Monday 27 May 2013

Ghostdavandal Originals @ Upfest Bristol 2013

Ghostdavandal@Upfest Street Art Festival
Date: 25-27th May 2013
Location: Bristol



Bristol itself is a gallery of arts, a mosaic of colour and a hub of creative activity with large exhibitionist pieces that drape along tall buildings to mini stencil pieces dotted around corners that if you look too quick you might miss them. There's no doubt that this is town that has embraced it's graffiti community and combined it into the towns features and has become a highlight which benefits the whole community.

The Upfest Festival provided viewers with a gallery view of live art along one of it's main strips, with pockets of activities in off-road locations such as pub gardens, small parks and simply on the side of buildings.  An array of artist lined up the event, displaying their work to visitors and onlookers.



Our personal favourites and highlights of the whole weekend include rmer1, Kelzo (who we seem to run into regularly...good to c u there), Inkie, Oner (classic favourite) and we also ran into Fancyfeatures who ran a Giant Colouring-in wall and gave spectators a chance to ink something too.




Other artists include Inca (Inca grafx), @faithfourseven, Cosmos Sarsen, @Telmomiel, @brave1graffiti and @Airbornemark where some of the favourites from the whole weekend but our highlight was C215 (@christianguermy). His mural was the main feature of the whole weekend for us and became a central discussion point for spectators, attendees and everyone that went past it. Truly amazing and talented, the piece was finished on the second day to allow spectators and trading to resume...what a talent.


Special thanks to the Organisers and sponsors for such a well organised event and a display of street art that puts Bristol on the map and we look forward to coming back soon!! Special thanks go to M1ssey-LA-nous, Darrel (@1nnfoeD), Aman Mahoon and Marvin Hagglar.


What a trip!!!





MH

Sunday 19 May 2013

Ghostdavandal at SmashdownTV presents Big Narstie

Ghostdavandal @Smashdown TV presents Big Narstie
Date 20th May 2013
Location: Academy Music Venue

An amazing showcase of live music, courtesy of an array of local musicians and dancers that got up on stage and wowed the crowd before Big Narstie got up and tore the #Base up!


An energetic performance from the BST Dance Crew kicked off the night, ice breaking the event with a new repertoire that was edgy and definitely entertaining...looking forward to seeing more from these young breakers...Keep an eye out for them...This was followed by an explosive performance from the Notorious G13 crew , featuring two of Northampton's sought after MC's...Audio Narxx and Izzie Gibbs,they ripped it with the largest entourage that Academy had ever seen on stage! A very energetic performance. i know i won't forget that one too quick...G13 brrrrap!

Other performances that rocked the crowd include the soulful Angelo, capturing the ladies attention....Karen Preet serenaded the stage with a blissful voice.  King Kash, Jnr Artist and Wanda made their presence felt with some thought provoking lyrics and stage presence.

Another ground moving performance came from Troy Valentine and brother Kreaps held it down with engaging beats and lyrics...this is another local act to lookout for...watch this space!!

Finally, Big Narstie aka Uncle Pain made his presence felt by bringing the house down! The crowd responded to his vibrance and moved with a kinetic energy that lifted everyone who was there!  Energy!!! is the word that stuck in my head and i can't wait to see a show filled with this much action, lyrics, energy and a very good vibe that made the warmish evening night a good Sunday Out!



We at Ghostdavandal originals would like to thank all those who came down to the Smashdown TV presents Big Narstie event at The Academy Music Venue.   Good to see all the friendly faces that attended...you know who you are...Ceasar (Eclectic Eyes), Lord@Grime Report, MyTees, Ras (G13), Victor etc

Special Thanks to the whole Smashdown TV crew...Tubz, D-Wiser, Green Lung, DJ Skratch, Dama James, The Academy Music Venue staff...of course the GDV team Tasha, Darren, M1ssey-LA-neous, Marvin Hagglar and Aman Mahoon!

C u at the next Smashdown TV event...

M H

Don't F'up the #BASE lol

Monday 6 May 2013

Flip The Script - Empowerment Day


Ghostdavandal Originals attended the Flip the Script Event Day on Friday 3rd May 2013 in Bracknell. The Event Day focused on providing participating youths with engaging positive, motivational activities designed to meet their social and developmental needs. It offered a source of advice, information and sign posting to those who are NEET to attend to work, work experience, college, or education and training.



Full of inspiring and motivational speakers, artists and musicians, Ghostdavandal Originals were delighted to deliver A Customize Ur Life Workshop.  The day began with a introduction speech from Executive Director , Stefan Russell of Experto Credite, who related his past to his goals and current achievements as a source of inspiration for him to reach his goals. A performance from the rap duo.... seemed to kick start the day and got the ball rolling.  Youths were divided into small groups and rotated through different areas of the event during the whole day, with a session left for them to pick as their favourite workshop.




For instance, Area 1 was set for workshops discussing Healthy Relationships run by Anita Bhardwaj, Area 2 workshops were held by Dr Michele Mc Dowell about positive self talk, Area 4 was all about Fitness and Nutrition with advice from Jennie and Carl (we found ourselves taking note of some of the health advice) and we where situated in Area 3 between the two workshops.



 Lifford ( an amazing soul musician), The dance group, Bodecia and Alim Kamara were amongst the performers and even our very own Marvin Hagglar performed an impromptu collabo with the young talent, Brendon Sparks. Alim Kamara definitely spoke with intent and got beneath the surface with his life changing presentation and with his charisma and humour, was definitely a highlight of the day.


The Event Day had a definite buzz about it and the messages of self development, self improvement and self expression floated in the air, behind the scenic backdrop of the Golf Centre, you couldn't have asked for more.


Special thanks to Dee Albert (@FlipTheScript5), who organised the event alongside Liz Hassock (Bracknell Forest) and to all the young participants that attended. All the Facilitators who we worked along with and met, Lyric L, Rurai Hignell, 4ward Thinking, Michael Joseph, all the Flip The Script staff and volunteers, special thanks from the Ghostdavandal Team and see you at the next event.




Dont forget to....Flip The Script!

M.H