CARDIFF 2 AMSTERDAM 1

The more times we do Secret Wars the longer its takes me to repaint the boards white. I thought one pot of matt emulsion would easily cover six 8 by 4 mdf boards. Four coats later and still no joy, I had to run to hyper value which has decided to close with out any one telling me. Now on the wrong side of town I have to run back to the other end of Queen St and dive in pound stretcher before it shuts. Underneath buckets of magnolia I managed to find the last tub of white paint, result. Next time I am going all out on some Dulux Paint, 5 coats of paint, no chance.

Anyway I met Mr K Lenny and Sjokojon (sorry if your names spelt wrong) at Cardiff's infamous Blue Dragon hotel. Mr K found a pregnancy test under his bed which read positive, congrats to the lucky lady (what a place to find out your pregnant). The England match was in full swing so we relaxed in the hotel bar and endured England's humiliation whilst eating some free ham rolls kindly donated to us by the receptionist. After laughing at Alan Shearer's complete dismay we headed off to Buffalo Bar to see if the paint was dry and to sink some Ales.

The battle was not overly busy, blame Stevie Wonder, Glasto, England, Students. But it was nice to sit down and watch the art and not constantly be nudged out the way. Amsterdam off started strong. Their stripping sheep in the the red light district, a comical alternative to two often over used stereotypes came across really well. Cardiff started slowly, by the half way point they where trailing to Amsterdam but in the last 20 minutes a combination of bold strong lines pulled them through. The final piece depicted the Amsterdam team on a bad acid trip in Cardiff. Local legend Ninja drumming on a magic mushroom and a old Welsh Pagan Wizard pouring out a mushroom tea.

Another close battle with contrasting styles.

Its always good to see the Amsterdam boys Lets hope we see them in the next round.

CARDIFF 2 LONDON 1

After a triumphant away win for Cardiff in London, it was time for what was to be the biggest grudge match of the tournament.

Buffalo bar was the venue for a second time running. With the Bank Holiday in full swing punters arrived early to get the party started. The London team rolled deep with there own private bus full of team members and fans alike. At 10.30 the venue was suitably rammed, our host Ruffstylzs called out the artists and the battle commenced. The Cardiff team came through with a good piece that depicted the London bus getting smashed up as it drove over the Seven bridge on its way to Wales. London drew a Welsh Rarebit being served up on a dinner table by a butler, about to be eaten by what looked like a hungry english man. The battle was very close, Cardiff's piece worked well as a whole, London produced an excellent collaboration, the rabbit was my personal favourite.

So to the judging. London won the first vote from Associated Minds head honcho Mayor. He liked the different styles on offer and the clean lines. Then for the crowd vote. This was too close for my liking, Cardiff just pulled through with 1.3 decibel lead. One all. The last vote went to Miguel Pirez a local producer and ex graff head. He called Cardiff.

Cardiff did well to win but London were very close to getting the away win they needed. Too close in my opinion. Over all it was a great nights entertainment. There were a lot of new comers who had missed the previous battle but had heard of the event via Facebook or through a friend. It seems each event is busier than the last and Secret Wars is spreading fast in South Wales.

LONDON vs CARDIFF

London 1 - Cardiff 2

Our biggest battle yet and our best result if not the biggest upset in this years Secret Wars so far!

The Cardiff team caught the mega bus with little sleep and enjoyed shots of Corky's to get in the battle spirit. With the Welsh flag held high we arrived in London and headed over to Monorex HQ for beers on the roof terrace. After a hearty mixed Kebab (Terry's restaurant choice is always spot on) we prepared for the battle ( more beers and a good power nap). Just after 8pm our lively group of Welsh supporters met us in the Book Club and started to get hyped up for the competition ahead. Cardiff where up against a strong team including former Secret Wars Champ Tek One. As the battle get under way I decided to enjoy the Secret Wars VIP buffet to calm my nerves, and avoid the Champagne being sprayed on me by Cardiff head Matty Fresh.

Team London came with great piece full of strong clean lines and a nice depiction of Tom Jones with staples in his scalp. But Team Cardiff countered with a strong political theme showing Welsh Miners booting Maggie out of the mines with the slogan 'Coal not Dole' With the battle over the 1st judge voted London, then the crowd yelped extra loud for the Welsh leaving the last judge vote to the decide the winner. As turned his voting board to reveal CARDIFF the crowd went off. Another great nights entertainment, thanks to Terry and the Monorex crew for putting us up. See you all in Cardiff for the grudge match!

SUPPORT CARDIFF IN LONDON!

SECRET WARS EURO LEAGUE LONDON VS CARDIFF 16TH APRIL @ THE BOOK CLUB (SHOREDITCH)

South Wales's team of the finest graff artists and illustrators travel to The Book Club to battle the London Secret Wars team. The Secret Wars Euro League has been under way for 2 months with battles against Hamburg and Amsterdam resulting in a group gridlock. Every one has won at home so Cardiff team need to gain an away point at the London Battle.

We need to round up all Welsh support to conquer the English on there own turf. This is a great opportunity to win one over the English and cause an upset in the group!



PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, THE CROWD VOTE WILL WINTHE DAY!

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Amsterdam vs Cardiff

A great battle, a great night out and a lot of fun had by our boys representing Cardiff in Amsterdam.

We managed to consume Heineken, weed and enjoy the sights of the red light district, all before we met our host Mr K (Joe) and took to the white walls of the Sid Lee gallery to battle. The venue was busy and we where showered with free booze tokens as the drawing began. Our boys (Chris Allen, Mcintyre and Rarebit came through with a really strong piece depicting the Amsterdam team getting attacked by Aliens on Secret Wars 3D. Amsterdam won the night with a strong group effort consisting of a robot ripping out the heart of a Dragon (It seems to be a running theme every time we battle we are faced with a daffodil, dragon or maybe Tom Jones) served up on a BBQ as the special of the day. Great attention to detail and full use of the board. Many thanks an congratulations to our dutch hosts.

Lekker!

A hearty breakfast

Battle Plan

Zaandam