THE ILLEST IN THE CIPHER AUGUST 18TH TILL 22ND 2010

Time: August 18, 2010 at 6pm to August 22, 2010 at 7pm
Location: Singapore


The iLLest Cipher 2010 is a convention revolving around the showcasing of the best local and international Hip Hop. There will be a series of HipHop workshops taught by internationally renowned instructors, 31 competitions on all elements of HipHop and an exhibition displaying a variety of HipHop gear.

The highlight of the convention is a HipHop concert at Fort Canning on the 18th of August featuring Iyaz, Kevin Lyttle and Charice. This is the first concert for these 3 artistes together anywhere in the world and it is held exclusively in Singapore. Backing them up is CC Sound Factory (NYC), Nadhira (KL), Will's Invasion and Talent Avenue (Jitterbugs Swingapore).

Also flying in to Singapore to teach workshops and judge competitions are:
Brian Green (USA) - Pioneer of House Dance Conference
Salah (FRA) - World famous Popper/Locker/Bboy
Vandal (CAN) - Rapper / Producer of MoveMint
B (KL) - Graffiti Hero of Phobia Massive and ZNC

The purpose of The iLLest Cipher is to draw in the youth to express themselves through the positive ways of Hip Hop. The aim is to make The iLLest Cipher an annual event and become an event that HipHop enthusiasts from all over the world will travel to attend in Singapore.

The iLLest Cipher Details:

i.Workshops (19th – 20th August) @ Jitterbugs Cathay:
-HipHop by Brian Green (US) - Choreographer to Fergie, Gwen Stefani and more
-House by Brian Green (US) - Pioneer of the House Dance Conference
-Popping by Salah (FRA) - Winner of coveted Juste Deboute in France
-Locking by Salah (FRA) - Winner of Se7en2Smoke at Notorious IBE
-Krump by PRD (MAS) - Master of Buck and Tight KRUMP style
-Bboy by Jimmy Vairon (FRA) -Specialist in Footwork, Flips and Powermoves

Workshop tickets available @ $40 each on http://tdc.sg/events/details.aspx?eid=7050

ii.Convention (21st - 22nd August) @ Cineleisure:
Opening hours from 5pm to 11pm
Featuring brands:
- The Official Hip Hop Trading Cards (USA)
- Marc Ecko (USA)
- New Era (USA) and more

iii.Concert (18th August) @ Fort Canning Green:
- Iyaz / Kevin Lyttle / Charice (co-presented by Sonic Vogue)

1st 500 tickets @ $48 SGD
Until 1st August @ $58 SGD
Until 17th August @ $68 SGD
At the door @ $88 SGD

Concert tickets available on http://www.sistic.com.sg/ and more info here on http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128745327140698&ref=ts

iv.Club party (19th August) @ Attica (est. 500 pax):
- House Dance Conference hosted by Brian Green and Salah

Freeflow of housepours @ $25 from 10pm-12pm. Tickets will be sold at the door.

v.Competition (21st -22nd August) @ Cineleisure:
Major categories:
- B-boying
- Popping
- Locking
- Krump
- Hip Hop Dance
- Beatbox
- DJ
- Graffiti

Event Partners (more to be confirmed):
Animax - Official TV Partner
FHM - Official Magazine
SISTIC - Official Ticketing Agent (concert)
TDC.sg - Official Ticketing Agent (workshops)
Sonic Vogue – Official Music Partner
Marc Ecko - Official Timepiece
Pioneer – Official Audio Equipment
Milo – Official Beverage
SISTIC - Official Ticketing Agent
Metrowize - Official Online Clubbing Guide
Jitterbugs Swingapore - Official Dance Studio
Warner Music Singapore
The Official HipHop Trading Cards
Singapore Tourism Board

More information will be available on www.theillestcipher.com