Sound system fundraiser for Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica government reported this week the death toll from Hurricane Melissa had risen to at least 45

A sound system music event has been organised to fundraise for people affected by the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

The category five storm hit Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba at the end of October leaving more than 30 dead. It destroyed buildings and power lines, flooded communities and left people stranded without food or water.

The Dub City session takes place on 28 November in the Ambika Paul building on the University of Wolverhampton's city campus. Organisers Exodus Movement said all profits would go to the Government of Jamaica's relief fund.

Barrels have been placed around the city's student union to collect items such as non-perishable food and bedding to be sent to the country.

The Dub City event continues the legacy of Jamaican sound system culture brought to Wolverhampton by the Windrush generation, organisers said.

The tradition comprises of groups of DJs, engineers and MCs, with huge loudspeakers and amplifiers to enhance the deep basslines of reggae music.

The student union barrels fundraiser has been organised by university alumni Jackeshia Campbell, who migrated from Jamaica in 2001.

The public can also support the cause by donating non-perishable items at The Black History Heritage Centre on Cosgrove Walk.