Converse 1 Star World Tour

We hung around ETON Centris tonight with skatera, other media outlets to see the premier of #1StarWorldTour, a project by #ConversePH. It's a movie showing the skate culture as seen in different parts of the world. They got world class skate champs and walk the talk in different countries as they show around worthy tricks so they could learn and about how it is in their culture. Oh we've seen a lot!

They did Europe (I guess Spain?), Latin America (perhaps Mexico), Asia (of which I think had Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan?) of which got Converse on all of them. I'm sure these things were pretty dangerous stuff, but even if they don't know the language... The tricks and skate culture were enough to get to understand each other. That was cool. This was filmed by Richard Quintero and Ben Chadourne. This was done in 4 weeks in 4 regions, unbelievable! They gave away posters of Converse Ambassadors Don Nguyen, Bobby De Keyser,Sage Elsesser, Andrew Brophy, Jerome Campbell, Carlos Cardenosa, David Stenstrom and Remy Taveira. They also include professionals Zered Basset, Jason Jessee, Ben Raemers, Aaron Herrington,Louie Lopez, Kenny Anderson,Frank Gerwer, Sammy Baca, Eli Reed, Sean Pablo, Mike Anderson , Jake Johnson, Al Davis and Tom Remillard. The short documentary will be available February 4 on the brand's Youtube channel. Watch it!

To know more about it, go to Facebook.com/ConversePH. 

Circuitfest 2013: Awesome Acts, Music and More at Circuit Makati

It was an epic week indeed with the throngs of bands and skaters who appeared during CIRCUITFEST 2013 at the grand Circuit Makati grounds. What usually was just a good afternoon turned into an epic day in epic proportions because I was one of the few people who got to see all of them in posh Buddha Bar in Makati. I'll let you enjoy the photos first. =)

Circuitfest 2013 is all about 9 International bands, and world class Skateboarding Acts. Imagine they were all there in one room. I got goosebumps seeing Yellow Card, Mayday Parade, We are the In Crowd, The Downtown Fiction, This Century, All Star Weekend, A+ Dropouts, Megan Nicole and Before You Exit. They were all ultra fun in person. I got a laugh everytime they crack jokes with other bands during the interview. I specifically like Yellow Card, the kids and Megan Nicole. I'm more of a Pop person I guess but don't diss my favorites on the other acts because they are equally good too.

Ryan Key didn't get sleep but they had their energy during the show. No matter how 3AM sounds like for their jetlag they still performed quite well because the fans gave them more energy than what they need.

Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade said the Philippines is one of the best places they have been ever been too. Connor McDonough of Before You Exit was a little worried because it rained during the show but the people didn't even  budge or took shelter. Everyone stayed under the rain. Joel Kanitz thanked everyone for staying that long. They love their Filipino fans and they gave their all performing on stage. Cameron Leahy said everyone should wave their umbrellas, and that they did during Downtown Fiction's set. The others said the same and they all enjoyed their stay in the Philippines. I'm sure this isn't the last time they are going to Circuit Makati.

Willy Santos and Riley Hawk entertained the skate enthusiasts and made every trick count. Flips, kicks and ramp exhibitions were all outstanding! I want to go back and do that too.

I can't wait to see what they have next year for Circuit Fest 2014!

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Circuit Fest Music and Skate Concert Happening On May 25th at Circuit Makati!

It feels like God has been good to our country with the numerous bands coming to our shores. This one actually would shock you. It's like bringing the whole West side to the Philippines and mind you the bands are no joking matter. Imagine the likes of Yellow Card, Mayday Parade, We are the In Crowd, The Downtown Fiction, This Century, All Star Weekend, A+ Dropouts, Megan Nicole and Before You Exit all in one awesome place like Circuit Makati plus a multitude of skaters from Manila and the US converge for what is dubbed as CIRCUIT FEST MUSIC AND SKATE which will all happen on May 25th, 2013 at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds. Wouldn't that be amazing?! 

 

We even talked to some of the artists and bands a few days ago through Skype and phone calls. One things for sure, they are so excited to come to the country and perform for everyone come that evening. Would you believe I even talked to Riley Hawk? Yeah you heard that right, he's the son of THE Tony Hawk and he's so awesome on the board too if you haven't seen it. I'm a huge fan of this guy and I was shaking the mere instance he spoke to me over the phone. I'll probably let him sign my back when he comes over for the music and skate fest! Willy Santos also will be there so I'm sure this will be one SICK skate park in the making!

 

They also announced a new area to be opened so you can purchase tickets as low as 800 pesos if you prefer a more economic way of doing this. But really, wouldn't you want to see them up close? :)

So make sure on the eve of May 25th you'll have your tickets ready because CIRCUIT MAKATI's CIRCUIT FEST Music and Skate event will blow your mind on what it truly means to have fun! Oh and I almost forgot to tell you guys about one thing, Mark Salling of popular show GLEE will be hosting the show!

For more information about the event

Just visit their official website

http://circuitfest.com

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