Herbaliser Competition

ESPVisuals have teamed up with Soundcrash to do a quick competition to win a pair of tickets for the Herbaliser & others gig this weekend- 27th October! Simple question: What is the name of the Herbalisr's forthcoming self-released LP? (clue- answer is in the text below)
email: selphespcrew [at} g mail {dot} com and a winner will be randomly picked :)

Soundcrash presents an evening featuring two of London’s finest acts: Launching their seventh studio album will be our all-time favourite funky, forward thinking, experimental hip hop collective The Herbaliser making a return to their roots with their forthcoming self-released LP “There Were Seven”. Joining them in the midst of their “Rollerchain” world-wide tour will be our favourite turntable Soul trio Belleruche! On Dj duties we are very excited to have over from Paris for an ultra-rare London appearance the seminal Hip Hop producer DJ CAM plus Ninja Tune stalwart DJ Food playing a live audiovisual show. This will be a glorious celebration of some of the most creative and influential acts that have helped shape the sounds of today.

Line-up: 
The Herbaliser ft. special guest 
Ghettosocks (live) 
Belleruche (live) 
DJ Cam 
DJ Food (Live AV Set) 
Soundcrash Djs

Tickets normally cost £17.50.....

National Geographic Travellers Photo Comp 2012

The results of the National Geographic Travellers Photo Comp 2012 have been released. 11 winners out of 12,000 entries. Here are Four of the Eleven. See the rest HERE...

Conquerors Typographic Games

What if typography was a sport? Paper brand Conqueror's Typographic Games competition challenged designers to create typographic posters featuring the phrase "It's not what you win, but how you conqueror it"....

The winning entry above by Graeme Gauld. the ones below all got silver medals...

See more HERE...

DJ Krush Gig Competition

ESPVisuals have teamed up with Soundcrash once again, for a competition to give away 2 FREE TICKETS to go see DJ KRUSH & Many More Artists on the 28th January @ HMV Forum.

All you have to do is email us with an answer to the simple question; 

"How long will DJ Krush's set be?"

 Please mail your answer to selphespcrew [at] g mail . com The deadline is January 25th so have a long hard think about the achingly obvious answer!....

 The undisputed Godfather of the electronic beats scene, DJ Krush, celebrates 20 years since his first ever live gig with a very special 3 hour set sure to delight his legion of fans!

DJ Krush’s importance as a music producer cannot be underestimated and without him some of the biggest artists Soundcrash puts on would simply not exist, at least in their present form. But despite his enormous influence, DJ Krush has always been a live performer at heart, honing his skills to perfection throughout the years and now capable of building layer after layer after layer of drum samples to the point where his audience have no choice but to completely lose it and immerse themselves fully in the wonderful, dark, and downright genius world of DJ Krush.

Main support on the night comes from a legend in his own right making a very rare appearance to pay respect to the sensei. Pioneers in the art of remixing, founding fathers of Ninja Tune Records, as well as the creative force behind what is regarded by many as the best mix ever recorded in “Journeys By DJ”, Coldcut’s list of accolades goes well beyond what most artists in the filed today can only dream of. Now dj’ing only when the occasion merits it (Jon More’s last London appearance was at the Ninja XX bash at Ewer Street Car Park) tonight he will play a very special set commemorating 20 years of Dj Krush.

Line-up: DJ Krush (3 hour 20th anniversary set – live)
Coldcut’s Jon More (dj set)
Anchorsong (live)
Kidkanevil (live)
plus more tbc

Kevin Eastman Studio Auction

Co-creator of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kevin Eastman is auctioning off his entire studio collection of memorabilia for charity to the highest bidder. You can only imagine what treasures lie in this treasure trove,

if you can't though just watch this video to see the tip of the iceberg...

Bid for a chance to win here.

'In Stock' & 'The Stockwell Winter Games' 4th Dec

'In Stock' & 'The Stockwell Winter Games' will be taking place on Sunday the 4th December starting at 1pm at Stockwell Bowels South London. Since the success of 'Out Of Stock', we have been busy organizing an event to better the last with the addition of the 'Stockwell Winter Games'. This new addition will be a test of nerve and character of those locals hardened enough to enter the competition. The Winter games will feature both BMX riders and Skateboarders (but no Scooterers or Roller Bladers I'm afraid) to include the majority of those that frequent the park. Events featured will include:

- The Hi-Jump: Competitors will face our height bar out of the sugar bowel. Last man standing wins!

- The Long Jump: Longest Ollie / Bunny Hop in 3 attempts wins!

