ANTI FLAG rocking at sold-out Backstage for HIGH FIVE
“We are here for a good cause, so thanks everybody for coming out!”, shouted front man Chris#2 from ANTI FLAG into the microphone when he got on the stage. The US Punk band is currently on tour in Europe and played at Munich’s Backstage Club on the 8th of June –the only concert in southern Germany – exclusively for HIGH FIVE, the non-profit organization founded by Millhaus staff. Chris#2 made use of his appearance to encourage the audience to support HIGH FIVE: “Sport can, like music, influence one’s life in a positive way. HIGH FIVE does a great job and we need to support that!”. Making a statement and being a good example, he went on stage wearing a HIGH FIVE T-Shirt and the band even signed a few shirts after the concert as well. The limited collectables can now be purchased on the HIGH FIVE facebook page.
The proceeds of the shirt sales and those of the concert will go directly towards HIGH FIVE to secure the realization of further activities.
posted by Alex Schwan on 20. June 2011 on 19:12
Exceptional success for the Fiat 500 at the STROKE.ARTFAIR!
10.000 art enthusiasts came to Zenith in Munich on the last weekend of May for the international urban art fair STROKE.ARTFAIR. Millhaus implemented successfully the STROKE.FEATURE surrounding the building: international artists and crews were given the space to show their skills and creativity during the live painting of two huge heating boilers and six massive canvas screens. Over two days urban artists such as Pixelpancho from Turin, Jeanspezial from Paris or Enivo, Jerry Pintura and Rodrigo Branco from Brazil created on over 160m² canvases a multifaceted mix of artworks showing the characteristic elements of the artists and their home countries.
Inside the trade fair building, a Black Box conceptualized by Millhaus showed the specially produced video of the urban culture engagement by Fiat 500. Furthermore „Everyday Masterpieces“ magazines - a „STROKE Special Edition“ - were handed out to all visitors. The Fiat 500 which was painted by Danny Figueroa during the STROKE WARM UP at Sendlinger Tor, also organized by Millhaus, was exhibited as well.
Impressions of the STROKE.ARTFAIR in this Clip.
posted by Alex Schwan on 20. June 2011 on 19:08
Jürgen Horrwarth‘s “Transition Tango” combined generations!
On Saturday 4th of June 2011, the Fiat Freestyle Team, looked after by Millhaus, and team rider Jürgen Horrwarth invited young and old riders to the Transition Tango skateboard bowl contest. Over 200 skateboard enthusiasts came to Stuttgart on that sunny day to participate in this „meeting of generations“. Besides the pros, amateurs as well as the over 30’s had the chance to show what they (already/still) can do. The overall level was super high and amateurs as well as oldies showed some amazing stuff. Jürgen Horrwarth ended up being a „bad host“ by winning the pro category himself.
Millhaus was responsible for the organization, sponsoring, PR and realization on-site.
More impressions of the event on facebook or on fiatfreestyleteam.de, a video of the event will follow soon and can also be found on the DVD of the next Place magazine.
posted by Alex Schwan on 20. June 2011 on 19:02
Millhaus puts Arnette Europe into the spotlight at CLASH 2011
By now CLASH, the very popular and relaxed contest which is frequently visited by guest from all over Europe as well as some overseas stars, is a fixed institution within the skateboarding scene. At its 7th edition this year Millhaus realized the on-site presence of Arnette Europe. Not only through classic banners, beach flags and obstacle-branding but also through branded drinks vouchers which were highly sought after during the hot weekend, Millhaus was able to generate a high brand awareness for Arnette within the target group. Placing of Arnette products was realized during the Cash for Tricks Session. The best tricks during this 30min session at the stair set of the Skatehalle Berlin were awarded with Arnette sunglasses and lots of applause.
Videos and results as well as all winners and highlight clips on the Arnette blog, looked after by Millhaus.
posted by Alex Schwan on 20. June 2011 on 18:58
Got it!
