Help Beerings
Build Hope!
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Green Wave founder, Janine Johnson, has found yet another
way to channel her passion and talent for creating innovative, eco- conscious
ways to affect change in the lives of children around the world with the creation
of the eco-adorable beerings! With the help of TreeSpaceStudio's Amy Tan,
Janine has created a unique design especially for NextAid: as seen in the photo
above. These playfully chic creations are
constructed from recycled beer bottle caps, eco-polyurethane, and come
sustainably packaged on an eco-friendly fibered card. 100% of the proceeds go
towards the Green Wave Children's Sanctuary at the Kawangware Vision Center in Kenya. Beerings are
only $15 for pre-orders! Do good, feel good and look good - what could be
better? Order your pre-sale beerings today by sending an email with the title
"Beering Reservation" to greenwavefounder @gmail.com
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Featured NextAid Artist Supporter:
DJ Colette |
With her disarming doe eyes and a heartwarming demeanor, Om Records' DJ Colette possesses the unmistakable voice of post-millennial house music. Her sweet-but-sultry, classically trained voice highlights any beat that flows behind it, making the former choirgirl-cum-Chicago-house-siren a mainstay in the global dance music scene.
In the late 90s, Colette started the SuperJane troupe with fellow Chicagoan DJs Dayhota, Lady D and Heather, paving the way for women seeking equal time behind the decks as their male counterparts. Her most recent album, 'Push,' was inspired by her house music upbringing in the birth place of the beat and does something few seem to do these days: create a complete album of hits that will grab anyone with a love for good music. Check out what this lovely superstar is up to now:
www.djcolette.com |
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| Help BIDS BUILD HOPE 5.7-5.31
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NextAid will launch its third annual online auction BIDS BUILD HOPE in honor of World AIDS Orphans Day (WAOD), a grassroots campaign advocating for the 15 million children orphaned by AIDS around the world. The international auction will kick-off on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 8:00AM EST, and close on Monday, May 31st at 11:00PM EST. Bids Build Hope Page
As in past years, the 2010 auction items reflect NextAid's strong foundation within the dance music community and commitment to sustainable and "green living." Highlights of the auction include the Richie HawtinGear Package (supported by Native Instruments, Ableton, and Minus), several DJ tutorial and music education classes from Dubspot, and an unforgettable cruise for two aboard the infamous Groove Cruise. Other donors include NextAid supporting artists, such as Louie Vega, DJ Rap, Barbara Tucker, Samantha James, Gene Farris, Andy Caldwell, Colette and Joey Barnes; music companies like Putumayo Records, OM Records, ESDJCO, SoundCloud and M-Audio; clubs and promoters like Cielo in NY, Electric Pickle in Miami, and supperclub and Afro Funke in LA; green businesses like Natural High Lifestyle, Jeffrey Levin, Strange Invisible Perfumes, and Nau; and dining/entertainment packages provided by Bodega Wine Bar, Nook Bistro, Ben Gleib/Chelsea Latelyand the Hollywood Improv.
So mark your calendars and get ready to bid!
We are still looking for items! Deadline is May 3. If you are interested in making a donation or have any questions, please contact jessica4nextaid@gmail.com. |
| Thanks for Joining Us in Using BEATS to BUILD HOPE in March!
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THE PARTY AT THE 2010 WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE
BEATS BUILD HOPE took over the beautiful Shore Club with 3 areas of music on Friday, March 26th, with an amazing lineup of: The Crystal Method, DJ Rap, Barbara Tucker, Mark Farina, Heather, Colette, Ultra Naté, Andy Caldwell, Gene Farris, D:Fuse, Jazzanova, Anané, Chuck Love, Jay-J, Nickodemus, DJ G OV,and more. We thank all of these amazing DJs, artists, and volunteers for donating their time. Also, a very special thanks to the Shore Club, Tomas Ceddia of The Loud Minority, Love Fatigues, SF LovEvolution, Dubspot, and all of the other wonderful partners for helping make our benefit for NextAid, LIFEbeat, Green Wave and SOIL, a great success!
Check out the photos from the party at Nitevibe / Eventvibe.
