UK skaters can finally watch the most anticipated Stacy Peralta documentary Bones Brigade: An Autobiography this month at a screening at the Sheffield Doc Fest on June 13th and 17th.
To buy tickets for the 13th which is a 18:30 showing at the Library theatre click here, and to buy tickets for the 17th at the Showroom Cinema which is an 20.45 showing, click here.
Tony Hawk discusses the making of this in an interview we shot with him last year.
A new skatepark is currently being built in Limousin, tucked away off the roads leading to southern France that should blow your mind today. Project OTRO is an art installation designed by the Korean artist Koo Joeng-A, ordered by the Museum of Modern Art and Landscape of Vassivière, and made to be skateable under the supervision of Brusk.
We have never seen curves quite like this before, take them in and add this to your list of travel destinations this summer. This follows last month’s 164ft mini ramp that opened in Bordeaux and the Zap Ados park that opened in Calais. Start planning that road trip to France this summer as this is just the tip of the iceberg of what is on offer in this wonderful country.
Photos: Michel Van der Ouderaa at Confusion. More here.
Whilst the Lakai crew are camping in the US right now on their annual get together, Sebo Walker leads the way with this new edit that should bring a smile to your face.
If you have not seen this before, legendary skateboarder Rodney Mullen takes you through the production of Dwindle decks in this documentary that features the full process of how they are made from tree felling to curing. Look into the entire process from start to finish and some interesting insights from Douglas Street Manufacturing.
14th May 2012
London
Whilst many of the fans inside London’s Electric Ballroom may have been waiting for Alabama’s finest, Yelawolf, a good portion of them were there for the support, the Minnesotan crew Doomtree, who were making their UK debut. Being a support act isn’t easy at the best of times, but with a large crowd in front of them, it was going to take something special to get the atmosphere going and a frenzy whipped up, but within one song, the seven-strong crew had done just that.
With Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak in the back manning the decks and live drums, the five MCs bounced around on stage, each taking their turn to showcase their talent at the fore, getting hands raised, fists pumping and wings-and-teeth handsigns well and truly taking over the crowd. From old favourites like Slow Burn to brand new tracks from their latest crew album No Kings like Little Mercy, Bolt Cutter and No Way, the energy levels never dipped below 100% and many, many new fans were made.
When they dropped their aptly titled banger Bangarang, it was game over for any cynics. The beats bumped and the rappers were fully on point. POS and Mictlan in their ripped denim and leather, Cecil in his understated yet devastatingly smooth steez, Dessa with her singing and rapping that simply demanded attention for all and Sims who bounced around and told the crowd who they were watching and loving, all combined to prove just why they are such an exciting proposition and even POS’ new track Get Down, which no-one had heard before, had the entire crowd going nuts to a bonafide club smasher.
Yelawolf may have had his name on the ticket, but it was Doomtree that took over the show. Now we just need them back for a headline show.
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Marc Churchill and co are getting dirty down at Kennington Skatepark in South London as you read this in preparation for Saturday’s opening jam. The weather is looking likely to be the best on record this year so get hyped on this. Slam City are giving away shoes from Converse as part of the build up daily on their fb page where this photo originates from. Get some.
A new blogo featuring many photo’s from the Sheffield skate scene is live and stuffed with various pics from Jacob Blandy’s collection. Kep an eye on blackbars.blogspot.co.uk for updates.
Joleon Pressey and Jin Shimizu have a sale planned for this Sunday May 27th in London and will be selling a bunch of boards, shoes, hardware, clothing, wheels and more between 10am and 3pm.
Get down to 82 Lower Marsh Street, London SE1 7AB to pick up some bargains.
This year’s Girl Skate Jam UK will be held on Saturday 30th June, between 1-6pm, at Pioneer Skate Park in St Albans.
The day will kick off with a 2 hour jam for all, followed by Under and Over 18’s street comps. The miniramp jam will follow with the day being rounded off with the Sponsored competition. Nikita will again be hosting a riders BBQ. Sponsors include Cooler Magazine, Rogue Skateboards, Vans, Rockstar Bearings, Death, DC, Lakai and Rubicon Skate Camp who are putting up £200 prize money for the sponsored comp.
Rubicon Skate Camp is also offering £30 off the price of their Girl Skate Camps – this applies to anyone who enters or comes along to support the other riders. the amount will be increased to £90 off to any of the riders who finish on the podium in any of the categories. Visit Pioneer skate Park at Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Herts, AL3 5AY.
This weekend’s biggest Sample Sale in East London will be opening throughout May 26th and 27th with a plethora of discounted samples from high quality brands, art and music. Sampled only roll out the best and have given us £300 worth of credit for one lucky winner this week. The winner will be able to cash in on £300 worth of clothing at the ‘sicker than your average sample sale’ this weekend coming so answer the question below to scoop the lot at the Bar Music Hall, 134 Curtain Rd, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AR.
Make sure you will be available to get to the sale in London as you will need to be there to spend the credit. Expect threads from Stussy, Alife, Silas, Fly 53, Famous Stars & Straps, DTA, Dephect, Generic Surplus, Good Enough, Rogue Status, Expensive Taste, The Wild Ones, Any Forty, PXL, Armory, Stones Throw, & Chief Rocka. Also expect art dealers and collectives representing some of the most sought after artists in the land and record stalls with plenty of hip hop, soul and more.
To enter this, like the Sampled facebook page as you will be contacted through your facebook account and asnswer the question below. Good luck!
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