The Rock Steady Crew Find New Location For 27th Anniversary Event

After running into problems last week with permits for their annual anniversary event, legendary b-boy crew, the Rock Steady Crew, found a way to make it happen anyway.

Last week, New York city officials denied the crew's request for permits to hold their annual event at McCombs Dam Park in the Bronx (see "The Rock Steady Crew Denied Permits For Annual Event"). But, after being denied, they changed plans and switched locations for their event at Military Park, in Newark, New Jersey.

The Rock Steady Crew's 27th anniversary will be four day event of festivities, taking place from July 22nd-25th. Events will include a free concert, celebrity basketball game, a special Rock Steady Crew performance and, most notably, the invitation-only B-boy/Girl Battle, which crowns the best breakdancers in the world.

The celebration has become a staple in hip-hop history, drawing crowds of over 20,000. This year, many artists will be participating including Tony Touch, Erick Sermon, Black Moon, The Beatnuts, Masta Ace, Wordsworth & Punchline, DJ Red Alert, Pumpkinhead, Casual, Domino and Black Sheep, among others.

Below are confirmed dates and event info, according to a spokesperson for the crew:

Thursday, July 22nd
Benefit Basketball Game 11am-3pm @ The Cage (Corner of 4th St & 6th Ave in The West Village - Take the train to 4th)
"Against The Grain" Battle $500 Prize. Open invitation for Against The Grain!!! All contestants must sign up by 11:30.
Admission: FREE

Thursday, July 22nd
End Of the Weak Emcee Challenge / I.T.F Regional 9pm - Until @ Lion's Den (214 Sullivan Btwn Bleeker & West 3rd - Take A-C-E-F-V train lines to the West 4th Street or 1-9 train to Houston St.)
Admission: $10.00

Friday, July 23rd
Crew Battles 2pm-8pm @ Crobar (530 West 28th Street btwn 10th & 11th Ave - Take A-C-E to 34th St)
$2000 prize. By invitation and recommendation only. Contact rsczulu@aol.com with any questions. 2 on 2 Battle $1000 cash prize. Unique Styles, Problems Kru, Ground EFX, Aerobatz, Dynamic Rockers
Deejays: DJ Haul & Mason, Mark The 45 King, and DJ Slynkee. Also featuring Julio & Fifo
Admission: $20.00 (For advance tickets goto: GrooveTickets.com

Saturday, July 24th
FREE Outdoor Concert, Emcee Challenge & I.T.F Finals 1pm - 7pm @ Military Park in City Of Newark, NJ
Performances by Erick Sermon, Tony Touch, Black Moon, Beatnuts, Masta Ace, Wordsworth & Punch, DJ Red Alert, Pumpkinhead, Casual, Domino, QN5 Music All Stars, Kuttin Kandi, and more TBA

Sunday, July 25th
Concert 3pm - 9pm @ Crobar (530 West 28th Street btwn 10th & 11th Ave - Take A-C-E to 34th St)
Performances by: Tony Touch, Black Sheep, Freddy Foxx, Rahzel & DJ JS1, Thirstin Howell III, Z-Man, A Wolf, DJ Devious, Planet Asia, and more.
Advance Tickets available at GrooveTickets.com

After Party (July 25)
Official RSC27 After Party 10pm @ Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street, One block south of Astor Place - 6 train to Astor Place)
FREE Admission, ages 21 & over!

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