 
FUNK AID PARTY/BENEFIT W/ WAX POETICS AT SXSW
The Dubspot+ Wax Poetics Funk Aid Party, presented by Puma, Serato, & Avid/M-Audio, was transformed from simply a showcase of stellar musical talent at SXSW, into an unforgettable musical celebration to raise funds for children in Haiti and Africa. The phat line-up included Brownout, DJ OBaH, Keys N Krates, Rich Medina, Grimy Styles, Jovi Rockwell, DJ Smiles Davis, Chico Mann, Chicken George, Ocote Soul Sounds, J.Boogie, and Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra.
More about this awesome event: Recap / Details / Photos
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African Goodwill Awards 4.24 |
NextAid's co-founder and director, Lauren Segal-Avenna, is being honored at this year's African Goodwill Awards! Join us on Saturday, April 24th in Culver City, to support her and the other 2010 Goodwill Ambassadors and Honorees for their dedication, commitment and achievement to compassionate work that touches communities all over the world. Ceremony, Dinner and Awards: 5:00PM-9:00PM Post-Award Party & Celebration: 9:00PM-12:00AM Veterans Memorial Complex - 4117 Overland Ave. Culver City For more information: Newsletter / Website Tickets are half-priced for students. |
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Flux Summit 4.29 |
On Thursday, April 28th, 2010, join NextAid at Flux Summit - San Francisco's premier electronic music industry event. Discussion Topic for Flux Summit 003: Creativity In Electronic Music: How Do Your Beats Flow?Flux Summit is a quarterly, single evening event featuring a discussion of the most timely "it" topic combined with a mixer and a music review session. With the music industry rapidly changing and so much uncertainty surrounding the ability to operate a successful business, Flux was created to encourage interaction and open up discussion on emerging trends with other DJs, producers, artists, gear & software companies and music industry professionals. Doors: 6:00pm Discussion: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Software Demonstrations: Starting at 7:00pm Mixer: 7:30pm Music Review Session (Test Press): 8:30pm - 11:00pm RSVP is required to reserve your spot, but the event is FREE To RSVP and learn more, visit the Flux Summit Site. Pyramind- 832 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA |
| Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Album Release Show - "Rise and Shine"
presented in partnership with CSAfrica
Opening Set by: Jeremy Sole
Doors Open at 8:00PM
The Roxy - 9009 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA
Tickets are $20 pre-sale - Purchase Here
More details on the Facebook Event Page
Recorded in Freetown, Sierra Leone and New Orleans
Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars have risen like a phoenix from the
ashes of war to create an infectious and celebratory new album.
Learn more about Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars here.
Free download of the single "Living Stone" and tour updates at www.cumbancha.com
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Screening of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
presented by CSULB Human Development Student Association
followed by Q&A with a special guest
Beach Auditorium on Cal. State Univ. Long Beach Campus
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Admission
Please email Eric with any questions - ericmatsuno@yahoo.com
The
film tells the remarkable and uplifting story of a group of six Sierra
Leonean musicians who came together to form a band while living as
refugees in the Republic of Guinea. A brutal civil war (1991-2002)
forced them from their homes in Sierra Leone. Despite the unimaginable horrors
of civil war, they were saved through their music. The
film follows the band over the course of three years as they make the
difficult decision to return to their war-torn country and realize
their dream of recording an album of their original music.
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| Tropical Boat Party w/Doc Martin!
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After 5 years of waiting, the Tropical Boat Party has returned
with our best lineup to date:
Doc Martin (Sublevel, LA)
Adnan Sharif (Forward, SF)
Ben Annand(Tropical, LA)
+ 1 more very special guest TBA
This event is 21 and up with ID, and there are two full bars
on board.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR JUST $25 each.
Purchase tickets today. After April 30 tickets will go up to $30.
You will receive confirmation within 48 hours of purchasing
a presale ticket.
100% of the proceeds benefit NextAid!
9:30PM - 3:00AM
Will depart from near the Aquarium in Long Beach.
Facebook Event Page
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| Save The Date!
Juicy Lucy, Beatdown Sounds and NextAid present
FACE THE MUSIC at MOVEMENT / DEMF
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Centaur, Detroit
Featuring:
Gene Farris(Farriswheel Recordings)
Mike Clark(Agent X)
Julius the Mad Thinker
Marissa Guzman(Juicy Lucy)
Fil Latorre(Stap[e Music)
Manet (manet.me)
And more TBA!
Support from Dubspot, The MML, Fusicology, Green Galactic
Monthly Events
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