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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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RISING STYLES & SHELLEYMACK presents STYLE JAM
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Once again we bring to you a day to remember. Celebrating UK Breaking in all its glory the lineup is immense and is a guaranteed fun filled day for all.
On this day you have on the menu:
Junior & Adult breaking comps
Sreetdance showcase from Dyamond Dance
Popping/Locking showcase
DJs: Shelley Mack, Russ Rockwell and Mac McRaw.
Pro BBoy judges featuring Ill Boogs.
Free Breaking workshop with the formidable Dancing Bears.
If you like Breakin’ and you want to see some of the UK’s top artists, then this event is for you. An event open to all – if you know alot or a little about Breakin’ come and join in.
Open: 13:00
Close: 18:00
Cost: Adults £8.00 / Under 16’s (id required) £6.00 / Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 under 16’s) £27.00.
No concessions.
Tickets on the door – please try and bring the correct money.
Cash only – cards not accepted.
Rising Styles is an annual festival (sometimes massive, sometimes an event) supports 100% UK Hip Hop and all its genres.
Please help us to spread the word by inviting your contacts and we look forward to seeing you on the day.
Future event updates will be added here and you will be notified.
www.brighton.ac.uk/gallery
www.risingstyles.com
www.facebook.com/risingstyles
www.facebook.com/knowledgeofself
Rising Styles is a KALA PHOOL project.
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MOCA – ART IN THE STREETS – EXHIBITION
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles opens up it’s much anticipated exhibit ‘Art in the Streets” at the end of this week.
Below is a list of who’s who in the show….
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles published the full line-up of participating artists and photographers in their new exhibit “Art in the Streets.”
Zephyr (CIA, TDS, TVS, RTW)
New York Subway Graffiti Pioneer 70’s-80’s.
Andre
Parisian Artist paints Mr. A.
Blade
True Legend from NYC Graffiti Scene 80’s.
Tracy 168
From the Wild Style Crew, mid-1970’s Bronx, one of the most admired groups of the time.
Craig Costello (aka KRINK)
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Started making markers in the early 90’s
Dash Snow (aka SACER)
Founding member of infamous IRAK Crew – RIP 2009
Dondi (aka NACO)
Influential 1970’s NY Graffiti Artist & Tagger – RIP 1998
Eine
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London-based artist known for his lettering.
Futura
Parlayed 70’s Subway Bombing to art gallery career, showing in Patti Astor’s Fun Gallery in the 80’s. Contemporary of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Harring & Kenny Scharf – who are also in the show.
Henry Chalfont
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Highly regarded urban culture photographer & documentarian.
Invader
French artist known for his ubiquitous tile figurines appearing around the world.
Swoon
New York artist specializing in wheat-pastes and live-art exhibits.
Iz the Wiz
Prominent NY writer from the 70’s & 80’s – RIP 2009.
Jean Michel-Basquiat
American graffiti and modern artist – noted as inspiration and pioneer to many modern artists – RIP 1988.
JR
Highly regarded French photographer & street-artist known for his larger than life projects around the world.
Keith Harring
Innovater & pioneer in 1980’s street art culture in NY; known for his ‘Radiant Baby’.
Martha Cooper
Prominent & popular American photographer & documentarian in hip hop, urban culture and graffiti; based in New York.
Os Gemeos
Identical twins from Brazil known for their popular yellow-skinned characters.
Revok
One of the most regarded modern graffiti writers, known for his big walls & collaborations.
Steve Powers (aka ESPO)
Philly artist, starting in the mid-80’s, known for his brightly-colored & charmingly creative walls.
Article and images courtesy of Fat Cap who also show various artist profiles and films so get onto their site for a real treat.
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Left Step Band / Bio / Rebels of The Frontline EP
Sunday, March 27th, 2011
Bio
Initially conceived as the producer/MC duo of Nikolai and Eff le Ref Left Step Band have immediately set their stallout with the aim of confounding expectations and moving away from the traditional hip hop formulas being peddledaround the scene. A love of reggae, dub and old skool ska are all evident in the band’s sound – new E.P Rebels ofthe Front Line (available now) features everything from Jerry Dammers-esque keyboards on the title track to theshuffling, to the laid back beats of ‘The Deep End’.
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