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Flatground06 is approaching fast!
With only two days left on the calendar, Flatground is approaching
rapidly! Just like last year, we are proud to have Scott O'Brien as
host. With Scott O'Brien leading the dance and our carefully selected
group of judges the contest is in the right hands. To top off this
flatland packed weekend, we have turntable wizard DJ Yoda and fine
rockabilly band Superbird lined up for the infamous Flatground party on
Saturday night!
Flatground MC Scott O'Brien, the link between rider and audience.
MC Scott O'Brien from New Orleans (USA) has been in the flatland game
for about 14 years now. He has earned his merits as organizer of the
Voodoo Jam and as host of flatland contests worldwide. Scott: ‘As MC,
you are the link between the rider and the spectators and you have to
keep it hyped. I just let my true passion for flatland come out when I
MC and that seems to work well.'
Scott O'Brien will be coming to Flatground06 with fellow New Orleans
pro rider Terry Adams, but is keeping his eyes open for other
contestants to take home the title: ‘I always like seeing what new
tricks are out there and the riders progression. I think if Hiro
Morizaki (Japan) hits all of his tricks he is unstoppable. Of course
Martti Kuoppa (Finland) is having a good year as well as Justin Miller
(USA). But it's anyone's contest, so all riders are perfectly capable
of winning Flatground!'
Highly qualified judges at Flatground06
The toughest job of the weekend rests in the hands of the judges. With
great precaution and thought we have chosen the following judges: James
Alberto (NL), Felix Perez (Spain), Effraim Catlow (England) and Lionel
Cardoso (France). All judges have proved their knowledge of the sport
of flatland BMX in one way or another and have therefore been selected
as judges.
A challenging contest format
For the finals, Flatground organizer Michiel Verberg and mentioned
Martti Kuoppa have come up with a new contest format. The well known
head to head battle format for the finals has been changed to spice
things up! The twelfth qualified rider will choose any other qualified
rider. The winner of this battle stays in the contest and passes on the
right to choose an opponent to another rider. The first rider who loses
a battle gets twelfth place, the second rider who loses gets eleventh
place, and so on, until there are only two riders left in this
cutthroat contest format. These two will battle for the first place of
Flatground06!
The inimitable DJ Yoda will put on a spectacular audiovisual show on
Saturday night in nightclub the Melkweg. One of hip hops most unique
characters will mix together images and sound. His intense, often
hilarious mix of hip hop, pop and distinct taste, along the lines of
Kid Koala and the Avalanches, will not only put a smile on your face,
but no doubt will make you want to move!
Superbird, a trio hailing from Amsterdam who has been polluting the
airwaves with their ‘rock a billy with a twist' for quite some time
now, will precede DJ Yoda. These two live acts will be alternated by
kick ass crowd rocker DJ Dirk Diggler and Mistasweet.
Scott O'Brien is ready for action! Are you?
With the action packed weekend ahead, MC Scott can hardly wait to kick
off the event. Scott: ‘Flatground is a special event that has passion
and love for flatland. Every detail is with the rider in mind while
making sure the spectators have a good time. It's the perfect mix.
Flatground 05 was my favourite contest ever and I expect the same for
2006!
Photo Scott O'Brien by Fat Tony
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