Split Celebrates Street Culture with xSTatic 2021
October 2, 2021 - The countdown has begun, and everything is ready for the 8th edition of the Split Street Art Festival - xSTatic 2021!
Graffiti art, skateboarding (skate park Kolo), breakdance (Underground Society), street basketball (Unisport ST), stand-up comedy (SplickaScena), and a live radio program (KLFM) - the best of the Split street art scene with strong international reinforcements will gather on Saturday at Gripe and Koteks.
The 8th xSTatic will host as many as 24 domestic and 4 international graffiti artists, and drawing in city locations has already begun. The unfinished concrete surfaces of the Spaladium Arena will be painted by graffiti artists Lonac and Jarus, probably also known to a broader audience.
"The fact that this is the only event that promotes urban culture and is intended mainly for young people speaks volumes about the importance of the festival. In addition, I am glad that at a time when everything is online, and interactions take place almost in a robotic form, we organize a festival that makes you go out, look, perceive, cheer, get inspired, and in the end - enjoy. For me personally, xSTatic is the pinnacle of everything you either do/create or try to make/create throughout the year," said the organizer of the graffiti section and one of the first graffiti artists in Split, Pero Rančić, ahead of the Festival.
The all-day program starts in the morning when graffiti artists begin drawing and continues with afternoon competitions. The skate competition organized by the Split skateboard club Kolo will begin at 1 pm, and the competitors will measure their strength and skills 'one on one', modeled on the Game of skate. A street basketball competition will follow at 2 pm, followed by an "All style battles" dance competition at 3 pm. Participants' dance skills will be assessed by famous dancers Kamilla (LT), Leksa (BiH), and Lux de Lux (HR). Announcements of winners in all categories will begin at 6 pm.
The all-day program does not end there. From 8 pm, stand-up comedians "SplickeScene" will make everyone laugh, and Split hip-hop musicians Alejuandro Buendija and Sons, Banana Zvuk, Krešo Bengalka, Žuvi, Magellano, Lil Bear, and Phlagma will make everyone dance.
The all-day program will be accompanied by KLFM radio behind the scenes, which will move its studio to Gripe for the weekend, broadcast shows, and provide an all-day electric music backdrop to the festival.
Admission to the entire festival program is free and follows all applicable epidemiological measures. Covid certificates are required to enter the evening concert.
This year's xSTatic coincides with the International Day of Nonviolence, so it is a great opportunity for young people to celebrate good vibes, socializing, and have fun.
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Split Street Art Scene Gears Up for 8th Edition of xSTatic in October
September 16, 2021 - The 8th edition of xSTatic is approaching this year in a slightly different, expanded edition. With the xSTatic trademark - graffiti art, which will come to life in public urban spaces through the works of famous graffiti artists, Split's Gripe (Koteks plateau) will gather the local urban scene on October 2.
Skate, music, dance, street basketball, and humor are the backbone of this year's xSTatic program - a festival that brings together and revives the 'street art' scene and promotes all the positive aspects of urban culture.
This year, xSTatic will host 24 domestic and 4 international graffiti artists who will enrich several public areas with their works: Miles (ST), Anxio (ST), Hoba (ST), Raider (ST), Nel (ST), Mrawa ( ST), Mikun (ST), Troll (ST), Osker (ST), Kwon (ST), Wens (ST), Ne (ST), Apaš (ST), Alte (ST), Owen (ST), Odie ST), Order (ŠI), Stone (ŠI), Sperk (ŠI), Liver (ŠI), Apler (ZD), Botro (ZG), Lonac (ZG), Bare (ZG), Wuper (Serbia), Azram ( Slovenia), Boriz (Slovenia) and Jarus (Canada).
On the central day of the festival, Saturday, October 2, artists will draw. at several locations around Koteks. As part of the event, graffiti dedicated to DJ Bronson will also be renewed:
"We will restore the portrait of DJ Bronson, in the same location where he was before. This time, his family is included in the selection of portraits, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for that. The mural will be drawn by our great friend and great graffiti artist Wuper, and should be finished during the festival. For all those who love graffiti art (almost) as much as we do, the story continues for the next few days, on October 3, at the Spaladium Arena, where Lonac (ZG) and Jarus (Canada) will paint "towers" measuring 25x10m," explains Pero Ranchic, the main representative of the graffiti section.