- Fastest Lap: 3 attempts to set the fastest time round the set line.

- *ALL NEW* Timed run: 3 minute run around the park to show us what you got. Judges will rate your performance on skill / number of tricks / creativity.

- Best trick of the day: Best trick of the day in any event wins!

(Prizes supplied by DCshoecousa)

Any amateur skateboarder can enter so get down early to grab your place in the line up.

The day will continue on with 'In Stock' exhibition at The Queens Head Pub. This will start at 5pm there with the premiere of new DC flow rider Josh Jennings video edit (Nik Jones) and a mixture of old and new artwork, photography and film from the Stockwell locals. There will also be local bands and DJ's to entertain, many of whom you'll have seen down at the park....if you're local that is!

Freestyle.ch 2011: Crossover Session

Highlights of this year's competition, where the winner is chosen by the crowd's decibel level. Please remember to pick your jaw up from the floor once you see Aussie BMXer Vince Byron's insane, mindblowing Triple Table Backflip & Flair which won him the competition!!

Battle Of Waterloo Pictures

The Battle of Waterloo 2 went down at the Leake Street Tunnel approximately a week ago and here are some pics...

Pics [VIA]

ESPVisuals Goes For E4 Sting Competition

If you have a spare 10 seconds, please would you do me a big favour and check out JJ's (ESP crew) entry into this years E4 Sting competition. If you like his Sting, called "drip-e", please vote by clicking YAY! Thanks alot!!! Altogether, it takes 12 secs of your life...



If you like it, then please please click on this LINK and YAY! the video as it'll help him get better ratings!!! ( you don't need to register to vote)
JJ is extremely grateful to everyone who has already YAY!ed it and to anyone who will!

DJ Kentaro Concert Ticket Giveaway

Soundcrash Music & ESPVisuals have teamed up again to give away a pair of tickets to see DJ Kentaro (Ninja Tune) play at XOYO, Saturday 21st May!!
This is a very special opportunity to see Japan's, and the world's best DJ in one of East London's most exclusive venues for an intimate night of turntablism.

All you have to do is email us with an answer to the simple question;

"Where is DJ Kentaro from, Hong Kong or Japan?"

Please mail your answer to selphespcrew [at] g mail . com
The deadline is 10am Friday May 20th so have a long hard think about the achingly obvious answer!....

Street Fonts Book Competition

Dont Panic & Claudia Walde, author of 'Street Fonts' have teamed up to do a comp to Design Your Own Font.

"The Street Fonts — Graffiti Alphabets book saw Claudia challenge over 154 artists to design all twenty-six letters of the Latin alphabet. Don't Panic and Thames and Hudson are giving you the chance to see your own street font displayed alongside those featured in Claudia Walde's new book at the book launch next month at Pure Evil Gallery. The top five winners will also receive a free copy of the book and an invitation to the private view and launch party. The overall winner will also receive £300 worth of Thames & Hudson books of their choice.

The brief is open to artists from all mediums, not just street art! Simply create your own alphabet, A to Z, follow the Don't Panic guidelines carefully and then upload your design to their site. You can upload from now, with voting opening on the 24th March, and closing on 8th April 2011. Good luck."

Words & Info Via the mighty HookedBlog

Secret Wars Melbourne Heat 3 Pt 2

For your viewing pleasure, in HD...

Secret Wars Melbourne Heat 3 Pt 1

What can I say, it was fantastic!

Deb VS Ken Taylor was a great battle.
In the end the 2 judges went for Ken's, but Deb got the crowd vote.

Got some great pics, and some nice HD video.
So until I edit the video and get it uploaded I'm gonna tease you with some shots from the very beginning of the battle.

AGA 2010 Aquascaping Contest

Here are the results from the AGA Aquascaping Awards 2010

1st Place-

432 Litre: Michael G.W. Wong, North Point Hong Kong

2nd Place:

400 Litre: Pasquale Buonpane, Piedimonte Matese CE Italy

3rd Place:

412 Litre: Kam Wong, North Point Hong Kong

other tanks to note:

648 Litre: Yu-Lin Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan

870 Litre: Chow Wai Sun, Hong Kong - China

Dub Pistols Competition Reminder

You only have ONE MORE DAY to submit your answers!!

ESPVisuals have teamed up with Dub Pistols for a competition to give away 2 FREE TICKETS to go see them on their Rehash Tour on 28th October @ Plan B in London.

All you have to do is email us with an answer to the simple question;

"Where is this event happening?"

