Events

• VH1 Save the Music Foundation's Gala 2010

  

• Yak Pak official partner of CMJ 2010, Music Marathon & Film festival
  October 19-23, 2010 NYC

  

• SF Weekly's Best of San Francisco Celebration
  San Francisco, CA
  May 20, 2010

  SF Weekly’s Best of San Francisco issue compiles the best of the best in San Francisco according to the people who know it inside and out. For this year’s Best of San Francisco issue, they asked local artists and notable personalities to share what makes living in SF so special. To celebrate the winners, this local publication held a blow-out bash at Ruby Skye where patrons danced to live entertainment and indulged in food and drinks from local eateries. Everyone that got their groove on at this shindig walked away with a limited edition SF Weekly-branded tote bag!

  

• Dumbo Arts Center's Secret Garden Party
  Brooklyn, NY
  April 29, 2010

  The Dumbo Arts Center's Secret Garden celebrates the arrival of spring and promises a night of surprise performances, music, dance, silent auction and all round festive fun. Proceeds directly benefited the development and creation of new art through DAC's exhibition program. DAC's mission is to catalyze interaction between visual artists, the local community and the wider public, in order to preserve the neighborhood of Dumbo as a springboard for new art and Yak Pak was more than happy to help out a hometown organization!
  
  As folks mingled about the art space, an animation projection by Sean Capone displayed vibrant floral images on the wall. A garden of grass was laid in the middle of the space-- a rare treat for us New Yorkers!-- with benches and lawn chairs to relax in. Party-goers delighted in an interactive performance by Olek as they perused the art up for auction and ended the night with a Yak Pak Tote filled with all of the latest info about the DAC.

  

• Ear Of the Heart: The music of Galt MacDermot
  New York, NY
  April 25, 2010

  Ear of the Heart: The Music of Galt MacDermot is a feature-length documentary currently in post production about the iconic and prolific composer of the musical Hair, Galt MacDermot. Beloved by Broadway and hip-hop fans alike, this film follows Galt’s music career and reveals the depth and spirituality of his unforgettable body of work.
  
  Held at the legendary Joe’s Pub, guests were treated to a screening of the film, as well as an intimate serenade by Galt and his band, who gave an enchanting overview of his most memorable masterpieces of music. As a momento of the occassion, everyone at the screening walked away with a Yak Pak tote full of treats!

  

• The Music Loung @ Indioasis
  Indio, CA
  During Coachella: April 16-18, 2010

  BMF Media Group, in association with IndiOasis, debuted the legendary Music Lounge during the 2010 Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The Music Lounge took over a private mansion in the desert and transformed it into a three-day relaxation retreat for the stars.
  
  Artists, celebrities and media attendees at The Music Lounge at IndiOasis were treated to the ultimate pool party, where guests could dine on complimentary meals catered by Canters Deli and Raggamuffin BBQ, snack on popchips and indulge in refreshments and specialty cocktails provided by UV Vodka, Black Star Beer, Café Bustelo, Vita Coco and AriZona Beverages. Each attendee walked away with a Yak Pak goodie bag filled with treats from each of these brands!
  
  The Music Lounge at IndiOasis also hosted exclusive performances and DJ sets by today’s top talent. DJ MOMJEANS aka Danny Masterson, Macy Gray and Crystal Method were just some of the artists to hit the decks while Yelawolf, The Constellations and Lolene delivered impressive live performances.
  
  Check out some pics below of Yelawolf rocking the crowd while rocking a Yak Pak, as well as the guys from Steel Train sporting their Yak Pak goods. Other Yak Pak recipients included Katy Perry, Rosario Dawson, Mischa Barton, Imogean Heap, Matt & Kim and Junior Sanchez!

  

• The Juno Awards
  St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
  April 18, 2010

  Packed to the brim with North America’s top lifestyle brands and outstanding services, the coveted 2010 Juno Awards Gift Bag made for the ultimate VIP survival kit this season.
  
  This year’s swag included everything a star needs to go from day to night. Whether it’s a morning cup of java, a mid-day workout or unique jewelry for a night out, the 2010 Juno Awards Presenter/Performer Gift Bag had it all. From one-of-a-kind to top-of-the-line, it was packed with an assortment of beauty and spa products, fashion accessories, health and lifestyle services. And, of course, all of these great items fit beautifully into a Yak Pak Laptop Shoulder Bag!
  
