The Make A Move Festival of Hip-Hop and Urban Culture returns to Limerick city this weekend.
AFTER a successful launch in 2012, Make A Move Festival returns this weekend. Confirmed for the weekend are DJs Johnny Moy and DJ Koncept at The Library, Captain Moonlight, Fathoms and Flying Buttresses will perform at the Hip hop Showcase in Blind Pig. Colm Kenefick plays Mickey Martin’s and DJ Aoife Ni Canna will discuss her recent radio documentary series on Ireland’s club culture, ‘Folklore from the Dancefloor’.
From July 25 to 28 expect all elements of Hip Hop from Street Dancing, MC’ing, Rapping and Street Art and Graffiti showcased from all around Ireland and abroad with a special focus on the work of the emerging talent and skill from Limerick.
This year’s dance element of the festival is an fusion of hip hop dance workshops for young people in local communities and a celebration of Hip Hop dance culture on the streets of Limerick. “The festival has an exciting weekend of dance events lined up that blend in with other elements of hip hop culture such as the Park Paint Parade and fantastic hip hop gigs taking place throughout the city,” says festival director Rani Dabrai.
Some of last year’s popular events are back again, the Block Party on the Saturday 27 happening on Thomas Street and the Dance Battles happening in Daghda Space.
This Thursday 25, The Learning Hub Limerick will host some hip-hop workshops covering MC’ing, scratching and rapping.
The Hip Hop Showcase happens in The Blind Pig, featuring Captain Moonlight, Fathoms and Flying Buttresses. Kilkenny’s Captain Moonlight tackles controversial issues head-on, described as a mix of Damien Dempsey and Public Enemy in the Irish Times. He is currently recording his fourth album ‘Offences against the State’ and played Glastonbury festival. ‘Fathoms’ is beat production sound system controlled by Tim Ording who has been a consistent presence on the electronic/ hip hop scene since the nineties. He is most recently known for his work as Melodica Deathship. Also on the bill is Limerick’s innovative Flying Buttresses featuring rapper Sebi C and DJ/producer Deviant.
Friday July 26, Paul Tarpey will chair a public discussion on the politics and practices that surround contemporary street art. Later in Ormston House, The Tackie Jam is a unique celebration of local Hip Hop talent featuring RAOK (Random Acts Of Kindness) crew from Shannon plus guest performers from the music, art and dance workshop strands of the festival.
Cork based DJ and producer Colm Kenefick plays Mickey Martin’s.
Saturday 27 brings a US-style Block Party to Thomas Street. It is a celebration of hip hop culture featuring Bboy Bazzy B and the Limerockers Cru, Javier Ceone (Spain), Bboy Tommy ‘Guns’ Ly (US) and Bboy Iron Monkey all bringing their own unique blend of talents to the streets. The Paint Park Parade happening at People’s Park is a celebration of graffiti art. The after party is at The Library with DJ Johnny Moy and DJ Koncept. Subtle Audio showcases new breakbeat sounds in Dolan’s and Lady Grew MC’s at Blind Pig
On Sunday, Dance Cru’s from around the country are invited to Daghda Dance Hall to pit their skills against each other in the All Styles Dance Battle.
This event will pit various Cru’s to battle it out in front of legendary Bboy and iLL Abilities member Tommy ‘Guns’ Ly and Bboy Iron Monkey.
The Blind Pig hosts the festival wrap party with DJ Peter Curtin and DJ Moschops and guests.
Make a Move happens in various venues around the city from Thursday July 25 to Sunday July 28.
