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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2003

ROCK STEADY 26TH ANNIVERSARY!

Here’s the details for RSC’s 26th anniversary celebration in LA. I was at the 25th last year and it was off the handle. If you get a chance, definitely check it out…

BACKSPIN PRODUCTIONS INC. & LIPTON BRISK PRESENTS

Rock Steady 26th Anniversary New York, July 24th – 27th

July 24th Thursday

Event: Celebrity Benefit Basketball Game

Time: 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Location: The Cage. 6th Avenue on the corner of 4th Street.

Admission: Free

Event: End Of The Weak MC Challenge

Time: 9:00PM –2:00AM

Location: S.O.B’s

204 Varick Street at West Houston.

Directions 212.243.4940 or www.sobs.com

Admission: $15.00

July 25th Friday

Event: H20 Film Festival

Time: 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Location: 410 West 16th Street. Between 9th & 10th Ave.

Directions: 212.242.6555

Admission: $7.00

Event: Brisk Flava Styles b-boy/girl Battle. 2 on 2 invitational.

“Punk Rock Rap Fashion Show”.

The Rock Steady Crew 26th Anniversary marks the introduction of its first ever fashion show titled “Punk Rock Rap”. This is an event that recognizes the fusion of street and skate culture and celebrates their unity under the banner of hip-hop.

Highly acclaimed set designer and graffiti artist, Ernie Vales, has designed a stage that visually conveys and represents authentic hip-hop style and street flavor. Models will include B-boy/girls and street skaters.

Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: 311 West 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave.

Admission: $20.00 in advance $25.00 at the door.

July 26th Saturday

Event: Outdoors Concert

Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location Pier 54. 14th Street, Westside Highway

Admission: FREE

July 27th Sunday

Event: Concert B-boy/girl Battle finals

Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Manhattan Center. 311 West 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave.

Admission: $25.00 in advance $30.00 at the door.

Los Angeles August 2nd

The Palace in Hollywood

More info coming shortly

WWW.ROCKSTEADYCREW.COM FOR ADVANCE TICKETS.

Sponsors: Lipton Brisk, Power 105, Backspin Productions, Fila, Triple Five Soul, D&D Records.

Confirmed Artist

M.O.P

Rahzel & DJ JS1

Freddie Foxx

Craig G

Canibus

Just Ice

Non-Phixion

The Liks

Q-Unique

DJ Red Alert

DJ Tony Touch

DJ Evil Dee

Cucumber Slice

DJ Eclipse

DJ DV One

5th Platoon

Marlon B

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