NEWS - Critical Hype

360 RESULTS: TOILET FUNK WINS 3RD CHAMPIONSHIP IN 4 YEARS

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1100

2011 Australias Got Talent finalists and 2010 '360' Champions, Instant Bun, fell short in their quest to repeat their championship at this year's 360, as they were dethroned at the semi finals in a battle against the multi talented 'Hundred Yen Bad Boys'. As the night went by, the battles were heated and exciting as the top 8 freestyle dance crews battled each other. Different elements of Street dance such as house, hip hop, popping, bboying, krump, jerking, locking, and other new experimental styles were all represented with passion and pride. In the end, former 2 time champions, 'Toilet Funk' took back what they lost last year, the 360 championship title.

The funky crew of Toilet Funk, a collaboration between Japanese sensation 'Dilated Nu' and Australia's Got Talent standout, 'SKB', put together a highlight reel of technical and exciting bboying and hip hop dance, to continue their domination of Street dance in Australia. But the night would also receive its share of controversies as the 'All Elements Krew” scuffled with opposing crew, 'DTF'. Both crews were disqualified however both would later on apologies for what happened, “We don't tolerate that in Street dance” explained Minhja of All Elements Krew. “That's why we dance, so we don't fight”.

This year we also witnessed the crowning of a new champion in the solo battles division. After a tiring preliminaries round of over 40 dancers, Daisuke Benson of Jigsaw Sneakers from Melbourne took home the title, facing 2010 champion 'Chux' in the finals, to claim his first 360 championship.

Also on the night, the 'Illagroovers' won their first title, as they defeated 'LA Swag' in the finals to become the 2011 Junior Crew champions. Mike 'Tiny Manifest' Flores took the solo title against another young hungry freestyle dancer, Jiggy Jaya, in the finals, in one of the most exciting dance battles of the night.

Overall the event was a huge success, it was exciting, hyped, entertanining and most important of all, the dancers and the crowd had fun.

"The energy and passion was amazing, could not stop smiling, the best entertainment on the block, when's the next event?" expressed Pioneer Australia's Marketing Manager, Collee Chappell.

Stay tuned on CriticalHype.com for all the photos and videos.

360 Results:

Jnr solo battles:

Finals: Jiggy Jaya vs Mike Flores

Winner Mike Flores

Jnr crew battles:

Finals: Illagroovers vs LA Swag

Winner: Illagroovers

Opens solo battles

Finals: Chux vs Daisuke Benson

Winner: Daisuke Benson

Opens crew battles:

Finals: Hundred Yen Bad Boys vs Toilet Funk

Winner: Toilet Funk (3^rd Championship in 4 years)

PRELIM BATTLES SET TO DETERMINE THE TOP 8 FOR 360

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Due to the number of dancers competing at 360, we will be holding a PRELIM battles, using the CALLOUT SYSTEM. The top 8 in each division will continue to battle at 360.

HOW TO GET IN THE TOP 8?
First check out the list of dancers who registered to battle at 360.
http://criticalhype.com/epicblog/360-divisions/

If you are NOT one of the first 8 dancers to register, you will have the opportunity to callout anyone of the first 8 registered dancers and battle them to get their spot. We'll continue going through all the dancers until everyone has had an opportunity to battle and we have 8 dancers remaining.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: 24th September

Time: 3-5pm

Venue: The Roundhouse

Address: Anzac Parade, Kensington 2033

Tickets: FREE entry

For more info visit:
http://criticalhype.com/360/

360 PRESENTED BY STEEZ + REQUEST CREW TICKET PACKAGE NOW ON SALE

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1100

You can now purchase both 360 and ReQuest Crew Concert for only $40 presold.

>> ABOUT 360

ReQuest Crew are an all girl hip hop crew from New Zealand.

You don't want to miss their amazing show! The choreography from Parris Goebel is astounding, the girls are fierce and techinically brilliant. It's a show that any dance lover can appreciate, combining elements of not just hip hop, but even contemporary - and the message "Throw Your Crowns Up" is a celebration of the female spirit!

ABOUT REQUEST
ReQuest won back-to-back world titles – 2009 (Varsity division) and 2010 (Adults) – at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships held in Las Vegas; In 2010 they defeated America's Best Dance Crew Season 5 winners, Poreotics. The crew also placed first at the 2009 World Supremacy Battlegrounds (Varsity division) in Melbourne.

In 2011, ReQuest featured in the music video for Vince Harder's single "I Want This Forever". ReQuest also appeared on Season 6 of America's Best Dance Crew] They were the second international dance crew to feature on the American show (after Blueprint Cru from Canada in 2010), and the first crew from outside North America.

ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER PARRIS GOEBEL
Parris is the choreographer and dances in the all female crew – ReQuest and creator of PolySwagg.

Parris was a 2008 show cast member in Monsters of Hip Hop and is now a member of the Faculty that teaches all through the USA.

She was awarded the Street Dance New Zealand Choreographer of the Year and Dancer of the Year in 2009.

She has taught throughout the USA, Asia, Australia and all throughout New Zealand.

She is the director and teaches at her own studio- The Palace Dance Studio in Auckland and Hamilton.
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The Palace Dance Studio has just returned from 2011 World Hip Hop Championships where her crews dominated over 37 countries.
Bubblegum - Junior Crew won Gold, Sorority – Varsity Crew won Gold, The Royal Family – Mega Crew won Gold and ReQuest won Silver.

This makes The Palace the number one studio in the world and Parris the top choreographer at the World Championship.

All this has been achieved by Parris who is only 19 years old

TICKET PRICES:
$40 for 360 presented by Steez + Request Crew Concert.

>> VISIT STORE

360 PRESENTED BY STEEZ ONLINE COMPETITION

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1100

“So You Think You Can Be Cool?” PHOTO COMPETITION

Here at the Critical Hype headquarters we believe that sometimes we all take ourselves a little too seriously... So, getting a little cheeky, we want to see a photo of the ‘coolest’ mofo in town, as in so cool that Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t even know the concept of cool! So get into your favorite ‘too cool’ scene wardrobe, turn up your ‘tude, pop your collars, shine that fixie bike, flash them grillz and bring ‘cool’ to the next level of terrible!

Upload it on your Facebook and tag ‘Critical Hype’ Company Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Critical-Hype/104560736273159)

The photo with the most likes on the Facebook every week is the winner.
Voting closes every Saturdays at midnight.
Winners announced every Sunday.
Weekly winners receives 2x Tickets to the ‘360’ on the 24/09/11 event and ‘360’ Battle Proof T-Shirt.

Competition runs weekly up until the 24/09/11.
Overall Winners announced Sunday 25th September 2011.
Photo with the overall most ‘likes’ wins a HDJ-500 Pioneer Headphones valued at $150.

Our favorite entries will be shown on the screens at the ‘360’ event (by entering the competition you are agreeing to let Critical Hype use your photo).

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“Make Up Your Own Dance” VIDEO COMPETITION

Do you have some moves which you think should become the next Running Man?

Here’s some inspiration from Katt Williams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1awCX_nhb4

What we’re looking for is something creative and entertaining, the funnier the video the better! Film an up to 30 seconds video of your 'new' dance move. Upload it on Youtube and put the link on the ‘Critical Hype’ Company Fan Page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Critical-Hype/104560736273159)

Upload your video on Thursdays and Fridays ONLY. You’ll have Monday to Wednesday to get your act together and film it. Video should be labeled ‘360 Online Comp’ or it wont be included.

The video with the most likes on the Facebook link and Youtube every week is the winner.

Voting closes every Saturdays at midnight.
Winners announced every Sunday.
Weekly winners receives 2x Tickets to ‘360’ event on the 24/09/11 and a HDJ-500 Pioneer Headphones valued at $150.

Competition runs weekly up until the 24/09/11.
Overall Winners for the 3 weeks announced Sunday 25th September 2011.
Video with the overall most ‘likes’ also wins a mystery prize!

Our favorite entries will be shown on the screens at the ‘360’ event (by entering the competition you are agreeing to let Critical Hype use your video).

BATTLE PROOF: 360 TEES NOW ON SALE

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1100

360 presented by Steez is proud to bring to you the 2011 Battle Proof tees now available online at criticalhype.com and at 360 on the 24th of September taking place at the UNSW Roudhouse. The prices are $25 each online and $30 at the event while stock last.

> VISIT ONLINE STORE

> VISIT 360 HOMEPAGE

SHORTER + SWEATER DANCE

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Shorter + Sweeter Dance hits Riverside Theatres next week! It is bite-sized dance with edge featuring everything from parkour, hip hop, contemporary and tap. Showcasing six of Australia's hottest dancers performing the best ten works from Short + Sweet Dance festivals.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

INSTANT BUN AT THIS YEAR'S 360: "NOT READY TO QUIT SMOKIN EVERYONE JUST YET"

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

After winning 360 in 2010, Instant Bun followed up that achievement by making the finals of this year's Australia's Got Talent. Showing their diversity as a crew, doing both freestyle and choreography, Instant Bun will now return to defend their championship at the biggest freestyle dance battle tournament in Australia.

