INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL SNOWBOARDERS SET TO DESCEND ON THREDBO NSW FOR MTV SNOW JAM 2010’S BIG AIR COMP

BLISS N ESO, OPERATOR PLEASE AND DJ DUO STAFFORD BROTHERS PERFORM WITH FREE CONCERT – THURSDAY AUGUST 26

MTV SNOW JAM 2010 WILL AIR ON MTV AUSTRALIA CHANNEL 124
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5 AT 4:00PM & MTV NZ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5 AT 11:00AM

http://www.mtv.com.au/snowjam


As part of this year’s stellar winter event that is MTV Snow Jam, and in partnership with Burton Snowboards, MTV will bring the Big Air comp to the snow town of Thredbo, NSW. As the crowds build in anticipation of live performances by Bliss N Eso, Operator Please and sibling DJ duo the Stafford Brothers, local and international riders including Canadian Burton pro snowboarders Mark Sollars and last years winner, Charles Reid, will battle it out to win part of an $8,000 cash prize. MTV Snow Jam will take place on Thursday August 26 and will air on MTV Australia Sunday September 5 at 4:00pm (AEST) & MTV NZ Sunday September 5 at 11:00am.

Burton Snowboards have once again partnered with MTV for this year’s Big Air snowboarding extravaganza. The one-off MTV Big Air event will act as a spectacular backdrop to one of Thredbo’s biggest parties. The Big Air will see riders battle it out at the base of Thredbo with 20 international and locally invited riders competing against five qualifying riders to win a share of the total $8,000 cash purse.

Chris Boadle, Director of events for Burton Snowboards said; “We are really excited to bring a big air to this year’s MTV Snow Jam. Big air events are the ideal forum for rider progression and with the calibre of internationals and local riders attending, we expect to see plenty of it.”

International Riders set to compete include Canadian Mark Sollars and fellow Canadian and winner of last year’s MTV Rail Jam event, Charles Reid. Will Jackways from New Zealand will join local boarding stars Jye Kearney, Clint Allan, Ryan Tiene, Robbie Walker and Chris DeCampo with more to be announced.

MTV Snow Jam will then continue throughout the evening to the sounds of Bliss N Eso, Operator Please and DJ’s Stafford Brothers. MTV Snow Jam will take place on Thursday August 26 and will be aired on MTV Australia on Sunday September 5 at 4:00pm (AEST) & MTV NZ Sunday September 5 at 11:00am.

Anyone going to be in Thredbo for this? Should be sick!

Sorry about the delay in posting this...


The MTV Snow Jam supported by Burton was held this past Thursday at Thredbo resort. The event consisted of a Big Air and and free music show which happened in Thredbo at the base of Merrits chair. After the record snowfall earlier this week the scene was set for a great event and with the extra snow, Thredbo were able to push the largest kicker to date at this location.


Results:

First $5000 – Mark Sollors – CAN – frontside 900
Second $2000 – Jeremy Thompson – USA – backside 900
Third $1000 – Jye Kearney – AUS – double backflip


Photographer: Andrew Fawcett


Photographer: Andrew Fawcett


Photographer: Andrew Fawcett

PRESS RELEASE

THURSDAY AUGUST 26: With record snowfalls and 55cm falling in the last 24 hours, hundreds of people flooded into the snowy mountains of Thredbo to witness the lights, action and live music that was MTV Snow Jam 2010. The Big Air comp kicked off the days events with Mark Sollors dominating on the 60 foot kicker followed by mountain rocking performances by Operator Please and Bliss N Eso. Fireworks exploded overhead as thousands of fans braved the conditions to watch Aussie hip hop icons Bliss N Eso close the show with their smash hit, Addicted . MTV Snow Jam will air on MTV Australia Sunday September 5 at 4:00pm (AEST) & MTV NZ Sunday September 5 at 11:00am (NZ Time).

Burton Snowboards once again partnered with MTV for this year’s Big Air snowboarding event. The one-off MTV Big Air acted as a spectacular backdrop to one of Thredbo’s biggest parties. 25 international and locally invited riders including Canadian Burton boarder, Mark Sollors and local favourites Jye Kearney and Ryan Tiene, battled it out on the 60 foot kicker, the largest Thredbo has seen, at the base in the village to win a share of the total $8,000 cash purse. Canadian Burton rider Mark Sollors, clinched the win with a flawless frontside nine. “I’m so stoked on the win, it’s my second time to Australia and although the conditions were tough, I felt really good about how I rode and had a lot of fun in the contest”. Second place was taken out by Jeremy Thompson and third, Jye Kearney with a double back flip.

Pop sensations Operator Please got the party started performing hits from their latest album, Gloves, including Logic, and Like Magic. Bliss N Eso took to the stage, rocking the throngs of fans on the mountain with their hit songs Eye Of The Storm, Down By The River and Addicted. Jonathan Notley aka MC Bliss described their performance as “Amazing. We’ve never done a show in the snow outdoors before, people were going crazy! We love Australia and are stoked to do our last show here before we head off for our US tour tomorrow.”

Off the back of the success of MTV Snow Jam in Australia, the hype is set to cross international waters as it heads to Japan next February, 2011. MTV Japan Jam is an extension of MTV Australia’s long time winter flagship event, Snow Jam. Creating the Snow Jam VIP experience into a travelling tour, MTV Japan Jam will deliver the entertainment and celebrity of Snow Jam, whilst capitalizing on the exciting and intriguing Japanese culture. Hosted by MTV VJ Erin McNaught, the MTV Australian crew are planning a mad ten day adventure that will see our 20+ VIP entourage experience the best of Japan from February 17 to 27, 2011.
Jagermeister will be running a competition for the chance to join the tour via http://www.facebook.com/jagermeisteraustralia so get in quick to be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity!

MTV Japan Jam will be presented by Jagermeister and supported by Hilton Hotels and Burton Snowboards.
Full tour details and talent announcements will be made in the coming months so watch this space.
MTV Snow Jam 2010 is sponsored by Jagermeister and Schwarzkopf Taft Full On.

MTV Snow Jam 2010 partners include Burton, Thredbo, Snow FM and Austereo’s Hot 30.

VIP guests enjoyed drinks by Russian Standard Vodka Citrus RTD, Red Bull and Heineken.