CONVERSE ANNOUNCES CONS PROJECT JOBURG
SOUTH AFRICA (29th May, 2014) – Today, Converse Sub-Saharan Africa announces the launch of CONS Project Joburg, as part of a series of global community projects designed to inspire the next generation of creative spirits through music, art, style and skate.
Following on from the success of similar initiatives in New York, Los Angeles and more recently Belgrade and Lisbon, CONS Project Joburg is set to take place at the corner of Melle and Jorissen Street in Braamfontein from 29 May to 1 June 2014.
The ambitious project will help to unleash urban creativity within the community using the space as a hub for a series of talks, workshops and exhibitions; all aimed at inspiring young people, giving them opportunities to learn whilst fueling their creative passions.
The workshops will offer tangible, hands-on lessons for local youth ranging from 16 and above at no cost. The series kicks off with a street dance workshop and is followed by a series of inspirational moments that bring together Joburg’s creative communities to share ideas that inspire, spark collaboration and educate.
DJ Duo, Mary Jane, who will put together a Mixing Workshop and entertaining the crowds, feel inspired by the project. “Converse and more specifically CONS feel like a natural extension of who we are. They are about modern street culture and stand out for enabling creativity.”
The workshops over the four days include:
THURSDAY 29th May
15:00 Doors Open
15h30 – 16h00 Street-dance Workshop
16h00 – 17h00 Skate Workshop
FRIDAY 30th May
10h00 Doors Open
11h00 – 13h00 Graffiti Workshop
13h00 – 15h00 Street-dance Workshop
15h00 – 17h00 Mixing & Beat-boxing Workshop
18h00 – 19h00 DJ Chris Beatz
19h00 – 19h15 Manie & Skai
19h30 – 20h30 Rap Battle
20h30 – 20h40 DJ Outro
20h40 – 22h00 DJ Chris Beatz
SATURDAY 31st May
10h00 Doors Open
11h00 – 14h00 #ComeSkate
14h00 – 16h00 Skate Workshop
18h45 – 19h00 Morgan the Beat-boxer
19h00 – 20h00 DJ Nick Essential
20h30 – 22h30 Mary Jane (with sax & vocalist)
22h30 – 00h30 Irmaos de Deus (with sax & vocalist)
SUNDAY 1st June
10h00 Doors Open
11h00 – 12h00 DJ Rolo
12h00 – 13h00 Whitey D’Vine
13h00 – 14h00 Mary Jane
14h00 – 15h00 Mike Chi
15h00 – 17h00 House band – Tinos, Sisco Umlambo, Shorty on Sax & Pano on Percussions
17h00 – 18h00 2lani the Warrior
This is a space for all the fans, those who want to stop by can check out @Converse_Africa tweets #ConsProjectJHB on how to secure a spot at the workshops.
