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Curry Heads Down Under for Slam Dance & Fest
1 May
Summary
- Rapper Curry to headline Sydney's Slam Dance festival on May 17.
- Event features basketball, music, fashion, and art at National Art School.
- Curry's 2019 'Like a Version' cover went viral and charted highly.
Hip-hop artist Curry, originally from Miami, is scheduled to headline the music program for Sydney's Slam Dance, a comprehensive festival celebrating basketball, music, fashion, and creative culture. The event is slated for Sunday, May 17.
Curry will perform at the Cell Block Theatre within the National Art School in Darlinghurst. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts can witness the conclusion of the Hahn 3x3 Slam Series, featuring top 3x3 basketball teams from across Australia. The historic venue will be transformed with outdoor courts, performance areas, and art installations.
Supporting artists like Mistah Cee and Benny & The Sets will also feature. Slam Dance creative lead DJ Ziggy highlighted the event's focus on merging basketball culture with music, fashion, and art, aiming to create a unique and exciting experience for Sydney. Curry is also set to perform at the Groovin The Moo festival in Lismore, NSW, on May 9.
This visit marks a return for Curry, who previously gained significant attention in 2019 for his popular "Like a Version" cover of Rage Against The Machine's "Bulls on Parade." The rapper has achieved five career titles on the Billboard 200 and recently released his album King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2. Tickets for Slam Dance are free but limited, requiring sign-up via the event's website.
