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Buzz Monkey National Breakdance & Hip Hop competition - Canberra (ACT)

November 6th 2007 04:28

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Saturday 24th November 2007 at 3:00pm - AIS Arena Canberra

The Buzz Monkey National Hip Hop and Breakdance Championships has been put together to celebrate the new urban dance culture hitting Australia by storm. Dance is one of the fastest growning sports with in Australia and the world.

Come and celebrate one of the biggest urban dance competitions on the Australian dance calender with some of the best hip hop and break dancers around Australia competing for the title of Australia's best and a total prize pool of $25,000!

Also guest DJ's appearances by DJ Samurai, DJ Mathmatics and DJ Rush.

With guest appearances and performances by Joel Turner and the Boyz and BStarz (A popular local ACT Hip Hop Group). Also America's top brekadancers Ronnie, Roland and Frankie Flave as international judges and local hip hop judges and many more celebrity appearances and performances through out the night along with the competition itself.

Ticket are avaliable at Ticketek as of Monday 3rd of September. Be in quick before you miss out

VENUE: AIS Arena Canberra, Leverrier Crescent, Bruce ACT
TIME: 3PM

HIP HOP JUDGES DARRIO - DARRIO STREET

FRANCIS - KULTURE BREAK ACT
TRINA - SHADY CREW | Hiphop.org.au | Dancing.net.au | D2MG Hip Hop Society - Chairperson.

BBOY JUDGES:
FRANKIE FLAVE - KILLAFORNIA - LA
ROLAND - KILLAFORNIA - VEGAS / LA
RONIE - FULL FORCE - VEGAS

FULL CREW COMPETITION.
10 VS 10
$6000 PRIZE MONEY

1 ON 1 HIP HOP AND BBOY COMPETITION
1ST $5000 PRIZE MONEY
2ND $2500 PRIZE MONEY
3RD $1000 PRIZE MONEY

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Oddisee & Kev Brown tour Australia (Manning Bar - Sydney Uni)

July 6th 2007 04:12

This event is 9 months in the making by Alex Proimos. Two-thirds of Washington D.C.'s Low Budget Collective, Oddisee and Kev Brown are hitting Aussie shores this September. Chilled, jazzy Hip Hop is a refreshing break from all the crunk junk and crap hop out these days in the mainstream. I'm not completely dissing the commercial, I like it too sometimes and am always on the lookout for the freshest beat to dance to, but if you're at work and sneaking in headphones or cruising in your moms car, these guys should be on your playlist.

Now I know some other sites are against putting up press releases and would rather write up their version but hey, those writing the press releases worked hard and might like their work shown on a prominent website like Hiphop.org.au

You can download six tracks HERE made available exclusively as part of their Australian Tour. Interviews and giveaways to come later!

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Since their early production on DJ Jazzy Jeff's “The Magnificent” till now Oddisee (Halftooth Records) and Kev Brown (Up Above Records) infused us with their chilled melodic almost cosmic beats and jazzy chords. Whether its via their production and/or features these two have attracted listeners keen to hear the sounds and lyrics reminiscent of the classics from Gang Starr, Pete Rock / CL Smooth, J. Dilla, The Roots, Slum Village and DJ Premier.

Hailing from Washington D.C. and as part of the Low Budget collective, Oddisee and Kev Brown, leave their mark by taking us back to the days when hip-hop was in the goldern era. From their collaborations with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, J-Live, De La Soul, Raheem Devaughn, Wordsworth, Kenn Starr, Asheru and Little Brother, its clear that Oddisee and Kev Brown are taking us back to the hip-hop roots and progressively introducing the entire hip-hop community to a fresh and innovative style that has universal appeal.

Only through a lack of publicity and promotion have Oddisee and Kev Brown remained hidden underground for so long, although Oddisee’s production on Wordsworth’s “Mirror Music” and Kev Brown’s remix of Jay Z’s “The Black Album”, entitled “The Brown Album” garnished them an early instant respect and a worldwide buzz. Rather than seek to parade in the spotlight these two maestros would happily sit back in the shadows and let their music speak to the masses, which has certainly been the case in their respective recent highly acclaimed/borderline classic studio albums, “Foot in the Door” by Oddisee and “I Do What I Do” by Kev Brown.

