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KINGS OF CONCRETE 25th and 26th JULY... WOOD QUAY AMPHITHEATER :D DUBLIN

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KINGS OF CONCRETE 25th & 26th JULY 2009 Wood Quay
Kings of concrete events are a fusion of urban sports, music & street art. Its a gathering of like-minded people, in essence a collaboration of skaters, BMX'ers, bladers, artists, musicians & generally groovy folk. Everyone's welcome to come along & participate in the fun or just relax & enjoy the spectacle.
There are ramp competitions for skating, blading, BMX"ing as well as a break dancing comp, an Ollie comp, a game of skate, hackysack & loads of free giveaways on the day. The weird, wonderful & colorful backdrop is provided compliments of a number of graffiti artists working on various pieces throughout the duration of the event. The Beats are provided by a combination of live acts & Dj"s. Including Electronic act Lectrosoul. And Choice Cuts Dj"s Laying down Beats For the Day. Big Up To the Worries Outernational sound system.. You guys Rock :D

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Lectrosoul, Hip Hop, Electro, Rock N'Roll, Breaks, Techno, Reggae... Worries Outernational.....
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  • Last Year, Thanks and Friends

    Developing the Kings of Concrete from an idea to a tangible event has been a fascinating journey.
    The road so far has not been without its hurdles and unfortunately the wheels are frequently at risk of coming off - That"s just life.

    However along the way you meet so many interesting people who are in full support of what you"re trying to do. People who selflessly offer over their time, energy and input for the cause without expecting anything in return. Without the help we received from so many this event simply wouldn"t have happened.

    Those people deserve a mention - well actually they deserve more but a mention will have to suffice for the meantime. In no specific order - A Huge Thanks to:


    All the Dj"s and Live Acts
    Lectrosoul - Richie Rock, Warren K, Marc Sound, Sean B - They were Awesome - check out www.lectrosoul.bebo.com www.myspace.com/lectrosoul
    Mark Murphy from Choice Cuts, GEM, FOnitek, Ricardo from Remedy and Billy Scurry for all their help and sweet sounds



    Writers
    Kube & Omin, Will st Leger, Shane, Sophie

    Volunteers
    Clare, Christine, Sophie, Derek, Simon, Webber, Shaggy, Noel and Nob - We owe you guys big time

    Clare for making the flags and Kings of Concrete banner - beautiful

    Christine for all her help and energy

    Shaggy for being on it - Tantric

    Special thanks to Jeremy from project-77.com for all the help with the website - Lovin your Work

    Also a big up to Dave (CMX) for mc"ing and organising the breakers - tied everything together nicely

    Photographers - Paul and Derek - check out their work in the gallery

    Wallace Construction for building the two 12ft x 8ft graf boards - Nice One

    Shane for salvaging loads of graf boards from a skip in temple bar - Sweet One

    Ciaran from cubedclothing for sorting out stickers and t-shirts at the last minute

    Rog, Grant, Stef, Pope, Ronani, Nob, Snowy, Mark - for supporting the cause

    Frank and co from CB Skateparks for the ramp

    Munchies - Baz from the West Cork Grill and Mark from The Happy Pear

    Mary Wier from Dublin City Council for her ongoing support and helping to make sure this event happened

    Erik and Francesca from Cultivate for all the help and advice

    Participants - Everyone who turned out on the day and got involved - Hope to see you all again soon

    Spectators - Everyone who turned up and tuned in

    Our sponsors on the day - Paul from Velocity energy drink, Gerry from Great outdoors, Barry from Wind and Wave, Andrew from The Buddha bag store, John from Warner Music, Graham from G1, Vans, Sasha from Savage clothing, Mick from Wallace construction, Cormac from All City, Lazydog clothing.


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  • Whats It All about..?

    What"s it all about?
    Skateboarding, Blading, BMXing and breakdancing are all evolving urban sports that have established themselves as favoured youth activities on every continent across the globe.

