Create Don’t Hate Productions in partnership with Nuthing Clothing Co.
& Charlotte Mecklenburg Park and Recreations present

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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