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‘Harbour Funk 2009′: FUNK, HIP HOP & REGGAE Boat Party- Sun 15th Nov

November 3, 2009 · 1 Comment

Harbour Funk 2009

Funk, Reggae & Hip Hop Boat Party on Sydney Harbour!

Over 3 levels,4 live acts, DJ’s & MC

Feat: Nick Toth, SpinDMusic, Diafrix, MC Hazaduz, DJ CXL, Mike Who, DJ Ruse, Gian Arpino, Deep Street Soul, Dojo Cuts feat. Roxie Ray, Russ Dewbury,JC, Ari Roze

Where: The Lady Rose catamaran, Departing from The Man of War Steps,11.45am, (Next to Sydney Opera House) @ Sunday November 15th

Tix + Info: Facebook , Moshtix, Inthemix

Brought to you by Funkdafied

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Motor City Drum Ensemble (Raw Cuts/Germany), Sat 5th Dec + Beats In Space Mix#461 Feat. Motor City Drum Ensemble

October 26, 2009 · 1 Comment

CO-OP Presents: ‘MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE’ (RAW CUTS / GERMANY),

Playing a 5 Hour Set

Sat 5th Dec

Supported by:  CO-OP DJ’s

Tickets: On Sale at Resident Advisor,

Info: Check Facebook Event

Mix: Motor City Drum Ensemble at Beats In Space #461 & Playlist

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Danks St Festival (Sun 25th Oct) 11am-4pm

October 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment

DANKS STREET FESTIVAL

Sunday 25 October, 11am – 4pm
Danks Street, Waterloo

Live entertainment, fabulous food, exhibitions, markets and so much more, Danks Street Festival has become a much loved event on Sydney’s calendar. Making its first appearance at the Festival this year is the Live Green Kitchen hosted by Lyndey Milan, with leading local chefs including Jared Ingersoll, Kylie Kwong, Alex Herbert, Dave Campbell and Ashley Hughes demonstrating cooking techniques that focus on sustainable food.

Also new for 2009 is a “Handmade Market” selling all the things you love about your local fete – everything from handcrafts to sweet treats, supporting local artists and charities.

There will be more performers than ever before in some surprise shows you’ll never forget and a great music line up that is guaranteed to have you cruising on a Sunday afternoon. Performers include The Donovans, Dimity Claire & The Bleeding Hearts, Danny & the Cosmic Tremors, EON Beats Project and DJ Suzie Q. Festival favourites return such as the Produce Market, PYD Design Market, bar and “Arty Pants” – interactive art for kids.

Program

Main Stage – MC Miriam Corowa
11:00am         The Donovans
12:15pm         Dimity Claire & the Bleeding Hearts
1:00pm          Speeches
1:40pm          Danny & The Cosmic Tremors
3:00pm          EON Beats Project

DJ Stage
11:00am         DJ Marc Us
1:15pm          DJ Suzie Q

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Pase Rock (Spank Rock) Plays @ Oxford Art Factory (Fri 16th Oct) + Free Ticket Giveaways

October 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We have double passes available to anyone who emails us here at (soulofsydney@gmail.com) asking for them

Event Details:  Friday 16 October 11:30pm @ Oxford Art Factory (38 Oxford St Sydney)

Feat: Pase Rock (Spank Rock),+ Dangerous Dan, Tha Fizz, Mirror Mirror,Mik Menace,Cassettezz

Tickets: $16 @  Moshtix Info : E-mail : anita@onthefly.com.au Phone: (02) 9211-1610

Facebook: Event Link

PASE ROCK – Lindsay Lohan’s Revenge

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The Final ‘Dropping Science’ B Boy Workshop, Sunday 18th Oct @ D2MG Studio

October 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Final ‘Dropping Science’ B Boy Workshop

WHEN: Sun 18th Oct, 4pm-7pm (2 Hr WORKSHOP + 1 HOUR JAM SESSION/TIME FOR QUESTIONS & ADVICE)

WHERE: D2MG Dance Studio (Kent House Entry, Lv 8, 88 Liverpool ST Sydney)

WHAT: B BOY Workshop, Q & A + Jam Covering:

  1. Freestyling,
  2. Flow ideas,
  3. Top Rocking,
  4. Footwork,
  5. Backrock &,
  6. Stomach Rock Patterns.

COST: $25

INFO: Numbers limited so e-mail bboy_rusha@hotmail.com to register,

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Track Of The Weekend: The Egyptian Lover – Egypt Egypt

