Basketball is a global sport. Long gone are the days of the sport having a sole presence in the US. Not only are there a growing number of international players in the NBA, but there are also plenty of global basketball events. If you know anything about basketball, you should be familiar with Quai 54 – a streetball tournament held in Paris where players from all around the world come to win. Today marks the start of the 3-day tournament situated in the picturesque Place de la Concorde, right in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. I’ll be there to shoot the event and hopefully play a little too! So keep an eye out on our social channels and for a full feature soon. To celebrate this years event, along with the 30th birthday of Jordan brand, Nike and Jordan have released some Europe exclusive kicks. Can’t say I’m a fan of any of them to be honest, but they may tickle the fancy of some people. Check out more on Q54 after the cut, and some info on these new drops.

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Nike is bringing street football right to the heart of London at its flagship store Nike Town. For one week only, Nike Town will open its doors to street footballers to celebrate the game in their own unique way. With a focus on the NikeFootballX range, the week-long experiences include product trial challenges, 2v2 winner stays on, and various skill competitions for football fans to enjoy. With RinseFM on the decks, a showcase of some of Nike’s best football gear, and non-stop football action, it’s bound to be an amazing week of celebrating the beautiful game. Catch the action from 22nd May – 29th May 10am-7pm every day. More images after the cut.

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Despite having a high ranking spot on my bucket list, I have yet to commit to the gastronomic pilgrimage required for every self-proclaimed foodie however we were fortunate enough to experience a taste of Italy (literally) all without leaving London to celebrate the recent collaboration between Not Another Bill & Italian atelier II Bussetto. We discover how to enjoy an espresso, critique a classic wine and devour pizza like a true Sicilian after the cut.

Last week alcohol beverage giants Diageo took over the Wellington Arch to celebrate the launch of new Single Grain Scotch Whisky, HAIG CLUB. “Designed to be different,” the new whisky was developed in partnership with David Beckham and will be available in the UK and across the world. Early in the week Beckham held a dinner with the likes of Tom Cruise, Guy Ritchie and Idris Elba in attendance. Fortunately we also had the pleasure of being invited to the Wellington Arch to experience the Scotch first hand, see what we thought after the cut.

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So, did you catch the action? Last Thursday we were invited along to Red Bull’s world famous Culture Clash, and my word was it crazy. A 20,000 strong sell-out crowd filled Earl’s Court for a night to remember of music clashes between reigning champs BBK, A$AP MOB, Stone Love and, the winners of this year, Rebel Sound. As the crowd moshed the night away, David Rodigan and co. tore up every round leaving the others not knowing what hit them.

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It’s back. For the fourth time, with four sounds, competing in four rounds, with one winner – Red Bull Music Academy returns to London for their groundbreaking Culture Clash. Entertaining a 20,000 strong crowd, the innovative event hosts a clash of sounds as four groups battle it out to win. This year the lineup is as strong as ever. A$AP Mob, Boy Better Know (reigning champs), Rebel Sound (consisting of Chase and Status, David Rodigan, and Shy Fx), and Stone Love. Yeah. Ridiculous.

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My gaming days are slowly disappearing. When I say “gaming days” I mean a little more than a game of Fifa here and there. Still, my interest in gaming will always be there, albeit off the console as I watch gaming videos online and keep on top of upcoming releases to see how the gaming industry is developing as the years go on. It’s a hobby I invested in heavily growing up, and I don’t think I could ever just switch off (no pun intended). The world famous EGX (formally known as Eurogamer Expo) was in London once again last weekend and I thought it would be a fantastic time to visit my first gaming event. Big thanks to EGX for the access. Read on to see my thoughts of the event and some photos.

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Stella Artois invited us down to the Hurlingham Club out it Putney for a Wimbledon experience, but before then I had the pleasure of attending a grooming session featuring a full service experience at Murdock London. More after the break.

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From 13 June to 25 August, Somerset House will host the Return of the Rudeboy exhibition, a collaborative project between photographer Dean Chalkley and creative director Harris Elliot. The exhibition will showcase a series of photography and installations that reinvigorate The Rudeboy, which originated in 1950s Jamaica. In preparing for the exhibition, the duo have teamed up with renowned hair stylist Johnnie Sapong of We Are Cuts to set up the Rudeboy Barbers in Selfridges as part of The Beauty Project. I had the pleasure of being invited down for a much needed trim and a chat with the folk behind the project to find out more. You can find the result of my hair styling on my Instagram and get more info on the exhibition by checking out the full post.

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It’s here and it’s huge. Converse have brought over their series of global community projects designed to inspire the next generation of creative spirits through music, art, style and skate. Following on from the success of similar initiatives in NYC, LA and more, CONS Project London will open up in Peckham. Yes Peckham – the newest of London’s gentrification victims. The CONS project kicks off from next Thursday for 10 weeks with a series of talks, workshops and well curated exhibitions aimed at inspiring and providing opportunities to young people. More information on the reverse.

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