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Dub Session at Clockenflap

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 11:41AM / Members only

Just a quick personal plug to say that I am once again coming out of my pseudo retirement to DJ at Clockenflap this weekend.. I'm stoked to have a lazy Sunday afternoon session where I can go back to my musical roots and play some seriously mellow deep and drowsy Dub - the perfect backdrop to a sunny afternoon.

Expect to hear a collection of dub - past, present and future - and look out for tracks made especially for the day by myself and musician/composer Pete Millward (Drum Music / Celestial) under our old moniker The Bass Cadets.

Well, as we've been saying now for many years - see you down the front...

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Clockenflap TV - Episode 3

Monday, Nov 2, 2009 11:43AM / Members only

It keeps on getting better.. Check out this episode to watch as a misguided manager struggles for recognition while seeking influence over an up and coming indie band.

Directed and Edited by: Shern Sharma
Written & Conceived by: Jay Forster, Shern Sharma & Andy Stokes.
VFX: Andy Stokes, Pixel8
Starring: Simon Pang, Chochukmo

Clockenflap : Episode Three from Clockenflap Festival on Vimeo.

We'll see you on the grass at the weekend...
Get more detailed info HERE

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MOVEMBER!

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009 11:54AM / Members only

In case you're unaware, Movember is an annual, global fund raising event dedicated to "changing the face of men's health"... The basic premise is ridiculous in its simplicity - normally clean shaven men grow a moustache throughout the month of November, and you - the supportive public - sponsor us to help raise funds and awareness for men's health.

This year I've joined the MellowParks China Snowboarding Team and we'll all be growing Mo’s to raise money for the New Zealand Cancer Society (as there is no Charity set up in China for this yet) and raising awareness of prostate cancer. So please support me in my folly and donate to the cause by placing your sponsorship through our team by clicking HERE

You can follow my progress – or embarrassing lack of it – on a weekly basis right here on alivenotdead, starting clean shaven on October 31...

Find out more about the global MOnomenon at www.movember.com.

And check out www.mellowparks.cn for the best snowboarding in China.

Finally - if you're an aspiring Mo' Bro who wants to join our team, sign up online here or send me a mail…

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Clockenflap Festival 09

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 3:20PM / Members only

Only 2 weeks to go until the mighty Clockenflap Festival returns to HK for another much needed injection of outdoor culture and the rare treat in this town of being able to sit on a patch of grass whilst simultaneously listening to music and drinking beer at the same time...

Check out the trailer for all the headlining acts and check the profile over at www.alivenotdead.com/clockenflap for all the latest info as well as the continuing "flapumentary" unfolding on Clockenflap TV...

And finally ***personal plug*** if you like it deep and dubby, check out my dub session DJ set on Sunday afternoon..

Clockenflap 2009 Trailer from Clockenflap Festival on Vimeo.

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IdN 15 Anniversary Bonanza

Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 11:58AM / Members only

I gotta say that I was pretty stunned and totally stoked to see that not only some of my personal work made it into the IdN 15 Anniversary book, but also my studio ChinaStylus, the ST/ART project and work by alter-ego *COM... Crikey..

Big thanks to Chris and all at IdN for years of support. I honestly don't think I'd be here without you..

Respect.

More info on this essential publication here: http://idnworld.com/15/

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Marilena
posted on Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 2:31PM [Report]

hey ;)
Cara G
posted on Monday, Aug 24, 2009 6:44PM [Report]

don't i just, dinner this week?
Cara G
posted on Friday, Aug 21, 2009 1:31PM [Report]

But I want to be both :(
Cara G
posted on Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 10:53PM [Report]

I don't know why i can't become your bloody fan but I'am ok xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx love you
Klove
posted on Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009 11:15PM [Report]

Like your announcement, sir. :)
Nice artwork, too.
Kevin Li
posted on Thursday, May 7, 2009 2:51PM [Report]

yeah bro see u on saturday !!!!
medo56
posted on Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 7:58AM [Report]

Happy Chinese New Year !
All best !!!
Have a good time !
Ghost Style
posted on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 12:43PM [Report]

happy new year man! peace
MissScarlett
posted on Saturday, Jan 3, 2009 8:48AM [Report]

Happy New Year!
In 2009... May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God's blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you may your heart be strong. May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.
~ Kelly
Shamus Dark
posted on Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 12:37AM [Report]

Happy New Year! Best wishes for a successful 2009.

