TONY HAWK SHOW BRIGHTON
OLD PADDLING POOL (WEST PIER)
Wednesday July 21st 2010
Brighton, one of England’s most visited seaside towns will host the final show for Quiksilver presents Tony Hawk and Friends European Tour. In order to give Tony Hawk and his crew the best set-up possible, Quiksilver has the help of one of the UK’s most popular skateboarders, Pete King, who owns the biggest vert ramp in the country measuring in at a huge 4.5m high and 15m wide. The show will be opened by a selection of the UK’s top vert skaters, including X Games Ams (US) winner and Quiksilver rider Sam Bosworth.
The event will take place at the Old Paddling Pool, located at the old (west) Pier on the seafront. Infamous for night time views of the pier and atmospheric vibes Brighton seafront will come to life with a spectacular display of some of the world’s best skating and UK’s top music acts.
On the music side, the British deck star, Christian Stevenson, whose passion for skateboarding is no longer a secret, will mix during the show. Awarded a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the eclectic Christian Stevenson is both a TV and radio presenter. Alongside Christian will be original UK Skater Bob Sanderson and Dave Duncan hosting the show. A night of skate frenzy will be followed by headlining music act, Maxïmo Park. The Newcastle five-piece is amongst the UK’s most popular British Indie rock bands, with two albums just about to go platinum. Maxïmo Park’s first album, A Certain Trigger launched in 2005 and has recently been nominated for a Mercury award.
Tickets cost £15 (available online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
PROGRAM: WEDNESDAY 21th JULY
6pm Doors open - DJ Christian Stevenson
6:30 – 7:30pm European Skate Demo
7:30 – 8:30pm Tony Hawk & Friends Show
8:30 – 9:30pm Maximo Park concert |