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Screaming For Change THANK YOU!
Jul 9th
This year as Screaming For Change was more a a success than we could have possibly imagined. We had roughly 70 more people participate this year than last, the weather held out amazingly, we didn’t have one town/noise complaint and the bonfire was clearly spectacular. We work really hard on this event every year, and by “we” I mean a massive group of people all contributing to the main goal of creating an amazing event. This group consists of the Town Of Bristol/police force, The Hub Staff, Big Heavy World volunteers and The Radiator DJs, plus many many more people.
The Hub/myself wouldn’t be able to pull this fest off without some key help/donations from very kind places individuals. Advance Music in Burlington for a equipment donation the day before the fest. Sarah Parker for making all the meals. Evie Michaelson and Sabertooh Bakery for making all of the baked goods. Jade Lotus, Arrest Records, Tye Tonkin’s Martial Arts, Bristol Friends of the Arts, Big Heavy World, and The Radiator for their generous sponsorships. The Town of Bristol for being amazing and supporting us. WCAX for giving us a chance to speak our mind and give us a voice on television. Philip England for saving 2 days of drummers a lot of hell. Last but not least Justin Gonyea for being my partner in crime 100% helping schedule, book, maintain and everything involving the fest. The fest would have looked completely different if it wasn’t for him and not for the better.
So what’s next? People ask me all the time “Will it happen next year?” and the answer as of now is absolutely YES. As long as The Hub exists as an institution, and I am working there, SFC will have a home on July weekends every year. There are things we cant depend on, like the weather, but what we can count on is everyone getting together to make the best weekend of the summer. Sarcastically I like to refer to it as the “summer ruiner” not because it ruins the summer, but because it’s sheer awesomeness is so grand that it’s all down hill after the fest, no matter how great things are.
Thank you everyone, and I’ll see you in 2012. -Ryan Krushenick
BYOBacon Deuce Skatefest!!!
Jul 7th
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This Saturday at 11:00 Vermont Skateparks and the Bristol Hub Teen Center is throwing its second anual skateboarding competition! The competition is being held at Bristol Skatepark. Sign ups begin at 11am and the competition will begin at noon. Events include Mini Pipe, Rail Jam, Street, Best Trick and a Game of S.K.A.T.E. Mini Pipe, the Game of S.K.A.T.E. and Street will have a 17 and under and a 18+ age group. Food and reshreshments will be provided. Of yeah, and this event is entirely FREE, but we will be accepting donations to the Hub Teen Center!
Prizes: 802 Skate/Snow, Slick Ricks Board Butter, Vermont Skateboards and Talent Skatepark and Shop Food provided by: McKenzie Hotdogs Organizers: Sarah Parker, Jason Fitzsimmons and Brian Depinto Announcer: Devin Kinsman Cook: Brad Alexander Judges: Jason Fitzsimmons, Nate Randall, Devin Kinsman, Dan Pia-Needleman, Ryan Davis |
Screaming for Change Festival is THIS WEEKEND!
Jun 30th
A 2 day hardcore/punk DIY getaway. Music, camping, skateboarding, waterfalls, cliff jumping, vegan food, and great mentalities in the heart of Vermont.
Show starts at 2 each day, PLAN AHEAD, be there early and make a weekend out of it, on site camping encouraged!
$20 for one day, $30 for the weekend.
Located at the Bristol Hub in Bristol Vermont, 110 AIRPORT DRIVE, BRISTOL, VT 05443
www.bristolskatepark.com
July 1st
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Strike Anywhere
Another Breath
Unrestrained (3rd to last show in the US)
Maintain (last show ever)
Outlast
Crucial Times
Alive and Well
Road Rage
Form & File
Ground Zero (local metal, this is their home field)
After Strike Anywhere there will be a few acoustic acts:
Ghost Robot Ninja Bear (Oscar from Nakatomi Plaza/De La Hoya)
The New & Very Welcome
GraveRobbers
manqué
July 2nd
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My Revenge (first show ever)
Soul Control
Tired Of Trying
Police and Thieves
Sacred love
Praise
Alert
Last Excuse
Disconnect
Hunger
National Go Skate Day Hub Adventure
Jun 22nd
Yesterday was National “Go Skate Day” The Hub decided we had to celebrate with an Adventure. With the help of Big Heavy World (Vermont’s only non-profit record label), we were able to borrow the Big Heavy Van and take a trip to the Burlington Waterfront Skatepark. The Waterfront Skatepark will be torn down in a matter of weeks with the hope of building a completely new skatepark in its place. There we were able to try out challenging ramps and skate along the board walk.
Following our time at the Waterfront, we were invited to Burton Snowboards celebration for Go Skate Day. Burton was celebrating the building of a new mini ramp, the introduction of a new Alien skate deck, as well as celebrating and supporting Chill, (Burton’s non-profit organization that teaches under served youth life lessons through the joys and challenges of snowboarding) Jenn Ringrose who is the AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer for Chill graciously handed out stickers, and wristbands as well as ice cold soda’s and water for our hub kids to take. We were able to talk with pros, skate both the new ramp and the exciting skate bowl! Several of our youth walked away with brand new skate decks and complete setups.
The Hub kids want to thank both Big Heavy as well as Burton and especially the great people at Chill for making this Go Skate Day the best one yet!
