Converse - MC Battles this Wednesday and Block Party

CONVERSE UK AND JD SPORTS PRESENT CONVERSE BLOCK PARTY IN CELEBRATION OF THE SP12 STAR PLAYER COLLECTION

London Event Spotlights Urban Culture through Music Battles, Live Graffiti and Skate Showcases and Invites Emerging MC Talent to Take Part in the Action

LONDON, UK (March 13, 2012) – Today Converse UK announces Converse Block Party, a unique urban culture event that will take place at London’s legendary Old Vic Tunnels on Sunday April 29, 2012. Commemorating the launch of Converse’s Spring 2012 Star Player footwear range, the event champions the urban spirit of the Star Player through live performances by some of the best emerging and established acts in UK street culture.

Built on heritage and crafted for performance, the Converse Star Player was worn by the likes of Dr. J on the basketball courts in the 1970s and has since made its way to the street. Fusing the urban spirit of basketball with a contemporary street edge, the Spring 2012 Star Player collection will be available nationwide at JD Sports stores from March 19, 2012 and will retail for £42 - £53.

“Converse believes in unleashing the creative spirit; through Block Party we’re celebrating the dynamic UK street culture and giving emerging artists a chance to showcase their talent,” said Cheryl Calegari, Senior Marketing Director, Converse UK. “Since the basketball courts of the 1970s, the Star Player has been a part of global street and sport culture and Block Party is the perfect platform to commemorate the launch of our new collection.”

Dedicated to celebrating local street culture, Converse Block Party is a global event series that launched in 2011 and has since travelled across Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, now hitting the UK for the first time. In partnership with JD Sports, the London Converse Block Party will feature MC battles with leading underground music artists Wiley, Skepta and P Money; live graffiti demonstrations by Neas and Vibes, two of the most well respected spray can artists in the UK; as well as skate performances by Jerome Campbell, Rory Milanes and Harry Lintell from the Converse UK Skateboarding team.

The Converse Block Party takes place at the Old Vic Tunnels, Station Approach, London, SE1 8SW from 2 pm to 9 pm on Sunday April 29, 2012. Tickets are free of charge and available online on a first come, first served basis through http://www.facebook.com/JDSportsOfficial/ConverseBlockParty

Leading up to the big event, JD Sports will also host a series of MC Clashes, inviting local MCs to battle it out for a chance to perform alongside their music heroes at the Converse Block Party. The in-store competitions will take place throughout March 2012 in Glasgow, Manchester and London, generating three finalists who will be invited to compete in London on April 29 to establish the ultimate winner of the Converse Block Party.

Alongside winning the opportunity to perform beside their music legends, the MC Clash winner will gain access to recording an exclusive track with No Hats No Hoods, one of the UK’s most iconic underground music labels. Budding MCs can enter the competition now by uploading their video on the JD Sports Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/JDSportsOfficial/ConverseBlockParty

The Converse Block Party JD Sports MC Clashes

Wednesday, March 21
Glasgow
The MC Clash takes place at JD, 229-249 Buchanan Street on Wednesday, March 21, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. Hosting and performing a live PA is Lady Leshurr

Thursday, March 22
Manchester
The MC Clash takes place at JD, 16-18 Barbarolli Mall Arndale Centre, on Thursday, March 22, 9.00 pm – 11.00 pm. Fresh Scrufizzer will perform, hosting alongside the Murkage Cartel

Thursday, March 29
London
The MC Clash takes place at JD, 268-269 Oxford Street on Thursday, March 29, 9.00 pm - 11.00 pm. Mic.Rightous is hosting the London clash alongside underground promoters, Urban Nerds

CONVERSE SS12 - New Collection Launch

CONVERSE Unveil SS'12 Bags and Accessories Collection

Following the success of Converse's debut Bags & Accessories collection for AW'11, which included a concise collection of classic Chuck Taylor emblazoned canvas back-packs and duffels, the brand are set to release their new SS'12 line this month, introducing bold NYC inspired prints, and a dedicated women's collection. Converse have also teamed up with selected stockists to create exclusive styles.






The Summer collection goes bold with the All-Star print across their range of canvas bags with the introduction of the text heavy 'Graphic Barrel' and 'Canyon Duffel' styles. New to the line is a fresh version of the 'League Play Duffel' with an embroidered Chuck Taylor logo that comes in classic black or contrasting castle rock grey and orange in sporty nylon.







SS'12 sees the Converse back-pack take focus, with a new range of bright colour-block styles across a small capacity line with the 'Stuff It' and the compact women’s 'Back To It' bags featuring contrasting piping and quality stitched logo details. Converse pays homage in print to New York with their Star Chevron logo and the latest edition of their 'Playmaker Gym sack' which features a striking I 'Star Chevron' BRNX and HRLM prints.






Alongside the addition of bright PU styles and a classic bowling bag, the accessories line now features high quality workwear inspired caps, 'Star Chevron' belts, and beanies. With personality and versatility being at the core of the line, exclusive styles have been created for new stockists of the collection, including a one-off denim messenger for Schuh and an exclusive canvas duffel bag for ASOS.






The Converse Bags and Accessories collection will be available at retailers including ASOS, Schuh, Office, JD Sports and Size.

WIN A DAY ON A COVER SHOOT WITH CONVERSE, RWD MAG and JD SPORTS!

WIN A DAY ON A COVER SHOOT WITH CONVERSE, RWD MAG and JD SPORTS!




Converse have teamed up with RWD Magazine and JD Sports to offer the chance to get backstage on the set of RWD's January 2012 cover star photo shoot. The winner will get to meet with the team behind RWD, the UK's leading urban title, and spend the day with them behind the scenes on a cover shoot with one of the world’s most prolific urban stars.

The winner will also get the chance to pick out their own Converse Bags and accessories in the flagship JD Sports store on Oxford Street in London, as well as hanging out with the RWD crew on the shoot and of course, the cover star. The star is yet to be revealed, but previous RWD covers have featured Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32 and Ed Sheeran, so this competition gives you the chance to rub shoulders with the hottest talent in the music industry as well as winning some new Converse gear!

To enter, visit the link the below, login and answer the question. This competition is live now and closes on 30th November 2011. http://tinyurl.com/6x48bdt



Facebook Links:

JD Sports - http://www.facebook.com/JDSportsOfficial


About Converse Bags:

For AW’11 Converse took the illustrious heritage and iconic style that has seen their classic sneakers and Chuck Taylor All Star logo omnipresent since the 1900s, to create their first ever dedicated Bags & Accessories Collection. The debut collection reflects the simple and versatile styling synonymous with Converse complete with the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star logo, steel eyelet details and the ever versatile canvas.

The new line of Converse Bags & Accessories is available now at stockists including JD Sports. Prices range from £19 - £54.95

NEW FROM DUFFER OF ST GEORGE.....

Here are a few new pieces from Duffer of St George available now in-store or online at http://www.jdsports.com/ . Duffer as I like to call them of recent have up their game with their collections.... yes you can still get sports clothing such as varsity jackets but now you can also achieve that on trend preppy look from the currrent and forthcoming collections. All I can say is Ive had a snaeak peak of AW 11 and its quite impressive .... so as I mentioned here a few pieces which are available now ..... to view to main collection visit www.thedufferofstgeorge.com which is one of the UKs leading mens fashion brands. Established in 1984 in London, Duffer has been producing the highest quality mens clothing ever since ...

Duffer of St George as modelled by moi