A DJ with glasses and headphones around neck smiling while operating DJ equipment on stage at an outdoor event, with crowd and city buildings in background.
Crowd of people gathered outdoors in front of a modern building with a sign that reads 'Dalston Culture House.' The people are dressed casually, some wearing jackets and hoodies, with one person in a denim jacket and another in a camouflage hoodie. O
A man in a black cowboy hat and black leather jacket standing outdoors in a crowd with a modern building in the background.
A person wearing a black jacket with the embroidered phrase 'The Gang Is Beautiful' on the back, adjacent to a white tote bag with metal rings and a leather strap, surrounded by other individuals in an indoor setting.
A man wearing a black bucket hat, sunglasses, and a red jacket stands among a crowd of people outdoors.
A man with tattoos on his hands and face is covering his face with his right hand and adjusting his glasses with his left hand. The tattoos include words, symbols, and designs.
Three young men standing close together outdoors, smiling and looking at the camera. The man on the left has dark curly hair, the man in the middle has short straight hair and is smoking a cigarette, and the man on the right has short blond hair. The
Close-up of a man with tattoos on his forehead and neck, wearing clear glasses and a white shirt. Background shows an outdoor setting with other people.
A DJ performing on stage with a crowd of people watching behind a barrier, at an outdoor event.
A diverse group of people smiling and laughing during an outdoor event or gathering.
Person wearing sunglasses and a camouflage cap with a 'CUTE M' patch, gesturing with fingers, surrounded by others at an outdoor event with tents and speakers.
Two young women smiling and posing for a photo at a crowded outdoor event.
A group of young adults at a crowded outdoor event, with a woman in the center puckering her lips and raising her arms, holding a drink, surrounded by smiling friends.
Side profile of a person with light pink, curly hair, tattoos, and facial piercings, attending an outdoor event with a crowd and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman in a plaid skirt, black stockings, sneakers, and a crop top, carrying a jacket and holding a drink, walking outdoors among a crowd on a cloudy day.
Close-up of a person's leg with a tattoo that says 'LIFE IS TEXTURED' and many small moles or freckles.
A woman standing outdoors on a wooden deck, wearing a teal baseball cap, black leather jacket, black mini skirt, and black knee-high boots. She is holding a phone and looks off into the distance.
Crowd of people at an outdoor event, with a man lifting a young boy above his shoulders. The background shows modern buildings with signs and an overcast sky.
A man wearing a black head covering and large black headphones around his ears stands in a crowd outside a modern glass building. He wears a light green jacket over a white shirt and a silver chain with a bear pendant. Someone hands him a paper cup.
A group of people standing outdoors in a crowd, with focus on a woman with dark hair and makeup in the foreground, and a young man with a lip piercing in the background.
A group of young people enjoying an outdoor event, smiling and dancing among a crowd.
Crowd of people wearing rain jackets and holding umbrellas outdoors on a rainy day.
A woman with sunglasses and a beige jacket smiles and raises her arms at an outdoor event during rainy weather, with many people holding umbrellas around her.
Group of people holding umbrellas in the rain during a gathering or protest outdoors.
Crowd of young people at an outdoor music event or festival, some smiling and talking, with a modern building and cloudy sky in the background.
Crowd of people in rain, some wearing rain jackets and others holding umbrellas, with buildings and street lamps in the background.
Crowd of people gathered outdoors in rain, holding umbrellas during a festival or event in an urban area with buildings and tents in the background.
A young woman with wet hair, wearing a black leather jacket and black gloves, holding a black umbrella on a rainy day.
A woman smiling and with wet hair, holding a green beverage can, surrounded by a crowd of people, some holding umbrellas, in an outdoor setting during rain.
Two young women smiling and sharing an umbrella in the rain, one holding a cup.
Crowd of diverse young people at an outdoor event or festival, some wearing sunglasses, with modern building in background.
A crowd gathered outdoors on a rainy day, with some holding umbrellas. A man in the center is smiling with his mouth open and his eyes closed as he is about to lick a blue ice cream cone being offered to him by a person wearing a light green sweater
A DJ performing on an outdoor stage with a crowd of people in the background. The DJ is wearing glasses and a dark t-shirt, operating turntables and sound equipment under a canopy.
A group of people gathered outdoors, smiling and laughing, with some wearing rain jackets, on a cloudy day.
A musician performs on stage at an outdoor concert in rainy weather, with a large crowd cheering and some holding umbrellas.
A woman smiling with a hand on her chest, surrounded by people in raincoats and umbrellas during a rainy outdoor event.
A diverse group of people gathered outdoors in rainy weather, some holding umbrellas, with a woman in a pink and blue jacket in the foreground wearing a gray cap, looking thoughtful.
A man wearing sunglasses, a teal fleece, and a headband is smiling and giving a peace sign in front of a crowd behind metal barricades, with rain falling and people holding umbrellas.
