10Ton SKREAM

Breakneck is celebrating the 1st Birthday of 10Ton this weekend, Portsmouths premier Dubstep and Grime night down at Theme. These guys throw down a pretty heavy gig so get down and check out SKREAM, AUDIOSLEAZE, ODIN and SDM.

Tags: Breakneck, Dubstep, Grime, Skream

Portsmouth at Night

Claire Sambrook from the http://www.flickr.com/groups/portsmouth_creative_movement/ sent me a link to a Flickr group called Portsmouth at Night, and let me say this, their photos are amazing. Lots of playing with lights, angles and exposures make for some fantastic photography.

Check out all the PAN photography on their Flickr.

Tags: Portsmouth at Night

Sumo Bank Holiday Banger

This Bank Holiday has lots to offer, just scroll down and check it all out. But what about Sunday, well why don’t you get on down to The Little Johnny Russells and get ready to dance like idiots to some classic all night bangers. You know the score. Put on your dirty vans and get involved on the dancefloor.

Residents Albino Monkey and Handsome Dave Rocker are joined by Rosko Siffredi and Balti Mark of C.O.R fame. Hopefully I’ll have enough energy to get in the mix after getting up stupid early and doing this.

Tags: Bank Holiday, Little Johnny Russells, Sumo

Old Portsmouth Treasure Hunts

If you know your history and your way around old Portsmouth it’ll sure be a help if you take part in the Old Portsmouth Treasure Hunt on Sunday 3rd. You can enter individually or as a team and everyone at the end of the hunt will be put into a grand draw to win tickets to local attractions. The hunt starts at 2.30pm at the Square Tower, Old Portsmouth and is free to enter but places need to be pre-booked. Phone the Visitor Information Centre on (023) 9229 4282. If you can’t make this one don’t worry as there will be another on the 24th May!

Tags: Old Portsmouth

Making a Monster Cycle Map of Portsmouth…

Portsmouth Cycle Forum invites you to “stick one on them”, on their giant cycling map this coming Saturday May 2. It is at Cycle Hampshire Event at the Gunwharf Quays from 10am to 4pm.

The Forum invites all who ride a bike, or who would like to, to stick dots to show the best and the worst things about cycling around Portsmouth. The picture cyclists create together will highlight what to change first, to make cycling better in Portsmouth. Cyclists can add what one thing would make cycling better in Portsmouth.

The monster cycle map is part of Cycle Hampshire 09, launching on 2 May at Gunwharf Quays. Visitors can try-out different types of bikes for free, watch demonstrations, pick up information and a copy of the official Cycle Hampshire, Summer of Cycling events booklet.

John Holland Chairman of PCF says, “The Forum is the voice for more and better cycling in Portsmouth. The monster map will show us where to focus our action, and provide live views to present to the Council. We want more people to safely hop on their bikes and discover the benefits of cycling locally. Over half of all car journeys are less than five miles long. By switching to an easy thirty-minute bike ride, you will save money, find new places, shrink your carbon footprint and get fit too. Portsmouth Cycle Forum is working hard with the City Council to create the best possible cycle routes and facilities. Portsmouth Cycle Forum seeks the backing of all local cyclists who may feel there is nothing they alone can do to improve things.”

If you would like more information, please contact Hilary Reed, Portsmouth Cycle Forum: 02392 865938 Email Hilary Sails

Tags: Portsmouth Cycle Forum

Mark Webb – Full English

Effraim has sent us through some more BMX footage, this time of Southsea very own Mark Webb. We did a post on Mark before, a short film entitled Mark by video students from Portsmouth University.

I’m not sure what the background for this footage is, but it’s off the hook. This guy kills it. Check out the slow motion 900 on the quarter pipe. Nuts.

Tags: BMX, Mark Webb, Skatepark

Fresh Legs

Speaking of the upcoming Little Fish show, also playing on Thursday (30th) will be Fresh Legs. With strong ties to Southsea and some new songs (‘Chess’ and ‘House’ now available to listen on their MySpace page) it should be epic. As for Little Fish, also check the Facebook event for the night for more details on Fresh Legs.

Tags: Fresh Legs

Tremain LIVE @ Havana

This Saturday 2nd of May will see Tremain play LIVE at Havana, and it’s FREE entry. With BBQs, soul tunes and LIVE acoustic sets from Altch, Lucy Mitchell and Tremain. It all starts at 6pm and you can get more info on the Facebook Event Page.

Tags: Havana, Tremain

Little Fish @ The Little Johnny Russells

Part of the Southsea Fest Warm Up II, LJR’s have Little Fish in to fire things up. Faithful to each other through little order and beauty. Little Fish took five years to become what it is today. Winner of Indy Award ‘Rock act of the Year 2008’ and of a Live Maida Vale Weekend session on BBC Radio 1. Little Fish have recently signed to Custard/Universal and have just finished recording their first album with producer Linda Perry in LA. Lose our memory and meet another world in 2009 that will be other than our own…

Check out the Facebook Events Page for more information and more music links.

Tags: Little Fish, Southsea Fest

Southsea Skate Comp – Feel The Love – 2nd May

All round good guy and Southsea skate legend Cody needs no introduction really. This Saturday will see what we’re sure will be the first of many competitions this year that Cody is organising. DJ’s, BBQ, High Ollie Comp, Games of SKATE and all sorts of regular skate related carnage.

£5 to enter and skate or £1.50 to spectate and shout at Punk Paul so he falls off his board.

All the proceeds go towards keeping the Skatepark open and hopefully reaching that beautiful dream of a brand new mini ramp. All the info is on the flyer. Get involved.

