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'MELD'

Is an audio-visual project by Dublab & Quest that seeks to challenge perceptions of mental health in unique and different ways. Featuring conscious poetry and sound collage set to digitally manipulated images that focus on well being, insight and recovery. Forging musical influences from dubstep, alternative hip hop and working alongside spoken word artists exploring themes of identity, unity and empowerment. The Meld exhibition features new works by Quest (Jamaican conscious spoken word artist / rapper) and Patrick Luke (music & digital video producer).
MELD audio-visual exhibition will be in the project space at The Pumphouse gallery, Battersea park from 24 Oct - 6 Nov 2011. The exhibition is part of this years Wandsworth Black History Month, admission is free and open to all.
Meld is supported by Wandsworth Arts, Ogilvy Idea Shop and Rebel Instinct.

"It's a really great sounding project. Plenty of depth and emotion. Very moving" (DJ Krust - Rebel Instinct / Full Cycle)

WHO / WHAT IS DUBLAB?
The Dublab organisation produces digital music and art with a focus on community & well being. Forging musical influences from dubstep, alternative hip hop and working with spoken word artists exploring themes of identity, unity and empowerment, with an emphasis on using technology to deliver socially conscious lyrics and bass orientated music.

MUSIC RELEASE
To coincide with the MELD exhibition, Dublab is releasing the MELD EP featuring Quest. Music that explores themes of identity and insight from the perspective of those dealing with mental distress. Available as a digital download to order through iTunes, Amazon, HMV and Beatport.

ONLINE LINKS
Dublab.org (Facebook page)
www.facebook.com/pages/Dublaborg/163027527096350

(Dr Frank Keating Msc Interview)
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Mia Morris Awarded OBE


Anne Perman '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Marvellous news Mia, thoroughly and richly deserved for all your pioneering work to uplift the race. And congratulations on a brilliant Black History weekend at Wembley October 1-2, 2011. As your countryman said 'Onwards ever, backwards never' love Juliet x...

Juliet Alexander '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Hello Mia, Many Congratulations on your award. It is fantastic that all your hard work to make sure we celebrate and mark our history is recognised.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> Peter Hall - Senior Advisor for Equalities and Inclusion - Southend Borough...

Peter Hall
www.Southend.gov.uk
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Many congratulations Mia....

Douglas Miller
www.douglasmillerlearning.com
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Congratulations Mia, it is people like you that make our society better...

Fred Joshua '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
There are no words to descibre how bodacious this is....

Wilhelmina
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I love reading these airltces because they're short but informative....

Marlie
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Congratulations on your award. You are an inspiration and strength. And truly admire your work. Best regards Amanda...

Amanda Royes '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
"Let freedom ring". Raymond Erhijivwo. Author: 'The Life and Death of Martin Luther King'....

Raymond Erhijivwo '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Many congratulations Mia! From Carlos and Olwen, Cubacheche...

Carlos and Olwen
www.cubacheche.co.uk
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Congratulations on the OBE - what a fantastic achievement!...

Elena Andreou
www.elenaandreou.com
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To my mentor, inspiration and dear friend, congratulations on your OBE. So, so, so deserved. As always, very many thanks,...

Jackie Clarke
www.multicultural-art.co.uk
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I was so pleased to hear you were awarded an OBE for the wonderful work you have been doing within the black community. Congratulations. This is well deserved. I wish you the very best in future endeavours. Best regards...

Anthony Onabanjo
www.peakcoaching.co.uk
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Congratulations on receiving the OBE. This is a much deserved acknowledgement of your contribution to the development of black people in this country over the last 30 years....

Dr Emerson Randall King Epiome
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I see huge ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ are in order!!! What absolutely wonderful news! I’m sooooo pleased for you. It’s very well-deserved....

Deana Bragoli
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Firstly, I\'d like to congratulate you on your richly deserved OBE. Your name on the Honours list is a very proud moment for the Black Community in the UK...

Amanda Wrights '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Mia, you are such a wonderful person. Your award is no surprise to some of us that have been following your track record....

Goselle Obed Nanjul '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
\"Hey Mia, now the secret of what a treasure you are will now be widespread, and justly so. Congratulations!\"...

Colin Grant '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Well it just shows you girl that the many years in which you probably thought nobody is watching you was wrong - They were watching and it\'s well-deserved as you have contributed a lot to the community. I couldn\'t be happier for you...

Barbara Campbell '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Congratulations!!! That is wonderful news Mia, I am really pleased for you....

Francesca Evers '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
\"Congratulations!!!!!! one of the well deserved.\"...

Greta Mendez '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
\"Fabtastic! I am incredibly pleased for you.\"...

David Bromfield '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Congratulations Mia! Well deserved, I did see your name in the papers....

Jim Mungal '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
\"Congratulations are in order and well done Mia for all your contributions and hard work in an area of the Black Community much neglected and unappreciated! Its been an inspiration working along side you.\"...

Marie Bernard '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Thanks and Praise is Due Sister Queen Mia, I am delighted that you have received a well reserved honour from the highest order of this society. You have worked long and hard, not only for yourself but also to further the aspirations and possibilities of the Black community. I know that you have d...

Makeda Coaston '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
\"Massive congrats Mia!\"...

Tony Nero '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Dearest Mia, I just heard that you have been honoured with an OBE - I am so glad you got one, I think you so deserve it, congratulations and well done from the bottom of my heart, and thank you for supporting my children all this time!! love Ursula...

Ursula Barrett '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Congratulations on your OBE awarded by Buckingham Palace. I also heard it on the radio....

Jervis Entertainment Media Ltd
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\"Way to go Mia - so richly deserved!!! Blessings, Joel :>))\"...

Joel Stewart '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
\"Mia - I\'ve sat watching your wonderfulness at many an event over the years. Well deserved and \'Congratulations\'\"...

Wendy Hue '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Many congratulations on your Award. Magnificent!!! Well deserved Warm regards...

Maureen Salmon
www.freshwatersconsultancy.co.uk
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Hi Mia Congratulations. You have been fighting the fight and holding up that torch for many years for our communities. Thanks. This recognition is well deserved. Regards Andrea...

Andrea Encinas
www.britishgospelearts.com
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Well deserved, Mia...

Arthur Torrington '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Well done, its great that all your hard work is being recognised! You must really proud. Mia Morris OBE...

Kelly Foster '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Mia I would like to congratulate you on your OBE!! We must celebrate soon....

Marsha John
http://www.equalityworks.co.uk
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Hi Mia I’ve just heard the wonderful news about your OBE for services to Black heritage and to the South London community. Congratulations - a great honour and testament to your commitment – richly deserved! Kind regards...

Davinia Batley
www.bcaheritage.org.uk
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Well Done on being awarded the OBE Mia! After your years of hard work and commitment, which will no doubt continue. Best Wishes June...

June Givanni '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Hi Mia, Some people are honoured after death when they are not able to realise how invaluable they were to their community. I am glad that you are honoured when you are living.!!! Heartiest congratulation and well deserved. At long last. Kind Regards, Marie & Tunde...

Marie Garrison '; pausecontent[cnti++]='
Mia, Congratulations on your OBE• It is a fitting recognition of youir many years of hard work and service to our community• You must be extremely happy• Well done•. Donna...

Donna Pieters
www.AmicusHorizon.org.uk
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A special congratulations has been extended to you on this magnificent achievement from Sharon A Afful Well done Mia J Detective Morris, OBE!...

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