August 13, 2011

Mini Skate Video

We had a blast this Summer when we dropped in to Bristol, UK to check out their famous street art scene. Great city with lots going on creatively. Def. worth a visit.

Thx to the fine folks at Weapon of Choice gallery and everyone else we met. Photos to come - check this mini video from local Rich Smith while you wait.

August 3, 2011

Trans Jam BMX: Results

Congrats to local hero Jared Ward, the Charlotte-based winner of the Park Pro competition. Alex Johann captured second with Russell Summerville snagging third. 

BEAST’s Lee Mejia (above) deserves a mention, scoring second in Flatland AM.

Big thx to all who came out in the crazy heat. Looking fwd to seeing more action when the Trans Jam BMX Contest Series hits Greenville, NC on November 12th.

Full Results.

*Flat Pro:
1st- Dane Beardsley
2nd- Michael Moore
3rd- Jon Dowker
4th- Keith King
5th- Isaiah Jordan

*Park Pro:
1st- Jared Ward
2nd- Alex Johann
3rd- Russell Summerville
4th-Johnny Deadwyler
5th- Dalton Smith
6th- Austin Stevens
7th-TK Billups

Other Classes:

*Park Veteran:
1st- Steve Nowak
2nd-Juon Cortiz
3rd-Brett Clark
4th-Don Wigent
5th-Marty Stancil
6th- Hector Balmaceda

*Park Amateur:
1st- Brian Beal
2nd- Patrick Evans
3rd- Mick Malik
4th- Robert Mabe
5th- Kevin Grimes

*Park Beginner:
1st- Bradley Gwyn
2nd- Damon Floyd
3rd- Austin Phipps
4th- Jackson Hameline

*Flatland Amateur:
1st- Anthony Brogden
2nd- Lee Mejia
3rd- Bryan Ledbetter
4th- Mark Coates

*Flatland Beginner:
1st- Anthony Nelson
2nd- Danny Harrison
3rd- Tracey Crevlens
4th- Steven Tubiolo


Very Nearly Almost


BEAST just spent a month in the UK (street art photos coming soon, inc. Ron English, Meggs, Banksy and more). One great discovery we made was VNA magazine.

A UK-based independent quarterly, Very Nearly Almost documents everything that’s going on from wheatpastes, paint and stencils in the streets through to gallery shows and events.  Previous cover artists include Shepard Fairey, Eine, Sickboy, D*Face, and Kid Acne.

We got our hands on a few issues and were blown away by the interviews and images - truly better than anything else we've seen in Europe or North America. Don't miss - get a subscription today.

VNA knows what time it is so check their website for events and gallery shows, inc. London’s Streetfest and Secret Wars.

Don't sleep - limited to a print run of 5,000.