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Converse to host CONS Project workshops in Joburg
Converse sub-Saharan Africa recently announced the launch of its CONS Project Joburg, as part of a series of global community projects designed to inspire the next generation of creativity.
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 project aims to help 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.
Workshops
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 entertain the crowds, feels 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, 29 May
- 15:00 Doors open
- 15h30 – 16h00 Street-dance Workshop
- 16h00 – 17h00 Skate Workshop
Friday, 30 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, 31 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, 1 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
