It’s Friday 29th July, just hours ahead of the opening of This is the Modern World, a new exhibition, curated by Nicky Weller (Paul’s sister) that showcases two bands that mean so much to so many people – The Jam and The Style Council…
I popped in for a chat and a sneak preview with Nicky ahead of the big night…
Have a listen…

The exhibition is now open in Brighton and runs until Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2022.
Get your tickets at www.thisisthemodernworld.net
The exhibition is in Valley Gardens in Brighton , a short walk down Trafalgar Street from Brighton Station… (head for St Peters Church).
I will be hosting two very special events during the run too. (Hit the links for tickets)
Q&A with Rick Buckler on Weds 10th August following a screening of ‘The Story of The Jam’ documentary.
Q&A with Mick Talbot and Steve White on Thurs 25th August following a ‘Long Hot Summers’ documentary screening with unseen footage.
The line-up of concerts and exclusive events includes…
Fri 5 August – Nick Heyward + Lapels
Sat 6 August – The Rifles + Special Guests
Wed 10 August – Rick Buckler Q&A
Thur 11 August – Bill Smith & Derek D’Souza Q&A
Fri 12 August – The Dualers
Sat 13 August – London Calling play ‘The Clash’
Weds 17 & Thur 18 August – From The Jam Unplugged – Bruce Foxton & Russell Hastings
Fri 19 August – Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Sat 20 August – The Style Councillors and special Honorary Councillors as guests
Including Camelle Hinds, Steve Sidelnyk, Chris Bostock & Jaye Ella Ruth
Thur 25 August – Long Hot Summers plus Q&A with Mick Talbot and Steve White
Fri 26 August – Stone Foundation with special guest Steve White from The Style Council
Sat 27 August – We are the Mods one-off all-dayer featuring Secret Affair, The Vapors, Chords UK and other Mod Revival Artists.
Mon 29 August A special screening of Quadrophenia followed by a Q&A with original cast-members Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Mark Wingett and Trevor Laird on August bank holiday.

Photos from the exhibition – Courtesy of ©Derek D’Souza




