Tags: Skateboard Competition

Bored X Sodavekt

Its taken a while since Bored introduced a new tee, but good things come to those who wait! This tee was deigned by Southsea based designer Sodavekt. It pays homage to one of Southsea’s greatest landmarks – Clarence Pier.

The t-shirts are limited to a run of 25 per colour. We always try to keep it local here at bored and always make sure that a lot of care is taken in producing our product’s, note that all the t-shirts are made in England and are produced using organic fabric, the screen printing is done in South London by a skateboarder owned print studio. The neck labels are embroided by a Welsh family business that have been established for over 100 years then sewn in by a Southsea based company. Seriously, grab one now before they sell out. I’ve got mine, where’s yours?

Tags: Bored, Clarence Pier, Sodavekt

Commix – Loud Proud ‘n’ Dirty

Loud Proud ‘n’ Dirty play host to Commix (Metalheadz) at The Lounge/Club EQ on Friday 1st May. The evening also sees Chaos Theory (Soul Aspiration) DJing plus Impact MC as the host, be sure to get down there for some heavy D’n'B. For more information check the flyer, the Facebook event and also hit up Loud Proud ‘n’ Dirty on MySpace and Facebook.

Tags: Drum & Bass

Southsea Fest Warm Up II – PORTERS

A series of gigs building up to Septembers SOUTHSEA FEST. Taking the festival warm-ups on tour across the festivals venues…next stop PORTERS on Albert Road.

Live music on a bank holiday from lolo, Le Plat du Jour, Andrew Foster, B of The Bang (tbc), Loz Bridge & The Box Social.

To see more details and RSVP check out the Facebook Event Page

Tags: Festival, Porters, Southsea Fest

The Six Million Durty Men Club

The Durty Sound System, and The Six Million Dollar Man Club, and friends host the final party at Havana before the refurbishment gets underway.

Deejays, live music, Fixtures & Fittings Auctions, Swingball, BBQ, and the last of the 3 legged chairs. With Monkey.P, Fly Mic, Benjamin North, Bionic Bill, Foghorn Leghorn
Micah Stafford, Handsome Dave Rocker, Darren Hated in the Face, Dj Spence, Dave.B, Mark James and very special guests……TBC

Durty Sound System has a posse! Check the Facebook Event Page for further details and check out the Durty Blog as well.

Tags: Durty Sound System, Havana

A walk along Southsea seafront saves lives in India

If you’re planning on taking a stroll on May bank holiday, how about you do it for charity? Maria Lyons, who works at the register office, is organising a ten-mile sponsored walk along Southsea seafront, to raise money for a children’s charity in India and needs many more people to put their best foot forward.

Maria said: “For nearly 20 years, Tripura Foundation has been committed to abolishing extreme poverty. Through programs designed to eradicate hunger, educate children and empower women and girls, they seek to end the cycle of extreme poverty once and for all.

“For the past three years I have organised charity walks and we have raised over £4,000. This money has been used to provide food and education for the girls, but currently the girl’s home is looking to purchase further property as the demand for assistance is always growing.

“This year I would like it to be our biggest group yet and be able to raise funds for this fantastic charity, so if you would like further information or think you could assist us please follow the link below or contact me for a sponsorship form or further details.”

www.tripurafoundation.org

maria.lyons@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Tags: Tripura Foundation

Wayfarers Isle of Wight RANDONNEE Bike Ride

The Wayfarers was founded in 1983 by several like minded individuals who enjoyed the gentle pursuit of cycle touring. Not for these people the hurly burly of road racing or the perilous dangers of Himalayan exploration but rather the enjoyment of a pleasant ride through fine countryside, convivial company and the delights of the ‘tea stop’

I’m really hoping to get involved with this and nail the 100km. It’s my birthday weekend so it could be the ultimate hangover cure, or quite the opposite. We’ll see…

Check out all the info on the Cycle Island Website.

Photo from Le Tour De Wight last year.

Tags: Cycle Island, Isle of Wight, Randonnee

Benefit Gig @ Havana

This Friday 24th April, Havana are throwing a benefit gig to help fund Medicines for those still suffering in Gaza. With LIVE music from Goffman, Cool Banna and DJ’s The Bewlay Brothers and Blessings in Disguise.

Admission is £4.50 from 7pm till 1am and all proceeds go to the Medecins Sans Frontieres to fund medical relief for the Palestinian people. www.msf.org

Tags: Gaza, Havan, MSF

6:57 Crew WIN ‘Something For The Weekend’

We Posted a week or so back about the The 6:57 Crew video edit for the ‘Something For The Weekend’ film competition, hosted by Reskue.

Well the results are in the boys totally killed it. No surprise hey. Represent boys. Well done. Extra props to Adam Keys for Best Trick as well. Check the Results Here.

Tags: 6:57, Reskue, Something For The Weekend

Brknk/Sumo: DJ HYPE, HERVE, SHY FX, RUSKO, BEARDYMAN

The Breakneck and SUMO Crew bring you this full throttle night of utter carnage. This one will slap you round the face and drag you on to the dance floor till your shins give out. It will no doubt go off something crazy. Just a shame it’s on a school night, but hey, don’t let that stop you.

TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2009 – 9PM-3AM at Liquid Superclub, Stanhope Road, Portsmouth. Check the Facebook Event Page for further details. Banging.

Tags: Beardyman, Breakneck, DJ Hype, Rusko, Shy FX, Sumo

Southsea Sessions

A little Easter flatland session with Effraim Catlow and Pete Hollinger down at Southsea Skatepark. Cheers for the video link Effraim. Crazy skills. I can hardly even wheelie so I stick to skids and riding real fast…..

Southsea Sessions from Pete Hollinger on Vimeo.

Tags: BMX, Flatland, Skatepark