[ artwork by s. hardican / learn more about the bsj6 here ]

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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details coming soon. gonna be sweet though. keep ‘em peeled.

{ acoustic by choice / 100 in a 55 }

// ashley sturgill & steven shook (aka “acoustic by choice”) performing “100 in a 55″ by pop evil at the catawba valley brewing company, morganton, nc. ashley happens to be rocking one of our season 3 nuthing tees. if you ever get a chance, check these guys out. peep them on facebook and show them some love here! //

{ nuthing vs. invisible }

// we’re excited to announce an upcoming collaboration between s. hardican of nuthing clothing co. and marcus kiser of ksr studios and invisible soldier. i have always been a huge fan of marcus and his supercrew of talented minds, the infamous god city 7. as you’ll see from the images below, marcus has a solid style and skills for days. keep ‘em peeled. i have a feeling it’s gonna be unique. //

// marcus kiser / ksrstudios.com / invisiblesoldier.net / god city 7 //

nuthing clothing co. / nuthing to lose from s. hardican on Vimeo.

{ nuthing to lose }

//…we are nuthing, we wear nuthing, and we have nuthing…just trying to build something out of it…featuring david coursey, paul hardican, jake schenk, danny giblin, matt rash, dan diamond + tom young…smyrna…charlotte…greenville…//

{ the nuthing is coming… }

// our first skate video is in the final phases of editing…featuring David Coursey, Paul Hardican, Jake Schenk, Danny Giblin, Matt Rash, Dan Diamond & Tom Young //

images from the first annual “bridging the gap : skate deck art show” presented by threshold tattoo in st. louis, mo. held at ramp riders skate park and featuring over 100 artists from all around the world, this was hands down one of the coolest events we’ve had the pleasure of being involved with. as you’ll see, the level of talent was second to none and we had a blast. refreshing. inspiring. motivational. read more at skatedeckartshow.com.

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Check out the new poster we designed for the St. Louis event. Looking forward to the weekend. Look for Nuthing THIS SATURDAY, March 12th, at Ramp Riders Skate Park in St. Louis, MO. Event begins at Noon! You can check out all the confirmed artists on their official page, www.skatedeckartshow.com. We are proud to be listed among a group of seriously talented artists. “Like” the event at http://www.facebook.com/skatedeckartshow for regular updates and a chance to win some fresh new nuthing tees, as well as other prizes from the other sponsors.

Nuthing will be sponsoring and participating in “Bridging the Gap: The Skate Deck Art Show,” which will take place on March 12th, 2011 at 12pm at Ramp Riders Skate Park in St. Louis, MO.

This will be an all day event with skateboard/bmx demos, raffles, art fusion with local artists, and the presentation of “Bridging the Gap” skatedecks featuring hand painted skate decks from artists all over the world. In addition to sponsoring the event, I will be participating, contributing a hand painted, one-of-a-kind deck that will go up for auction at the event.

You can check out all the confirmed artists on their official page, www.skatedeckartshow.com and they are adding more almost daily. We are proud to be listed among a group of seriously talented artists. “Like” the event at http://www.facebook.com/skatedeckartshow for regular updates.

{ the overenthusiastic drummer }

// our good friend jordan acting surprised at his own drumming skills. some of the best faces…ever //