sounds since 1966
With a priceless vinyl collection stretching back three quarters of a century, veteran reggae sound system owner Gladdy Wax appeals to listeners of all ages. He’s been commissioned to curate a Notting Hill Carnival playlist by Spotify, been featured in Time Out magazine and the Guardian, and invited to broadcast on Boiler Room and Vice.
His knowledge and commitment to the music is revered throughout the industry. From opening for Bob Marley back in 1973 to being tasked with explaining sound systems to Charles and Camilla at the reopening of Notting Hill Carnival, Gladdy has seen, heard and done it all.
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Gladdy Wax offers a top-level feature to your line up, with an enviable vinyl collection and full-size sound system to fill huge outdoor events.
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Gladdy Wax offers an award-winning feature to your event, with an enviable vinyl collection and quality sound system.
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Gladdy Wax helps you entertain your friends with an enviable vinyl collection that delivers a truly magical music experience.
“Gladdy honours the public with his selection, no-one is more loved.”
Musician, record producer, radio personality
About Gladdy Wax
Gladdy Wax
Legendary DJ & Sound System
Notting Hill Carnival
Representing to the then-Prince Charles
Radio Celebrity
The Immortal 'Vinyl Fingers'
Award Winning
Master Selector
“A don of London’s reggae scene, [Gladdy Wax] boasts one of the world’s best reggae collections.”
Timeout Magazine
choice cuts of vinyl
Since moving from Jamaica to Birmingham aged 14, he has risen as one of the UK’s top sound system selectors – choosing the right vinyl for the right moment across all genres of Jamaican music. He’s worked with the biggest names including Bob, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor and John Holt. And having sold, distributed and even sung on records, he understands every aspect of the music when he picks a choice cut of vinyl with his trademark white gloves.
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