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MYSELF Hip Hop Dance Crew Needs Our Help
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Myself was founded by young choreographer Kloe Dean three years ago with the aim to represent women positvely through Hip Hop dance. The group is made up of strong female dancers from all over London that train in the styles of New Style Hip Hop, Popping, Locking and Breaking and Waacking to name a few.
The group is named Myself as they represent being yourself and without replicating others.
Kloe really wanted to show that girls can go as hard as guys but can also be feminine without looking cheap. The group has established a name as one of the best all female dance groups in the UK, having performed at the Breakin Convention Tour, B Supreme Female Hip Hop Festival at the Southbank, Collabo at Stratford Circus and Sky 1’s Got to Dance.
On the 4th and 5th of June, Myself competed in first the prelims and then the finals of the UK Hip Hop Championships from which they were awarded 3rd place and now qualify to represent the UK at the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas at the end of July.
The group are now fundraising to raise the money to get the group to the Championships. They are the only all female group that have been chosen to represent the UK against 35 other competing countries.
They will be holding an over 18’s rave and a dance showcase featuring some of Londons finest UK hip hop dance acts. (More info to follow).
Myself also hold open dance classes for aspiring dancers to both males and females every monday from 6.30pm – 8pm at: St Mary’s Youth Club, Upper Street, Angel, Islington N1 OTX. Class is £3 and all money will go towards the fundraising efforts.
Myself are looking for long term funding beyond the World Championships so that we can develop the work we do in the community, offering more opportunities for aspiring young dancers.
Donation website: http://www.sponsume.com/project/dance-vegas
Contact:
Kloe – kloedean@hotmail.co.uk
Aleta – aletathompson@msn.com
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OUT NOW: Untold Songs: Volume One – Ursula Rucker, Heidi Vogel, Ahu, Yarah Bravo, Stac, Tanya Auclair (+FREE REMIXES)
Monday, June 13th, 2011
£5 Download
01. Paula Varjack – Between The Lines feat. Jonas McCloud
02. Stac – More (LenAfroSaxon Remix)
03. Ahu – Contact
04. Sarina Leah – Enlightened Minds
05. Vula – Turn The Clock Back
06. Shuanise – Africa
07. Belle – Open My Eyes
08. Naomi The Empress – I Want You
09. Fae Simon – Royal Flush feat. Jonas McCloud
10. Yarah Bravo – Freedom Fighters
11. Eva Lazarus – Spotlight
12. Tanya Auclair – Tiny Little Fingers
13. Kadija Kamara – Talking 2 Myself
14. Ursula Rucker – She Said
15. Zayna Daze – Golden Girl
16. Baby Sol – No No
17. Ruby Wood – Colours
18. Sabira Jade – Sometimes
19. Madame Pepper – Around
20. Heidi Vogel – Joy You Give
21. Kersha Bailey – Promises
22. Elodie Rama – Don’t Explain
23. Belinda K. Zhawi – Hama
This past Saturday saw the phenomenal launch event happen at Rich Mix in London. The night was a complete sell out and featured a slew of incredible talent performing to a captivated crowd. Fae Simon and Jonas McCloud gave a live rendition of their compilation track ‘Royal Flush’, whilst Tanya Auclair sent chills down spines with her one-lady band repetoire, including the gorgeous cover of Gabrielle. Submotion Orchestra’s Ruby Wood performed her track ‘Colours’ and then later joined Yarah Bravo for a special rendition of ‘Freedom Fighters’. Stac teamed up on stage with renowned electronic producer Blue Daisy, plus there were incredible performances from Kadija Kamara, Heidi Vogel and many, many more! And that’s not forgetting the delicious baked goods from Esme Bakes and the stunning live art from Sri McKinnon!
Jonas McCloud and Fae Simon at the Untold Songs Launch
Amnesty International representative and our host FLOetic Lara at the Untold Songs Launch
Sri McKinnon in the early stages of her live art piece at the Untold Songs Launch
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Hoochinno Live / Vibe Bar Live / July 1st 2011
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
HOOCHINOO LIVE in association with UKHH.com presents UK and alternative HIP HOP & DUBSTEP
**LIVE HIP HOP / BEATBOXING / SCRATCH DJs / LIVE ARTWORK / SPECIAL DUBSTEP SESSION**
Friday 1st July / 8pm – 1am
£4 entry
@ Vibe Bar Live, Brick Lane, London E1
Facebook event page
For over eight years Hoochinoo has been showcasing, supporting and promoting new acts from the UK’s underground alternative hip hop and urban music scene. Friday 1st July sees the brave’s bring you the finest in hip hop and dubstep sounds, visuals and live performance at the Vibe Bar in London’s Brick Lane.
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MUSIC MASTERMIND with DJ KRUST
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Music Mastermind DJ Krust Marketing
Hit the link above for full information.
DJ Krust aka K Thompson has been involved in the music business for over 20 years; 10 of those having performed at the highest level within the industry. DJ Krust is also co-founder and co-owner of one the most renowned and well respected independent record labels in the UK, Full Cycle. Full Cycle was responsible for introducing Drum & Bass to an international audience after its Mercury Prize winning release New Forms in 1997 and since then the label has upheld its reputation as a hotbed and nurturer of exciting new talent.
In addition to his work with Full Cycle and Reprazent, Krust has worked within the major label structure having been signed as a solo artist to Universal Music Group (Talking Loud) and Virgin (10 Records). He has also toured extensively throughout the world with various projects including Reprazent. Krust brings together all his experience and knowledge (both as an artist and as a record executive) to address:
- New ways of working in the music business
- A better understanding of what it means to be an artist in an ever-changing industry landscape.
- Tools tips and tricks to help you get ahead, skills to help you stand out from the crowd and the best methods to promote your music and message and get it out to the world.
The Power of Creativity
- How to use creativity in music.
- Creative tools; ideas and exercises to help you to create more music.
- Finding your voice and following your artistic vision.
- The role of imagination
- Mind mapping
- Creating a new operating system
Using Intuition
- What is it and how to identify it?
- How to use intuition to make music.
Building a Life Long Career
- How to release and promote your music.
- The ten rules of making music that stand the test of time.
- Concept building.
- Understanding your audience/fans and how to communicate with them.
- Merchandise, gigs and publishing.
Course Details
Date and Time: Saturday 21st May, 14.00pm – 17.00pm.
Location: The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS. Map: HERE
Refreshments: Tea & Coffee, Please note that lunch isn’t provided.
Course Fee: This event is £10 to MusicLeader members and £20 to non-members
(Sign up and Join MusicLeader for FREE at www.musicleader.net)
To book your place:
Please contact Rachael Casoria for more information: rachael@rhythmixmusic.org.uk or 0801417484 (ext 1).
Web: www.rhythmixmusic.org.uk
Blog: www.rhythmixmusic.blogspot.com
MusicLeader South East: www.musicleader.net/south-east
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