Bashy ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’ Conference

📆 Date: 5 October 2025
📍Location: The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH

About the Conference

This event reflects on Being Poor is Expensive, the powerful album by British artist Bashy. Through a unique mix of grime, hip-hop, reggae, and UK garage, the album speaks to the challenges of growing up in modern Britain. It tells stories of hardship, resilience, community, and social injustice.

Conference Theme

- - Religious and theological dimensions
  - Cultural and musical analysis
  - Youth development, education, and community engagement
  - Business, entrepreneurship, and the criminal justice system

Call for Contributions

Looking for proposals that include any of the following themes :

- - Link the album to religion or theology
  - Discuss it’s music and cultural influence
  - Reflect on youth, education, and community
  - Explore business, entrepreneurship, or criminal justice