66. Live prices and availability are shown on dice.fm.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Drill Shed can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
david rodigan is performing at David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A).
Tickets for David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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In 1983 Rodigan returned to Jamaica to do a series of broadcasts for Capital. There he met Barry Gordon, a popular Jamaican radio DJ who invited him because he plays music, he doesn’t go into politics.” Barry G is still amazed by Rodigan’s devotion to the history of reggae and his willingness to learn the history and origin of a song.“He makes it his duty to experience it; he has mastered it. Jamaica, its people and its culture still elude and bemuse the most earnest of wannabes.
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David Rodigan will present Decks & Dialogue at The Drill Shed in Margate on 12 December 2026. The event includes a conversation about his music career followed by a DJ set featuring reggae and dancehall.
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David Rodigan presents Decks & Dialogue - a special evening with one of the most important voices in reggae and sound system culture.
The night begins in conversation, as Rodigan takes us through the records, artists, stories and defining moments from more than four decades in music - from legendary sound clashes and broadcasting to championing Jamaican music around the world.
Then it’s over to the decks for a full DJ set, moving through reggae, roots, dub, dancehall and the anthems that have soundtracked generations.
First the stories behind the records. Then the records themselves.
This is a 16+ event (under 18s accompanied by an adult 25+)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of The Drill Shed. Searching near Margate Lido Complex 1 Ethelbert Gardens, Cliftonville Margate, CT9 1RX, United Kingdom; check-in Saturday, 12 December 2026.
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Margate Lido Complex 1 Ethelbert Gardens, Cliftonville Margate, CT9 1RX, United Kingdom
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A)?
David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 19:00.
Where is David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) taking place?
David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) is held at The Drill Shed in Margate (Margate Lido Complex 1 Ethelbert Gardens, Cliftonville Margate, CT9 1RX, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A)?
Tickets for David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A) are priced at £22.66. Live prices and availability are shown on dice.fm.
Is there anywhere to stay near David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Drill Shed can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A)?
david rodigan is performing at David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A).
How do I get tickets for David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue (DJ set & Q&A)?
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