TALKS
BUSINESS & CULTURE
The business and culture corner of Skate Love Festival. Real stories from skaters, creators, and innovators, sharing how they build, move, and dream on wheels. Make connections, spark ideas, and dive into the behind-the-scenes of our global skate community.
Hosted by Lillie Almond @lilliealmond_: Skater, Journalist, and Presenter of @skatestoriez
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Place: SkateLand (CEM Mar Bella)
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Day: Friday Sept. 12
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Time: 13:45 - 15:30h​​​​​
* Included with your 4-Day Main Pass.
* Conducted in English.
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Let’s talk, dream and build!
TOPIC 1
SKATING INTO BUSINESS
From content creation and teaching, to building skate brands and studios—hear from skaters turning their passion into their profession.
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SPEAKERS:
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Knejie R. Allen Jr: Founder of SK8 Shot Studios, competed in HBO Max’s “Roller Jam” Season 1.
@knejieallen / @sk8shotstudios
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Peachy aka Demi Jenkins: Performer and creative skater blending vintage style and dance.
@peachyskaterr
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R0UGE: Founder of @Rollstar.ent / Performer, Coach, Host, Content Creator, Artist, Model & whatever else while bringing skating and skate culture to the highest platforms of the entertainment world. @rollerouge / @rollstar.ent
TOPIC 2
ROLLING SPACES, EVENTS & COMMUNITY
Skaters who create the spaces we roll in. From roller events and skate culture meetups to urban skating systems and community leadership, these speakers build and unite our scene.
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SPEAKERS:
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Michelle Barrios: Founder of Skate Love Barcelona, BCN Roller Dance, Visual Designer and Artist.
@michelleptybcn / @skatelovebcn / @bcnrollerdance
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Florian Gravier: Co-founder of Flaneurz, Flaneurz Roller Skating Club and RDV Paris. @flaneurzclique / @flaneurzrsc @rdv_in_paris_event
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Willy Soul: DJ, Skate Love Music Director, and co-creator of Brooklyn’s Xanadu roller disco. @willysoul
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Reggie Premier Brown: veteran skater, music producer, instructor, and cultural ambassador rooted in the JB style. Co-founder of Culture Roll under USA Roller Sports.
TOPIC 3
THE CULTURE OF ROLLER SKATE MUSIC
Explore the deep connection between music and skating. Meet the DJs and producers defining the sound of roller culture, from Amapiano to JB to Jersey Club.
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SPEAKERS:
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Tone Capo: DJ/producer with residencies at Flipper’s and Branch Brook Park. @djtonecapo
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Petite DJ: London-based skater/DJ blending global rhythms and South African House. Also a DJ teacher. @petitedj / @inspiringdjs
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DJ Money Mike: Chicago’s JB legacy DJ, now making European history. @djmoneymike88