For the first time Oddisee and Kev Brown will make the long journey to captivate an Australian audience by performing a two hour live show at The University of Sydney’s Manning Bar, September 5th 2007, with the support of fellow Australian producer/DJ M Phazes.

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My UMA choice for Best Radio Show - Stolen Records on FBi!

June 29th 2007 05:59

shantan wantan ichiban stolen records sunsets fbi 94.5

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So I'm biased. It's not just because I work with ShantanWantanIchiban that I'm helping him in his campaign to dump toxic radio and vote for his Hip Hop radio show, Stolen Records on Sunsets at FBi 94.5FM (Sydney). It's because I dig the music he plays (well majority of it) but most of all, I like his local and international celebrity and lesser known guests coming into the studio and ripping live solo or battle freestyles, talking about random topics and what not. What really entertains me are the cheap shots, defensive comebacks and outrageous claims.

Shantan Wantan Ichiban Stolen Records on Sunsets Fbi 94.5FM

Shantan Wantan Ichiban: Dump Toxic Radio!!!

Campaigning against cardigans and wack music, SWI insists on dropping records from all kinds of Hip Hop-related or influenced genres, from many different countries. It's good to see a lot of local artists being given exposure on this volunteer-based not-for-profit radio station, who really minimise on the amount of ads they play; to show my support and enthusiasm for this, I signed up as a passionate supporter during their fundraising drive. I turned down the free tickets to 13th Son's show as I had plans for that night, and a free cd which I have access to at work but instead, requested that guest MC NickKnowledge, a friend of mine from good ol' UNSW spit in German about man-boobs. Sorry Nick, that was a tough one, and I would've struggled too.

So to keep this guy on air, keep the great music flowing with all his awesome guests, foghorns and BRAAAAppp BRAAAApppping, vote for Stolen Records at www.urbanmusicawards.com.au. Just look at that e-flyer! Now isn't that enough to sway your vote? To get to know Shantan, listen in on Wednesdays, 6-8pm EST or stream it from the FBi website.

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Vote now in the Australia & New Zealand Urban Music Awards 2007!

June 29th 2007 05:09

Only ONE more week people until voting for the 2007 UMAs are closed. Last year the event copped a lot of flack for having really surprising results and IMO, it was a reflection of the lack of reach the UMAs 2006 had. It's funny how people refuse to vote and boycott the Awards, then complain about the results... why do they contribute their opinions at the wrong time? It happens all the time when public voting is concerned.

So take the time to vote if you're really passionate about the industry, music and scene and show your support for the people who you think deserve the recognition. Go to www.urbanmusicawards.com.au and be heard! Oh and for Hiphop.org.au readers, you can win a double pass to the event! Just check the Competitions forum for more details.

Just a note to all the people (there's only a few) who have been having trouble voting and all that jazz, please make sure you click on the verification link in the confirmation email which could possibly end up in your Junk Mail inbox before you start voting, otherwise you can't vote! And to the people who are claiming that its rigged, I am telling you that it is definitely NOT and stop passing judgment so easily.

rhinos urban music awards 2007 win tickets double passes

The Australian and New Zealand Urban Music Awards are back for the second year at Sydney’s iconic, Luna Park on August 14. The awards are shaping up to be one of the hottest nights on the calendar with loads of local and international artists scheduled to attend. The awards night will be held in association with major naming rights sponsor rhino’s energy drink and will also include support from international label, Marc Ecko watches and Xbox 360.

Nominations for these highly anticipated awards include the following nominees: Best Female Artist Jade McRae, Best R&B single ‘5 days of rain’ from Deni Hines and Best New Talent includes New Zealand’s Tyree. The nominees also feature winners from last year’s awards who are hoping to clean up again, the Hilltop Hoods who are nominated for Best Hip-Hop group and Figgkidd who is up for Best Male Artist.

