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GRILLA STEP coming to PNG 14/08/2010

XOX with the support of Digicel & NCDC present high energy entertainment ……Grilla Step

GRRILLA STEP - the world’s only Krump band, known for its cutting edge dance moves and interactions between performers, will be coming to rock the streets of Port Moresby this month.

Watch them in action here on YOUTUBE.

A project put together by Airi Ingram formerly of DrumDrum (he is part PNG from Gaba gaba) and DJ Dexter world known DJ (ex Avalanches) .

The group made up of islanders from PNG, Torres Straight, Cook Islands, East Timor, West Papua, Philippines, Samoa and New Zealand are krumpers, DJ’s, log drummers, singers, visual artists and dancers who are coming to your streets to showcase an aggressive, emotional and spiritual style of dance.

It’s an opportunity for young talents in the country, they will perform and collaborate with local dancers and musicians to showcase different forms of dance styles and music.

2 street performances

• Ela beach amphitheatre 12pm on the 19th August 2010
• Unagi oval opposite bko foodworld on the 20th August 2010

and one main act @ the lamana gold club

• WHEN: Saturday the 21st of August,
• TIME: 6pm till late
• TICKETS: K35 non members and Members Free with Gold card

Part proceeds go to PNG Children’s foundation.

Major Sponsors new energy drink XOX
Minor sponsors Digicel & NCDC

Supported by: Lamana Hotel, Airlines PNG, Rok Rok Music, nau fm & managed by the Total Event Company.

Semi Finals Coming Soon 25th July 2010 13/07/2010

Here is the latest progress chart for Urban Bounce 2010. The highlighted groups in red have successfully progress to the Semi Finals on the 25th July 2010.

Check out the latest pics here »

Auditions Completed 01/07/2010

Auditions were completed this afternoon and the following teams go in for the Heats which begins this weekend at the Port Moresby Country Club.

Heat 1
- Scarf Clowns
- Saints
- 5137′s
- Underducks
- Bounce Unit

Heat 2
- Crazy Bounce
- Creed
- Zombies
- Jokers
- Mr. Suox

Heat 3
- Blazing Infinity
- Anxiety
- XB’s
- Amity Crew
- Break Machines

Heat 4
- A2J
- Exclusive Breakers
- Crosbies
- G-Unit
- Free Breakers

For more info, pics and videos keep an eye on this space.

Digicel Urban Bounce 23/06/2010

I Dance, Therefore I am…are you a real dancer? Do you embody the skills and looks of a Port Moresby Urban Bounce dancer.

This year we move to the Port Moresby Country Club (POMCC) in Waigani where the Auditions and Heats will take place on the grassy outdoor lawns of POMCC. Then as we move to the finals the Semi’s and Grand Finals will be held within the POMCC club.

After the HUGE interest from kids of all ages last year, we are definitely and positively sure that the level of skill and creativity will bump up a notch this years.

So if you’re keen to be a dancer, download the registration form here or rock up to the Auditions on the 27th June to get your crew signed up. Or if you just want to watch and dream of being a dancer well come along and join the fun!

> DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE

Important Dates:

• 27th June 2010
• 4th July 2010
• 11th July 2010
• 25th July 2010
• 1st August 2010

Telek / Ngaiire / Airi 20/05/2010

Telek/Ngaiire/Airi + DJ Owe + MC Loudmouth Len + NBC is Clueless???

Hey RokRokers,

* It certainly is a pleasure to see George Telek working with our younger stars like Ngaiire Joseph and Airi Ingram.

Check out this new Telek film clip to accompany his new releases, Akave in Australia,and Pairap Gen in PNG. It’s an Airi Ingram remix of West Papua(merdeka mix).

Something tells me we might be seeing some live acts soon in Oz and PNG, lets listen to the music and see:
http://www.facebook.com/l/34bd1;masalai.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/george-telek-ngaiire-joseph-freedom/

* More exciting events continue at Lamana’s Gold Club with…
PNG’S GOT TALENT 2010 THIS SATURDAY
& A WEEKEND OF PERFORMANCE FROM DJ OWE & MC Loudmouth Len!

- http://www.facebook.com/l/34bd1;dj-owe.blogspot.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/MC-LOUDmouth-LEN/116067685733

* Some sad news here from our clueless nutters at NBC:

Sounds of Chimbu destroyed
Source: By ZACHERY PER - The National

A RARE collection of traditional Chimbu songs, string band music, legends and myths and traditional bamboo flute sounds were destroyed last week.
The National Broadcasting Corporation’s library and archives building in Kundiawa, containing this rare collection, was demolished last Thursday to make way for the new highlands regional treasury building.
The NBC building was constructed in 1973, and the recordings destroyed were a collection of the last 37 years.
It was demolished in the presence of Chimbu Governor Fr John Garia and other MPs from the province. Also there was Finance secretary Gabriel Yer, NBC acting managing director Memafu Kapera and NBC board chairman Paul Reptario.
The National saw remains of the destroyed records burning and lying around the perimeter fence of the site last weekend.
NBC management and staff, who have relocated to a new site near the Kundiawa-Gembogl district office and the provincial education office, have reportedly failed to relocate the archived records.
Director of Sangamanga Culture Environment Protection (SCEP) Eric Sinebare expressed grave concerns over the loss of these rare collections.
He blamed the management and staff of NBC Kundiawa for failing to relocate these items when they moved out three months ago.
Sinebare said when the official demolition was carried out last Thursday, NBC staff arrived and collected what they wanted, leaving the records behind.
“By 6pm last Saturday, the public moved in and helped themselves, scattering the recordings on a shelf all over.”

Peace Out
RokRok Music

Animal Audio @ LGC… 17/03/2010

Animal Audio @ LGC + Australasian World Music Expo Applications

Hey RokRokers,

* Animal Audio were out at Lamana Gold club recently, you can catch a video of them here, http://www.facebook.com/l/91622;www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdFL8LQ4hj0

* For all musicians out there, the Australasian World Music Expo is coming up in Melbourne, 18 - 21 November 2010

So hurry to get your APPLICATIONS IN!

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 31 MAY 2010.

SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH SONICBIDS http://www.facebook.com/l/91622;www.sonicbids.com/awme

Time is running out! The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) 2010 is inviting Roots, Indigenous, World, Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Electronic artists to send in applications to perform at the region’s premiere music industry and conference event, taking place in Melbourne from 18th - 21st November 2010.

Now in its third year, the Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) will once again take over Melbourne’s city streets for three days and nights of the finest traditional and contemporary Indigenous, roots and world music on offer!

With two distinct components, AWME brings together industry representatives from all over the world to talk shop and sample music from the region, while also offering punters one of the most eclectic public festival programs in the country.

By day, AWME is a trade fair, which attracts prominent and influential festival bookers, talent agents, record labels and media for workshops, panel discussions and industry networking.

By night, AWME transforms a variety of Melbourne venues into a festival showcase in which delegates and music fans rub shoulders and sample some of the most exciting roots music on the planet.

Featuring more than 50 performance groups and attracting national and international representatives, AWME aims to raise the profile and commercial opportunities for contemporary and traditional roots/world music groups from Australia, the Pacific and beyond. AWME provides artists the unique opportunity to perform to and network with music industry delegates from Europe, North America, Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Please refer to the website for further information, criteria and details regarding the application process. http://www.facebook.com/l/91622;www.awme.com.au

PEACE OUT
RokRok Music