April 2012
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1 Year Ago Today...
…we were anxiously arriving at the Global Technology Preparatory School in East Harlem, NY setting up for our very first concert. It’s amazing that it’s been a whole year since we kicked off the tour. It’s even more amazing that what started as an idea has manifested into a movement that continues to gain support from people and organizations around the country. Thank you...
December 2011
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Hall Pass Tour + Zinch = College Scholarships!
Hey Dreamers! Have you signed up for Zinch yet? Not only do they give away 2 billion dollars in scholarship funds but they match you with colleges that fit your interests AND make the admissions process stress and pain free. We’ve partnered with them to get you more money for college.
Whether you’re a HS/college (undergrad or grad) student, counselor, admissions officer or parent -...
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Through the lens of dame.inspired. →
Our tour photographer, dame.inspired, continues to capture all the incredible moments we’ve had since we hit the road. Click the link for her recap and some photos from our last few concerts that are sure to become unforgettable memories for us.
Look out for more photo recaps from the team starting later this afternoon.
dameinspired:
Hope you all had a phenomenal Thanksgiving (I’m STILL...
November 2011
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Tour Updates
Happy Holidays, Tumblr fam! Life feels like it’s moving at 100 miles a minute and we’ve been on the go non-stop over the past three weeks facilitating workshops, info sessions and auditions (plus concerts). This past Tuesday afternoon, we wrapped up our 4th concert on this 13 show run.
Crown Point Central School (a K-12 school) welcomed us with open arms during the unveiling of their new bullying...
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October 2011
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WatchWe came, we saw, we conquered. Thanks to the wonderful staff over at Vayner Media.
Be on the lookout for footage from our Union Square flash mob yesterday. We’re taking it to the streets to finish things off strong. Find our headliners j.RENEÉ and ScienZe jamming on the streets of Brooklyn today. Follow our Twitter timeline to find out where we’ll be (@HallPassTour). A few more days...
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September 2011
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Two Days Til Kickstarter!
We’re just TWO days away from launching our Kickstarter project and we’re really excited about the cool rewards we’ll be giving away to supporters and the events we have planned around the city to raise awareness about the tour (and give away more free stuff).
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of working with the incredibly talented Alexis Casson to finish up our promo video....
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August 2011
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j.RENEÉ, Uni.VERSE EP →
Yup, yup. Told you guys our headliners were on a roll this summer. The time has finally come — j.’s debut EP, Uni.VERSE is here. Holley Monelle approves. How ‘bout you?
holleymonelle:
As an r&b/soul lover, I’m really pleased with all the quality music that’s come from this genre over the past few months. I’ve got Mara Hruby, Emily King and Muhsinah in super heavy...
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July 2011
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June 2011
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Video Intern Wanted
We’ve got a LOT of content to capture this summer so we’re on the hunt for a super talented person to support our tour videographer. Here’s the scoop…
Job/Internship type: Unpaid Internship (may lead to paid work in the fall, traveling with the nationwide tour) Location: New York, NY Internship Length: July 2011 - August 2011
Responsibilities include:
being present at...
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New Website Launch!
We’re excited to announce that our new website launches TODAY at 1PM. Set your alarms and head over to www.hallpasstour.com then.
Thank you all so much for the support! AND thank you to Apt No.7 for the new design.
We hope you guys like it.
Talk to you soon!
Holley Monelle, Tour Manager and Host
May 2011
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WatchWe’ve held on to this video long enough. Here’s the footage from our final stop on the tour at Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts.
I (Holley Monelle) cried when I watched it for the first time because it mirrored exactly what we set out to do with the tour and it reminded me that this was never impossible.
Thank you guys for all the support. We’ve...
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“The reason for all challenges is so that you can finally learn that none are...”
– The Universe (via holleymonelle)
April 2011
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WatchGood morning! High of 80 degrees in NYC. Last day of Spring Break. Goodies in tow!
We’re feeling great and we hope you all are too. We promised to release footage from our fourth stop on the tour after accumulating 300 likes on Facebook. A BIG shout out goes to K. West from the Wadleigh Secondary School for making that happen!
Once we reach 350 likes, we’ll release the footage from...
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As Told By j.RENEÉ
Well, the first leg of the Hall Pass Tour has wrapped!
I have to say, it’s been a dream come true (literally). I can’t believe that just 3 short months ago, the tour was an idea that we were pitching to College for Every Student at their Program Director retreat. For about 3 years now, my goal for the direction of my music and the purpose behind it has become very laser-focused on...
