Vans Introduces Live BMX Ramp to SXSW 2014 BMX Elite Light Up Vans Village
Mar 04, 2014
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Vans is thrilled to bring live BMX action to the SXSW Music Festival for the first time as part of the new Vans Village built exclusively for SXSW. Located on the corner of 7th and Red River, the Vans Village at SXSW will host the top BMX riders from the Vans team, including Scotty Cranmer, Gary Young, Dakota Roche, Daniel Sandoval, Kevin Peraza and Austin local Sean Sexton for four exciting days of BMX exhibition March 12-15. Each day will feature three demos on a custom-built ramp stationed front and center in the Vans Village along with signings and giveaways open to the public throughout the afternoon.
March 12 - 15 Daily BMX Schedule Three Demos per day
Athlete practice starts at noon
Demos: 1:00pm // 4:00pm // 8:00pm
Signings: 1:30pm // 4:30pm //8:30pm
Arriving at SXSW for the first time this year, the Vans Village will host a range of events March 11-15 transforming the parking lot on the corner of 7th and Red River to include a competitive BMX ramp, a full-service pop-up shop, a special truth® activation and live art exhibitions by Vans’ artists Jay Howell, Rich Jacobs, Zio Ziegler, Russ Pope and Smithe. The Vans Village will also be showcasing local talent with Open Mic sessions. The 20 minute sets will run live from 1:30pm-4pm and 7:00-10pm daily and will feature all genres of music.
Just down the street from the Vans Village, Vans presents the return of the House of Vans at the Mohawk to the SXSW Music Festival, featuring the world's best emerging bands and iconic talent for five days and nights at one of Austin’s most beloved music venues – the Mohawk. With afternoon and evening shows daily – curated in partnership with Pitchfork, SpinMedia (SPIN, Stereogum and VIBE), A$AP Mob, The Windish Agency, ATC and Flosstradamus – music fans can expect to experience a range of acts from classic punk to indie rock, gritty hip-hop, melodic dream pop, metal and everything in between. For more information, set times and updates, continue to visit vans.com/sxsw.
All are welcome to House of Vans at the Mohawk parties. Each daytime party is FREE and open to the public with entrance priority given to SXSW badge-holders. For evening showcases, SXSW badge-holders have priority access followed by general admission ticketed guests. There is no official House of Vans RSVP and RSVP through presenters does not guarantee admittance. Please arrive early.
House of Vans at the Mohawk, an official SXSW venue, is made possible in part by truth®, the nation’s largest youth smoking prevention campaign.
For updates and music news, visit vans.com/sxsw.
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