More than two million people are set to turn up to west London in full force to celebrate Caribbean culture at the 60th edition of the legendary carnival.
You won’t have to look far to find good music and in truth, you just need to follow the crowds to find the best sound systems, with everything from Reggae to Groove and Samba on offer.
But for first-timers, or regulars who want to be prepared, these are the sound systems worth hunting out on carnival day.
From the first female DJ at Carnival to veterans of the dance…
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