Urban Blog

Chalk's Urban Blog

The Urban Blog Stage was a hit this year!

Unfortunately Saturday's program wasn't held due to the heavy rain but Sunday was amazing and we squeezed in as much of Saturday's program as we could.

Urban Blog showcased Spoken Word, Fashion, Public Discussions and Live Art demonstrations woven together with the musical splendour of DJ/Producer Monk Fly and host Bonito Di Fonzo.

Saturday 6 September

Sunday 7 September

Thanks Light Sounds for providing DJ equipment & Figure Eight for providing our 'green' PA System.
http://www.lightsounds.com
http://www.pushgallery.org/

Bill Posters will be Prosecuted – Artists will be Celebrated

The Artery Gallery and Justin Feuerring display their talents and create a brilliant backdrop for the Urban Bog Stage. Guest speakers will take the mic to discuss the positive contribution urban art makes. Forums include graffiti as an art form vs. vandalism and Street Art vs. Con[temporary] Art

Image: ‘Don’t ban the can’ by Justin Feuerring

Street Fashion Shows

Check out the latest in street fashions! Watch the models strut their stuff, pick up some tips and head to fashion alley to meet the designers and pick up a bargain.
Image: Skunk Funk

Spoken Word: Presented with thanks to The Australian Poetry Festival 08

Some of Sydney’s finest performance poets bring their backpacks packed with word hurling responses to their contemporary world. Direct from the alleyways of Sydney, these stray cats know how to word play!

Poets: Tug Dumbly, Bravo Child, Alana Hicks, Adam Gibson, Drow Smith, Christina Smash
http://www.poetsunion.com – find out more about the 6th Annual Poetry Festival
Image: Adam Gibson

Monk Fly is a Producer, DJ and musician influenced by jazz, hip hop, dub, jungle & the found sounds of his environment. The Monk Fly's sound is animated, diverse, bass heavy and irresistible for the dance floor. His previously released music has left critics stating: “serious top notch production…fusing together a variety of musical inspirations. I’ll eat my hat if you don’t appreciate this…” 3D world “a stand out Sydney producer…” www.inthemix.com.au Live Monk Fly cuts both an amazing laptop set or DJ set. We highly recommend you 'see this lad, he has an ear for sound and where it meets fun.” Drum Media live reviews

http://www.thefrequencylab.com

http://www.myspace.com/thefrequencylab

Chalk is Green!
As part of our fight for the environment the PA for the Urban Blog area will be solar powered and provided by the team at Figure Eight. Go green! Thanks Figure Eight.

Figure Eight thrive on creating beautiful celebrations that bring happiness, education, inspiration and a real sense of togetherness for all the participants. They enjoy watching people walk away having had a truly inspiring experience.
http://www.pushgallery.org/