Built by Sound is a new interactive virtual reality exhibition that celebrates British South Asian youth culture in the late 20th century.
The installation recreates the sights and sounds of Bradford’s ‘Daytimers’, which were iconic afternoon parties held across West Yorkshire by young British South Asians.
Author Nikesh Shukla, who scripted the exhibition, said: “Daytimers were my first experience of going out, feeling connected with my community and feeling less isolated.
“Trying to conjure that youthful feeling of abandon, joy, safety and resistance has been one of the biggest honours of my life.”
Built by Sound explores how South Asian communities faced down fascism and racism from the National Front through the collective joy of daytime parties.
Audience members are given headsets which guide them through a series of scenes and sets that tell the story of the Daytimers, which are mixed with virtual reality and augmented reality graphics.