Red Bull Acension @ Brooklyn Sugar Factory with Tortured Soul, Blaze, Bassnectar +++

NEW YORK redbullascension.com) - On Thursday, May 18, 2006, Red Bull Ascension -a celebration of dance and art culture will take over 3 levels of Brooklyn Sugar in Williamsburg, New York for one unforgettable night featuring performances by some of the most progressive music, fashion, dance, visual and performance artists in the U.S.

For the past five years, Red Bull Ascension has been a cultural showcase for the ever-evolving creative movements happening in art, dance, music, fashion, visuals and performance arts scenes. Now in its sixth year, Ascension has moved from its birthplace of San Francisco to Los Angeles in 2005 and now, for the first time to the east coast cultural mecca of New York. Ascension has always been about showcasing the talents of musicians, DJs and producers who push the limits and set new standards. New York has an amazing wealth of talent and we are bringing in a couple of other innovators from around the country to produce a line up that will be unparalleled in talent and diversity.

Brooklyn Sugar is located at 289 Kent Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211. Doors open to the public from 8:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Guests must be at least 21 years-old. Proceeds from the $10 entry fee will benefit New York Nightlife Association. For event information and updated line-up, visit www.redbullascension.com.

Following is a snapshot of Ascension 06 headliners:
Tortured Soul www.torturedsoul.com
Blaze featuring Marly Marl www.westendrecords.com
Bassnectar www.bassnectar.net
Turntables On the Hudson www.turntablesonthehudson.com
Larry Tee www.electroclash.com
Dub Trio www.dubtrio.com
Small change www.myspace.com/smallchange666
Bastard Jazz Crew www.bastardjazz.com
DJ Skeme during B-Girl Fight Club - put on by the legendary Rock Steady Crew www.rocksteadycrew.com