The Rock Steady 26th Anniversary celebration is set to kick off in New York on July 24th. The three day event will feature a benefit basketball game, a film festival, an MC battle and the introduction of the first fashion show, the "Punk Rock Rap Fashion Show," with a stage that was designed by acclaimed set designer and graffiti artist Ernie Vales. Fans who attend will also be treated to a free outdoor concert on July 26, at New York’s Pier 54. Performs on the bill for the free concert include M.O.P., Freddie Foxxx, Canibus, Non-Phixion, Evil D, Tony Touch, Jedi Mind Tricks, Soul Purpose, Tony Touch and Q-Unique. Fans of turntablism will be able to check out the I.T.F. regional competition for free as well. Here is a full listing of events: July 24th Thursday Event: Benefit Basketball Game Time: 11:00AM – 3:00PM Location: The Cage. 6th Avenue on the corner of 4th Street. Event: End Of The Weak MC Challenge Time: 9:00PM -2:00AM Location: S.O.B’s, 204 Varick Street at West Houston. Directions 212.243.4940 or www.sobs.com July 25th Friday Event: H20 Film Festival Time: 1:00PM – 5:00PM Location: 410 West 16th Street. Between 9th & 10th Ave. Directions: 212.242.6555 Event: Brisk Flava Styles b-boy/girl Battle. 2 on 2 invitational. "Punk Rock Rap Fashion Show". The Rock Steady Crew 26th Anniversary marks the introduction of its first ever fashion show titled "Punk Rock Rap". This is an event that recognizes the fusion of street and skate culture and celebrates their unity under the banner of hip-hop. Highly acclaimed set designer and graffiti artist, Ernie Vales, has designed a stage that visually conveys and represents authentic hip-hop style and street flavor. Models will include B-boy/girls and street skaters. Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Manhattan Center. 311 West 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave. July 26th Saturday Event: Out door Concert Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location Pier 54. 14th Street on the Westside Highway. NYC, NY July 27th Sunday Event: Concert B-boy/girl Battle finals Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Manhattan Center, 311 West 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave. For more: http://www.rocksteadycrew.com
The Rock Steady 26th Anniversary celebration
is set to kick off in New York on July 24th.
The three day event will feature a benefit basketball
game, a film festival, an MC battle and the introduction of the first fashion
show, the "Punk Rock Rap Fashion Show," with a stage that was designed
by acclaimed set designer and graffiti artist Ernie Vales.
Fans who attend will also be treated to a free
outdoor concert on July 26, at New York’s Pier 54. Performs on the bill for
the free concert include M.O.P., Freddie Foxxx, Canibus, Non-Phixion, Evil D,
Tony Touch, Jedi Mind Tricks, Soul Purpose, Tony Touch and Q-Unique.
Fans of turntablism will be able to check out
the I.T.F. regional competition for free as well.
Here is a full listing of events:
July 24th Thursday
Event: Benefit Basketball Game
Time: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: The Cage. 6th Avenue on the corner of 4th Street.
Event: End Of The Weak MC Challenge
Time: 9:00PM -2:00AM
Location: S.O.B’s, 204 Varick Street at West Houston.
Directions 212.243.4940 or www.sobs.com
July 25th Friday
Event: H20 Film Festival
Time: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: 410 West 16th Street. Between 9th & 10th Ave.
Directions: 212.242.6555
Event: Brisk Flava Styles b-boy/girl Battle.
2 on 2 invitational.
"Punk Rock Rap Fashion Show".
The Rock Steady Crew 26th Anniversary marks the introduction of its first ever
fashion show titled "Punk Rock Rap". This is an event that recognizes
the fusion of street and skate culture and celebrates their unity under the
banner of hip-hop.
Highly acclaimed set designer and graffiti artist, Ernie Vales, has designed
a stage that visually conveys and represents authentic hip-hop style and street
flavor. Models will include B-boy/girls and street skaters.
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Manhattan Center. 311 West 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave.
July 26th Saturday
Event: Out door Concert
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location Pier 54. 14th Street on the Westside Highway. NYC, NY
July 27th Sunday
Event: Concert B-boy/girl Battle finals
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Center, 311 West 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave.
For
more: http://www.rocksteadycrew.com
