Amateur Skate Jam: 2005 marks the first Amateur Skate Jam, presented by Vans and Lost Energy Drink. This is a daily contest where pro-skaters will judge 20 local amateur skaters in each market who will compete for various levels of prize money. Skaters must register in advance at their local Vans store.
Fanscape: Fanscape is the official grassroots marketing company for the Vans Warped Tour and proliferates the Warped lifestyle and message to millions of people around the world throughout the year. During their three years working on the Vans Warped Tour, Fanscape has helped grow the Warped Tour mailing list and produce its recurrent online newsletter, the Vans Warped Tour online fan database has grown to nearly 400,000 people. Fanscape also brings in tour sponsors and syndicates the Warped news, music, artist features and contests to dozens of music, punk rock and lifestyle destinations on the web.
Energizer e2 Titanium Encore: At each tour stop, one band will be chosen to play 10 minutes longer that day. Each band will be selected in advance through voting held on the “Contests” section of warpedtour.com.
Girlz Garage: The 2005 Girlz Garage is bigger and better than ever. The Shoe Gallery has returned where personalized Vans — each individually designed by Warped bands — are auctioned off for charity at warpedtour.com. In The Chop Shop, fans can use spray paint, scissors, needles and thread to turn your boring shirt into a DIY fashion find. Proceeds made in the Chop Shop will go to 1-800-Suicide and other teen suicide hotlines. The Girlz Garage will also have various raffles for a Hooligan Girlz Garage skate deck, Ernie Ball Girlz Garage guitar and other prizes from Hurley, Le Tigre, DKNY Jeans, Garnier Fructise, Tampax and Bic. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Girls Inc. Organization.
Freestanding within the Girlz Garage is the Keep A Breast Organization where they will have signature breast casts on display in connection with their efforts to raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
The Tsunami Relief Project: The Tsunami Relief Project will raise awareness and funds to help those affected by the tragedy. If you'd like to help out in any way, please contact them via the link below.
truth: truth is once again hitting the road this summer to reach out to thousands of teens, traveling with signature orange state-of-the-art truth trucks rigged with DJ decks, video monitors and gaming systems. The truth crew will provide anti-tobacco messages in cool settings, engaging in peer-to-peer communication. Each stop will feature impromptu rap sessions, join-in free-style demos and giveaways of popular truth gear such as hats, flip flops, wallets and t-shirts, including two limited edition shirts designed exclusively for this year's initiative by pop culture artists Jeff Soto and Typestereo. Scratch lessons will be available through the Scratch DJ Academy, a group of DJs who show newcomers the fundamentals of DJing, scratching and mixing music.
Article comments
1 - noah
I had a great time at Warped Tour this year. After getting the worst sun burn of my life, I made my way around the booths and was really impressed at what I saw. I went to an autograph signing at the peta2.com booth, and while I was there watched a video showing cows, pigs, and chickens being tortured by the meat industry. It really made me give some thought to where the meat I had been eating come from.
2 - Dan
Warped tour was ok...purple door was 10 times bettr with a lineup of Norma Jean, The Chariot, MewithoutYou, Haste the Day, Stretch Arm Strong, and Blindside. Norma Jean owns by the way. peace
3 - Patrick Stump
My concert is going to be awsome you all better come and watch.