The UMAs are proud to announce a major international sponsor, rhino’s energy drink, who will be the naming rights sponsor of the 2007 UMA’s. rhino’s have a long standing relationship with the Hip-Hop and R&B music scene around the world and see the UMA’s as the perfect alignment for their brand.

The rhino’s Urban Music Awards will be presented by Australia’s Number 1 Saturday Music TV show Eclipse Music TV. The event encompasses the genres of Hip-Hop, R&B and acknowledges both Australian and New Zealand urban artists who are making their mark in this growing industry. The 2007 rhino’s UMA’s have returned to Sydney with a brand new structure, great new venue and completely revised voting system.

‘The result will be a tighter, more dynamic event treated more as a theatrical production than a concert.’ Jade Harley- Event Producer.

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Che Fu East Coast Tour

May 31st 2007 05:10

NZ Hip Hop Icon Che-Fu will tour the East Coast June 21st - June 24th 2007

CHE FU hits Australia's east coast for a long awaited tour June 07. A unique blend of Hip Hop beats, with Rastafarian reggae influences, it is the soulful vocals that have earned most acclaim and make Che-Fu's sound world class.

Front man for multi platinum group 'Supergroove' in the mid 90's. Che then went on to become one of NZ's most successful male vocalists with again multi platinum albums in '2b S.Pacific' and 'Navigator'. Che has recently released "Beneath the Radar' and 'Hi-Score' - 'The Best of Che Fu' adding to his impressive body of work.

Che will play Cesars Brisbane 21st June, Cooly Hotel Gold Coast 22nd June, Great Northern Hotel Byron Bay 23rd June, Solbar Coolum 24th June. Tickets can be purchased at www.oztix.com.au or text your name to 0423 321 863 or email name to vg@verygood.com.au to win free tickets.

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CALLOUT FOR ARTISTS - HIP HOP / RNB TALENT COMP JUNE 07

May 31st 2007 04:41

Urban Prophetz Entertainment & Power Music Presents...

URBAN OVERLOAD HIP HOP/RNB TALENT COMP 2007

OFFICIAL CALLOUT FOR ENTRIES:

WHEN: 22nd June (Only 3 Weeks Away!)
TIME: from 9pm
WHERE: Sydney City RSL (Level 3, George St, Syd City)
COST: Free to Enter Competition

Prizes for each category (Hip Hop & RnB):

- $100

- Hip Hop TV Interview

- International Mixtape Spot (gets promoted overseas)

You MUST register for the comp first (email jay@urbanprophetz.com or phone 0405 766 783). NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE NIGHT. As there is an open bar at the venue this will be an 18 event (including comp entries).

Guest Judges Include:

- JOSEPH GATEHAU (also guest performer)

- 3D WORLD MAGAZINE (Homebase)

- HIP HOP TV

So even if you don't win, you will be getting some mad exposure and potential promo opps just by performing on the night!

Also Performing:
URBAN PROPHETZ, NJE, SAVAGE POETZ & MORE!!!

Door $13 (performers free) 18 ID Required

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Need dancers, breakdancers, DJs for your event? (Australia)

January 2nd 2007 12:43

If you're looking for Hip Hop dancers, breakers (breakdancers) or DJs for any event, from corporate gigs to bahmitsvas, smaller community events or birthday parties, etc then email trina@hiphop.org.au for all your performer needs (Australia only, for now).

Trina's Snapshot:

Represents and has many affiliates within the Hip Hop and dance community.

Danced with Caramell, Groovesteps (Looze Control 2006 winners).

Co-choreographer and dancer in all girl dance crew The XY Project.

Co-manages SKB (Street Kulture Breakers), the 2007 Australian Bboy (Breakdance) Champions.

Chairperson of Hip Hop Society D2MG (based in the University of New South Wales).

Manages City Studio (Level 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney) offering Hip Hop dance classes.

Owner and primary blogger on Hiphop.org.au (this site) and Dancing.net.au.

Loves supporting real artists, groups, events.

Lives and breathes Hip Hop.

Will make friends with your grandma.