PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL
February 26th 2010 11:56
CARRIAGEWORKS PRESENTS
PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL
*3 days of free hip hop dance classes | 27FEB, 6MAR, 13MAR
*1 day graffiti & street art tour with Mistery | 13MAR ‘10*2 Days high-power hip hop culture (music, dance, art, theatre) | 19-20MAR ‘10
CarriageWorks’ PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL returns in March 2010 with three Saturdays of FREE hip hop dance classes (Sat 27 Feb, 6 & 13 Mar 11am-12pm), the ultimate graffiti and street art tour of Sydney’s inner west with legendary graffiti artist Mistery (Sat 13 March 11am-1pm), culminating in a slamming two-day celebration of everything hip hop on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March.
Three years young, PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL is Sydney’s smokin’ hot showcase of the five crucial elements of hip hop culture - DJing, MCing, beat boxing, break-dancing and graffiti art, by the best Aussie hip hop artists from all over the country. At CarriageWorks they’ll be creating one hell of fly hood. Don’t miss this unique chance to catch hardcore hip hop heads, hot local talent, and novices in a fun and family-friendly environment.
THE 2 DAY FESTIVAL: Let’s break it down. PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL involves the opening party on Friday night, stacks of free activities on Saturday throughout the day, and a whole host of performances on Saturday Night. And while the Flexing Skillz and Freak the Technique events are ticketed, revelers won’t miss out on any of the action! Punters can watch all the hip hop battles and entertainment for FREE live on the big screen as the CarriageWorks bar and DJs rock well into the night! FRI 19 MAR - SAT 20 MAR
FRI 19 MAR | DOORS OPEN AT 7PM | $18 | 7PM | INCLUDES: · The Opening Night Party with DJs in the foyer featuring Flexing Skillz Freestyle Comp· Pre-show hip hop theatre performance ‘A Maze in Grace’ with Sista Native
· *MAIN EVENT* Flexing Skillz – MC/ DJ/ Vocals / Breaking freestyle jam – With performances
from Julez & DJ Sizzle; Morganics and Mathmatics
·
SAT 20 MAR | DAYTIME FROM 2PM | FREE | INCLUDES:
· Graffiti and Tagging demos and comps with renowned Australian Hip Hop Artist and Graffiti
extraordinaire, Mistery. Includes pro writers creating pieces live
· Hip Hop film exhibition & artist talk
· Chalk it Up – chalking activities for kids and adults. Everyone can have a go.
· Kids Breaking Battle – anyone can turn up and battle it out!
· Next Generation - Up & Comers Dance Battle, including popping, locking and breaking
· Next Generation - Up & Comers MC Battle
· Freestyle MC and Beatbox battles and demonstrations
· Freak the Technique Heats – breaking battle
· Plus watch the ticketed events for FREE on the big screen and enjoy the bar and DJ (2–11pm) ·
SAT 20 MARCH | Freak the Technique BREAKING COMP FINALS 7.30 – 11PM | $18 | INCLUDES:
· Pre-show Hip Hop Theatre performance: Premiere of Stalker Theatre Co’s latest production, Elevate - a wicked fusion of break dancing and stilt dance, live DJ and Beatboxer.
· Main Event: Freak the Technique – breaking battle finals, with headline performances from Brethren. Line-up includes: Ill Will; Mathmatics; and Class A & Nikkita
THE LEAD-UP: FREE DANCE CLASSES
Get ready to pop it like it’s hot! This year, PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL will bring hip hop dance to the masses with free classes in the three weeks leading up to the festival. Held at CarriageWorks home of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ trials and filming, the classes are for everyone - kids and adults! It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or veteran bump ‘n grinder, it’s just about giving hip hop dance a go! Rock up to the huge CarriageWorks foyer and soak up the street style and attitude with free lessons in hip hop grooves, to get you ready for Platform 3’s ultimate Hip Hop Fest!
SAT 27 FEBR, 11AM – POPPING
SAT 6 MAR, 11AM – LOCKING
SAT 13 MAR, 11AM - BREAKING
THE LEAD-UP: GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOUR
PLATFORM 3 is hosting a free street art and culture tour with legendary Graffiti Artist, Mistery. The tour is an introduction to different forms of street art – graffiti, stencils, paste-ups; and will visit some of Sydney’s most iconic street art sites in the Inner West, including the Skipping Girls along Wilson St Eveleigh and the May’s Lane Project in St Peters.
