Date: September 17th 2008

BritRock Awards

West Coast Swing Freestyle Competition rules and guidance are now on the web site. www.modernjive.biz/britrockcompetition/judging BritRock has decided that the West Coast Swing category will have a separate set of judges, see below and the judging rules are set out and available on the web site. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions Therefore, we very much look forward to seeing and WELCOMING the brand new category to BritRock 2008 - West Coast Swing and all that it brings and take this opportunity to wish all competitors the very best of luck

West Coast Swing Judges David Barker (Head Judge) Paul Farrell Caroline Amblard Modern Jive judges Carol Haines (Head Judge) Instructor of multi dance types, TV 'strictly dance fever' finalist Victor Andeke Instructor of Salsa & Jive, TV 'strictly dance fever' finalist Graham LeClerc Founder of the LeRoc Federation, UK Jive champ 2002 and Instructor of WCS & Jive Simon Borland  Jive Nation Christine Keeble Chairman and founder member of the LeRoc Federation

Tickets available on-line Introducing the availability of on-line spectator tickets please click to buy: BritRock Friday Night Ball at £10 paid in advance or £12 on the door, saving £2 click here BritRock Saturday Competition Day & Evening pass £20 paid in advance or £25 on the door, saving £5 click here BritRock Saturday Evening Freestyle (9pm - 1am) £8 paid in advance or £10 on the door, saving £2 click here

BritRock Ball The Great Hall, Hove Centre Friday 10th October Doors Open 8pm Lesson with Sarah & Phil Live Band with Retroactive DJ BritRock music director DJ Bunny Freestyle until 1am The perfect opportunity to try out the floor, soak up atmosphere and observe the opposition. Join us at the BritRock Ball and have a sneak preview of some of the competition music which will be played throughout the evening - we're not going to tell you which tracks of course...and to dance with some of the best dancers in the country. Friday Night Ball With many tickets sold to customers/competitors from all over the UK, this is looking like an amazing, sparkling, Razzle Dazzle, Rockin' good evening www.britrockcompetition.com so do please join us Dress Code – smart, dress to impress Tickets are £10 for advance bookings or £12 on the door there is no need to book, please turn up and party book on-line www.modernjive.biz/diary Dress code – smart Entry £10 in adv £12 otd

BritRock Accommodation A special rate has been negotiated for all BritRock customers. Please mention BritRock to get the special rate. IMPERIAL HOTEL First Avenue Hove BN3 2GU Tel 01273 777320 Fax 01273 777310 info@imperial-hove.com www.imperial-hove.com 70 Bedrooms 3***AA/RAC/ETB Single room for two nights, £50 per night, Friday & Saturday nights Single room for one Saturday night £55pp Double/twin room for two nights at £90 per night, Friday & Saturday nights  Double/twin room for one Saturday night £100 COURTLANDS HOTEL The Drive, Brighton BN3 3JE Tel: 01273 731055 Email info@courtlandshotel.com 70 Bedrooms Single room £55 including breakfast Double/twin room £95 including breakfast LANGFORDS HOTEL Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PX Tel: 01273 738222 Email reservations@langfords hotel.com  www.langfordshotel.com 60 BedroomsSpecial "BritRock Rates" Single room £50.00 per night (usual rates £60.00) Double/twin room £90.00 per room per night (usual rates £105.00)

BritRock Competition Doors open at 10.30am Competition day starts with introduction of hosts, Gordon and Sarah and Judges at 11.45 promptly  12.00 pairing up for the first heats of  Dance With A Stranger The competition starts with the 1st Heat of DWAS at 12.30pm The heats for all categories continue for the whole day with regular freestyle breaks for the competitors to cool down and the spectators to warm up The break for dinner is at 6.30pm The Finals commence at 8pm Freestyle The Awards and presentations for winners and runners up commences at 9.30pm Freestyle starts straight after the awards through until 1.00am Sunday morning.  This is the spectators chance to try out some of the finals tracks from the days competition categories as well as enjoy a mix of music with your Music Director Sally Pownall aka DJ Bunnie with guest DJ James Shepherd from Latin Style Jive. If you are competing please get one of the exciting new BritRock entry forms from your local organiser or download it off of our BritRock web site www.britrockcompetition.com book on-line for Day Pass only www.modernjive.biz/diary

Further Information: Click here to view Categories Click here to view Rules & Conditions Click here to view Judging Click here to view Venue Click here to view How to get there Click here to view Places to stay Click here to view 2007 Gallery Click here to view Useful Links

"It is the competitors and spectators that make BritRock the success it has been and we look forwarding to welcoming you to what we hope will be the best BritRock ever"…

 

BritRock Independent Modern Jive Championships 2008
Friday Ball 10th October & Saturday Comp 11th October
www.britrockcompetitions.com
£3,000 Cash Prizes

 

Best Wishes
Sarah Johnson
Proprietor Sarah's Modern Jive

 

UK Freestyle Jive Champion . UK Spotlight Jive Champion . Professional Qualified Instructor . Member of LeRoc Federation & UKA .
Director of 'BritRock Ltd' Independent Championships . Competition Judge . Trustee of 'Build A Future in Kenya Reg' 1112412 .