Looking for some help to get your career off the ground? Think you can put $10,000 to good use releasing an album or EP? The Hilltop Hoods Initiative offers an up-and-coming Australian hip hop or soul artist a grant to … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Initiative 2016
Elefant Traks Marks World Diabetes Day, Teams Up With Obey® Clothing & U.S. Filmmakers To Help Raise Awareness Around Type 1 Diabetes. This Saturday 14th November is World Diabetes Day. To mark the occasion Elefant Traks will be teaming up … Continue reading Elefant Traks Marks World Diabetes Day, Teams Up With Obey® Clothing
After an extremely difficult week of soul searching and heated debate on-and-off the field, Horrorshow reveal ‘Any Other Name’ featuring Jimblah, Thelma Plum and Urthboy, written and recorded over the weekend as a rallying cry to the nation. It calls … Continue reading Horrorshow, Jimblah, Thelma Plum and Urthboy call it what it is on ‘Any Other Name’
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has announced PlayStation® as an official partner of Movember in a bid to help raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health during the month of November. The annual Movember campaign encourages men around the world to grow moustaches for 30 days of November encouraging the surrounding community to donate to their efforts. Discussing the partnership, Larissa Hazel, Head of Marketing Communications at PlayStation said, “We’re extremely excited to be a part of Movember. In Australia, we have a fantastic opportunity to bring the PlayStation community together and take part in a … Continue reading #PS4Movember
All This Mayhem tells the story of brothers Tas and Ben Pappas, two boys from Melbourne who took the skateboarding world by storm, defeating Tony Hawk and crowned International World Champions within a year. Skateboarding came naturally to the Pappas brothers, but success was a different story. In this unflinching, never-before-seen account we witness the dark consequences of Tas and Ben’s rapid success, their intense fraternal bond and their journey from the pinnacle of their sport into a downward spiral of self-destruction. From the makers of award-winning documentaries Exit Through the Gift Shop and Senna, and featuring fascinating interviews, first … Continue reading aahh Radio with Director Eddie Martin (All This Mayhem)
Runtastic Enters Wearable Market with Industry-Leading Hardware & Compatible App Powermove Distribution is proud to announce the launch of new wearable Runtastic Orbit. Powermove has worked in partnership with Runtastic for over two years to introduce their extensive range of health and fitness accessories into the Australian market. Currently, Runtastic products are available in Australia at JB Hi-fi, Big W and specialty stores. Today Runtastic – an innovative suite of apps, products and services that track and manage health and fitness data to motivate individuals to get in shape, stay healthy and improve overall fitness – released the highly-anticipated Runtastic … Continue reading Runtastic Expands Ecosystem with Launch of New Wearable, Runtastic Orbit
Converse Inc. have just announced the launch of the Converse CONS Weapon Skate, the newest interpretation of an iconic silhouette developed to address the needs of the Converse CONS skateboarding team and tailored specifically for skateboarding. In celebration of the CONS Weapon Skate launch, Converse released a short film, featuring Converse CONS Skater Zered Bassett, capturing his creativity as he skates through his hometown streets of New York City. The Converse CONS Weapon Skate combines the classic elements of the iconic Weapon with elevated functional design for skateboarding including enhanced durability, comfort and fit. The sneaker comes equipped with a drop-in … Continue reading Converse CONS Weapon Skate
Patty Mills is an Indigenous Australian, NBA basketball player and Olympian, currently a guard for the San Antonio Spurs. “For My People” documents Patty’s professional and private life from traditional dancing on a tiny island in the Torres Strait to playing against … Continue reading aahh Radio Community Series Rush Photography
Last week, Converse announced the Fall 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath collection featuring three new styles inspired by one of the most iconic bands of all time. The collaboration features highly acclaimed album artwork from Black Sabbath’s classic records “Never Say Die” and “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” as well as iconic live photography. The collection marks Black Sabbath’s third footwear collaboration with Converse. Black Sabbath is credited with creating “heavy metal,” and their genre-defining music marked a paradigm shift in the world of rock. Since debuting in 1969, Black Sabbath has inspired millions through music. One of the … Continue reading Converse Unveils New Footwear Collection with Legendary Band Black Sabbath
Independent hip hop characterisers itself through social commentary, philosophy and deep thought, replacing the generic tales of Huslin’ and honeys in the club, that are so often associated with the entire Hip Hop genre. PLGRM had the opportunity to explore this musical genre rich with lyricism, poetry and ideas. Talking with 2/3’s of legendary UK outfit Taskforce, D.I.T.C’s A.G, and some of the most talented Australian Independent Hip Hop artists, we quickly found that there’s a lot more to Hip Hop than scoring some fresh overalls at the thrift shop. Special Thanks: Taskforce: Chester P and Remus A.G (D.I.T.C) Pang … Continue reading PLGRM presents Independent Hip Hop
After 2013’s sell-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne, Red Bull Flying Bach is returning to Australia, to compete in its first national tour. Returning to NSW and VIC and debuting in WA, QLD and SA, Red Bull Flying Bach will bring its powerhouse production back to Australia in September and October this year. Shattering the boundaries between classical and urban art forms, Red Bull Flying Bach fuses the elegant masterpieces of visionary 18th century composer, Johann Sabastian Bach, with the unrestricted and explosive dance style of four time world champion breakdance crew, Flying Steps. As piano, harpsichord and electronic beats are … Continue reading Red Bull Flying Bach Returns To Australia For National Tour
