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Thursday 15th March 2012 | Osh
Converse UK And JD Sports Present Converse Block Party In Celebration Of The SP12 Star Player Collection.
This unmissable event spotlights urban culture through music battles, live graffiti and skate showcases. There is also a chance for emerging MC talent to be part of the action.
The unique event will take place at London’s legendary Old Vic Tunnels On Sunday April 29, 2012 from 2pm- 9pm. It is in celebration of the launch of Converse’s Spring 2012 Star Player footwear range.
The shoe was worn by the likes of Dr. J on the basketball courts in the 1970s and has since made its way to the street. Fusing the urban spirit of basketball with a contemporary street edge, the Spring 2012 Star Player collection will be available nationwide at JD Sports stores from March 19, 2012 and will retail for £42- £53.
In partnership with JD Sports, the London Converse Block Party will feature MC battles with leading underground music artists Wiley, Skepta and P Money; live graffiti demonstrations by Neas and Vibes, two of the most well respected spray can artists in the UK; as well as skate performances by Jerome Campbell, Rory Milanes and Harry Lintell from the Converse UK Skateboarding team.
Leading up to the big event, JD Sports will also host a series of MC clashes, inviting local MCs to battle it out for a for chance to perform alongside their music heroes at the Converse Block Party.
Tickets are free of charge and available online through www.converseblockparty.com
Budding MCs can enter the competition now by uploading their video on the JD Sports Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/
The Converse Block Party JD Sports MC Clashes
Wednesday, March 21
Glasgow
The MC Clash takes place at JD, 229-249 Buchanan Street on Wednesday, March 21, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. Hosting and performing a live PA is Lady Leshurr
Thursday, March 22
Manchester
The MC Clash takes place at JD, 16-18 Barbarolli Mall Arndale Centre, on Thursday, March 22, 9.00 pm – 11.00 pm. Fresh Scrufizzer will perform, hosting alongside the Murkage Cartel
Thursday, March 29
London
The MC Clash takes place at JD, 268-269 Oxford Street on Thursday, March 29, 9.00 pm - 11.00 pm.Mic.Rightous is hosting the London clash alongside underground promoters, Urban Nerds.
