March 29, 2004

Boise State Student Club Sponsors DJ, Breakdance Competition April 30

Aspiring disc jockeys, breakdancers and emcees are invited to compete in Project OM 2004, a regional competition sponsored by the Cultural Diversions club at Boise State University. The competition will be from 6-11 p.m., Friday, April 30, in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. There will be a $10 admission and competitor fee. To register or for more information, visit www.projectom.org. Project OM 2004 will focus on the culture of hip-hop. The event is designed to fight stereotypes, build up the Boise community, strengthen bonds with other metropolitan areas and praise the qualities of competitors who serve as role models to youth. The competition will feature performers from across the nation, the Northwest and the Treasure Valley. “Instead of promoting the superstars of MTV who encourage drug abuse and violence, let us look to the people of our community as well as other metropolitan areas for the role models for our future leaders to emulate,” organizers said. Special guests for this year’s competition include performers from Barcelona, Spain, Chicago, Los Angeles and Boise State’s own Norm Weinstein. Master of ceremonies will be Boise’s slam poet champion Marcus Hunter. In addition, local authorities such as Boise Police, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and area media personalities have been invited to act as guest judges for the competition. Sponsors for this year’s event include: Boise State Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Board, Boise State Student Programs Board, Associated Students of Boise State University, the Boise State Cultural Center, Boise State Art Department, Scott Steele Art, Video Production by S&M Productions, Flying M Coffeehouse, Boise Weekly, Biz Print (Downtown), Pykyl, Dotted i Design.com, North End Films, The Record Exchange, Boise Co-op and The Neurolux. -30- Contact Jenny Kniss Cultural Diversions 208 412-0052 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275