Carclew is offering local musicians and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to work closely with some of Australia’s leading Hip Hop artists to explore music production, lyric writing and live performance. Back to Basics is a suite of master classes, one-on-one … Continue reading Back to Basics – Hosted By Jimblah
Converse Australia recently announced the first ever Australian Sneakers Clash Wall in Fremantle, part of a series of artistic installations across the world. Designed to disrupt and clash against a grey world, Sneakers Clash Wall is directly inspired by the … Continue reading Gallery: Converse #SneakersClashFreo
Local graffiti artist Scott Coleman, known as KAB101, will be the first graffiti artist to have a suburban laneway formally named in his honour. Honeysuckle Lane in Prospect will be officially co-named KAB101 Lane, marking KAB’s creative contribution to the City of Prospect since he began painting there 18 years ago. “I feel very honoured to have my work formally recognised in this way,” said KAB. A figurehead of Adelaide’s graffiti community, KAB started painting in Honeysuckle Lane, between Myrtle and Vine streets, in 1996 after asking a local resident whose wall backed onto the lane. Gradually he gained permission … Continue reading KAB 101 Gets A Lane Named In His Honour
Converse Australia are today calling for submissions to be apart of their first ever Australian Sneakers Clash Wall. Converse have picked a site in Market Street, Fremantle which is currently quite a bland space, and will be permanently transforming the … Continue reading Be Part Of The Converse Sneakers Clash Wall Fremantle
Live performances from high quality Australian musical talent will provide a background to the insights of experienced industry professionals when the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) holds its Melbourne Information Evening on Thursday May 1, 2014. Those interested in becoming students can learn about AIM’s tailor-made pathways into successful music and entertainment careers. From 6pm to 8.30pm at the Institute’s state of the art Melbourne Campus in the CBD, this free event will offer potential students and their families a unique opportunity to meet and speak with staff, most of whom are also professionals working in the industry, as well … Continue reading aim Melbourne: The new home for the next generation of music and entertainment professionals
10x8Gallery is excited to present five young, up and coming Sydney photographers and their collaborative project, My Element. Opening Thursday 24th, April at 6pm at the stunning 10×8 Gallery at Central Park, My Element features 24 photographic works, that explores hip hop locally and abroad. Hailing from diverse artistic backgrounds, and sharing a common love of hip hop, these artists have created a compelling and intimate journey for the socially interested, engaged or convert. Showcasing unique and intimate portraits, My Element takes you on a tour, around Australia and into the birthplace of the beloved music – The United States. … Continue reading My Element Hip Hop Photography Exhibition
Join us from 5.30pm at Fowler’s Live on Monday 10 February for a very special music business event TOURING & LIVE PERFORMANCE: THIS IS HOW WE DO IT, proudly presented by Music SA, the Association of Artist Managers, Fresh FM and APRA|AMCOS. In Adelaide for one day only, a group of renowned Australian Artist Managers, Label Managers, Booking Agents and Artists will discuss artistic development and planning activity around live performance and touring, followed by a discussion of the foundations required to further your live career. This is a rare opportunity to discuss live performance and touring with a group of … Continue reading Public Event: Touring & Live Performance: This is how we do it
The Cornerstone showcases some of the illest joints to come out of Australia, with exclusive drops and appearances by some of Australian Hip Hop’s biggest names, cut up and mixed by the legendary DJ 2Buck. This limited edition CD features original artwork by April77 Creative and is available exclusively with the purchase of the A77 “A Decade of Album Cover Design” book. Purchase the Book + CD here: http://www.a77.bigcartel.com Purchase || April77 Continue reading April77 Creative Presents: DJ 2Buck The Corner Stone
For our second ever Community Series episode, which aims to highlight those who are heavily involved in the local hip hop scene. We catch up with the photography extraordinaire Michelle Grace Hunder. Michelle is a Melbourne based photographer who has … Continue reading aahh Radio – Community Series Episode 2: Michelle Grace Hunder – Rise Campaign
For our first ever Community Series episode, which aims to highlight those who are heavily involved in the local hip hop scene, but may not receive the recognition they deserve. We catch up with the creative director of April77 Creative, … Continue reading aahh Radio – Community Series Episode 1: April77 Creative (Ben Funnell)
It’s no secret that something in the Blue Mountains water has meant that over the last ten years, its musical alumni has produced more influential hip hop / electronic artists than any other region outside of Australian capital cities. The devastating fires that swept through the Blue Mnts area have brought together some of its most celebrated artists for a massive ONE OFF SHOW to raise money for their friends, family and the Blue Mnts community at large. Featuring Hermitude, Urthboy, Thundamentals, Dialectrix, Tuka, JONES Jnr, Joe New + locals Tenth Dan & Grub and A Blank Canvas – with … Continue reading Blue Mnts Artists Announce Bushfire Benefit Show
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