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
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
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
If you’re a musician aged 14-18 Youth Music & Rough Trade are offering you the chance to perform on the Left Field stage at the world famous festival.
Check www.buildaband.org for full details.
Blunted & Rising Styles present a night of Hip Hop and the music that influenced a generation. Expect straight up Hip Hop mixed with Funk, Breaks, and plenty of Soul.
Feat. Para & Baila (Breakin Bread), Unia (Blunted), Dutch Courage, Simpson (Zebra Traffic).
Friday 9th May
8pm -2am
Free entry - Donations welcomed.
Star & Sailor, corner of Temple Street & Western Road, Brighton.
Wayne “Frosty Freeze” Frost, a pioneering b-boy of the legendary Rock Steady Crew has died. He passed away on April 3rd aged 44 following a long illness.
Known for his legendary performances in the movies Style Wars, Wildstyle and Flashdance, his daring moves helped set off a worldwide breakdancing craze. He was also the first b-boy to appear on a magazine cover.
A memorial for Frosty is expected to take place on April 11. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
live at KOKO Saturday 12 April 2008
Plus: COLDCUT (dj set), Imperial Leisure - live, Underling - live, Infinite Livez - live
More TBA
Doors 9pm - curfew at 3am
BE THE FIRST TO HEAR TRACKS FROM THE NEW ALBUM LIVE!!