Converse Announces July Programming For CONS Project…
aaamusic | On 25, Jun 2014
Converse has now announced the July programming calendar for CONS Project London with all activity designed to unleash creativity within the local community using the space as a hub for a series of free talks, parties, workshops and exhibitions; all aimed at inspiring young people, giving them opportunities to learn whilst fueling their creative passions.
July highlights include:
Inspire Create seminars curated by Alex Synamatix, Daily Street Co-Founder and CONS Project London Ambassador continues throughout July. These sessions include ‘Running a Record Label’ and ‘Creating the Visual Identity of Music‘, brought to life by guest speakers including Alexander Nut @ Eglo Records, Marcus Scott @ Hyperdub and photographer Shaun Bloodworth.
Music Video Workshop
Led by Tim & Barry from Just Jam, learn the music video making process first hand, shooting a live performance at CONS Project London on Friday 11th July.
Designing CONS Apparel
Taking place Saturday 12th July, the Converse CONS apparel design team lead a day of talks and practical workshops giving invaluable insight into designing street wear inspired clothing for a global audience.
Mix Lab 002/003
A series of 3 day music production courses continue from 4th – 20th July for budding producers to record, master and press a track to vinyl, with mentoring from some of the UK’s hottest producers including DaVinChe, DJ Q and Roska. All sessions are curated by Scratcha DVA , producer/DJ and CONS Project ambassador.
Journey Through LDN Sounds 002/003
A series of raves, screenings, talks and exhibitions at the Peckham space, which celebrate underground music that has symbolised London over the past 30 years. From the early pioneers of Jungle to the current UK Bass artists pushing the scene forward, Journey Through LDN Sounds covers the music genres that define generations. Following on from 001 taking place June 28th, 12th / 13th July welcomes 002 shifting the focus to UK Bass Music with a showcase of some of the finest UK talent including T.Williams and Hatcha & N-Type. The series concludes with 003, taking a look at the ‘Future Sounds’ of London firstly on 26th July with a music industry panel talk on ‘Nurturing Creativity’ before concluding on 31st July as part of the CONS Project London closing party featuring live art and music from local boy Deadboy and more names tba.
Digital Innovation Workshop
The Social Life social media agency teaches participants how to supercharge their social channels by producing their own augmented reality banners in the CONS Project London space on Saturday 19th July.
CONS Project LDN Skate Street
A dedicated outdoor space at the venue which has been built using a host of iconic urban architecture, creating a unique skateable city landscape, also remains open at the CONS Project throughout July.
The full calendar and ticket registration for all July events is available here: conversecons.com/ldn
Where:
CONS Project London
Copeland Gallery
133 Copeland Road
London
SE15 3SN
When:
CONS Project Opening dates
22nd May – 31st July 2014
CONS Project LDN Skate Street Opening Times:
Thursday and Friday from 4pm – 9pm
Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 6pm