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  • Grandmaster Flash Live at The Venue Tramore

    Posted on November 26, 2012 10:38 by lop3z Comment

    Legendary Bronx, New York DJ, Grandmaster Flash is hitting the South East this coming December 8th where he will be performing at The Venue in Tramore.

    After forming such groups as Grandmaster Flash & The 3 MC’s with the likes of Melle Mel and Kid Creole which later spawned Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five. Grandmaster Flash has been behind some of the earliest HipHop hits and anthems such as The Message, Freedom and White Lines,and has been ever heavily present in the genre ever since.

    HipHop heads, music lovers and DJ enthusiasts alike are all in agreement when it comes to the sheer quality that this man delivers on every occasion since his beginnings back in the 70s. Accredited with the invention of the crossfader and multiple turntable styles, he will always be up there with the founding fathers of the genre of HipHop. Respected on all levels by turntablists of all genres and mixing just about anything in his own style, he is as well respected for birthing the turntable as an instrument as he is for his mesmerising ability to control and move a crowd.

    Grandmaster Flash plays The Venue, Tramore on Saturday 8th December. Support on the night comes from Tom Dunne(Phat Beats) of Sons Phonetic, Jay Ru(City Vibes) and Jus Me(Hobo Convention).

    Tickets are 20euro and can be purchased from O’Sheas Hotel in Tramore, contact 051 381246 or 086 8793189 or get in touch through the site and we will direct you.

    A night with one of the worlds top and most respected DJ’s, a pioneer of turntablism and with support from three top Southern DJ’s from three of the biggest nights in Waterford and Cork. Do not miss this great opportunity.

     

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  • Sons Phonetic Performing Free Benicassim Set In Tramore

    Posted on June 28, 2012 00:12 by lop3z Comment

    Irish HipHop group Sons Phonetic have just announced a free gig in The Venue, Tramore, Co. Waterford on July 7th where they will be performing their upcoming set for the Benicassim Festival.

    Sons Phonetic have had a very successful time since the release of their debut album, Twelve Labours, check the review here http://www.hiphop32.com/?p=500 Their placement on the lineup for Spain’s largest Festival, Benicassim, proves this and it’s the set they have prepared for that festival that they will be performing on the night.

    Entry to the gig is free and guest on the night is 4Real of Urban Intelligence/Working Class. There is also a BBQ taking place which people can avail of if they wish. Doors open at 10pm.

    Thats Saturday 7th July at The Venue, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Sons Phonetic with special guest 4Real. Doors at 10pm and its free.

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  • LiveStyles Fest 2012

    Posted on May 29, 2012 22:44 by lop3z Comment

    This coming June bank holiday weekend holds the return of LiveStyles Fest to Cork city. This year sees the second standing of the hugely successful independent HipHop festival.

    Taking place once again in and around the streets of Cork from the 1st to the 4th of June, the LiveStlyes Fest welcomes a host of national and international Break-dancers, Rappers, Graffiti Artists and DJ’s to the city.

    The weekend festival line up includes a breakdance contest – Sick Steps

    A graffiti jam – Just Writing My Name

    A Youth Showcase and many more gigs, workshops and contests.

    These events have international appeal with artists from Ireland, France, Poland, England, Scotland, South Africa & Nigeria. One of the highlights is the well known Sick Steps breakdance battle which is being judged by legendary breakdancer RawB and with competitors like LB & Juji taking part. In an effort to kick-start Corks breakdancing scene the judges will also be teaching workshops and giving seminars in Flava Floors Dance Studio.

    Top international and Irish graffiti artists such as UK based Bonzai, Kak, Ventza & Deus, French artist Rems and Drogheda originated TDA Klann will all attend Just Writing My Name.

    A quick run down of the schedule is as follows ;

    Everyday :

    - Just Writing My Name – Graffiti jam workshops with artists such as Bonzai, Kak, Rems, Ventza and many more

    Friday :

    - Opening Party @ The Pavilion Bar 10pm – A meet and greet for all those taking part and enjoying the happenings with Stevie G on the decks.

    Saturday :

    - Lil LiveStyles @ Pavilion – 12 noon – Under 18s event to give those up and coming a stage experience at graffiti, emcees and DJing

    - Sick Steps @ Pavilion – 4pm – The renowned and well known B-Boy battle

    - Free HipHop Gig @ Pavilion – 9pm – Sons Phonetic gig with support from Good Vibes Society

    - LiveStyle X Crucial Party @ Pavilion – 11pm – HipHop club night with a live graffiti 2on2 battle

    Sunday :

    - Rap Roulette @ Pavilion – 2pm – Series of battles with some of cork’s finest and also performances from Spekulativ Fiktion, Good Vibe Society, GMC and Ophelia

    - LiveStyles BBQ @ The Sextant – 5pm – BBQ with sounds from DJ’s Deviant, JusMe, DJ 1Up and Itchy Tha Killa

    - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ Pavilion – 9pm – Performance from the legendary nine piece Chicago based brass group

    - Closing Party @ Pavilion – 11pm – ’03/’04 I.T.F. World Scratch Champion DJ Flip plays a set to close out the fest in true style

    Again this year the festival is being organised by Ross Herlihy & Adam O’Connor who are really making a solid presence in bringing back the HipHop scene to Cork and the nation. If your a HipHop head or just someone after a good weekend with some proper music based entertainment, then Cork can guarantee just that this bank holiday weekend. Soul, Funk, Disco, Breaks and more in a HipHop blend. Get to LiveStyles Fest.

    You can check out LiveStyles on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/LiveStylesFest

    On their website

    http://livestylesfest.com/

    You can Find Flava Floors on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/FlavaFloors

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