After 1.5 years and countless attempts to photograph a bird at the Millhaus bird house we finally did it! We decided to call the bluetit „Brutus“ and are now enjoying his chirping every day.
posted by Alex Schwan on 20. June 2011 on 18:52
HIGH FIVE charity concert with ANTI FLAG
The non-profit association HIGH FIVE which was founded by Millhaus employees calls on to celebrate for a good cause in line with the acquisition of donations. Together with the US punk rock band ANTI FLAG money will be collected at Munich’s Backstage club on June 8th for the realization of action sports workshops.
ANTI FLAG, the US punk heroes are touring through Europe from the end of May until the middle of June. During their countless concerts at different festivals and clubs from Glasgow to Lisbon, they will also stop in Munich for the only concert in southern Germany. Those who want to join the wild crowd should hurry up! Only 250 tickets for are available for the show.
All information and the link to the ticket sale are listed on the HIGH FIVE website.
posted by Alex Schwan on 18. May 2011 on 11:04
Head Jib Factory 2011
After last year’s success Head Team rider Alex Tank again invited the twenty best jibbers from Europe to the Jib Factory at the Oberjoch in 2011. In the Alps summerlike temperatures were on the rise at the end of April but if you can do a BBQ and chill in shorts and t-shirt at a snowboard contest, nobody will be mad at you.
The contest was held in form of a full day jam session without a clock, judges and visitors. This format made it possible to work on the perfection of tricks without any pressure. Nevertheless a winner was announced: Marc Swoboda was chosen by the other riders as best overall rider.
Millhaus was responsible for the organization, PR and the realization at Oberjoch.
posted by Alex Schwan on 18. May 2011 on 11:01
Autonomy Magazin nominated for the Best Corporate Publishing Award
The first edition of the “Autonomy Magazin” initiated by Millhaus and published by Fiat Germany has made it onto the short list of the famous Best Corporate Publishing Award , short BCP, in the category “Automobile”.
The lifestyle magazine tells inspiring stories of people, who cope their life in spite of their physical handicap and offers interesting and useful tips for different areas of life and lifestyle aspects. The goal is to characterize people based on their interests, preferences and opinions and not on their physical handicaps. The focus always lies on the theme mobility.
More information about the autonomy program and the magazine as well as some articles from the first edition can be find on the website, where you can also order your own exemplar.
posted by Alex Schwan on 18. May 2011 on 10:57
Arnette Europe sponsors Skatehalle Berlin and Skateboard CLASH
The eyeglass producer Arnette can’t miss a place where Skateboard legends meet. This is why a sponsoring deal was closed between Arnette, the Skatehalle Berlin and the Skateboard CLASH for 2011.
The CLASH which will be held this year for the seventh time in a row, again and again attracts Europe’s skateboarding elite and special guests from all over the world.
More than 100 riders and an electrifying audience can look forward to an excellent contest.
The trailer for the CLASH 2011 and Lennie Burmeister’s friendly invitation are only two out of many reasons to plan a weekend in Berlin.
Millhaus will also be there to take care of the partnership for Arnette Europe.
posted by Alex Schwan on 18. May 2011 on 10:53
FIAT Freestyle Team starts into the summer!
Back to the roots! Germany’s skateboarding legend Jürgen Horrwarth and Millhaus invite to a dance to celebrate the beginning of summer. On June 4th the “Transition Tango” will be hosted in Jürgen’s hometown Stuttgart. Apart from the commonly known categories Amateurs and Pros, the older generation will get the chance to ride in its own “Legends” category at the bowl contest.
In the teaser clip Jürgen already demonstrates that he’s a favorite for a place on the podium. Millhaus does the organization before and during the event as well as press relations.
Already some days ago we entitled Flo Jung as a never resting globetrotter. According to the principle “A rolling stone gathers no moss” the surfer within the FIAT Freestyle Team set off on his way to Maui to ride one of the biggest waves on earth. He was lucky, the swell was good and so he was able to surf “Jaws”, that’s the name of the famous surf spot, in best conditions. Of course this hadn’t been the only wave which Flo visited during his Maui Trip.
posted by Alex Schwan on 18. May 2011 on 10:48