Born in 2005 Brooklyns Afro-Punk Fest sets out to prove that punk rock isnt just for white kids. According the the festival site “the cultural cornerstones of Afro-Punk: music, film, skate, and most importantly, the fiercely independent and influential individuals that are the lifeblood of the AP community,” according to AfroPunk.com.
A huge Brooklyn music event can only mean one thing- massive insanity and fun times ahead. The lineup is impressive and I think there are rocknyc writers who should be there but will be too busy shoving themselves in to their new dorms.
The 2012 fest is set for Aug. 25-26 at Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. Eriykha Badu will appear withh The Cannabinoids, and the rest of the lineup features Gym Class Heroes, Janelle Monae, Das Racist, Skindred, Toro Y Moi, Reggie Watts, Spank Rock, Ninjasonik, Toshi Reagon, Straight Line Stitch, The Memorials, Radkey, Bad Rabbits, Gordon Voidwell, The London Souls, Cerebral Ballzy, Phony Ppl, Body Language and more.
Afro-Punk Festival will include the Nike Battle for the Streets Skate and BMX competition, which is described as “the largest street skate and BMX showcase.”stival will once again include the Nike Battle for the Streets Skate and BMX competition, which is described by Afro-Punk’s website as “the largest street skate and BMX showcase.”