Posts Tagged ‘black music’

Smash Bro’z Top UK Dance Crew

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Birmingham based dance crew Smash Bro’z have won first prize in this year’s UK Hip Hop Dance Championships held on 21st February 2010. They are the first crew to win from Birmingham or West Midlands. As a result Smash Bro’z are competing in the World Finals to be held in Las Vegas later this year.

In addition Smash Bro’z lead artist Kashmir won first place in the solo freestyle and the group also won the freedom of expression award. They received the highest artistic scores of any crew in the competition. Massive congrats from everyone at Punch.

Smash Bro’z will also be performing  at this year’s BASS Festival in June.  Mean while keep updated with Smash Bro’z by checking out their blog, click here. 

Below is a video footage of Smash Bro’z performing at the Championships.

Ghetts confirmed for March seminar

Monday, February 15th, 2010

GhettsLegendary Grime MC GHETTS is confirmed as a speaker for March’s Tuned On music seminar.

Ghetts is hailed as one of the primer Grime MC’s and his hotly anticipated new album will be out in Summer 2010.

Ghetts joins the panel to talk about how important digital image and promotion is to artists and musicians.

Places for the seminar are free but you need to register to attend and places are limited, click here for all the details.

Below is the new video from Ghetts:

The Restless Debt Of Third World Beauty

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Whilst on the brilliant blog Cltr.Alt.Shift we came across a great little video  directed by Rowan Pybus, artwork by FAITH47 and music by Fletcher all about South Africa.

FAITH47 was one of the key artists we worked with during BASS 2008.

See the blog article and watch the video by clicking here.

Marketing Intern for BASS Festival

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Have you got a passion for promotion? Is marketing in your genes? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a Marketing Intern to join our busy and exciting festival planning team. Click here for all the details.

Tuned On featured in The Voice

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Our forthcoming Tuned On seminar Is Black Music Dead? is featured in this week’s The Voice newspaper.

The article is an interview with Punch Director Ammo, who explains the reasons of why this topic is being explored, ” We want this seminar to be a stepping stone to new work and business for everyone in the music world.”

Tuned On is a series of free seminars that explore issues affecting today’s contemporary music industry. For more information on the seminars click here.Tuned On feature in The Voice

Closing date for BASS entries

Monday, January 25th, 2010

This Friday 29 January is the closing date for all applications for BASS Commissions and the Design Competition.

If you’re interested in applying for your event to be showcased as part of BASS 2010 just click here.

For more information on the Design Competion click here.

Is Black Music Dead?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

That’s the first topic in our upcoming series of Tuned On music seminars.

Monday 8 February 2010  6pm – 7.30pm – Symphony Hall

 Is Black music dead?

This seminar explores whether Black music events are still successful or whether the red tape and fears of violence surrounding them has made it harder for promoters and organisers,  under continued pressure from police and local authorities. Panellists will discuss the implementation of the 696 form in London, a form which makes promoters highlight any events that may attract a BME crowd.

Confirmed speakers include Akala (Hip Hop Shakespeare Company & brother of Ms Dynamite), drum n bass MC Magika, Mo from The TickerSellers and Tyson from BMG, an event security firm in Birmingham.

We are also happy to confirm that the Superintendent and Sergeant from the Licensing and Planning unit at Steel House Lane, West Midlands Police will also be on the panel.

Interested? Then sign up for a FREE place by sending your name and email address to sophie@punch-records.co.uk or call us on 0121 224 7444.

Nigeria 50

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Nigeria 50

Nigeria 50 is a cultural event which will bring the best of Nigerian culture celebrating five decades of music, art, fashion, writing and style from Africa’s most exciting nation.

Nigeria 50 – African Soul, Global Style

On the 1st of October 2010 Nigeria will be celebrating 50 years of independence from colonial rule.

Nigeria 50 is a cultural event which will bring the best of Nigerian culture to fresh and eager audiences worldwide. For the very first time the fruits of five decades of music, art, fashion, writing and style from Africa’s most exciting nation will be on tour together.

This is a tour rich with the unique soul and the vibrant style of Nigeria – the most populous Black nation on earth.

Working with artists such as Tony Allen, Dele Somsimi and Lemi Ghariokwu, the tour will take place in across the UK, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Cape Town and of course Lagos.

You can download more information on the project by clicking on the links below:

Nigeria Next - Generic overview of the festival and broad aims.

Nigeria 50 Timeline - UK programme of events and activities.

If you would like more information, or would like to get involved please call Ammo on 0121 224 7444.

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    Punch are part of a consortium of organisations called Black Routes who are working together with a committment to touring the best of African & Caribbean music to audiences across the UK.

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