Over the past 14 years, Under Pressure has been able to host the annual event "Under Pressure International Graffiti Convention"
which in turn has allowed artists from all over the world to come into Montreal and display, perform,
or even converse with other professionals, in similar elements of the culture, all at one event.
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Celebrating UNDER PRESSURE'S 14TH YEAR!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH - IN THE PARK
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH - STREET JAM
Saturday, August 8th, 2009, Peace Park Outdoor Stage
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Hosted by Obie 1nder
and DJs:
KID PQ (MTL)
DJ IRATE (MTL)
SCOTT C.(MTL)
DJ ABEL (VAN)
VILIFY & CONSTRUCT (MTL)
SOMSAY (MTL)
MILTON CLARKE (MTL)
MCs:
MORE OR LES (TOR)
SOUND IMPROVEMENT (TOR)
ALEX DIMEZ (TOR)
SPESH K (HFX)
FLIP KUMA, FLIGHT DISTANCE, & HOMEBASED (OTT)
STYRO FOAM ONES & TIMES NEUE ROMAN (TOR)
Sunday, August 9th, 2009, Outdoor Stages (behind Foufounes Electriques):
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HOPSCOTCH PLAYERS
DJ CLASS
FRENCH CONNECTION DJs
PSYCHOLOGY
DJ NEW MONEY
SIMAHLAK
DJ SHASHU
MANA
DJ BLISS
A-ROCK & HATCHMATIK
FURIOUS
OFF THE HOOK
TRUSPIN
BLAST
MAYSR
REDD DREDD
DJ KIFFAH & DJ LAZERFACE
JONAH'S EAR
FORWARD MUSIC DJs : RHYS & WALLY
MAYDAY
COREY K
Sunday, August 9th, 2009, Foufounes Electriques:
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PSYNLANGWAGE (MTL)
ART CONS (MTL)
PENZO GRITTY STEM (MTL)
BOOMBAP CATS (MTL)
HINDU KUSH: LOE PESCI & OSA (MTL)
NORTHERN LIGHTS (MTL)
DJ MANIFEST & DIALEKT (MTL)
BLU RUM13 International Emcee of Mystery (MTL)
LOTUS & TROY DUNNIT (MTL)
ANGERVILLE (TOR)
C.O.N.C.E.P.T. (NYC)
BISC1 (NYC)
Hosted by Revolution & Buddha Blaze (Off the Hook, CKUT 90.3)
WRITERS
To register to paint at Under Pressure 2009 please send the following info to register@underpressure.ca
• WRITER’S NAME
• CITY
• 3 JPEGS
Please note that the Saturday August 8th event is for productions only
and open to crews only. Please submit your crews info to register@underpressure.ca
The fee for painting on Saturday is $45 (Canadian funds), payable Sat Aug. 8th(cash only)
Registration fee pays for:
- pre-primed wall space,
- scaffolding,
- ten cans of Belton Molotow,
- one event t-shirt,
- lanyard confirming registration includes entrance to both night time shows Sat Aug 8th and Sun Aug 9th
If you did not receive a confirmation email confirming that you are painting then you are not registered.
The fee for painting on Sunday is $40 (Canadian funds), payable Sun Aug. 9th (cash only)
Registration fee pays for:
- pre-primed wall space,
- scaffolding,
- five cans of Montana,
- one event t-shirt,
- lanyard confirming registration includes entrance to night time show on Sun Aug 9th
If you did not receive a confirmation email confirming that you are painting, then you are not registered.
The event on Saturday takes place on St.Laurent blvd,
between Rene Levesque and Ste.Catherine, at Peace Park.
On Google Maps here
The Sunday event is at it’s usual location,
behind Foufounes Electiques or to be more precise, at the corner of de Bullion and de Boisbriand,
2 blocks east of St.Laurnet on Ste.Catherine and 1 block north.
On Google Maps HERE
1on 1 Popping Battle
Judges: Fon, Monstapop
DJ: Shash’U (www.behindthemind.ca)
Only 16 spots open for the battle!
Register by email at: scrambledlegs39@hotmail.com
Bboy/Bgirl Exhibition Battles
TBA
Locking Performance by Trek! Trek! Boom!
Date: Sunday August 9 2009
Time: 3-5pm
Location: The same as the usual Sunday site of the event, behind Foufounes Electiques or to be more precise,
at the corner of de Bullion and de Boisbriand,
2 blocks east of St.Laurnet on Ste.Catherine and 1 block north. On Google Maps HERE
TAG TEAM RAMP BATTLE 2009
TTRB is now open to all whom would like to challenge themselves: companies, shops, and the public.
Teams of two will be going head to head in elimination
until one is titled, Tag Team Ramp Battle Champions 2009.
Rules and Regulations .
TTRB is proud once again to take part in the 14th Under Pressure International Graffiti Convention,
on the 9th of agust 2009.
The location is behind the Foufounees Electrique, in downtown Montreal, PQ, Canada.
Register Now!!
VOLUNTEER INFO:
I have a few requests:
1) Tell me if you are not available for either of the two days or if you are there for both. I NEED YOUR AVAILABILTIES!!!
2) Make sure you send me your email. I will need to be sending messages out and not everyone has facebook.
Also you may send to me via email (opnr@hotmail.com)
your cell numbers or other ways to contact you.
3) This FRIDAY I need as many people as possible to unload the scaffolding behind Foufes at noon (12pm).
The job shouldn't be longer than a couple of hours.
PLEASE TELL ME if you are Available ASAP.
4) If there is anyone you know who wold be interested to volunteer for the TWO days,
please have them msg or email me before joing the group.
The SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY August 7th:
- 12PM (Noon) Unload scaffolding and touch up primed walls.
SATURDAY August 8th:
- 7-8 AM Meet behind Foufes to load stuff to go to the S.A.T.
- 8 AM Set up the S.A.T. site with city for outdoor event.
- 6 PM crew sets up UNDERWORLD Afterparty.
SUNDAY August 9th:
- 7-8 AM Show up at Foufes for briefing of days events. Begin site set up of scaffolding.
- 10 AM Break into groups for security and surveillance.
- 9 PM Begin to strike site and clean up.
- 11 PM After party indoors of Foufes.
MONDAY August 10th:
- 2-3 PM Reload scaffolding on Truck.
I will also need some other info from you shortly but I will get back to all of you shortly
DONATIONS
We are still actively seeking donations in our fundraiser campaign.
The showing of support for this so far has been incredible,
but we are still looking for donations from participants,
enthusiasts and anyone else who wants to help keep Under Pressure alive.
You can make donations via our paypal account HERE.
OR any form of donation by mail too:
Under Pressure
P.O. Box 605 Branch Place d’Armes
Montreal, QC
H2Y 3H
WWW.UNDERPRESSURE.CA
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