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Urban Music Awards - 26th of May 2008

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

The Urban Music Awards, Foot Locker and Radio 1 are coming to Brighton to find Britain’s Next Urban Superstar. A brand new weekly TV show which will be airing on Flava Tv, Sky 357 from the 16th of July 2008.

Date: 26th of May 2008
Arrival time: 12pm
Venue: The Honey Club, 214 Kings Road Arches, Brighton

Details:
Urban Music Awards 2008 and Foot Locker launches the biggest television talent show, Britain’s Next Urban Superstar. We will be going to 22 cities to find the best talent from all over the UK. We have just done Bristol…Second stop… Brighton!

- Have you got talent?
- Are you a Singer?
- Street Dancer?

Whether it is pop/acoustic/ hip hop/r&b/soul/jazz what ever your talent come and audition for a chance to:
- Win £5,000
- A prestigious Urban Music Award
- Chance to perform at the Urban Music Awards
- Exposure on television show
- One year recording contract
- Twelve month recording studio time
- One music video
- Free apparel from Foot Locker and a chance to tour selected Foot Locker stores as winner.

For Filming :
*When you attend, you will be interviewed outside venue by one of our presenters about, how long you have done your music for and more. If you bring a friend or family members , they will also be interviewed. This is optional.
*You will then be escorted in the main arena to film your audition. You are allowed to perform anything you want. What the show is looking for is talent, personality, and someone who is determined to succeed.
However, we shall need your full name, address and mobile number to complete registration for the auditions in Brighton. Send all details to: brighton@nexturbansuperstar.com and copy to: info@urbanmusicawards.net

Look forward to recieving confirmation and seeing you on the 26th of May 2008.



SLIPJAM:B - June 3rd

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

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Slipjam:B June 3rd 8-11pm
The infamous open mic/decks jam session upstairs at The Hope, Queens Road, Brighton.

Ft. Enlish -So Massive launch party.
Residents: Hinesy Hines & Richie Cunningham
FREE entry - Over 18’s only

 

brightonhiphop.com • myspace.com/slipjamb • myspace.com/hinesdesign
email: slipjam@hotmail.com



DMC Technics World DJ Championship Birmingham Regional Heats.

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

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Friday 30th May 10pm - 4am.
Custard Factory, Gibb St, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AA

Tickets: £7 + booking fee(£1)
B4 11pm: £9 (members/NUS)/£10
After 11pm: £10(members/NUS)/£12
TheTicketSellers.co.uk: 0844 870 0000
To enter the DJ heats - contact sally@dmcworld.com



Atmosphere feat. Brother Ali @ Komedia, Brighton

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

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Atmosphere feat. Brother Ali

American underground indie rap artists ‘Atmosphere’, signed to seminal punk label Epitaph play Brighton’s Komedia on Thursday 19th June.
Ant’s ASR-born melodic beats and Slug’s open book and observational style of rapping continues to evolve into hip-hop that’s breaking down barriers.
Appealing not only to die-hard hip hop heads but also to indie rockers and punks, they also have one of hip hop’s largest female followings.
Plus special guest Brother Ali.

Support from Kidz In The Hall.
Doors 8.30pm, £10 adv
www.komedia.co.uk/brighton
01273 647100

!!! 20 £6 tickets available !!! Only if you quote ‘RISING STYLES’ when purchasing.



J-Live @ Komedia, Brighton 21st May

Monday, May 12th, 2008

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East Coast Supremo ‘J-Live’ hits Brighton’s Komedia on Wednesday 21st May.

Touring his new album ‘Then What Happend’ which features Jazzy Jeff, De La Soul and DJ Spinna.
Support from ‘Fidgital’.

Doors: 8pm
Tickets: £8 in advance

!!! 20 £5 tickets available !!! Only if you quote ‘RISING STYLES’ when purchasing.

Komedia : 01273 647100



South Coast screening @ The Barbican

Monday, May 12th, 2008

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If you haven’t seen it already, get down to The Barbican, London on Wednesday 21st May 8.30pm
Tickets from the Barbican box office: 0845 120 7527



SLIPJAM:B - May 6th

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Slipjam:B-MAY08

The infamous open mic/decks jam session upstairs at The Hope, Queens Road, Brighton. 8pm - 11pm.
Featuring: Fidgital (Live violin & turntables)
Residents: Hinesy Hines & Richie Cunningham
FREE entry - Over 18’s only

brightonhiphop.com • myspace.com/slipjamb • myspace.com/hinesdesign
email: slipjam@hotmail.com



Avit T-Shirt Competition

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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Wanna design the Official Rising Styles 2008 T-shirt?
Check out our competitions page to find out how to enter.



Rising Styles Launch Party @ Cargo

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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RISING STYLES & AFROLUTION HIP HOP SHOWCASE @ CARGO

Live performances from: Emmanuel Jal, Enlish, Koaste K, Scizzahz, Skilf & live band, Southern Suspects, Witchdoctor Wise.
DJs: DJ Catch, DJ Downlow, Excalibah, Tyni
Hosted by: DJ 279, Freecy D

Also on the night: Breakdancing, Fashion Lounge feat. Avit Clothing, Illegirl & Love Apparel (bring some extra dosh in case you see something you like)

When: Thursday 29th May 2008 7pm - 1am
Where: Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AY.
Damage: £8/£7 concessions(on the door) - or - £5 in advance.
Ticket outlets: www.cargo-london.com/shop & www.ticketweb.co.uk

Links:
kalaphool.com
cargo-london.com
afrolution.com



WILDSTYLES - Classic and Rare Hip Hop Photography

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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WILDSTYLES is an exhibition that takes you to the heart of Hip Hop, showing through the eyes of those who were there, how this music became a way of life for a global generation. Photographers involved include Normski, Janette Beckman, Eddie Otchere, Ted Polhemus, Naki, Paul Hartnett and more …

Where: Bar Vinyl in Camden, 6 Inverness Street, NW1
When: 19th of May - 16th of June 2008

For further details on the exhibit, please check out: www.pymcart.com