Starts at Newtown Station, Ends at CarriageWorks
SAT 13 MAR, 11AM-1PM Approx
FESTIVAL VITALS:
LEAD UP: 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar
FESTIVAL: 19-20 Mar
Times:
Various
Where:
CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015 (Nearest Train: Redfern)
Bookings and more info:
P: 02 8571 7940
W: www.carriageworks.com.au
PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL
PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL
*3 days of free hip hop dance classes | 27FEB, 6MAR, 13MAR
*1 day graffiti & street art tour with Mistery | 13MAR ‘10*2 Days high-power hip hop culture (music, dance, art, theatre) | 19-20MAR ‘10
CarriageWorks’ PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL returns in March 2010 with three Saturdays of FREE hip hop dance classes (Sat 27 Feb, 6 & 13 Mar 11am-12pm), the ultimate graffiti and street art tour of Sydney’s inner west with legendary graffiti artist Mistery (Sat 13 March 11am-1pm), culminating in a slamming two-day celebration of everything hip hop on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March.
Three years young, PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL is Sydney’s smokin’ hot showcase of the five crucial elements of hip hop culture - DJing, MCing, beat boxing, break-dancing and graffiti art, by the best Aussie hip hop artists from all over the country. At CarriageWorks they’ll be creating one hell of fly hood. Don’t miss this unique chance to catch hardcore hip hop heads, hot local talent, and novices in a fun and family-friendly environment.
THE 2 DAY FESTIVAL: Let’s break it down. PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL involves the opening party on Friday night, stacks of free activities on Saturday throughout the day, and a whole host of performances on Saturday Night. And while the Flexing Skillz and Freak the Technique events are ticketed, revelers won’t miss out on any of the action! Punters can watch all the hip hop battles and entertainment for FREE live on the big screen as the CarriageWorks bar and DJs rock well into the night! FRI 19 MAR - SAT 20 MAR
FRI 19 MAR | DOORS OPEN AT 7PM | $18 | 7PM | INCLUDES: · The Opening Night Party with DJs in the foyer featuring Flexing Skillz Freestyle Comp· Pre-show hip hop theatre performance ‘A Maze in Grace’ with Sista Native
· *MAIN EVENT* Flexing Skillz – MC/ DJ/ Vocals / Breaking freestyle jam – With performances
from Julez & DJ Sizzle; Morganics and Mathmatics
·
SAT 20 MAR | DAYTIME FROM 2PM | FREE | INCLUDES:
· Graffiti and Tagging demos and comps with renowned Australian Hip Hop Artist and Graffiti
extraordinaire, Mistery. Includes pro writers creating pieces live
· Hip Hop film exhibition & artist talk
· Chalk it Up – chalking activities for kids and adults. Everyone can have a go.
· Kids Breaking Battle – anyone can turn up and battle it out!
· Next Generation - Up & Comers Dance Battle, including popping, locking and breaking
· Next Generation - Up & Comers MC Battle
· Freestyle MC and Beatbox battles and demonstrations
· Freak the Technique Heats – breaking battle
· Plus watch the ticketed events for FREE on the big screen and enjoy the bar and DJ (2–11pm) ·
SAT 20 MARCH | Freak the Technique BREAKING COMP FINALS 7.30 – 11PM | $18 | INCLUDES:
· Pre-show Hip Hop Theatre performance: Premiere of Stalker Theatre Co’s latest production, Elevate - a wicked fusion of break dancing and stilt dance, live DJ and Beatboxer.
· Main Event: Freak the Technique – breaking battle finals, with headline performances from Brethren. Line-up includes: Ill Will; Mathmatics; and Class A & Nikkita
THE LEAD-UP: FREE DANCE CLASSES
Get ready to pop it like it’s hot! This year, PLATFORM 3 HIP HOP FESTIVAL will bring hip hop dance to the masses with free classes in the three weeks leading up to the festival. Held at CarriageWorks home of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ trials and filming, the classes are for everyone - kids and adults! It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or veteran bump ‘n grinder, it’s just about giving hip hop dance a go! Rock up to the huge CarriageWorks foyer and soak up the street style and attitude with free lessons in hip hop grooves, to get you ready for Platform 3’s ultimate Hip Hop Fest!
SAT 27 FEBR, 11AM – POPPING
SAT 6 MAR, 11AM – LOCKING
SAT 13 MAR, 11AM - BREAKING
THE LEAD-UP: GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOUR
PLATFORM 3 is hosting a free street art and culture tour with legendary Graffiti Artist, Mistery. The tour is an introduction to different forms of street art – graffiti, stencils, paste-ups; and will visit some of Sydney’s most iconic street art sites in the Inner West, including the Skipping Girls along Wilson St Eveleigh and the May’s Lane Project in St Peters.
Starts at Newtown Station, Ends at CarriageWorks
SAT 13 MAR, 11AM-1PM Approx
FESTIVAL VITALS:
LEAD UP: 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar
FESTIVAL: 19-20 Mar
Times:
Various
Where:
CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015 (Nearest Train: Redfern)
Bookings and more info:
P: 02 8571 7940
W: www.carriageworks.com.au
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