Guerilla Union, Bowery Presents, Highline & Mad Dog Presents: Rock the Bells Festival 2010
The Black August Hip Hop Project 2010 – August 13, 2010 Featuring performances by:
& Surprise Special Guests!
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2010
Time: Doors Open at 8:00pm – Concert Starts at 9:00pm
Location: Highline Ballroom 431 W 16th St
New York, NY 10011
between 9th and 10th Ave
(212) 414-5994
MIA with Die Antwoord, Skream, Benga, Rye Rye, Sleigh Bells, Theophilus London, Borgore, Destructo, 12th Planet, Nguzunguzu, Ninjasonik & moreLocation: South Island Field
Date: 7/24/2010
$40 Pre-Sale Tickets (SOLD OUT) / $45 Limited Advance Tickets (SOLD OUT) / $55 Advance & Day of Show Tickets + $5 Round Trip Ferry Fee for all tickets
"Brooklyn Bodega, producer of the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF), is excited to announce this year’s headliner – De La Soul. Since 1989, De La Soul (Pos, Dave and Mase) have been a cornerstone of Hip-Hop music and culture. From the groundbreaking album “3 Feet High and Rising” to “Grind Date” De La is simply one of the best to ever do it.
'To be honest, we have been trying to get De La Soul to headline the Festival since we first came up with the idea in 2005. On many levels they are the perfect flag bearers for our mission to use Hip-Hop as an agent of change. For over 20 years they have traveled the world inspiring MC’s, producers, DJ’s and fans alike. I can think of no better artist to usher the Festival into its new home in Brooklyn Bridge Park.' – Wes Jackson, Executive Director, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival"
Mon. 7/5 | Show & Prove:Hip-Hop Showcase/Competition
Tues. 7/6 | Classic Hip-Hop Film Night:Screen classics
Wed. 7/7 | Bodega Education Initiative: Panel discussions
Thurs. 7/8 | Salute the DJ:Night dedicated to the DJ
Fri. 7/9 | Kickoff Party: Night mixer for artists and press
Sat. 7/10 | Performance Day:Main performances
Sun. 7/10 | Family Day: Block party
DanceAfrica Film May 28-31st
DanceAfrica 2010: Performance
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ONE OF THE GREATEST HIP-HOP GROUPS OF ALL TIME PLAY THEIR BIGGEST NEW YORK SHOW IN OVER A DECADE
Also Rocking the stage will be Buckshot, Smif N Wessun and DJ Evil D repping for Duck Down Records' 15th Anniversary.
Tickets are on sale NOW for ONLY $15 for the Main Day of the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival at www.BrooklynBodega.com, the official home of BHF '10.Only the Bodega provides you with the best in Hip-Hop programming at a price that we can all afford. You will not be able to catch De La, Buckshot, Tek & Steele for $15 anywhere else and especially no surrounded by 10,000 Hip-Hop faithful in the Brooklyn sun. And these are just our first announcements. Wait to you see what else we have up our sleeve - A Tribute to Dilla with super special guests and mentors, Bodega Film Festival, Salute the DJ with your favorite Super Hero DJ's, After Party's and more artist on the Main Day.
Make sure to take advantage of the Bodega Soldiers Program. It is our way of thanking the members of the Bodega Family who have turned out time and time again to make the Festival into NYC's largest Hip-Hop cultural event. Bodega Soldiers who purchase their tickets by May 21st will get access to premium packages at no additional charge.
Perks include:
Added to the priority mailing list that receives all Festival announcements prior to the general public
Admittance to a reserved section next to the stage
Ability to enter exclusive raffles
Priority check-in at the Main Day venue and a FREE commemorative souvenir.
Bodega Soldiers will also automatically be entered to win backstage VIP packages"
DOC WATCHERS PRESENTS:
Curated by Hellura Lyle, Doc Watchers Website >
!VALA!: The Power of Black Students at Columbia University 1968-2008
Dir. Kamau Suttles, 2008, 28 min.
On April 23, 1968, African American students risked their academic standing, future careers, and possibly their lives, when they took over the Hamilton Hall Building at Columbia University. VALA! tells the real story of well-organized rebellion which was staged to protest the Vietnam War and the university’s proposed construction of a gymnasium in Harlem.
Freddy Ilanga: Che's Swahili Translator
Dir. Katrin Hansing, 2009, 24 min.
In April 1965, Freddy Ilanga, a fifteen-year-old Congolese youth became Che Guevara’s personal Swahili teacher and translator, during Guevara’s secret mission in the Congo to train anti-Mobutu rebels. After seven intense months by Che Guevara’s side, the Cuban authorities sent Freddy to Cuba. During his early years, Freddy thought that his stay in Cuba would be temporary. However, 40 years passed during which time he lost all contact with his family and homeland.
Keep On Steppin’
Dir. Christine Noschese, 2008 25 min.
Originally founded in Harlem as an alternative to “sitting around and complaining about their aches and pains,” the Steppers dance company has become a source of strength for the dancers that has empowered them to persevere through the inevitable tragedies of life.
Q&A with directors & reception to follow screening.
Vagina Monologues: EspanolEve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues: Espanol 2010. 
"Social worker Helena D. Lewis recalls her true-life experiences by portraying twenty-five different characters and offers a unique look at the highs and lows of working for peanuts while trying to save the world. Written and performed by Helena D. Lewis and directed by Leslie "Buttaflysoul" Taylor. Presented by Urbintel Entertainment, Inc., and the Schomburg Center."
Concert starts @ 7PM
B.O.B/special guest: Sugar Tongue Slim
Doors @ 8pm
Show @ 9pm Sharp!
Featuring: Siete Nueve (Puerto Rico), El Meswy (Spain), Bocafloja (México), Hosted by Calle Cardona from La Conekta
Music by DJ Laylo & Sucio Smash
Special Guests:
Eli Efi (Brasil), Mikki Flow (Cuba), Delaceiba (Honduras), Division X (DR), Reph Star & Patty Dukes (DR/PR)
VDAY Harlem 2010This Harlem production of The Vagina Monologues will feature women of all different backgrounds and career paths organizing and performing this Phenomenal and Fierce work to raise money and awareness for the 2010 Spotlight: The Women and Girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo and our local beneficiary, Steps to End Family Violence.
Performers: Janine Blunt, Kiku Chaudhuri, Melissa Corbett, Candice Gordon, Tiffany Johnson, Sweta Kapadia, J.J. Orgera, Sheebani Patel, Rebecca Rafelson, Sarah Schlein, Lesley Younge, Lisa Sheth
If you can't make the performance, please consider donating via paypal>
Tickets selling quickly!
This is it, folks. They've been practicing for months, made it past regional championships and now 12 of HHK's finest are ready to compete in the 2010 Hip Hop Karaoke Championship at Irving Plaza with special guest judges Peter Rosenberg (Hot 97), Buckshot (Black Moon) and Big Daddy Kane.
The HHK Crew is no longer selling tickets to the championship directly, but tickets are still available at the Irving Plaza box office from Noon-6:30 p.m. and at http://www.livenation.com/edp/
Any remaining tickets will be available at Irving Plaza starting at 8:00 p.m. Last year's event sold out shortly after doors so if you want to ensure entry, grab 'em now.
Check out our Championship site to see all the competitors and then head over to Allhiphop.com, Metromix.com and Vtech, the three hardest-working crews in the business.
