Welcome to...
The Gathering!
An Outdoor Exotic Car & Bike Show/Music & Arts Festival!
This event will take place at Davis Park in Rockford where we will celebrate within 7 Acres Full of Exotic Cars, Bikes, Live Graffiti by Chicago’s Air Crew, the Midwest’s Best Breakdancers, Local Artists, Food Vendors, Models & More!
Our Main Stage will consist of State of the Art Sound & Production, a Laser & Light Show, Live EDM DJ’s, Hip-Hop and Reggaetón Artists as well as Visuals sponsored by Local Businesses!
If that doesn’t break it down for you…
* Car & Bike Show (Euro Cars, Muscle Cars, Imports, Tuners, Trucks, Bikes!)
* Main Stage w/Live Music Acts, DJ’s, Singers!
* EDM, Hip-Hop, Pop & Reggaetón provided by Rockford’s & Chicago’s Finest!
* Live Graffiti being tagged on a 100 ft wall by Chicago’s Air Crew!
* Local Artists painting live and displaying their work!
* Breakdancers (B-Boys) from across the Midwest!
* Clothing Vendors, Food Vendors, Local Business Vendors!
* Good Vibes, Dancing & Memories!
- ATTENDEES -
Enjoy all the attractions inside Davis Park for only $15 at the gate! There will be Clothing Vendors, Vehicle Vendors, Food Vendors (Pizza, Tacos, Snacks, Drinks, Etc), Local Business Vendors and More!
You can purchase your tickets at the entrance for $15 or $10 online w/promo code! (Stay tuned for our ticket link!)
* This is an All Ages Event but we recommend you leave children at home.
* Saturday, July 21st, 2018
* Debit/Credit Cards & Cash ARE Accepted At The Entrance!
* Davis Park, 320 South Wyman Street, Rockford, IL 61101
* Park opens at 5:00 PM
* Closes at 12:00 AM
* Official After Party…
* Police Enforced!
* Rain or Shine Event!
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- MAIN STAGE MUSIC -
***********DJ’s**********
- DJ Shane So iLL -
Shane Seaman is the Founder of Stay iLL & is a Chicagoland DJ/Promoter/Event Host!
https://www.facebook.com/DJShaneSoill/
https://www.facebook.com/StayillClothing/
- DJ GERALDO -
Geraldo, aka Jerry from the duo Tom & Jerry has been laying down the funky beats for nearly 10yrs now throughout the Midwest Underground. Rocking parties under the production companies such as Toymaker Music, After Midnight Entertainment, and Night Life Paradise, he is surely going to get you moving and grooving with his prime selection of techno, future house, tech-house, and bumpin bass-house.
- ► Nicholas Graceffa◄ -
Proud Affiliate of the House Brotherhood. Electronic Union. GrooveShop. Nacht Recordings.
Specializing in the finest in Club/Underground Dance Music, he knows how to keep it versatile and unpredictable while covering a wide range of styles: from 80s to Electro to Disco to House to Techno and maybe an acapella or two - a spontaneous DJ who can and will play any given thing at any given time.
- DJ SLICK -
Rockford Native and Onyx Bar Resident DJ, Nick Diaz, aka DJ Slick, has DJ’d since the age of 13. Coming into the club/bar scene, he established a reputation of playing old school Hip-Hop mixed with House, Trap, Twerk, Future Bass, Moombation and so much more . This DJ will get you on your feet, dancing, and jumping to your favorite hip hop songs!
- DJ VLoCiTii -
Founder of Night Life Paradise & Event Host, Santiago Bravo has DJ’d & Produced Music since 2011 at some of Chicagoland’s Best Venues & Events! Club V-Live, Tunnel Nightclub, The MID, ChicagoTwentySomething, Medusa’s Nightclub, Spirit of Chicago & more have all been home to DJ VLoCiTii! Mini Festivals include Electric Music Factory, Electric Universe & Neon Wonderland!
He specializes in most sub-genres of EDM including House, Trap, Minimal Techno, Dubstep, Moombahton & Trance! As well as Hip-Hop, Merengue & Reggaeton!
https://www.facebook.com/nightlifeparadise/
https://soundcloud.com/santi-bravo
More TBA!
**********Hip-Hop Artists**********
- THISISJAKEORTIZ -
“815 Native Thisisjakeortiz aka Tijo, is a Veteran Music Producer/Artist. His unique sound catalogue and production skills can be heard all over the country. He has honed his skills through the many years in the industry and has created a versatile sound and work ethic second to none. He has recently landed a partnership with Jay Zs’ Label, Roc Nation.”
- GABE GIZZ -
"Rockfords own Gabe Gizz, is a Young Independent Mogul, setting and influencing the local area youth and culture.
The London born artist comes equipped with a unique yet versatile style w/the roots of hip hop embedded with in. There's no box to put this music in though. Unless that box reads Timeless. Scrape"
**********Reggaetón Artists**********
- J-Z LA MELODIA -
“J-Z La Melodía Musical is a widely known Reggaetonero in the City of Chicago due to his talent, which has taken him to open shows for artists with a huge potential in urban music. For example; Pusho “EL MVP”, Ozuna, Ken-Y, and J-Alvarez. Currently, J-Z partnered with Roc Nation and is working on new projects and planning a tour to Mexico.”