The skate competition organized by the Split skateboard club Kolo will start at 1 pm, and the competitors will measure their strength and skills 'one on one', modeled on the Game of skate.
A street basketball competition will follow at 2 pm, followed by an "All style battles" dance competition at 3 pm. Participants' dance skills will be assessed by famous dancers: Kamilla (LT), Leksa (BiH), and Lux de Lux (HR). Announcements of winners in all categories will begin at 6 pm.
The all-day program does not end there. From 8 pm, stand-up comedians "SplickeScene," Josip Škiljo, Tomislav Primorac, Ivica Lazaneo, and Ante Travizi will try to make the people of Split and their guests laugh, along with dancing by Split hip-hop musicians Alejuandro Buendija and Sons, Banana Zvuk, Krešo Bengalka, Žuvi, Magellano, Lil Bear and Phlagma.
The all-day program will be accompanied by KLFM radio behind the scenes, which will move its studio to Gripe, from where it will report from the field, broadcast shows, and provide an all-day electric music backdrop to the festival.
Admission to the Festival is free for all visitors, in compliance with all applicable epidemiological measures.
Recall that since its first edition in 2009, xSTatic has become a cult festival that celebrates various aspects of urban culture and promotes affirmative messages and values, especially towards young people, which was recognized by the City of Split and is the only city festival of its kind.
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xSTatic: City of Split Brings Back Festival of Graffiti and Hip Hop After Five Years
The Split mayor believes that the festival will set standards for graffiti and art valuation versus vandalism and destroying city surfaces and façades.
XSTATIC in Split Saturday June 4th!
This Saturday June 4th, XSTATIC 2016 will be returning to Split, held in two locations at TŠC Spinut and skate park club Urban Element.
The program will include a full day of skateboarding, a breakdance competition, the finals for the football tournament (mali nogomet) 'Dani Spinuta', and a skate contest in the skate park club Urban Element. The best part? The day ends with a concert at Gripe! Program begins at 16h.
xSTatic: An Urban Culture and Extreme Sports Festival in Split
This hip-hop culture and extreme sports festival will be running from June 14th to 16th 2013 in Split. Experience graffiti art in the making, DJ sessions, and competitions in street basketball, freestyle football, skating, BMX, breakdancing, and the best after-parties ever.
This is the fourth xSTatic Festival organized by NGO Festive. This grand event aims to promote urban art, music and sports with a strong message against youth violence and racism. This awesome event brings together contestants from across Europe and the US
The three-day event will take place in the Gripe Sport Complex. Usually the organizers like to host this event in funky rundown venues around town. Originally, it was planned to take place in the cult Dalmacijavino factory at the Port of Split however, port authorities declined. Nonetheless, the event continues and will once again this year make Gripe the place to be.
Here is the schedule:
Friday, June 14
17:00 - Competition in Baskelball
21:30 – Opening Party on Bačvice Beach
Saturday, June 15
10:00 - Graffiti Jam
10:00 - Street Art
12:00 - Skateboarding warm-up
15:00 - Skateboarding competition
17:00 - Basketball competition
18:00 - Break-dance competition (2vs2)
18:00 - Hip-hop competition (2vs2)
All-day music: DJ Venom, DJ Shakal, Dj Krafna, DJ Sika
22:00 – Concerts on Bačvice Beach by Cha Jah Ton, Kiša Metaka, and Bad Copy
Sunday, June 16
10:00 - Graffiti Jam
10:00 - Street Art
16:00 - DJ workshop
17:00 - Basketball competition
17:30 - Freestyle session
All-day music: DJ Venom, DJ Shakal, DJ Krafna
21:00 – Closing Party on Bačvice Beach
For more information about xSTatic, visit www.festive.hr
