The 6th Annual Battle Slam Jam

Saturday August 20, 2011

Grayson Skate Park / 750 Beal Street / Charlotte, NC 28211

The Event

Witness the transformation of Grayson Skate Park into an outdoor showcase of the baddest, best and most beautiful urban artists, athletes and professional performers from North Carolina and beyond. Charlotte’s 6th Annual Battle Slam Jam (BSJ6) experience takes place on Saturday, August 20th from 10AM to 6PM [ Rain Date - Saturday August 27 ]. The past 5 years have nurtured the BSJ into one of the most eclectic arts and urban athletic events to hit the Queen City.

The Battles

A one of a kind event, Battle Slam Jam is the only all-inclusive community festival welcoming all abilities, all ages, in all arenas of battle.

This year’s Battle Slam Jam promises to be the biggest ever, featuring multiple Skateboard Contests, DJs, Live Bands, a B-boy/B-girl Battle, Pop & Locking and Graffiti Art (the Staples of BSJ Past, Present & Future).

NEW to the Battle Slam Jam’s cavalcade of talented folks for 2011 is…

+ Comic Book Row – Hosted by Marcus Kiser of God City & Marius James of Wild Thrashers!
+ Custom Bike Show – Brought to the table by Alex Auther of M&M Entertainment
+ The Ugliest/Cutest Dog Contest – Just like it sounds. Have a dog that’s so ugly it’s kinda cute? Bring it!

Expert judges will award trophies & prize packs to ALL category winners. Tom Risser (famed metal sculptor) has handcrafted original metal skate board trophies for yet another year!

The Numbers

The Battle Slam Jam is a great family event (Rated E for Everyone) and is FREE to the general public. Registration for all competitors in any category is $10. Registration for ALL competitors takes place from 10AM to 11AM the day of event. Waivers must be signed for all competitors and full gear is required for anyone participating in the Skate Competitions. Bike entries must be parked by 10am & stay until 6pm. Space is limited. Late registration for any category will not be permitted.

The Talent

The Battle Slam Jam’s NACO award-winning format will be hosted by the one and only MC BLUZ and will feature…

+ An interactive 30 ft. art mural and hands-on aerosol techniques from infamous graffiti writer DESISM of KTC crew, Bronx NYC

+ Music and beats from DJ B-Lord, DJ Quintillion, DJ JOJO & DJ proZak & more!

+ Special Live Performances by Bakalao Stars, Omega Sparxs & Friends, Pradigy GT, Golden Pyramids Africano & Chardz CStar!

+ “Pop Up” stores from Nuthing Clothing Co., I Love the QC, Gone Ape Apparel, FYSH Clothing and more!

The Support

Past & Future event sponsors include: WAT- AAH, Fuel TV, Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, Nuthing Clothing Co., Cognition, Amped 4 a Cure, Black Sheep Skate Shop, Bluz, Crossroads’ Charlotte, Creative Loafing Newspaper, Beast Streetwear & T-Mobile.

This event will Unite today’s urban street cultures and Engage youth with exciting activities that encourage mutual respect, sparking future cross-cultural collaborations.

The Mastermind

For more information contact Donell Stines, CEO of Create Don’t Hate Productions
Phone: 704.526.7950
Email: createdonthate@hotmail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/createdonthate

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You got skills? Prove it!

WAT-AAH! FLOW (n) – A competition of WAT-AAH! inspired hip-hop freestyle and slam poetry

WAT-AAH! will be hosting an open-to-all rap and slam poetry battle. Impress the judges with your WAT-AAH! inspired raps and beats in the first round. Move onto the finals and try to impress the audience.

Criteria for Judging*

• Your use of WAT-AAH! inspiration
• Creativity and originality
• Did you impress us… and the crowd!
• And of course… FLOW!

Win tons of cool prizes and a chance to become famous!

DRINK WAT-AAH! FEEL SUP-AAH!

Check out wat-aah.com to learn more about WAT-AAH!

*Official rules, sign-up and prize details announced at the event!

2010 Saturday August 21 [rain date 8/28] | Grayson Skate Park | 750 Beal Street – Charlotte, NC 28211

Battle Slam Jam is a family event – rated E for everyone – and is FREE to the general public.

Witness the transformation of Grayson Skate Park into an outdoor showcase of the baddest, best and most beautiful urban artists, athletes and professional performers from North Carolina and beyond. A one of a kind event, Battle Slam Jam is the only all-inclusive community festival; all abilities, all ages, in all arenas of battle.

This year’s Battle Slam Jam promises to be the biggest ever, with multiple Skateboard contests, DJs, live bands, a B-boy/B-girl contest, Graffiti writing, Pop & Locking, urban Freestyle Soccer, custom Whips [cars] and much more. Expert judges will award trophies & prize packs to all category winners.

For 2010, Battle Slam Jam’s NACO award-winning format will include:

• An interactive 30 ft. art mural and hands-on aerosol techniques from infamous graffiti writer DESISM of KTC crew, Bronx NYC
• Music and beats from DJ Quintillion, DJ Julio the Mexican & DJ Agent Blak and DJ Dick Tracey!
• Special performances by Pradigy GT, Rekless Youth, Alpha Theory /souful rock vocalist Jocelyn Ellis, Omega Sparxs & friends, Ike Turnah, Joe Crutch, Dae-Lee & More!
• “Pop Up” stores from Beast Streetwear, Nuthing Clothing Co., I love the QC and more!

Past & future event sponsors include: Fuel TV, Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, Concrete2Green, Wear Nuthing Clothing Co., Cognition, Amps 4 a Cure, Black Sheep Skate Shop, Bluz, WTH DJ academy and Creative Loafing Newspaper.

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE! Get involved today!

ABOUT THE BATTLE SLAM JAM

The past few years have seen an exciting exchange of street skills between the skate community, local artists and the Hip Hop culture, culminating in the development of Battle Slam Jam. At the same time both venue and event, BSJ brings together North Carolina’s urban artists and athletes in an eclectic, action-packed showcase each summer at Charlotte’s Grayson Outdoor Skate Park.

Charlotte’s 5th annual Battle Slam Jam takes place on Saturday, August 21 from 10AM to 6PM [rain date Saturday August 28]. This event has grown into the most eclectic arts and urban athletic event to hit the Queen City – don’t miss it!

This NACO-awarded event is currently showcased in the Levine Museum’s Changing Places exhibit. The unique goals of this all-inclusive, cutting-edge community performance event are to:

• Provide an alternative performance space for professional and emerging artists
• Validate and unite the athleticism and art forms of today’s urban street cultures
• Engage youth with activities they are excited about
• Provide a safe environment in which to encourage mutual respect and spark future cross-cultural collaboration
• Unite communities – inclusive of the expanding demographic changes in Charlotte and the Tri-State area.

REGISTRATION

Registration for ALL competitors in ANY category is $10* [no refunds].
Waivers will be signed and wrist bands will note your competitive level.

*Registration for all competitors takes place on site from 10am to 11am the day of event. Full gear required & waivers must be signed for skaters. Car entries must be parked by 10am & stay until 6pm. Space is limited. Late registration for any category will not be permitted.

CONTACT INFO

Donell Stines, CEO of Create Don’t Hate Productions & Queen of the Battles

Phone: 704.526.7950 | Email: createdonthate@hotmail.com

http://www.battleslamjam.com | http://www.myspace.com/battleslamjam