September 27, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Egyptian Lover – Egypt, Egypt

Egyptian Lover - Egypt Egypt Cover

Egyptian Lover - Egypt Egypt Cover

Label: Freak Beat Records

Style: Hip Hop Electro

Released: 1984

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‘Dropping Science’ B Boy Workshop, Sunday 27th Sep @ D2MG Studio

September 24, 2009 · 2 Comments

 

BBoy Workship

 

 ’Dropping Science’ B Boy Workshop @ D2MG studio with B Boy Rush

  1. Top Rock ideas
  2. Go down concepts
  3. Flow concepts
  4. Invading steps and movements
  5. Battling and Cipher mentality
  6. CC’s and changing direction ideas/concepts
  7. Back moves
  8. Drills
  9. Exercises to help create, flip and manipulate movements
  10. History and Terminology
  11. Musicality

The classes are for all levels!

There is a limit on the workshop so first in first serve!

To register please email trina at trina@d2mg.com

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‘Arabian Prince’ Mix-Tape & Video + Ticket Giveways for Arabian Prince (Sat 26th Sept) & ‘Mid Life Crisis’ (Sun 4th Oct)

September 23, 2009 · 1 Comment

As a founding member of N.W.A, Arabian Prince electrified hip hop in the ’80s – and he’s still on the case, check out the magic below with this hot  mix-tape courtesy of onthefly.com.au, available to download HERE

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Arabian Prince & Egyptian Love Live @ Future Roots Radio

We also have free tickets to check out ‘Arabian Prince’ live @ Oxford Arts Factory (Sat 26th September) for the first person who e-mails us @ soulofsydney@gmail.com to ask for them & even free tickets to the Parklife after-party Mid Life Crisis’ @ Middle Bar (Sun 4th Oct) Featuring: Lost Valentinos DJs (SVU), Kato, Brisbane’s BMX, tha Fizz, Cassette & Deckheads for anyone who emails us to ask.

AP Flyer 2

Details: Sat 26th Sep 2009, 9pm – Late @ Oxford Art Factory (38 Oxford St)

Music: original 80’s electro, b-boy breaks, & classic hip hop

DJ’s: Arabian Prince (Proferssor X) of N.W.A, Def Wish Cast (Live),James Dela Cruz (Ex-Avalanches), Stolen Records, tha Fizz, Cassette, Typhonic.

Music: Orginal Electro, Hip Hop & Funk

Tickets: Discounted tickets@ Moshtix ($20)with ‘COMPTON’ codeword

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80’s Electro Godfather ‘Arabian Prince’ of N.W.A. @ Oxford Art Factory (Sat 26th Sep 09) + Arabian Prince/Egyptian Lover Mixtape

September 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Details: Sat 26th Sep 2009, 9pm – Late @ Oxford Art Factory (38 Oxford St)

Music: original 80’s electro, b-boy breaks, & classic hip hop & anything in between

DJ’s: Arabian Prince (Proferssor X) of N.W.A, Def Wish Cast (Live),James Dela Cruz (Ex-Avalanches), Stolen Records, tha Fizz, Cassette, Typhonic.

Tickets: Discounted @ Moshtix with ‘COMPTON’ codeword

Info : E-mail : anita@onthefly.com.au Phone: 0292111610

Facebook: Event Link

Mixtape: Available to download HERE

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‘Shadow Wars 5′: B-Boy Throwdown, Feat: DJ’s & MC Battle, Live Percussion + Street Art Showcase over 2 Days, (Fri 18th-Sat 19th Sep 09)

September 8, 2009 · 2 Comments

What: B-Boy Battle Featuring: DJ’s, MC’s, Live Percussion & Street Art over 2 Days.

Music: Soul & Funk Breaks, Disco, Hip Hop

Date/ Venue: Day 1- Friday 18th September (21 May St St Peters) 4:30pm – Late

Day 2- Saturday 19th September (Street University: Cnr Speed St & Newbridge Rd Liverpool) 3PM – Late,

DJ’s : Sageone, Mathamatics, Matt Fernandez,Dizcipl

Judges/MC: MENNO(DEF DOGZ/HUSTLE KIDZ/MZK), KID DAVID(BREAK DISCIPLES/RENEGADES) Hosted By MC TRIXX from BOTY

Tickets: $20-25 @

Links/Info: Facebook Event

Email: soulofsydney@gmail.com & bboy_rusha@hotmail.com

Also previewing  of ‘Seven Shadows 5′ & “Turn It Loose”

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