**********Pop Artists**********
- TRIPLE HEAT -
Triple Heat is an American EDM/Pop Girl Group formed in 2015 by Music Producer, Slava Makarkin (SlaMak) and Singer/Songwritter, Cecy Santana. The group has released seven original songs: “Turn me on”, “Hold me Tight”, “Che-Che-Che”, “Come Love me now”, “Triple Heat”, “Hungry for your Love”, and “Where he at”. They are currently working on an album that will be released in July 2018. The group also performs top 40's cover songs.
You can also check more about the group at: www.tripleheatgirls.com
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- B-BOY/B-GIRL BREAKING BATTLE -
HOSTED BY: Phaze II Crew
Format: 4vs4
Time: TBH
Music by: TBA
Judges: TBA
Competitors: $10 to Enter the Competition! (Includes Entrance to Festival).
1st Place: CASH PRIZE
More Info Coming Soon!
To Pre-Register for The Battle, please email: Wickedphazeii@gmail.com
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- GRAFFITI & LOCAL ARTISTS -
Graffiti by: Chicago’s Air Crew
Artist Line-Up:
Amber Jean
Evangelina Jimenez
Sierra Hope
Selina Diaz
LaMon Whitmore
...more tba!
Interested Artists, please email: Santibravo5@icloud.com
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- CAR SHOW REGISTRATION -
Vehicle Registration Prices(Day of Event):
Cars (Trucks) - $25
Bikes - $15
Pre-Registration Prices:
Cars (Trucks) - $20
Bikes - $10
Please send 3 High Resolution Photos of your Car/Truck/Bike along with the Year, Make, Model and a Modification List. Please include your Name & Number.
Photos of Vehicle: 1 Front, 1 Back, 1 Side View.
If you are in a Crew, please come together and state it in the registration so we may accommodate you!
Limited amount of space is available at the venue!
It is highly recommended that you Pre-Register your vehicle as soon as possible!!
If your vehicle is accepted, we will send you confirmation via email, so that you will be able to send your payment via Paypal or Zelle at Santibravo5@icloud.com
Good Luck! And May The Force Be With You! 😈
-TROPHY CLASSES-
Best Of Show
Best Crew
Best Car
Best Truck
Best Bike
Best Peoples Choice
*Car Vendor Roll-In Time: 11:30AM - 4:00PM*
*Vehicle Roll-In Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM*
!! ALL Vehicles & Vendors MUST be in the Park by 5:00PM, NO LATER !!
Trophies:
Will be announced from 7:30PM - 8:00PM at Main Stage.
* Vehicle Vendors and Models please contact us via email at Santibravo5@icloud.com
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- MAKE-UP COMPETITION -
Calling all Make-Up Artists! Do you think you have what it takes?! Come out to The Gathering & put your skills to the test by competing in our Make-Up Competition!
CASH PRIZE of $300 to the Winner for the Most Craziest/Most Unique Makeup!!! Jude Ann will be hosting this competition along w/ Berenice Ramirez!
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RULES:😈
*Competitor Entry Fee: $50
(This fee gets you into the festival)
*Please send in 3 High Quality pics of your best work!
*Your model WILL have to pay regular entry to enter! ($15)
*You will have 2 1/2 hours to complete your masterpiece!
*You must bring all your own equipment, materials, tables, etc!
*We will provide your tent & electricity!
Last Day to Pre-Register will be Friday, July 13th!
Anyone who wants to Register after that date will have to pay $75!
To Register, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Jude Ann, Berenice Ramirez or the Event Host!
Thank you & we’ll see you at The Gathering!
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- PARKING -
There is Free Parking at multiple parking lots surrounding Davis Park, but Free Parking is limited, so early arrival is encouraged! Otherwise there is several parking garages in the Downtown area! Only a minutes walk from Davis Park!
- ALL MEDIA -
Interested Photographers, Videographers, Models, etc… please email Santibravo5@icloud.com to apply for Media Passes. There is no charge but there will be a Limited Amount of passes!
- VENDORS & SPONSORS -
If interested in a Vendor Booth or Sponsorship, please email Santibravo5@icloud.com explaining who & what your business is! We will send you our Sponsor/Vendor Packet via email, along with pricing, packages, etc. Serious inquiries only please!
Participating Vendors:
Stay iLL
https://www.facebook.com/StayillClothing/
Stance Down Low
https://www.facebook.com/StanceDownLow/
Mama Mia’s
https://www.facebook.com/MammaMias/
Mi Ranchito
https://m.facebook.com/-Mi-Ranchito-210311755654241/
Pepsi In The 815
https://www.facebook.com/Pepsi815/
Edible Vibes
https://www.facebook.com/ediblevibes/
Wild Bill’s
Black Heart Comics
https://www.facebook.com/BlackHeartComics/
RKFD Collection
https://www.facebook.com/rkfdcollection/
Caravan Fabrics
https://www.facebook.com/CaravanFabrics/
HOTSHITHOTGLASS
https://www.facebook.com/hotshitshotglass/
ANJAN'S EATS
https://www.facebook.com/AnjansEats/
These rules are for the safety of all attendees, staff & performers and the continuation of all future events! Please Respect them and Be Kind & Courteous to our Staff, Vendors & Our Community. You will be Escorted Out IMMEDIATELY if found Breaking any of these Rules!
For the Safety of ALL Attending, this event will be POLICED and you will be Searched before Entering.
We will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way, for any loss or damage of any kind incurred at this event.
