Urban Games and Hip Hop 2012 17 – 19 August Free entry     The Urban Games is a weekend of demonstrations, competitions, workshops and performances featuring the North East’s most talented singers, dancers, rappers, beatboxers, Free Runners , trial bikes, skaters and BMXers.     On the eve of the Urban Games 2012, 17th August 6-10pm, join us for a special showcase of all these talents in the Great Hall. Tickets are free and are available from: events@theurbangames.org.uk   At Discovery Museum, see parkour and free running demonstrations from The Urban Games Apuero FreeRunning team, both inside and outside the Museum!       Saturday 18th August, 12-5pm,The Great Hall at the Discovery Museum plays host to the North Easts biggest Dance competition and showcase, featuring the top BBoys from across the country, alongside...
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After last year’s success, The Urban Games are back, bigger and better than ever!     We are looking for people who want to volunteer for a city-wide event from 17th-19th August in Newcastle. If you think you have some time to spare and want the experience of working with our exciting organisation, then get in touch!       Email info@theurbangames.org.uk or visit our contact us page...
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Rapper Tahmina Begum, 19 – known as Misz Tee – performs the rap she wrote overnight to launch the urban games 2012 in the North East.   Misz Tee explains why she got involved with the Urban Games:   “It felt like home to me…all the stuff they do, the music the dance, its what i like…” “…rather than it just being an experience it became a hobby… so i do it on a regular basis…”     To see Misz Tee’s performance and full interview click...
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Rainy weather failed to dampen the mood when the third Urban Games was officially launched in Newcastle last Thursday.   While street dancers, DJs and free runners showed off their skills, Rapper Misz Tee Begum performed a specially-commissioned rap as the official programme for the event was announced.   The first Games attracted around 300 people, while the following year the event in Whitley Bay featured some 300 performers and an estimated 8,000 spectators.   Sponsored by SoleHeaven.com, this year’s event – which will be held in Newcastle from August 17-19 – is expected to be the biggest yet. The three days of competitions, showcases and exhibitions will take place near the Centre for Life in Times Square, at the Discovery Museum and around The Monument.     To see full articles and videos: Covered by ITV Tyne Tees, SkyTyne and Wear, The...
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Free Runners Teach The Next Generation At Sunderland Adventure Week   Free-running is one of the fastest growing past-times in the world. Through the recent Sunderland Adventure week, two free-runners from the city have travelled around teaching children the basics of the sport. Craig Cheel and Aaron Turnbull from Apeuro held the sessions under the banner of the ‘Urban Games’. They set out sessions to give people of any age and physical ability the chance to learn the new skill.   see: http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/18123 for the full...
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The Urban Games 2012, inspired by London 2012, is set to be one of the biggest and most exciting events to take place in Newcastle upon Tyne this year with everything from volunteer opportunities to free running and hip hop music.   We would therefore like to invite you to the Launch Event for this year’s Urban Games! The Urban Games 2012 Launch Event 19th April 2012 6-8pm @ The Boiler Shop (behind Newcastle Central Station) An opportunity to hear about the North of England’s biggest and best Urban Sports and Arts Festival to be held in:Newcastle upon Tyne from 17th-19th August. At the launch; come and see showcases and performances from young, local talent in Parkour, Street Dance and Urban music and hear how young people and organisations can connect to such a unique event in many different ways, run by young people for their communities. The event is free...
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Urban Games & Hip Hop project team will be getting involved by taking part in an event @The Holy Biscuit, Shieldfield Newcastle Friday May  18th: there will be an exhibition of photos and videos by project participants. Saturday May 19th: Bringing together skaters, free runners and BMX riders in an exhibition, performance and showcase. Working in partnership with The Biscuit Factory and the University of Northumbria this event is part of an on-going project between the University and The Biscuit Factory called “Xplore PLAY toon” Additional involvement in the event comes from Digital Deekies, Streetphire, Native, 4-Sight The event will feature a weekend of video, ramps, photography, roots and history, cartoons and culture, maps and urban sports. It includes an exhibition of photography and videos telling the story of how skaters, riders and free runners use the city and...
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Spring has arrived and the sun has started to show its face… that makes for a perfect opportunity to get outside and get involved in Parkour.   For you newbies the goal of Parkour is to move from one place to another as quickly as possible while jumping, running, leaping over obstacles. You can see Parkour everywhere, YouTube tutorials, people down the park, special groups and meets, and even in James Bond Casino Royal…   Where’s good for parkour? At ground level with obstacles such as railings, low walls, and short buildings   What do I need to get into parkour? Yourself…. One of the best things about parkour and freerunning is that there is no required equipment, a pair of gloves or sweatbands are sometimes used, but its all down to the individual. The founder David Belle once said “bare feet are the best shoes”   Types of parkour.. ‘A precision’ is...
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