    For a variety of reasons this faction of youth culture has remained largely unsupported and underdeveloped in Ireland. For too long we have had to find street spots off our own bat just to participate in the sports we are most passionate about. These spots typically have been unofficial and illegal. All too often security have removed skaters abruptly calling to a halt an otherwise perfect day.

    Subsequently we have had to become more resourceful and find new and interesting places to play. Most of these sites were privately owned buildings, centres of commerce and government offices. As we identified new spots the security grew in both presence and voracity...


    Dark days for Irish youth culture ensued! If the security didn"t prevent skateboarding the permanent skate stopping architecture did and to top it all off insurance for Irish skate parks has been near impossible to secure.
    Thankfully those dark days will soon be behind us. Due to the efforts of progressive politicians, active skate lobbyists (check out our links page) and some modern thinking in local authorities there has been a revolutionary breakthrough elevating the status of these activities to their rightful place in Irelands alternative sports portfolio.

    In 2006 the Irish government allocated E2million to develop 21 concrete skate parks around the country. These facilities will allow skaters / bladers / BMX"ers to develop and fine tune their skills. It will foster up and coming talent and give people the opportunity to become as good as their contemporaries anywhere in the world.

    Kings of concrete is a celebration of this recent transformation. We hope to help build and sustain a platform to promote the wonderful variety of activities available for youth culture in Ireland today such as skating, inline blading, BMX, break dancing and graffiti amongst others.

    What"s Next?

    Our aim is to develop The Kings of Concrete into a travelling micro-festival that will tour Irelands skate parks annually. The intention is to produce events that nurture and encourage the recent trend away from TV, video games and barstool sports towards more exciting activities that are growing in popularity and availability.

    Currently we are in talks with a number of sponsors and venues with a view to scheduling 3 events for the coming year. We will be Returning To Wood Quay in Dublin, Where last year we had an unbelievable day to remember

    The continuing support from the community is vital to its success. So far it has been overwhelming and we would like to thank everyone for that - you all know who you are - Thanks!

    See you this Summer 2007

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  • BAko
    BAko

    yo...mini ramp dis year??wont b the same without it

    2 hours ago
  • STeve-O
    STeve-O

    IS THEIR PARKOUR THIS YEAR AGAIN AND WHAT ARTISTS ARE AT IT

    3 days ago
  • Jack T
    Jack T

    thanks ill be their:) is their a rollerblading comp again?:)

    4 days ago via Mobile
  • Cathal McC
    Cathal McC

    i appreciate the comment :)

    unfortunately i wont be able to make it because i will be in westport with myfamily :(

    it really crushes me that i wont be able to make it,

    i would not go on holidays if i had the choice jus so i could go koc nd dc kinf o dublin bt im 2 young 2 have a say in :(

    4 days ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    HYPE THIS WEEK WE WELCOME
    BACK THE JAPANESE POPSTARS
    FOR THERE SECOND GIG OF THERE
    SUMMER RESIDENCY FRESH FROM
    THERE APPERANCE AT GLASTONBURY

    ALSO ON THE LINE UP ARE THE
    SUBJECT DJS IN LOBBY BAR AND
    DANNY ALONSO + DELORIENT +
    GUESTS IN CRAWDADDY SEND US
    A MAIL FOR G LIST IF U WANNA
    COME

    5 days ago
  • Dylan M
    luv Dylan M

    Nice pic:) !

    1 week ago
  • ' DylannMcgrathh.
    ' DylannMcgrathh.

    yehhh wah day is de breakin?

    1 week ago
  • Peter O' Donovan
    Peter O' Donovan

    Where abouts is the Wood Quay Amphitheater?
    im very interested in goin!

