35 years after the sport was invented, snowboarding remains a strong
and vibrant culture that has inspired fashion and lifestyle elements.
After the bonanza of the ’80s and the consolidation of the
’90s, the 2000s present a more mature version of this
action-packed and fun sport, which is still influencing the looks and
values of new generations. Feel the pulse and power of boardsports at
board_ispo!
- YOUTH AND ACTION SPORTS CULTURE - MOST COMPLETE DISPLAY OF WHAT´S HOT ON THE MARKET - 2nd ISPO BOARDSPORTSS AWARDS
ispo Metropolis - where Boardsports blend with Music, Art & Lifestyle
At the heart of Boardsports is the desire to push creative limits within specific environments. Whether that is taking on the challenge of steep mountains, taking in the spirit of the surf, or taking apart the rules of an urban concrete maze. A world where there are no limits to the imagination. To reflect that fusion of energy and individuality, ispo has created a new brand platform - Metropolis, that echoes the beat of the Boardsports lifestyles emerging from influential cities around the world.
Covering more than 2000sqm, Metropolis combines the urban influences
of established & to-be-discovered, cutting edge brands from
Boardsports culture with relevant artists and music in an interactive
and inspiring area. Participating brands profit from the clean and
low-cut booth systems in the centre of hall A2 that put an emphasis on
product display and authentic brand presentation.
All-inclusive
packages starting already at 2000 Euro, to make exhibiting as easy and
effective as never before. The package price includes everything you
need to start your ispo presentation in front of 60.000+ visitors:
walls, storage rooms, apparel racks, electricity socket and light are
all included. You are even provided a fridge to share a cold drink with
your visitors!
To completely showcase the spirit of the
Boardsport Streetwear segment, Metropolis partners with famous
Spacejunk Gallery. This widely known Board Artist Gallery with branches
in Sydney, Bayonne & Grenoble showcases some of the most
outstanding international artists emerging from Boardsports culture.
Painting, graphics, photography & sculpture - Boardsports artists
have always been a creative hub, inspiring the whole industry. A joint
music system creates a relaxed, yet professional and natural work
atmosphere.
Throwing in just the right amount of action and
engagement is a nice Miniramp contest organized by Volcom, including
its infamous life gigs at the flat of the ramp.
There is only
limited space available to participate at Metropolis. Join today the
list of cool brands at the first-ever Metropolis at board_ispo and
maximize your exhibit benefits without the challenges of having to
organize every element of exhibit set-up yourself. There's no more
convenient and cost-effective way to reach your target customers. To receive more information on the Metropolis platform, please visit www.ispo.com or get in direct touch with David Badalec: badalec@ispo.com
ispo winter supports the World Snowboard Day
The whole world is celebrating snowboarding! ispo winter as the platform for the Snowboard Community supports the World Snowboard Day on December 23, 2007. After a first successful edition, the snowboard day becomes international with the World Snowboard Day. Book the date right now: snowboarding will be celebrated in many resorts all around the world.
Organized and coordinated by EuroSIMA (European Boardsports Industry
Manufacturers Association) and the WSF (World Snowboard Federation),
the goal of the World Snowboard Day is to promote the snowboard
activity and its culture.
For more information on the World Snowboard Day and to consult the partner resorts’ programs go to www.world-snowboard-day.com.
Rider Owned Brands - ROB - small brands with big style
In its 5th consecutive year, ispo is going to present the Rider Owned Brands area to international retailers and media in a special and appropriate area. Former brands include Albin Snowboards, Mission6, Holden, Grenade, Demon, Rome, Icon, Celtek, Signal Snowboards, Aaven, Ästhetiker, Stepchild Snowboards, Illuminati, Omatic and others. As many of these brands have grown out of the ROB- Area due to their success at ispo show, we are now looking for new Rider Owned Brands that wish to kick-start into the global specialised boardsports retail and media markets.
Boardsports Art & Lifestyle: Spacejunk at ispo winter 08
The essence of the Board Culture is an ensemble of positive values inherent to board sports: Respect for the environment and our planet’s ecology, respect for the human body and a passion for music and art! Spacejunk is born to present and represent the extraordinary creativity of various artists who are inspired by the Boardsports milieu. ispo proudly presents those Board Culture artists in collaboration with Spacejunk Gallery.