"We'll see you guys at 360, we're definitely not ready to quit smoking everyone just yet", said Patric of Instant Bun.

Entertaining millions of Australians during this year's Australia's Got Talent, Instant Bun made a name for themselves by mixing theatrical comedy with breaking and hiphop. A group of easy going young guns always looking to have fun and enjoy themselves, the crew consists of dancers from different parts of Australia.

In 2010, they were an up and coming crew that no one knew much about, let alone expected to win a Critical Hype dance battle tournament. Traditionally, 360 is dominated by some of the most respected underground street dancers, but after taking out the “All Girl Crew” on the first round, the rest of the competition took notice. On the semis they called out and dethroned defending champions, “Toilet Funk 9”, an all-star crew consisting of Japanese dancers from Dilated Nu along with one of the most respected bboy crew in the country "SKB", another Australia's Got Talent sensation. In the finals, Instant Bun battled “SPG Crew”, a group of the top poppers in Australia, including popping champions, Poppin Jack, Fatrick, Daniskool and Popping Alan.

With their huge success coming off Australia's Got Talent, every crew in the country will be looking to get a piece of the 'Bun'. But as the best dance crews prepare for the dance battles ahead, don't be surprised to see Instant Bun come out on top again.

360 presented by Steez, is scheduled on the 24th of September at the Roundhouse in UNSW. Ticekts are $25 presold and $30 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.

WANT TO WIN AN IPAD OR 1 OF 4 $100 SHOPPING VOUCHERS?

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Recreational Needs Study 2011

Fairfield Council is conducting investigations into the future recreational needs of the City of Fairfield for the next 10 to 15 years and is seeking your opinion about what is good, what is not so good and how things can be changed to ensure Fairfield is a great place to do leisure and recreation activities.

The purpose of the recreational needs study is to:

Examine the current and future recreational needs of the residents and visitors to Fairfield; and
Inform Council strategies and actions on leisure and recreation including pricing options and the best mix of facilities and services.

An important part of the investigation is to obtain the views of the people that use or choose not to use facilities provided by Fairfield Council or others in the leisure industry.

Please take the time to provide your opinions on the range and type of facilities and services that should be available in Fairfield City.

Win a Prize!

By completing the survey you will have the chance to enter the draw to win a prize of an iPad or 1 of 4 shopping vouchers valued at $100 each!

Terms and Conditions apply. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPS 11/05246.Council staff, Councilors or staff of the survey company collecting the data may complete the survey but are not eligible to win any prizes. Any personal contact details submitted as part of your prize draw entry will remain confidential and will not be used for other purposes unless you explicitly request to be placed on the Council’s contact list.

It is estimated that 12 to 15 minutes will be required to complete the survey.

Your input will ensure Council is well informed about the recreational needs of residents of this city for the next 15 years.

>> COMMENCE SURVEY

DON'T MISS THE 2011 CABRAMATTA MOON FESTIVAL

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Any plans for Father’s Day? Why not spend the day at the Cabramatta Moon Festival on Sunday 4 September, from 11am to 8pm.

The Cabramatta Moon Festival is recognised as one of Sydney’s largest cultural festivals attracting more than 90,000 people from across Sydney.

Join in the celebrations as Cabramatta is filled with colour, activity and culinary delights. Watch on as the night sky is illuminated by a spectacular fireworks display.

Great entertainment throughout the day including crowd favourites - noodle eating, moon cake eating and prawn peeling competitions, the children’s lantern parade led by the Moon Goddess and Monster Trucks for Dad's.

A free family fun day out. Click here for more information.

CRITICAL HYPE INKS A DEAL WITH PIONEER

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -1100

Critical Hype is proud to announce a partnership deal with global brand Pioneer and its new product, Steez. The partnership will begin with this year's 360 event held at the Roundhouse at UNSW, on the 24^th of September.

"This year's 360 will be the biggest we've ever had." said Critical Hype Director, Jerome Valencia. "Our partnership with Pioneer and Steez proves that."

Steez is Pioneer's new age boombox. It is engineered to be a product for street dancers and will be launching globally in September. Pionner will be giving the winners of 360 a Steez each worth $600 each.

“How we grew the Pioneer Pro DJ brand, iis how we want to grow steez in the street dance culture in Australia,” said Pioneer Australia Marketing and Communications Manager, Collee Chappell. “The best kept secret are street dancers in Australia, and Steez / Pioneer is gonna let them out.”

>> Visit 360 Homepage