3 Chambers Fest Brings Fusion of Hip-Hop, Anime, and Martial Arts to Wilmington, NC
WILMINGTON, NC – 3 Chambers Fest, a festival that puts a spotlight on the fusion of hip-hop, martial arts, and anime, brings in its inaugural year this October 13th & 14th in Wilmington, North Carolina.
On Friday, October 13th, the festival will kick off at Waterline Brewing Company with Solemn Brigham / Marlowe and Skyzoo live in concert. Hailing from the vibrant musical landscapes of North Carolina, Solemn Brigham / Marlowe stands as an international rap luminary whose artistry has resonated with fans across the globe. Notably, his role as the vocalist for the renowned group Marlowe helped solidify his status as a creative force to be reckoned with.
From Brooklyn, NY, Skyzoo has been labeled a “new legend,” which led to his albums being critically acclaimed by fans and critics alike. His storytelling has been commended by all walks of literary life, from hip-hop royalty to university professors and everyone in between.
Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the show starts at 9:00 PM with opening performances by hip-hop artists SkyBlew, Louis., and MoeSOS DC. Vendors and food trucks will also be on-site. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Hosted by Fuzz Jaxx, with Bigg B from Coast 97.3FM as the DJ for the night. This event is sponsored by Waterline Brewing Company, Brooks Pierce, and the UNCW Alumni Association.
On Saturday morning, October 14th, at Sokoto House, 3 Chambers Fest will host QiGong in the Garden with Shihan White Owl. Martial Science Professor Shihan White Owl will engage participants in the QiGong / Tai Chi art for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Training is open to anyone who is interested. The class will be from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 the day of the class. Sokoto House, Quality Life Blueprint, and Advance Youth Outreach sponsor this event.
On Saturday night, October 14th, at Kenan Auditorium, 3 Chambers Fest will continue with Can I Kick It?, an interactive film screening experience. At this event, Shaolin Jazz will remix the soundtrack live to the cult classic action film THE CROW using a blend of hip-hop, soul, funk, and more. THE CROW is the tale of a young musician, Eric Draven (Brandon Lee), who, along with his fiancé, is murdered on the eve of their Halloween wedding. Exactly one year after their deaths, Eric is risen from the grave by a mysterious crow to seek out his killers and force them to answer for their crimes. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM with a live martial arts demonstration by Cequence Henry, aka Running Fist Ronin. Anime sketch artist Albert Lung will also be on-site doing free caricature drawings. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. If you are a UNCW student, tickets are $15. This event is sponsored by nCino, Corning Credit Union, and Dawson Med.
Immediately following Can I Kick It?, 3 Chambers Fest will close out the night at Waterline Brewing Company for the Anime After-Party. The party will feature a live DJ and live music performances from Troop Brand (of Trap Sushi) and Kiko Blac. The party will also host a Street Fighter 6 video game tournament along with vendors, food trucks, and more. The Anime After-Party will be hosted by Blerdz Unite and is sponsored by Blerdz Unite, NC Black Creatives, and The Social Contract. Doors open at 9:00 PM, and the party starts at 10:00 PM. Free entry with a ticket.
For tickets and schedules, please visit www.3chambers.com.