INDIE ROCK ARTIST AND GHETTO METALâ„¢ FOUNDER BAZAAR ROYALE PRESENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN BAZAARâ„¢ -- A FREE BLOCK PARTY + STREET FESTIVAL
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FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY LIL MAMA, BEVERLY BOND, BURNT SUGAR THE ARKESTRA CHAMBER, DJ STORMIN NORMAN (SUNDAE SERMON), DJ EVIL DEE, AND MORE AT THE
COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS FESTIVAL HOSTED BY BROOKLYN RESIDENT AND ACTOR MALIK YOBA ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
IN CLINTON HILL, BROOKLYN, NY
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BROOKLYN, NY – August 29, 2015 – Bazaar Royale will hold the annual BROOKLYN BAZAAR BLOCK PARTY on Lexington Avenue between Grand and Classon in the heart of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY from 10a.m. to 8p.m. Fresh, fun, and family-friendly, the BROOKLYN BAZAAR is an innovative and progressive block-party-meets-street-festival showcasing an eclectic range of talent including local indie artists and commercial acts.
The line-up of performing artists and special guests includes: Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber, DJs Preserv & the Dustbin Brothers, DJ Incognegro, DJ Spirithood, Sugar Bands, Hard Hitting Harry, DJ Evil Dee, DJ Beverly Bond, Marcello Ritondo, DJ Stormin Norman, MC Luqman Brown of Funkface, Asase Yaa Dance Theater, Smallwood Performing Arts Ensemble, United African Dance Troupe, Jarobi White of Tribe Called Quest, Dres of Blacksheep, Freaky Baby Daddy, Cousins, Greg Banks, and Bazaar Royale with Empire actor Malik Yoba, and emerging comedian Clipperman as the afternoon’s hosts and masters of ceremony.
This annual event celebrates all things Brooklyn and brings together some of the borough’s bests visual artists, musicians, restaurateurs, and community organizers. “I started the BROOKLYN BAZAAR to celebrate street culture, to invite families to close out the summer together, and to also showcase the beautiful tapestry of art, food and culture that Brooklyn has to offer. I am grateful for the community support from local businesses and artists who all make this event special and successful every year. A special thanks goes out to Brooklyn community organizer Jack Brown who has been a tremendous supporter this year!†said creator Bazaar Royale.
In addition to featuring live music, the free festival also includes a morning mix of hatha and vinyasa yoga facilitated by Stacked Yoga (at 10AM), live mural painting, a skate park curated by Tre Truck, skateboard lessons provided by Courtney Payne-Taylor of Girl-Riders Organization, double dutch lessons by Rev. Malika Whitney and Double Dutch Dreamz, sound system provided by DJ Vern of Party Crasher Events, and food samples provided by: Madiba, Speedy Romeo, Choice Market, Marietta, and Taylormade. For more information about the BROOKLYN BAZAAR please visit www.thebrooklynbazaar.com and follow @brooklynbazaar on Instagram. Charitable donations submitted via the BROOKLYN BAZAAR website will benefit BLACK GIRLS ROCK!, a brooklyn-based 501(c)3 organization that empowers women and girls globally through art, media, and leadership programs.
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ABOUT THE BROOKLYN BAZAARâ„¢
Created by recording artist and GHETTO METAL founder Bazaar Royale The BROOKLYN BAZAAR (TBB) is an annual festival + block party bringing an eclectic mix of music, visual art, food and street culture to Clinton Hill, BKNY. The purpose of the festival is to forge stronger community ties between residents and business owners while leveraging some of the most dynamic local talent in New York City. For more information visitwww.thebrooklynbazaar.com.
ABOUT BLACK GIRLS ROCK! â„¢
BLACK GIRLS ROCK!â„¢ Inc., is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that has been committed to the healthy development of women and girls since 2006. Founded by celebrity DJ, TV producer, and philanthropist Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK!â„¢ promotes positive images of women of color in mass media and empowers women and girls through art-education, media, and economic empowerment. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!â„¢ Inc. offers programs that build the self-esteem, self-worth, and self-actualization of participants by changing their outlook on life, broadening their critical cultural literacy, strengthening life-skills and developing leadership capabilities. For additional information about BLACK GIRLS ROCK!â„¢ please visit www.blackgirlsrock.org.