Regards
Shamus
MissScarlett
posted on Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 6:31AM [Report]

Wishing you and yours the true blessings of the season...peace of mind, joy of heart and love all around.
Merry CHRISTmas and may your New Year be filled with blessings beyond your imaginations.
Shann Larsson
posted on Friday, Dec 12, 2008 2:29PM [Report]

ahah thats okay - totally understandable!

catch u maybe soon again
Shann Larsson
posted on Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 7:26PM [Report]

hey jay!

it was nice meeting you briefly at the launch party (as excited as humanly possibly ;) ahah)

it was my first time to see the actual mag it all looked great, look forward to seeing more of it soon again

great party :]
hope all is well
GTOX Design
posted on Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 11:41AM [Report]

Hey Jay was nice meeting you last night, the magazine is excellent, party was great! Congrats to you and your team ;)
Shamus Dark
posted on Sunday, Dec 7, 2008 1:16AM [Report]

I'm having terrible trouble getting the makeup off. It seems to have set solid and created a kind of mask. Some people say I look more handsome.... And the finger nails keep growing - they are now 2 metres long. It's all rather worrying and very inconvenient typing this message with my, admittedly long, nose. The only positive thing is that I'm being considered for a film part, playing Freddy Kruger's grandfather. Well, I know that a lot of people consider me to be a pain in the neck, but we survive as best we can....
Hope life is treating you well.

Regards
Shamus
Phat Chan
posted on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 5:29PM [Report]

Hi jay, how r u doing man? hey, i want to ask u something about the skin ink book, pls contract me throung pm pls. Thanks!
backtoself
posted on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 7:00AM [Report]

I could comment on every picture in your family album! I am a sucker for a cute baby and he is adorable!!
Great combination of shots. Funny, sweet, tender, etc. You both should be so proud!
Jason Tobin
posted on Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 11:50PM [Report]

Yeah mate it was good catching up with you! I loved your costume and your make-up was as good as the real thing!

Take it easy!
Michelle520
posted on Saturday, Nov 1, 2008 2:41PM [Report]

hello~~
Jun Kung
posted on Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 4:22AM [Report]

Thank for stopping by and supporting...It means a lot to us to have people appreciate what we do...We love what we do....!!!
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Designer, art director, urban artist, wakeskater, father... Founder of design studio ChinaStylus, the ST/ART urban art collective and Galleri Magazine. Sometimes known as Dj Bodhi (retired) and *COM....
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Designer, art director, urban artist, wakeskater, father... Founder of design studio ChinaStylus, the ST/ART urban art collective and Galleri Magazine. Sometimes known as Dj Bodhi (retired) and *COM.

Most of my days are taken up running ChinaStylus, the design studio that I set up in 1999. We've grown in strength and reputation over the years and I was recently awarded "40 Under 40" by Perspective Magazine - given to the 40 "most influential and outstanding designers in Greater China".. Unexpected, but very nice all the same... More at: http://www.chinastylus.com

More recently, I set up Galleri Magazine with partner Timon Wehrli at Red Dog Studio. Now working on the third issue, Galleri is completely self-funded and aims to be a genuine quality showcase of all things creative in Hong Kong and beyond. More at: http://www.galleri.hk

Back in 2005 while creating urban / street artworks under the name *COM, I was founding member of the ST/ART Urban Art Collective. This positively received project has since gone on to have a load of demos, commissions, cross-overs and collaborations with other artists and brands as well as three major group exhibitions. Not to mention that it's a lot of fun. More at: http://www.start.hk

Music is my sanity and as the (now retired) enthusiastic and technically suspect DJ Bodhi, I championed the breakbeat sound through club nights BeatSuite, Erratica (with Dan F & Simon Pang) and UncutDope (with AKW). On occasion, I've also ventured into the studio, producing music under the moniker Black Dragon (with Pete Millward) and appearing briefly on the third Celestial album. Also rare, but just as enjoyable, are the studio excursions and occasional live performances with dub collective Bass Cadets. And the least said about the 'boy band' Sikx*Pak, the better... Oh dear...

I was an obsessive (but rubbish) skateboarder for years until I broke my collar bone into three pieces attempting a trick that I had no possible hope of landing (even if I'd been sober). So now I stick to wakeskating. Like a brilliant combo of wakeboarding, skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding, it's harder to learn, but doesn't hurt as much when you fall.

Right now (and for many years to come), I choose to spend as much time as possible with my adorable young son Tristan FC (and his adorable mother). Despite being only a few months old, he has the ability to put the whole world into perspective and he is truly a joy in every sense.

And that, quite simply, is what makes everything else I do worthwhile.
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Occupation: Graphic Designer , Art Director , Magazine Editor
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