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ScienZe on the Frontline
Peace Peace. With the Hall Pass Tour pilot, my crew and I set out to change the lives of kids all over NYC. In my opinion, we accomplished that, but after the first show I realized that this experience changed my life as well.
All the backstage coaching, prepping, and rehearsing with these kids helped me connect with them on a personal level. I was able to see each and every person on our...
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From Behind the Turntables of DJ Kraff
Where do I begin…The Hall Pass Tour was so crazy to me! The students, the reception, the prep for each concert…all amazing! I really didn’t expect the tour to be so well received by the students we performed for. I would watch the shift in attitude from the crowd at every show…from the majority of the crowd being “too cool,” to them jumping on stage with...
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WatchIt’s amazing to see an idea become reality. The first time I heard ScienZe and Holley speak about the Hall Pass Tour I was down to be a part of it in any way possible. Honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. From working with a dedicated team to meeting all of the talented kids that were a part of the tour.
This has been a great experience to witness from its...
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After The Tour
First - Happy Spring Break to all the students who’ll be enjoying time off ‘til next Wednesday! I’ll be doing the same, though I’m sure I’ll miss the middle schoolers at Global Tech Prep.
Now that the NYC pilot of the tour is complete, we’re planning out the next leg which will be a rural pilot in the Adirondacks (northern most part of NY) this June....
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NYC Finale!
Tonight is the final concert on the NYC pilot of the tour. We’ve been swamped over the past few weeks with tour duties, job duties, personal life duties etc. There’s a million things floating around in my head but I’m extremely happy that we’re moving as a strong team, in one direction, forward.
Last week, DJ Kraff and I had a serious conversation (while sitting in the old...
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WatchFootage from our second night on the tour.
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Like The New Look?
We got a little makeover over the weekend. What do you guys think? Also, check out the new pics from Friday’s concert, Period 4: Paul Robeson High School for Business and Technology
New concert footage coming later today and throughout the week!
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WatchWe are in a very good place with the tour right now and couldn’t be more humbled and grateful. Here’s a mash-up of some opening night footage from our tour videographer, Potential. Find photos from opening night and our launch party at Scratch DJ Academy here: Hall Pass Tour, Opening Night + Launch Party Photos
Lots more updates coming soon! - Holley Monelle, Tour Manager and Host
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Tour Launch!
Coming off of a dope launch party at Scratch DJ Academy in the West Village Thursday, last night, we kicked off the tour at Global Tech Prep in E Harlem and it was absolutely amazing. The turnout was great. Parents were cheering, kids were cheering. Scratch DJ Academy awarded a scholarship for a 6-week DJ course to one of the students. We gave away a few prizes and awards. Man, it was just - I...
March 2011
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WatchThank you, dame.inspired!
dameinspired:
I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve called a foul-mouthed, loud-speaking high school student a “hooligan” or walked past that potentially good kid hanging on the block with the wrong crowd. I also couldn’t tell you one time I did something about it— like pull them over and offer some advice so they have a chance to better themselves. Nope. Not...
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NY Times Covers The Tour →
Yesterday was an exciting day for us! j.RENEÉ interviewed with Jacques Steinberg of the New York Times and we got our first big media bite since we announced the tour: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/hall-pass-tour/
Remember to come out to the launch party this Thursday at Scratch DJ Academy (RSVP here: http://on.fb.me/i1wUhf) and join us at our first concert this Friday night at Global...
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WatchHall Pass Tour fliers, stickers, and now - BUTTONS (made from scratch, with love)! Thank you to the good folks over at Apt No.7 (one of our six amazing sponsors) for inviting us into your home to get our assembly line on. We appreciate you.
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Check it out and break a leg on the 1st!
Check it out and break a leg on the 1st!
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10 Days to Go!
Can you guys believe that we’re 10 days away from our first concert on the tour?!
The team spent some time traveling over the last few days (j.RENEÉ, ScienZe and myself at SXSW and DJ Kraff spinning a show in Canada). We met some truly amazing people while away and will be sharing photos with you guys once they’re all edited. Here’s a shot we snapped on my phone during a...
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Done With Auditions!
Man, the past few days have been intense. We’re all done with school auditions for the tour and have scored some really, reallllly talented students to open for j.RENEÉ and ScienZe. The first concert date is Friday, April 1 from 6pm - 8pm so be sure to scoop your advance tickets and check www.hallpasstour.com for all other tour dates and ways to keep in contact with us.
We’ve got more...