Vans once again return to The XC, Hemel Hempstead over December 1st and 2nd for this years Concrete Carnival weekender fuelled by Monster Energy. The contest finishes off the series of bowl events that Vans have presented through 2012. Expect the usual onslaught of ballistic homegrown bowl shredding as heads from all over the UK take to the transitions of Hemel for two days of indoor carnage. Prize money is a whopping £5000 that will be split across the Pro/Sponsored and Best Trick categories. Schedule: Saturday 11 am practice 1-5 pm Pro/Sponsored Bowl Qualifier Sunday 11 am practice 1 pm...

Last weekend in London saw the triumphant return of Vans Warped Tour UK, which first came to England 14 years ago in 1998. The sold out, one-day festival brought together 10,000 music fans who saw 28 bands from six countries perform across four stages, bought all the official merchandise within two-and-a-half hours of the doors opening and consumed 4,065 cans of Monster Energy Drink at the legendary Alexandra Palace in North London. Highlights included Monster Energy West Stage headliners Lostprophets belting out ‘Darkest Blue’ for the first time in years in honour of Teenage Cancer Trust, Monster Energy East...

The legendary VANS WARPED TOUR will be making its first stop in the UK in 13 years this November. Last seen in the UK at Reading and Leeds festivals in 1999, VANS WARPED UK 2012 will see over 10,000 music lovers descend on North London’s Alexandra Palace this Saturday 10th November. Heading up the bill are Welsh chart-topping rockers LOSTPROPHETS, who take their stunning new album ‘Weapons’ across the UK, and former VANS WARPED TOUR US headliners BRING ME THE HORIZON, who bring their only UK show of 2012 to the VANS WARPED UK stage Joining them is an impressive...

Next week is our latest Press Day showcasing the upcoming SS13 Collections our brands have to offer. On Wednesday and Thursday our doors will be open from 10am until 6pm so if you haven't already booked an appointment to view the collections please contact carly@canoeinc.com to reserve a time. See the details below for everything you need to know prior to the event: WHEN: 10 - 11TH October / 10am - 6pm WHERE: The Vinyl Factory, Fouberts Place, Soho, W1F 7QH (Entrance via Marshall Street) Brands Include: Bench, Breo, Burton Snowboards, Columbia Sportswear, Crocs, Evisu, Jansport, Puma, Reef, Sealskinz, Vans,...

The Vans Rebeljam will land in Spain from the 5th to 7th October 2012, after past stops in Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands. Riders from all over the world are to make the trek to Eurocamp in Tossa de Mar, Spain to progress BMX riding while competing for a total prize purse of 20,000 Euro. For the first time in Vans Rebeljam history 4 BMX disciplines will be held: Dirt, Street and also flatland, which is back on the program after it's success in Eindhoven in 2011. "By riders, for riders" is the motto of the Vans Rebeljam, which extends...

It was another fantastic event at the most recent Vans Bowl Series with the quality of skater as high as ever. With temperatures rising over 30 degrees 13 year-old Italian skater, Ivan Federico beat the heat to win the first contest in the Vans Bowl Series. Spanish skater Alain Gokoietxea, who came specially for the « Off The Bowl » contest followed in 2nd place. Swiss rider Lukas Haller, took 3rd place on the podium. A total of Twenty seven bowl riders joined the competition. After the qualifications, only 9 finalists were in the running for the 2000 Euro's first prize...

The awesome OFFTHEWALL.TV "Bummer It's Summer" continues with Vans Snow Team riders Darrell Mathes and Zac Marben's major season at Mt.Hood in Oregon , USA. Despite Zac's broken binding, the boys enjoy a beautiful summer rider at High Cascade. Part 3 OFFTHEWALL.TV original series "Bummer It's Summer" details the lives of Vans Snow team riders during the off-season, revealing their unique personalities and hobbies, and catching them on a few hot laps at Mt. Hood. For More Info on Vans Snow Team Riders, visit http://snow.vans.com/...

The Vans Classics events are coming to London. Vans are teaming up with Offspring to bring you Classic and London with the first stop being held on the basement floor of Topshop Oxford Circus. On the 18th August from 12pm-9pm there will be live screen printing onto t-shirts and tote bags (girls sizes only, free whilst stock lasts), you can choose between 3 pieces of artwork from Jono Wood, Iris Lys and Olivia Skalkos who have each created unique pieces with Classic London in mind. There are also specially designed Vans nail packs from Minx nails included in the goodie bags....

Day 5 of the Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters in Association with Vans The final day of Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters in association with Vans 2012 wrapped up the festival in stunning fashion. The Vans Summer Sessions was a busy place to be with Pro Skate and Pro BMX finals taking place on the mini as well as the final installment of Pro Skate Best Trick on the street course. Harry Lintell clearly enjoyed himself on the street course as he took home took spot in every single Best Trick session, bagging himself a tasty £1250 in the process. Over...

The official first day of the Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters Festival in association with Vans kicked things off in customary style. The Surf contest has whittled down to the remaining few with Felipe Toledo and 2008 Wiggoly Dantas entering the final stages with form on their side. Just up from the beach in the Vans Summer Sessions area the street course and ramp was opened up to the public with skate jams taking place in each. A couple of pros snuck their way on and clearly have some tricks up their sleeves for the pro skate contests. Gary & the...