Please mail your answer to selphespcrew [at] g mail . com
The deadline is 10am October 27th so have a long hard think about the achingly obvious answer!....

The Rehash tour will coincide with the release of a new same-name mix album from the Dubs, in which a number of high-profile remixers tackle classic Dub Pistols tracks from their last three albums.
Ex-Leftfield man Paul Daley has re-made the second album’s title track, lilting stone cold classic ‘Six Million Ways To Live’, into a new wave electroid roller.
Other remixers on the project include Matthew ‘Bushwacka’ B, one half of the acclaimed Layo & Bushwacka duo, and Wrong Tom, who has just released an album of dubwise reworkings of Roots Manuva’s back catalogue, as well as underground DJ/producer hotshots such as Ben & Lex and Kouncil House.

The ‘ReHash’ album will precede the release of the next full Dub Pistols album – their fifth – on Rob Da Bank’s Sunday Best label in May 2011.

Dub Pistols Competition!!

ESPVisuals have teamed up with Dub Pistols for a competition to give away 2 FREE TICKETS to go see them on their Rehash Tour on 28th October @ Plan B in London.

All you have to do is email us with an answer to the simple question;

"Where is this event happening?"

Please mail your answer to selphespcrew [at] g mail . com
The deadline is 10am October 27th so have a long hard think about the achingly obvious answer!....

The Rehash tour will coincide with the release of a new same-name mix album from the Dubs, in which a number of high-profile remixers tackle classic Dub Pistols tracks from their last three albums.
Ex-Leftfield man Paul Daley has re-made the second album’s title track, lilting stone cold classic ‘Six Million Ways To Live’, into a new wave electroid roller.
Other remixers on the project include Matthew ‘Bushwacka’ B, one half of the acclaimed Layo & Bushwacka duo, and Wrong Tom, who has just released an album of dubwise reworkings of Roots Manuva’s back catalogue, as well as underground DJ/producer hotshots such as Ben & Lex and Kouncil House.

The ‘ReHash’ album will precede the release of the next full Dub Pistols album – their fifth – on Rob Da Bank’s Sunday Best label in May 2011.

DJ Krush & Prefuse 73 Competition Reminder

ESPVisuals have teamed up with Soundcrash once again, for a competition to give away 2 FREE TICKETS to go see DJ KRUSH & PREFUSE73 & Many More Artists on the 16th October @ Koko's. All you have to do is email us with an answer to the simple question;

"What is the date this event is happening?"

Please mail your answer to selphespcrew [at] g mail . com The deadline is Thursday October 14th so have a long hard think about the achingly obvious answer!....

Dj Krush is the Sensei of Hip Hop. DJ Krush is arguably the most gifted producer & DJ in the world with a superb sense in mixing and composing who’s been lauded for years by both his domestic and the international audience and is probably the most revered and renowned Japanese musician alive. A former yakuza, his life is almost as incredible as his music, an unclassifiable blend of styles that can only be appropriately described as the Krush sound.

Prefuse 73 is the alias of Guillermo Scott Herren, an experimental hip-hop producer whose material often features MCs buried in the mix to become more a part of the sonic texture than a focal point. A very elusive performer, this is a rare chance to catch Prefuse 73 in the flesh.Tonight he will be playing an exclusive Laptop set on the Soundcrash stage.

Stuart McCallum’s use of loops and effects combined with his extensive harmonic knowledge make him on of the most in demand guitarists in the scene today. Best known as the guitarist of The Cinematic Orchestra, Stuart has also an extensive solo career, and tonight he brings to the plate his latest musical project, simply called “Stuart McCallum”. Joined by very special guests, Stuart McCallum takes the Cinematic Orceshtra sound into electronic territory on the hallowed stage of Camden’s Koko.

Masaaki Yoshida, better known as Anchorsong to you and I, is a proponent of some of the lovliest electronic soundscapes you can find, anywhere. Sometimes alone with his drum-machine and keyboard, at others accompanied by a glamorous string-quartet, always a phonic treat - here’s yet one more rising star brought by Soundcrash to you for your discerning delectation.

P45 is a Soundcrash resident dj for a reason: he’s good. With a vast knowledge of leftfield electronic music his sets are tailored for every occasion with the artistry and savvy of a true disc jockey. With P45 we always know we are in safe hands.

DJ Krush
Prefuse 73 (Laptop Set)
Stuart McCallum (The Cinematic Orchestra) ft. Heidi Vogel
Anchorsong
P45

£15 adv from SOUNDCRASH

Koko
1a Camden High Street, Camden
London NW1 7JE
United Kingdom