DubSpot Sponsors NextAid w/ "Turntables on the Hudson" 6.27

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Humanitarian organization NextAid teams up with DubSpot to sponsor the cost of building an ecological playground on the NextAid site in Dennilton, South Africa. Kicking off the campaign with supporters, the legendary Turntables on the Hudson crew is hosting a benefit event on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 8pm-2am at Water Taxi Beach, #2 Borden Avenue, LIC, NY 11101. The party features performances by DJs Nickodemus & Mariano + Nappy G & Christian Rogers on percussion & ZEB on Oud/Guitar. Special guest DJs Derek Beres & DubSpot's DJ GOV.

For directions, go to www.watertaxibeach.com.
For more info, go to www.turntablesonthehudson, email info@dubspot.com or call 1877-DUBSPOT.

Donations collected at the event will go towards the playground that DubSpot has adopted. Those unable to attend the event can still support fundraising efforts by visiting http://www.dubspot.com/pages/nextaid.jsp.

The playground is part of NextAid's pilot project: an ecological children's center in South Africa that will serve as a safe home for 50 children orphaned by AIDS, a multi-purpose center for the greater community, and a model for best practices throughout Africa. NextAid broke ground in July 2005, kicking off the construction of the Dennilton center for Youth with a Vision (YWAV). To date, seven buildings and supporting structures are completed. Info about this project can be found at www.nextaid.org/multipurposecenter.htm

NextAid is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization committed to developing and implementing innovative sustainable solutions to the challenges facing African children. NextAid's mission is to promote community-driven environmentally, economically and socially empowering responses to the AIDS orphan pandemic. From mega-events like the Miami Music Conference and WIRED Magazine's "NextFest" in Los Angeles to small club and music-related activities, NextAid channels the positive energy on the dance floor across the globe to Africa, thus providing opportunities for any individual to make a tangible difference in the lives of African children in need. For more information, please visit www.nextaid.org.

DubSpot is New York City's first DJ, VJ, and electronic music production school. Located in the meatpacking district, DubSpot is more than just a school--it's a community of musicians and visual artists, world renowned DJs, audio technology professionals, industry veteran producers, and enthusiasts of all genres who all share one thing: their love for music. DubSpot's cross-genre approach enhances the creative experience, coupling students with experienced instructors hailing from diverse musical backgrounds. DubSpot also offers a host of professional event services including: all DJ & VJ services, equipment rental, video installations, video production (shooting), and video post-production (editing, graphics). Dubspot teaches classes for Ableton Live, Traktor Scratch DJ, Logic, Pro Tools, Reason, Serato Scratch Live. For more information, please visit www.dubspot.com.