The White Elephant Trust

Cyphers Lounge Hip Hop Blog

Cyphers Lounge is now up and running at W.E. hq every Tuesday from 4pm through to 7pm, (that’s level 1 of number 1 Bedford Row for those of you that don’t already know). Our aim is to promote and develop young up and coming local artists. Cyphers Lounge is run by Head Case Records artists including Orakle, Seka, Hashm’jiza and DJ Juddabarz. There’s mic’s and turntables hooked up to the main speakers, so if you’re interested in showing off some verses or developing yourself for live performance come down and get on the mic.

To keep everyone updated with what’s going we’ve set up a blog on the WE website. We’ll be talking about what we’re doing currently and have reviews of local artists as well as international artists latest albums and mixtape’s. We’re going to throw in some exclusive interviews with hip hop artists from around New Zealand and keep you updated with what’s happening in the scene. If you’re a hip hop head, an MC or just have some thoughts you want to share on current music we want to hear from you.

The blog will be updated twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so make sure you watch this space… Chur!

Upcoming Event
WHIC & WHITE ELEPHANT TRUST CREATIVE YOUTH ARTS PROJECT

Calling all young people! Would you like to get involved in a creative arts project being held at the White Elephant headquarters after school? Times, dates and contact information below.

Tuesday 4 May
Tuesday 11 May
Tuesday 18 May
Tuesday 25 May

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

@ The White Elephant, Level 1, Bedford Row, Christchurch

Places are limited so call to book!
Gillian 942 8430
Nathan 374 9285 (www.we.org.nz)

Come and have some artistic fun!

Hi all, The White Elephant Trust celebrated its 5th birthday this week. That’s five years for making positive change for the youth of our city, awesome. Big ups to all who have been involved from the start and all those who currently make the Elephant plod.

Where will W.E be in 5 years from now?  National W.E??, Global W.E??, Universal W.E(maybe in 500 years).

Delicious Music and Tron Audio Presents The Electronic Music Production Series
Hosted at Tandem Studios, Delicious Music and Tron Audio are proud to present ten weeks of electronic music production workshops. Starting from the basics, each workshop follows on from the previous, creating a progressive foundation of knowledge, skills and understanding, needed to produce top quality electronic music for New Zealand.
The topics covered will be Basic Sound Theory and Synthesis101, Bass Synthesis, Creating and using Percussion, Chord Instruments, Lead Instruments, Effects Basics, Effects Advanced, and a three part series in Track Construction. Workshops are taught on Ableton Live, although the knowledge taught is designed to be general and applicable to all applications. Students will also receive Live Packs of the topics covered, which they can take home and use.
The Workshops will run from 6:00 till 8:00 every Tuesday evening, starting from April the 13th. At 6:00 the workshop class will begin, and will run for an hour. From 7:00 till 8:00 will be open work time, where students can ask questions, work on topics covered and receive extra tuition.
Workshops are $5 per person, per class, and places are limited. Tandem Studios is located at 78 Oxford Tce, Chch. Classes will also be streamed online. See www.tronaudio.com for details and updates, or contact andrew@tronaudio.com Bookings and individual tuition available.

Hi Everybody,

The School holidays are upon us and W.E HQ is going to be open weekdays all the way through. If you havn’t been up to our HQ before, it is a inner city space where youth can come to relax, meet, plan events, play spacies, dance, DJ, create and much more. Come and check us out we are located at Lv1, 1 Bedford Row in Central Christchurch. Open Weekdays 10:30am – 6:00pm

Have a great break and stay safe.

W.E

After hearing W.E HQ houses one of CHCH’s best up and coming Dub/Reggae/Soul acts, Christchurch City Mayor, Bob Parker had to come and check it out. Tonight Bob and his wife are coming to W.E HQ to check out The Mad Faces in one of theirpractice sessions. Holla at me if you want to ask him something??????

Yo yo,

Thanks to the crew at the CYWC (Canterbury Youth Workers Collective) W.E now have another 2 members who have gone through the Code of Ethics training. The course is 1 day, and lots of fun. Become a volunteer at the Elephant and W.E will put you through the next training round for FREE.

D.O

Hey Everybody,

Nate here, just doing my first W.E Post. I’m gonna try keep you all updated on the Elephant’s comings and Goings.

Today’s highlights were visiting Youthline and 40+ to discuss a bit of collab. Right now Common Ground are ripping up their practice getting ready for the BC1 Qualifier in Auckland on April 10th. Catch you tomorrow. Holla

LYFE (Linwood Youth Festival Experience) is a Linwood-focused event where youth pride, diversity and achievements are celebrated.

LYFE sets out to demonstrate what is positive in the Linwood community.

The first festival in 1998 was held because of a negative image and youth decided to do something to turn the tide.

Each year local youth, with support of the LYFE committee, spend many hours planning the festival.

Youth learn many valuable skills including publicity, sponsorship, event management, media relationships, teamwork and co-operation.

The five-hour festival always focuses on youth, families and friends with a suburban-fair atmosphere.

It also aims to develop pride and build strong positive relationships between the youth of Linwood and the community by featuring local youth achievements and providing opportunities for sharing information.

Each year support for the day comes from the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board, the Christchurch City Council Community Recreation Advisor, local businesses and community organisations, schools, churches, cultural groups, students and volunteers.

Go to http://www.lyfe.co.nz/ for more details!

M*A*S*S*I*V*E Productions present Autumn Equinox 2010

On March 20th it’s time to dust off the old dancing shoes again as the hills of Lees Valley are rocked by a 15,000 Watt Greenhorn system. This year we are pleased to be bringing over from Australia “Mr Bill” who will be playing his wicked live psy, glitch and breaks set. Join us for another night of outdoor dance party madness that Massive is famous for. Bring along a great smile, warm clothes, food and water, a torch, your ticket or some money. Don’t bring a frown, glass, alcohol, dogs or silly drivers please.

Massive Zone Lineup
20:00 Massive Sound System
21:00 John Ussher (House)
22:30 Mystiq Catalysts (Drum’n'Bass)
23:30 Tom Cosm V TwEQ (Psy/D’n'B/Breaks/Glitch)
01:00 Adelle & Anikin (Electro)
02:30 Mr Bill (AUS)(LIVE)(Psy/Glitch/Breaks)
04:00 Spoonhead (LIVE)(Psy Trance)
05:30 Scales (LIVE)(Progressive)
07:00 Stray Theories (LIVE)(Dub Soundscapes)
08:30 Invader Tron (LIVE)(Downbeat Chillness)

Directions – Head out to Oxford via Tram Road, turn right at BP Oxford
onto High St and follow Ashley Gorge Road and turn left onto Lees
Valley Road. Follow the signs and please DRIVE SUPER DUPER CAREFULLY
along Lees Valley Road. Travel time is 45 minutes.

Tickets $20 + BF from Cosmic Corner or $30 on the gate