Platform Hip Hop Festival

Festival Events:

Artists 2011:

• The Narcicyst
• Koolism
• Rahzel
• Supernatural
• JS-1

Artist feature 2011:

• KOOLISM
  LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN DUO JOIN THE MAGNIFICENTS
  
  • Australia’s favourite hip hop duo, KOOLISM, has been announced as the support for RAHZEL, SUPERNATURAL AND DJ JS-1 at PLATFORM HIP HOP FESTIVAL on April 2, 2011 in their only Sydney show. Comprised of a world-class DJ and an equally impressive MC, Koolism is a visionary collaboration. DJ Danielsan and MC Hau are that exceptional duo, supplying the noise from the Hip Hop group that reigns as Australia’s most innovative and musically advanced. Formed in 1992, Koolism engineered their musicianship around a strong friendship and a mutual respect for each other’s work. Being based in the Nation’s Capital, Canberra, Hau and Daniel were able to utilise their isolation to create a sound like no other. Their footing as one of Australia’s favourite acts was cemented in 2004 when they won an ARIA award for Best Urban Release for their third album ‘Random Thoughts’. Together, Daniel and Hau have become an unparalleled force on the Australian Hip Hop scene, pushing boundaries and blazing trails with their largely unadulterated portfolio. Undeniably music created by the soul for the soul, their work that can be only received as pure and authentic. With over 18 years each invested in their respective talents, the collaboration of DJ Danielsan and Hau under the Koolism banner has played an integral part in the evolution of independent music within Australia and have built a strong local industry with their contemporaries The Herd and The Hilltop Hoods. Hot 97 Radio New York, Blast Magazine Japan and BBC’s 1Xtra radio have supported and recognised Koolism in the front line as the Australian Hip Hop sound begins to break on international shorelines. As a live act, the duo have a proven track record for leaving stages absolutely smoking at major events including the Big Day Out, Homebake, Good Vibrations, Pyramid Rock festival (perhaps trackside, one movement) and Field Day. Clocking laps around the national touring circuit as if it’s a marathon, demand continues to build year after year for the group as a headline act and as support for major artists such as De La Soul, Black Eyed Peas, Lupe Fiasco and The Roots, to name a few. PLATFORM HIP HOP FESTIVAL brings KOOLISM to the stage along-side internationally acclaimed hip hop veterans RAHZEL, SUPERNATURAL, DJ-JS1 and Canadian sensation THE NARCICYST in his Australian debut. Don’t miss this unique, massive night celebrating the cream of international and Australian hip hop! Tickets are limited and will sell out. Over 18’s only. ID will be checked at the venue.
  • Performance information
    Saturday, April 2, 2011
    Doors open 6:30pm
    Venue — CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
    Tickets — $35/ $29 concessions (OVER 18’s ONLY)

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Articles:

• Platform Hip Hop Festival returns to CarriageWork Sydney, by Nick Soon (Blacktown Sun, January10, 2011)
  http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/news/local/news/general/platform-hip-hop-festival-returns-to-carriagework-sydney/2043071.aspx

Social networks:

• Facebook
  http://www.facebook.com/platformhiphop
• Twitter
  http://twitter.com/carriageworks

Practical Info:

Venue:

• CarriageWorks
  245 Wilson Street
  Eveleigh, NSW

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