On February 17th and 18th Monster brought a couple hundred of our  best friends to the top of Grouse Mountain to check out some great  music and watch some events live on the big screen. Kid Sister came  out all the way from Chicago to throw down a live performance that  nobody there will soon forget. Even jaded industry types were on  their feet dancing to the breakout MC.

Djs over the two days included some of North America’s best including  Sammy Bananas from New York, Fashen from LA, Dave Nada, Neoteric, DJ  Spider, Thee Mike B, and for the fortunate few who saw it in the cabin, Mat the Aliens legendary video mix set.

Whistler, B.C., Canada
January 14th, 2010
 
When you combine both Whistler’s snowboard scene with Vancouver’s notorious Partysnake crew and put them into a great venue like Buffalo Bills Bar, you are bound to have a ground shaking experience.

Partysnake Again? is the second of two Vancouver based films that showcase the antics and shredding of some of Mount Seymour’s liveliest contributors. The Partysnakes’ presence is unmistakably legendary. When you walk into a party featuring the Snakes you will notice there is no party like it; fasten your seatbelts. Buffalo Bills Bar had no problem filling their establishment with wall-to-wall partiers. With outstanding DJing from the Eh Teams DJs, featuring DJ ILLO and HEDSPIN, the night was rocking all night long.

Partysnake has definitely made an impression on the Whistler scene; but even more so now, it has become one of the most talked about movies of the year. One has to wonder if perhaps the Partysnake himself, and his venomous bite, has something to do with it.

A Nighttime Slopestyle Snowboard Event

For the first time ever, a slopestyle contest on "The Cut", the run you can see from all over Vancouver. The best riders in the world compete in a rider judged contest that anyone can watch. Grouse mountain is open 24 hours a day for 17 days in February 2010, giving us the chance to finally have a contest at two minutes to midnight! It all gets kicked off at 4PM.

And when the smoke clears we can ride till the sun comes up.

Check out the Facebook Event Page here:  

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192499199718

Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Dec. 17, 2009)

The Rickshaw Theatre was the perfect  location for a Standard Films' "Black Winter" screening and the notorious Partysnake's "Again" premier.

People started lining up in the rain almost an hour before the doors opened and soon filled the sidewalk. The Rickshaw was packed with a who's who of Vancouver's snowboard scene and they were treated to a screening of "Black Winter" that had them screaming for more. Nobody captures snowboarding like the guys from Standard Films.

After a product toss stoked out the crowd the infamous Partysnake slithered its way onstage and "Again?" was unleashed on the loyal crowd of snake lovers. "Again?" is the latest in a long tradition of partyshred movies from Canada and is the unloved orphan of Whiskey and Wildcat parents. After all was said and done we had packed 550 people in the theatre.

Monster Energy and Transworld Skateboarding present -"Get Real with Smalltown DJs & Vinyl Ritchie" 

When: Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Where: Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender, Chinatown, Vancouver, BC

Get on the guest list on the Facebook event page here.

Summer End Skate Jam
The Plaza Skatepark
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
September 12, 2009 For the 2nd summer in a row, Underworld Skate Shop teamed up with Monster Energy to present one of Vancouver’s only skateboard contest series of the summer. 

The Summer End Skate Jam was the final event of the series and the none pressure jam format was enjoyed by all. The skaters moved from obstacle to obstacle throwing down their sickest tricks, and as best tricks were landed they were rewarded with cold hard cash. 

With DJ Kutcorners playing great tunes, the Monster Energy Mobile Ambassador Team (M.A.T.) sampling to the thirsty skaters and the sun shinning, the day couldn’t get better. After the event, skaters and friends carried on to Shine Nightclub. There they celebrated their winnings in fine form as they partied to the late hours in the Monster Energy VIP area.

Monster Energy, Skateboard Magazine and Push.ca present.....

The Billabong Damn AM Canadian Qualifier.  September 18/19th at Bonsor Skate Park, Burnaby, BC. The top 12 skaters will qualify for the Tampa AM.  For more information, visit www.damnam.com

Once again...it's on!

What:  The infamous Underworld Summer End Jam After Party.

When:  September 12, 2009 / Doors 9PM

Where:  Shine Nightclub, 364 Water Street, Vancouver, BC

Brought to you by Monster Energy, Coors Light, Etnies, Baker, LRG, Independent, Jagermeister & Circa.

Photos of the Vancouver stop are now posted.  Many attendees may have noticed Greg Graffin of Bad Religion cracking open a can of original Monster Energy during the set and El Hefe of NOFX wiping his sweat on a Monster Energy Golf towel then tossing it in the crowd.

Anyway, check it out here.

Billabong has opened its first concept store in Vancouver on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. To celebrate this, Billabong is hosting a VIP party on Friday, June 12th, 2009, with all proceeds from the event benefiting the Vancouver Chapter of The Surfrider Foundation. 

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the World's ocean, waves and beaches.  WWW.SURFRIDERVANCOUVER.ORG. 

The night will feature the premiere of Billabong's long awaited wakeboard movie titled Out of the Pond, and a fashion show featuring the hottest summer gear and a preview of what's coming up in fashion for fall.  Monster Energy will be onsite with DJ Vinyl Ritchie pumping tunes, and drinks to keep everyone hydrated. Additionally, the bar will be open all night with drinks from Coors Light, Barefoot Wine, and Absolute Vodka.

Billabong store hours of operation have been extended for the night until 9:00pm, with doors opening for the party at 7:30pm.  The fashion show kicks things off at 9:30pm, with Out of the Pond scheduled to premiere at 10:00pm.

This is a closed VIP event and you must have tickets to attend.   Tickets are available through a few different online opportunities:

-    Log on to WWW.BILLABONGVANCOUVER.COM  for a chance to win tickets, plus one lucky winner will also receive a $250 in store gift certificate.
-    Join the Facebook event "Billabong Grand Opening", Vancouver BC' for a chance to win tickets.
-    Join The Surfirder Vancouver Facebook group and ask to be entered for your chance to win tickets. 
-    Listen to The Beat 94.5 for daily chances to win, June 1-5, 2009

The Vancouver Billabong Store is located at 1755 West 4th Avenue, half a block east of Burrard Street.  The store features the latest in fashion from Billabong, Element, Von  Zipper, Dakine, Nixon, and Kustom Footwear. 

Store hours are:
Mon- Wed:     10am- 6pm
Thur-Fri:     10am-8pm
Saturday:    10am-6pm
Sunday:    11am-5pm

For more information regarding the upcoming party or any store info, please contact: Risto Scott risto@billabongcanada.com.

For more information regarding The Surfrider Foundation, Vancouver Chapter, please contact Haley Haggerstone hhaggerstone@hotmail.com.