"Thisculture" is a new project put together to bring a taste of "worldwide beat culture" to the heart of New Zealand. We've got an amazing line-up of films for the series starting with a special free evening at the Khuja Lounge where we'll be screening previews of some of the films from the series including:
Secondhand Sureshots - http://dublab.com/secondhand Secondhand Sureshots is a filmed experiment in creative sound recycling with music from Daedelus, J-Rocc, Nobody and Ras G. Timeless – http://www.mochilla.com/timeless
Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series is the name of a concert series that was created in homage to the composer/arrangers who have influenced hip-hop in the most literal and profound ways.
Favela On Blast - http://www.maddecent.com/blog/favela-on-blast Favela on Blast, the directorial film debut from Grammy-nominated DJ and producer, Diplo, and his partner Leandro HBL, documents a vibrant and innovative musical subculture that has emerged in Brazil's impoverished slums, known as favelas.
Location: Khuja Lounge, Auckland
June 15th: Special preview screenings 8.30pm doors - 9pm screening - Free entry previews of Secondhand Sureshots, Timeless, Flavela on Blast plus DJ support.
June 23rd: Secondhand Sureshots film screening 8.30pm doors - 9pm screening - $5 Secondhand Sureshots - This dublab documentary film features four amazing, LA-based beat makers: Daedelus, J-Rocc, Nobody and Ras G in a secret mission to create new musical magic from the dusty remains of thrift store vinyl. plus DJ support.
further dates to be confirmed - http://www.thisculture.com