Olympic Notting
Hill Carnival 2012
London's Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest and spectacular street
arts festival which has been held each August Bank Holiday since 1965.
This holiday always falls on the last weekend of August, attracting 2
to 2.5 million people with Sunday and Monday being the major Carnival
days
.
Click here for the 2010 After Carnival Report
It is undeniable and figures from the Greater London Authority (interim report 2001) recognised that the specialist DJ based sound systems provide the biggest attraction to Carnival attendances and have since continued to do so over the last decade. Originally back in 1965 this event started out as an affair for the Afro Caribbean community and has developed into what can now be described as a truly successful multicultural event. It is the most colourful, happy, joyous and definitely the most spectacular event in the British calendar. In Carnival terms is second only to Rio. It's fantastic, it's vibrant, it's full of life, it's for everyone and it's FREE!
Rapattack is one the premier and most largest sound systems at Carnival, with highly skilled members who feed into operational issues, liaising with the local authorities, Metropolitan Police, the Greater London Authority amongst other stake holders and we are currently chairing ECCA (Executive Committee of Carnival Arts) which is a major part of the operational body that organises the entire Carnival event as a whole.
Our
Carnival Location
The coming year marks the 28th Anniversary and we return to our established location on Sunday
26th and Monday 27th August (the Bank Holiday weekend) at the live open air music site
on All Saint's Road, Ladbroke Grove, London W11. This area and all activities
on this road attract a lot of hype and media attention and today remains
the epicentre of the Notting Hill Carnival. View
map
Rapattack performed at their first Carnival in 1984 and became one of the founder members of B.A.S.S. (British association of Sound Systems), which today is the governing body and discipline which organises all 'static' sound systems at this event. The site is officially licensed by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and both soft and alcoholic drinks are available from the licensed bar area.
Listed in official Carnival literature as one of the places to be whether you consider yourself a party animal or simply just a good music lover, the atmosphere is electric. Serving up a cocktail of sounds (from James Brown seventies funk to Brand New Heavies, Jamaraquai and Usher, Madonna to Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder to Craig David, De la Soul to Tinie Tempah etc, etc, etc), it's no wonder why this site is so popular. Special celebrity guests and exclusive performances from the UK's top and underground DJ's are renowned. Year after year performances from the likes of some of the world's top recording artistes have proven to be a smash. If you love music, this site is for you. Whether it be the cross section of people and celebrities mingling in the open air crowd or reminiscing to your favourite golden oldies on the amazing 40,000watt stereo digital sound system- once you experience Rapattack at Carnival you're hooked. It is only then that you will appreciate why people come from all over Europe and return to this site year after year.
This
years DJ's and performances
As usual our regular team of DJ's is headed by the brilliant all round
party music DJ, the Master MC, with crew members DJ Ricky and our gorgeous female DJ Lady Misstify (House & Garage)
providing the core of the entertainment. Rapattack's surprise celebrity
guest artists and DJ friends, as well as the breaking of new talented
singers and P.A's from Major recording artistes are always guaranteed.
Not forgetting Rapattack's associate
A.K.A production label surprises always waiting in the wings. (A&R people watch out).
As for
"keepin' it real",-
expect to visualise the authentic and classical art of 'turntableism'
with original vinyl recordings (CD's/mp3's/laptops
not permitted for DJ sets).
Carnival
Music Policy
Rapattack started out as a 100% soul/funk DJ outfit which today has developed
into one of the most well known names in the British Club/Dance &
music industry being able to specialise & cater for all ages &
various musical tastes, including Soul, Jazz, Oldskool Hip-hop (early
rap), U.K. & U.S. Garage amongst many others. However, Rapattack's
claim to fame is due mainly to what we can only describe as the 'party
style', which is a mixture of classic soul, funk and popular dance tracks
ranging from the 70's to the present day. i.e. everything from James Brown
to current hits from the likes of Beyonce. With this vast amount of musical
knowledge and expertise to hand, it's no wonder why Rapattack are continuously
chosen to provide DJ's and sound systems for corporate clients & public
as well as private parties, weddings & events.
Sponsors
The Rapattack site at Carnival has attracted major sponsors.
GUARANTEED EXPOSURE... Bottom line is - Rapattack are...
“popular, professional and marketable”
Why not choose Rapattack at Carnival to market your brand….
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Past
and present client list include the likes of Red Bull (the
co-hosts of this years It certainly is the place to be. A place to get noticed.
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Participant’s
Profile
40% of visitors are women
75% of visitors are under 45 years old
70% of visitors are white
30% of visitors are Black and Minority Ethnic (BME)
60% come from the Greater London Area
20% come from outside the UK
20% come from outside London
Watch this space for next years Carnival info coming soon
Master
MC
Jan 2012
Click
here
to check out Carnival photos
Click here
to view Rapattack Carnival video footage
Links
http://www.lennyhenry.com/home/blog_archive.aspx?id=13
http://www.ukmusic.com/forum/chit-chat/so-who-reached-carni-15689.html
Rapattack’s Carnival Location Map
ON THE DECKS AT CARNIVAL
Rapattack is one of Carnival's most well known and popular sound systems.
For DJ Master MC there are a couple of hiccups in the run up to the big day
this year, but nothing that can't be rectified. There's also time for some
practice mixing at home. Check out the Master MC on video at the BBC website
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click here (this links to the BBC website)
CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW FILM ON
WEBSITE