    1 week ago
  • Misty
    luv Misty

    HOPE U GOOD LADS

    1 week ago
  • Paige
    Paige

    Thanks for accepting. :)

    1 week ago via Mobile
  • Dylan M
    luv Dylan M

    Thanks 4 accepting me!:)

    1 week ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    HYPE SUMMER SOUND SYSTEM
    THIS WEEK PRSENTS JOSH GABRIEL,
    CORRUGTED TUNNEL, SPANK

    BBQ AND ICE CREAM VAN

    IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE
    GUESTLIST MAIL US AND WE
    WILL SORT IT

    :D

    1 week ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    HYPE SUMMER SOUNDSYSTEM
    CONTINUES THIS WEEK WITH
    TIMMY AND TOMMY IN POD
    ACIITONE SHOWCASE IN
    CRAWDADDY AND SUBJECT DJS
    IN LOBBY BAR

    THERE WILL BE THE USUAL BBQ
    AND ICE CREAM FROM 8 WITH
    DJS IN THE COURTYARD

    2 weeks ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    HYPE SUMMER SOUND SYSTEM
    LAUNCHES THIS FRIDAY @ POD
    EVERY FRIDAY 515, RUBBERBAND
    AND SUBJECT PLUS MANY MORE
    OF DUBLINS TOP PROMOTERS OVER
    5 ROOMS

    IF YOU WANNA COME TO THE LAUNCH
    OF DUBLINS BIGGEST FRIDAY
    NIGHT PARTY MAIL US AND WE WILL
    PUT YOU ON THE LIST

    515

    4 weeks ago
  • Dancejam
    Dancejam

    BEYONCE TOUR 09 DANCE MASTERCLASS!!!! Thursday 28th May 2009 5.30-10pm

    Bryan Tanaka, Khasan, Cassidy. Hip Hop and Lyrical Jazz extravaganza!!!

    Spin Dance And Fitness. Long Mile Road.

    Timetable:

    5.30 - 6.45 Khasan; Lyrical Jazz (general level)

    6.45 - 7.45 Cassidy; Street Dance (general level)

    7.45 - 8.45 Bryan; Hip - Hop (general)

    8.45 - 10pm Bryan Hip Hop (intermediate)

    1 class - 15 Euro

    2 classes - 25 Euro

    3 classes - 40 Euro

    4 classes - 45 Euro

    Strictly 1st come - 1st serve, get there early on the day!

    5 weeks ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    515 PRESENTS SASHA THIS
    FRIDAY @ TRIPOD WITH
    SUPPORT FROM LRB

    ALSO THIS BANK HOLIDAY
    SUNDAY ACCESS ALL AREAS
    DIPOLO, FAKE BLOOD, RUSKO,
    TIEFSCHWARZ, BOY 8 BIT PLUS
    MANY MORE OVER 6 ROOMS

    WE HAVE TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY
    FOR BOTH SHOWS SEND US A PRIVATE
    MESSAGE WITH THE SHOW U WANT
    TO GO TO AND WE WILL PICK WINNERS

    GOOD LUCK :D

    5 weeks ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    POD CONCERTS PRESENTS
    ARMIN VAN BURREN
    THIS FRIDAY @ TRIPOD

    ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
    QUESTION FOR FREE PASSES

    WHERE IS ARMIN FROM?

    PRIVATE MESSAGE US WITH
    ANSWERS

    6 weeks ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    515 THIS WEEK PRESENTS

    SUNIL SHARPE
    DANNY ALONSO
    MAX CONTE
    PHUTURE PHUNK

    MAIL US FOR G LIST WE
    WILL CONTACT U BEFORE
    FRIDAY

    :)

    8 weeks ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    Hey Kings Of Concrete

    Carl Cox has just agreed to do a 3 hour set this friday at tripod so doors are now open at 10.30 with LRB in support

    515

    9 weeks ago
  • Five One Five
    Five One Five

    HEY Kings Of Concrete

    515 + POD CONCERTS PRESENT
    2 BANK HOLIDAY SHOWS

    515 FRIDAY CARL COX COMES
    BACK TO TRIPOD FOR ONE HELL
    OF A PARTY

    SUNDAY SEE THE RETURN OF
    HED KANDI

    WE HAVE SOME PASSES FOR BOTH SHOWS
    PRIVATE MESSAGE US WHICH PARTY
    YOU WANNA GO TO AND WE WILL
    PICK WINNERS

    9 weeks ago