By supporting today the world’s best artists of the Board
Culture around this exhibition, Spacejunk and ispo have provided to you
a part of this artistic movement. The artworks presented here speak
naturally to anyone sensitive to this culture, whether they are
actively involved in Boardsports or not! Located within the new
Boardsports Streetwear platform – Metropolis – at ispo
winter 08, the Spacejunk Gallery fully captures the creative lifestyle
inherent in Boardsports.
Exhibition Details
Solo artist’s exhibition
is where you will be immerge into one person’s world, meeting the
artist trough his production and reading a bit about him thanks for the
books or catalogues prints about him. Please meet Zako from Spain, Andy
Howell or Scott Bourne from USA, Nicolas Thomas from France or Mr JAGO
from UK. Collective artworks
produced by the Spacejunk live artists during the past ispo trade show.
From 2 to 3 artists per canvas, the meeting of style, the confrontation
or the fun of exchanging with brushes will for sure talk to you! Goods exhibition
is about great collaboration 100% respectful of the artists’
works. As one of the purpose of Spacejunk, understand that from the
original artwork to the product on which the art is show no changes
have been done. Snowboards, clothes, skis or skateboards become art
prints.
As music is a full part of our environment, and
especially during fair or tradeshows, Spacejunk @ Metropolis will try
to provide you a nice and soft music background with DJ Alban from
France.
The ispo Boardsports Award returns! Launched during ispo winter 07, the Award aims to identify and honour the most innovative products in the boardsports industry and to acknowledge a company’s efforts in advancing both the sport and industry.
All winning products will be exhibited in a designated area to provide
visitors with an overview of the most exiting and outstanding products
for the selling season 2008/09. In comparison to 2007, the ispo
Boardsports Awards 2008 will see two new categories: Safety Gear &
Kids Products. With more than 80 high-quality entries last year,
companies will need to thoroughly energise their creativity to stand
out amongst the fierce competition!
The categories are defined as follows:
1. Hardgoods 2. Outerwear/ Technical Apparel 3. Accessories 4. Safety Gear 5. Special Award of the Jury: Kids’ Products
Adding to the prestige of the winning products is the fact that the
winners of each category are automatically shortlisted for the European
Snowboard Industry Awards presented by ispo, EuroSIMA Mountain Division
and Boardsport SOURCE Magazine, to be held at a gala ceremony in
Livigno!
For more information please contact Mr. Andreas Ernst: ernst@ispo.com
Please send your product sample directly to:
Messe München GmbH ispo Boardsports Award Herr Andreas Ernst Messegelände 81823 München Germany
The deadline to enter the award is on Friday, January 10th, 2008
Art of Longboarding Designer and photographer wanted
Arbor Europe will present an extraordinary exhibition at the ispo winter 08 (27. – 30. January 2008). Due the good cooperation of Arbor Europe and ispo – The Sports Community will install as a fest for the eyes for all skateboard and superior photography fans an exhibition "Art of Longboarding" in hall A2 in the Boardsport Lifestyle Segment. Entitled Art of Longboarding - nature and urban recreation the 12 finalists of the longboard-design and photography competition will be presented in a show.
Artists from all styles are called up to design the base of the
Arbor Bamboo Pin new. The theme to be considered is "nature
recreation". The fundamental idea is – nature recreates, what
people developed and left again. In the run up to the ispo winter 2008
European traders will elect 12 finalists. The winner of the Longboard
Design Competition will be voted in the Spacejunk area. He/She will get
an own Longboard Pin, media presence and 3% of the earnings of the
limited edition Arbor will produce according to his/her design.
Works
for the photography competition should thematically deal with urban
recreation. The fundamental idea is: Longboarding in consistence and
fusion with the city – urban recreation. The 12 finalist will be
voted again in the run of the ispo winter 08 in an online
voting. The winner of the Longboard photography contest will get an
Arbor Long– or Snowboard of his choice, media presence and his
work will be published in our partner?s print magazine.
Closing
date for both, the Longboard Design and photographs is the 20.12.2007.
Designs and photography has to be submitted on CD to:
Arbor Europe Nürnberger Str. 19 91207 Lauf Germany
For any questions left, artists please contact info@arboarboards.com or phone: +49(0)9123-9626022