Crowd of people gathering outdoors in rainy weather, some holding umbrellas, some using their phones, with buildings in the background.
A group of people gathered outdoors in rainy weather, wearing rain jackets and holding umbrellas.
A man with glasses and a cap in a rain jacket stands in a crowd at an outdoor event, holding onto a metal barrier with one hand, and has his other hand on his chin in thought. It is raining, and some people are holding umbrellas.
A person wearing black shorts, boots, and a green backpack standing behind a metal crowd barrier. Tattoos are visible on their legs. A discarded soda can is on the ground nearby.
A man making an OK hand gesture with his left hand and a peace sign with his right hand at an outdoor event in the rain, wearing a yellow jacket and a dark hat.
A large crowd of people at an outdoor event or concert, with some standing in front of a stage and others mingling around, during daytime under cloudy skies.
Two young women standing behind a metal barricade at a crowded event. One has long hair, a leather jacket, and a tattoo on her thigh, holding a can, with her head slightly bowed and wearing a cap. The other has long hair, is wearing a black jacket, a
A young man and woman face each other closely at a crowded outdoor event, with a modern building and a diverse group of people in the background.
A smiling young man with glasses and a beige jacket stands among a crowd of people outdoors, with a modern building and cloudy sky in the background.
Two women face each other closely at an outdoor event, with a crowd of people behind them. One woman has blond hair and is using a silver hairbrush, while the other has reddish-brown hair, large hoop earrings, and is smiling.
People gathered outdoors at a social event, some standing and chatting, with a woman smiling at the camera, in an urban setting with graffiti on a wall.
Crowd of people attending an outdoor event or festival with a building on the right that has signs reading 'NTS' and 'SQUARE PARTY' and a stage in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A young man wearing a red jacket and baseball cap standing in a crowd, leaning against a gray metal pole, looking at the camera, with a busy street scene in the background.
A black container with the word "LITTER" written on it, filled with empty cans and bottles, inside a wooden box.
Two women viewing a large crowd from behind a fence, with one woman pointing toward the crowd.
A large outdoor crowd at a music event in an urban setting, with many people gathered in front of a stage, some holding drinks, and vendor tents and speakers visible.
Two people hugging closely during a crowded outdoor event, surrounded by several other people smiling and chatting.
Crowd of diverse young adults at an outdoor event, some holding drinks and wearing casual clothing.
A DJ mixes music on Pioneer equipment with an outdoor crowd in the background at sunset.
Crowd of people gathered outdoors in front of a modern building, with some steam or smoke rising, sunlight shining brightly in the background.
People at an outdoor concert, standing behind metal barriers, with a modern building in the background.
A person wearing jeans and brown boots walking through a large puddle in the street, with a woman in a beige coat and sunglasses reflected in the water.
A diverse group of people at an outdoor event, with a woman in the foreground wearing a black jacket and a blue cap with 'Aloha' written on it.
A person with a shaved head, wearing sunglasses and multiple earrings, raising their arm in a crowd, with buildings in the background.
A group of people engaged in a confrontation or heated discussion outdoors, with various expressions and gestures.
A smiling woman with dark hair, nose piercing, and tattoo on her abdomen, wearing a black leather jacket and carrying a green strap bag, standing in a crowded outdoor setting with people around her.
A crowd of people outdoors, with one person in the foreground wearing a black cap and bandana covering their head, with others in the background engaged in conversation.
A group of diverse people gathered outdoors, with two women in the foreground, one blowing a kiss and the other smiling, surrounded by others, with buildings and trees in the background.

The Other Side of Dalston is a short video composed of selected images from an outdoor club event curated by NTS Radio in Gillett Square, Dalston, on 15 June 2024. Through a sequence of candid photographs, the video captures how music transforms a public square into a shared space of movement, expression and temporary community.

This work explores nightlife beyond traditional venues, using still images in motion to reveal how sound, bodies and rhythm reclaim the street — offering a different view of Dalston shaped by collective energy and connection.

Collective Pulse

The Other Side of Dalston is a photographic series drawn from an outdoor club night curated by NTS Radio in Gillett Square, Dalston, on 15 June 2024. Set against a familiar public space, the work captures a different rhythm of the area — where music, movement and collective release transform the square into a temporary site of connection.

Working within the crowd, I documented moments of joy, intimacy and self-expression as people came together through sound and shared energy. The images reflect how music culture creates its own language — one that cuts across backgrounds and identities, offering a sense of belonging outside formal venues and commercial nightlife.

This project explores Dalston beyond its usual narratives, revealing how public space can be reclaimed through culture. The Other Side of Dalston is about presence, freedom and the fleeting communities that form when the city moves to the same beat.