Our focus is to celebrate and support the next wave of artists with powerful ideas, engaging voices and new perspectives using the current cultural landscape as their canvas. Giving access to a thriving and innovative underground creative scene, we aim to build a unique portal to this artistic community.
From live interactions to the online space, CRXSS PLATFXRM showcases the most exciting new directions and approaches to creativity within buzzing subcultures in the UK and beyond. Platforming the unseen wave of creatives and talent. CRXSS PLATFXRM provides a route map for artists to develop their practice, find support and make connections.
The organisation acts as a gateway for programmers, cultural organisations and brands to discover the underground artists shaping culture at the cutting edge.
‘The aim is to amplify the unheard identities and creative voices that are reconstructing and deconstructing the cultural landscape’.
Ivan Michael Blackstock, Artistic Director
Official Trailer Credits
Producer: CRXSS PLATFXRM
Film and Edit: Edwards Films
CRXSS PLATFXRM x Nike
NSF CRXSS PLATFXRM Festival 2019 revealed a secret performance space at The Copeland Gallery. A room shining a light on the underground dance scene in London from 8 of the dopest dance acts.
Sponsored by Nike and in celebration of the new Nike Icon Clash collection ‘20, a versatile line of mix-and-match workout pieces rooted in basketball design, CRXSS PLATFXRM invited dance stars including Shaadow, A.I.M Collective, Kate Luzan and Liza Riabinini to perform as part of the collaboration which celebrated the spectrum of dance in Street Culture.
Supported by Nike
Producer CRXSS PLATFXRM
Film and Edit Edwards Films
CRXSS PLATFXRM FESTIVAL 2019
NSF CRXSS PLATFXRM Festival platforms an eclectic line-up of genre-defying artists driving innovation in Street Culture. Over the years, each annual festival line up has offered exclusive performances from artists from the international scene and the underground UK landscape, alongside photography, exhibitions, film screenings and live art.
Featured alumni artists include: Kojey Radical, Greentea Peng, Jenn Nkiru, Bianca Saunders, Lord Apex, Quentin Deronizer, and commissions with MBE Kenrick Sandy, Karimah Hassan, Nicole Chui and Izaak Brandt.
Producer: CRXSS PLATFXRM
Film and Edit: FX Goby
