REMAIN industries <<< on WAKEdUP /  by JoFF Rae

http://www.remain.co.nz/

these guys are the shiz! get some of this decking up yah as the !@M3 Sk8 crew make it happen for WAKEdUP

REMAIN INDUSTRIES is a company formed from recognizing the need for solid equipment design and infrastructure within the alternative sports industry.

These mobile facilities enable all events large and small to access the perfect temporary skate or snow set up. We cover all the requirements from park design layout, delivery and set-up, through to pack down and clean up after the event.

REMAIN INDUSTRIES ramp structures are manufactured from aluminium, making them extra strong and corrosion resistant. All ramps interlock, leaving very few limits on skate park formation and style. They are light-weight, user friendly, safe and totally mobile, allowing setup in most places including remote locations and indoor venues. These skate parks include one of the safest riding surfaces ever used on ramps; plywood laminated onto aluminium sheeting with no exposed screws or nails. The laminated decking is stronger and lighter than anything used in the past.

Using these mobile parks eliminates the worry of hiring contractors to build costly, bulky, wooden facilities that are high maintenance and expensive to store. You no longer need to be concerned about wet weather spoiling events as all components can be set up indoors creating an ideal skate environment.

RHOMBUS IN DUB play WAKEdUP with the Dub Terminator!!! /  by JoFF Rae

RHOMBUS IN DUB PLAY AT WAKEdUP!!!

Rhombus in Dub is the creation of Rhombus founders/producers Thomas Voyce, Simon Rycroft and Koa Williams - an alternative configuration of the Rhombus live band.

Their iconic musical styles combine elements of the South Pacific mixed with electronic dub 'n' bass, hip-hop, soul, funk, reggae and more!

Bringing the studio to the stage, the three producers take their unique blend of all things heavyweight and mash it up live for the dance-floor massive. Party-people will run the gauntlet of musical styles like never before, with a live mix of exclusive dub-heavy mash-ups of original tunes, bootlegs and exclusive Rhombus classics remixed!

Rhombus in Dub has performed across New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

They’ve just released a promo-only sampler CD entitled Rhombus in Dub Volume 1. Tracks include forthcoming new material including ‘The Bubble' featuring Rodney P (UK) (due for release on 12” vinyl later this year), an exclusive dubstep remix of ‘So Close’ by leading NZ dubstep producer / DJ Optimus Gryme and much more!

WAKEdUP = wakefest 2011 /  by JoFF Rae

WAKEdUP = wakefest 2011 / Mangakino : MUSIC | wake / skate / dirt | FESTIVAL

 

48 hours of event action & entertainment...... at the beautiful Whakamaru domain this site offers free camping, a great access to the river & a safe spot to party with 2000 other peeps...

From Friday 18th Feb' at noon the gates will be open & the party will start that evening... we'll play for 48 hours until Sunday noon with a whole lot of event action & entertainment to keep you vibed the whole time!!!

wakeboarding, skateboarding, freestyle bmx, motoX... more!!! phat waterslide, tramps, ramps & vertical bungy & MORE!!!

bands / gig - the best Dub, DnB & Dubstep from around NZ! great stage & BIG visuals & a stonkin' hard BASS heavy system!!! we have some pumping new exclusive tracks online to bring to you too!!!

E.D. a talking horse... WAKEdUP almost crumbles! /  by JoFF Rae

/without prejudice

An E.D. is an Event Director... not just a title but a responsibility!

This month has been full of issues in the ARTIVIST office! Our ED was a talking horse!

Maybe a past drama but an ongoing problem...

This is an issue where a contractor has been challenged on delivery & has failed to demonstrate any delivery at all.

Wednesday 2 Feb, our WAKEdUP Event Director was asked by the team what he had delivered as Event Director for WAKEdUP - specifically if toilets & generators had been ordered.  We discovered he had not followed through on any requirement for WAKEdUP (advertising, site logistics, planning, communications - all press releases, A&R, production & other aspects had been dealt with by others in the team)  & he was challenged on that.  He had recieved details of all aspects & had previously claimed he had everything in hand.
He was immediately defensive & stated that he was pulling the 2 bands & 3 DJs he had booked (essentially all he had done & none of them feature artists!).  The 2 bands (one he manages) have contacted WAKEdUP directly & still want to play.  The only other thing he did was offer several giveaways to a Hamilton dance radio station (nice peeps & all) & he promised 3 paraglides to various parties we assume he wanted to impress; we had only 2 tandem paraglides to offer - another thing that has been rectified.

