This Week on Vans' Channel 66: DJ Sets From Knox Fortune, Small Black, Live Performance by Vic Mensa

THIS WEEK ON VANS’ CHANNEL 66 DJ SETS FROM KNOX FORTUNE, SMALL BLACK LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM VIC MENSA

Last week Vans announced the launch of Channel 66, a digital livestream network broadcasting weekdays from New York City, Chicago, Mexico City, and Los Angeles to audiences around the world. This week’s programming includes DJ sets from Knox Fortune and Small Black + exclusive performances from Vic Mensa and Sonido Illegal. More details are below and can be found on the Channel 66 site.

Vans version of community radio meets public access TV, Channel 66 is an embodiment of Vans’ commitment to support artists and creatives while also uplifting communities during such an unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever altered the events landscape and Vans has a deep history of reimagining event experiences and grassroots programs.   Channel 66 spotlights each city’s unique heritage in sub-culture by programming through the lens of the people who live it. Channel 66 offers a live audio and video broadcast featuring DJ sets, curated radio shows, talks, workshops, and musical performances across music, art, action sports and community. The General in Brooklyn, NY, House of Vans Chicago, Mexico City (broadcasting Spanish speaking shows), and Vans DTLA serve as Channel 66 studio locations.    Programming highlights include curated shows like Chessboxing with GZA, New Direction New York Hardcore show with Walter Schreifels, Afropunk’s Channel Interference, Poetry and lyricism by Young Chicago Authors, The Girl Ultra Show connecting music and fashion, and All Ages Show spotlighting Los Angeles’s rich heritage in DIY and punk.    Early show guests and DJs feature Japanese Breakfast, Channel Tres, Vic Mensa, Laura Jane Grace, Duckwrth, Rosa Pistola, Flea, Serena Isioma, Vans Pro skater Daniel Lutheran and many more. Additionally, Channel 66 turns over the airwaves to local skate shops, restaurants, music venues, and independent record labels.   Channel 66 went live on February 8th and will continue to broadcast starting at 11:00am EST / 8:00 am PST every weekday with Friday nights featuring marquee live performances and dance-oriented DJ sets. As distance and separation from others has become an unfortunate reality for everyone across the world, Vans strives to cultivate Channel 66 as a place where audiences from all walks of life can come together to find inspiration.

To stay up to date with Channel 66 broadcasts and upcoming events online follow along at vans.com/channel66.   Follow Channel 66 on Instagram at vanschannel66. Early praise for Channel 66: "As the livestream space continues to grow through the pandemic, one brand is offering a fresh take on the concept that goes a step beyond just giving artists a platform." - Billboard "Having long recognized the value and excitement of live performances, Vans’ Channel 66 initiative may be the best way to present live events in lieu of not yet being able to congregate in large numbers." - Pollstar "Anyone who's had the chance to get buck at House of Vans knows that the shoe brand knows how to throw a party — pour one out for the Greenpoint location." - The FADER "Before the pandemic, Costa Mesa-based Vans frequently sponsored large events and concerts, particularly through its House of Vans music venues and pop-ups. Like so much else, those venues and events have now been dark for nearly a year–until now. Today, the brand launched Channel 66, a livestream network that will bring in musicians, artists, and other creatives, to produce shows inspired by throwback public access TV programming, if public access were really cool." - LA Magazine "With the world still in the grips of pandemic, fostering community has turned digital. As a means to bring music fans from all walks of life together in the name of inspiration, Vans has launched a new livestream network, Channel 66. " - Consequence of Sound About Vans Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in 97 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture and delivers progressive platforms such as Vans Checkerboard Day, Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, Vans Custom Culture, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, House of Vans. Vans, “Off the Wall” Since ’66 www.vans.com/channel66  youtube.com/vans Instagram.com/channel66 facebook.com/vans twitter.com/vans_66 Follow Vans on Spotify Here!