He was never sacked nor fired, against claims that he was fired "for non delivery".  He was offered a chance to resolve the matter & mediation was suggested but refused.

Due to the serious nature of the allegations & ramifications of his actions papers have been filed in the Disputes Tribunal with argument that he owes WAKEdUP & ARTIVIST just over $8K in practical costs & expenses.  Further papers may be filed in the future for damages; he has gone to some lengths to hinder progress of the event which again would stand in a dispute or damages argument.  The guy has dug himself a hole that also involves GST fraud, insurance fraud & other illegal activities that will be revealed through 3rd party affidavits & evidence.

There are further lengths he has taken to be destructive.  We admit it hurts but we made all attempts to get on top of advertising, PR & other responsibilities he had neglected.  We would be interested in any information that anyone can offer for the pending tribunal - the idea that he was a "shareholder", or whatever else are pathetic; We understand that his claims have been wild & wonderful & widespread!

We're sorry if you have been involved or if you have been subject to his hatred.  So are his band & many of his friends.  This is a party in a field.  This is an event that involved several good people.  This is embarrassing & sad.

We hope he can get over this & realise that this event is about more than just him... we want it to be successful so we can have it again & again!!!

Lesson for us - keep it tight!

PEACE!

The WAKEdUP team <we're just like you guys!>

here's an update...

we reluctantly filed papers on the 18th of February 2011 in the Taupo District Court.  We then received this email on 22nd February 2011... seems he thinks this is a joke of some kind.  The court has now clarified that these hearings are not set down in Rotorua as he was aware that papers had already been filed & was wasting more of our time at the courts expense.

The 2 counter claims that this incompetent ED has filed involve:

- loss of income from water rights & costs as a Event Director;

- a claim that he is owed monies for underwrite (which we have never disputed) but also admitting that he has collected ticket sales from outlets - he can't have it both ways.  He also claims that ARTIVIST "misappropriated funds" even though all invoices & billing were with ARTIVIST; he appears to also admit that he asked the client to redirect monies away from ARTIVIST - which will involve GST fraud.

Our argument is that he cost us with his incompetence & has caused the WAKEdUP event damages; furthermore, the event prior to WAKEdUP that ARTIVIST worked on incurred costs & expenses that were real.  ARTIVIST contracted, billed (with GST) & ARTIVIST gained exclusive discount & then physically made the event work.  Also, we could not continue with his involvement as he had caused us extreme duress & proven to be very dishonest (insurance fraud) & unsafe in his practice (affidavits that he did not provide adequate transport or staff & illegal vehicles).

Our claim is he owes us several thousands of dollars. simple.

 

aCTioN <<< oN WAKEdUP <<< /  by JoFF Rae

"WAKEdUP... not just an excuse to party... but it's a damn good one!"

The sports behind WAKEdUP is the most important aspect of this event...

"... each demonstration of these sports is in a fun competition format but these guys are highly competitive - that's what makes it sport" says WAKEdUP producer JoFF Rae, "wake, skate, dirt & air stuff going on all over - that's really what this event is all about!"

> based on wakefest this event celebrates alternative high profile sports in the most beautiful & central location at Whakamaru Domain.

 > sports at WAKEdUP in 2011 include skateboarding, bmx dirt jumps, motoX, wakeboarding & skydiving on a site that runs next to the Waikato River >>> 5 short competitions at WAKEdUP will see 5 x $1000 cash & prizes taken out in quick succession!!!!

> set to be an action filled Saturday afternoon!

WAKE >>> wakeboard / wakesurf / jetski


SKATE >>> skate / bmx

DIRT >>> bmx / motox / fmx

AIR >>> skydive / paraglide / base jumpbase


The organisers have approached some of the best sportspeople in New Zealand to represent at the event:

- M-I-A wakeboarding will be turning it on down at the river with some slick boarding >>> wakesurfing & wakeboarding!  the DouBLeUP comp' will pick 'em out!

- !@M3 Sk8 are going to install their mini & Bowman, Cole Holyoake, James Dale, Poona, Pagan & Damien with crews from Hawkes Bay, Raglan & Mt Maunganui will demonstrate the skills that win!

- Lee McKinstry = MotoX rider & some of his mates from Welli ways & around the district will tear up the track on site putting up some mean whips & a crazy DA$H4CA$H!

- fresh back from the US bmx riders Paul Langlands & Mark Russell with Sean, Mickey & Joel will drop some sick mid' sized dirt jumps & concentrate on style when they pull the sickest styl'n tricks out!