  Artists like Justin Bieber, Drake, Michael Buble, Metric and Deadmau5 were all lucky recipient of these envy-inducing gift bags!

  

• Record Store Day
  Criminal Records: Atlanta, GA
  April, 2010

  On the most epic day of the year, record stores, labels and artists unite for one thing and that thing is RECORD STORE DAY. This year Criminal Records wanted to do it right by having some of the southeast's most fantastic live acts present. The line-up at Criminal on Record Store Day included Those Darlins, Mathis Hunter, Venice is Sinking, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Social Studies, Janelle Monae and Rodriguez.
  
  Lucky Atlantans who stopped by Criminal to check out the performances and other cool rare finds on Record Store Day also got to walk away with a complimentary Yak Pak Allie Tote! The store-goers took to Twitter to mention their exclusive finds and you can see some of those happy campers here:

  

• Record Store Day
  Amoeba Records: Los Angeles, CA
  April 17, 2010

  Amoeba Records, one of the most popular music stores on the West Coast and definitely a destination location for all record junkies, pulled out all the stops for their customers on Record Store Day with an intimate performance from the Smashing Pumpkins!
  
  After a brief hiatus, this iconic band made its return to music with this special performance and it felt like they had never left. All of the lucky attendees of this rare experience received one of our Billboard Tote Bags, just in time for Earth Day the following week!

  

• The American Museum of Natural History's Annual Gala: Spring Safari
  New York, NY
  april 15, 2010

  For more than four decades, the American Museum of Natural History's Museum Dance has captured the attention and imagination of 800 young New Yorkers for a spectacular evening of dinner, dancing, fun and philanthropy at the Museum.
  
  All funds raised from the event benefit the Museum's scientific and educational programming. And not only was the gala for a good cause, but all partiers left this festive black tie affair with a gang of goodies, including our very own Cosmo Case!

  

• Perez Hilton's Birthday Party
  March 27, 2010

  Celebrating his 32nd birthday, notorious blogger Perez Hilton rang in his "new year" on the historic Paramount Studios lot. Soundstage 21 was converted into a Perezcious "carn-evil" with acrobats, clowns, aerialists, a dunk tank, face painting, sno cones, photo booths and, of course, Yak Pak gift bags!
  
  Perez's celeb friends like Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Tisdale, Leona Lewis, Liza Minelli-- and so many more-- each received a custom-made Renton Deluxe Messenger in Mega Magenta Bubblestar, keeping with the Queen of All Media's ever-present pink theme.

  

• Winter Music Conference
  March 23-27, 2010

  Celebrating the 25th anniversary of WMC, all nominees of the International Dance Music Awards and conference panelists received a limited edition Yak Pak Laptop Shoulder Case to cart around their computing counterparts.
  
  The day before rallying with fellow Miamians in support of Cuba’s “Ladies of White,” Pitbull sported a Don Johnson-inspired look and told harrowing tales of living in Miami through the 80’s and how the city has changed, joking that if New York is “The Big Apple,” then Miami is “The Big Pineapple.”
  
  Slightly out of character, Lil Jon checked into the Eden Roc Miami with little fanfare and walked the grounds with his manager, saying little to anyone else, but definitely scoping out the bikini-clad girls by the pool…
  
  And in a case of “where are they now,” Lars Schlichting, the German house DJ from Real World London is still thriving at his art and seemed right at home working his way through the crowd.
  
  Also on the scene was Grammy Award-winning house DJ Roger Sanchez!

  

• South by Southwest
  March 2010

  Everyone loves a good party and Yak Pak is no exception! As the creator of the original DJ Record Bag, we have always been an enthusiastic supporter of those on the forefront of the music and, like us, those who are pushing the boundaries of their industry. And, in 2010, we’re spreading that support around the country!
  
  First up on our musical menu this year was South by Southwest, where we were involved in not one, not two, but four parties in Austin throughout the duration of the festival.
  
  Our hometown heroes Jelly NYC, Mad Decent and IHEARTCOMIX teamed up to present a carnival extravaganza that boggled the mind. Over the course of three days in the heart of downtown, Carniville Austin took over the scene and was definitely THE place to be. Yak Pak provided over 1,000 goodies to be used as game prizes, as well as a few various exclusive items from our vault for performing artists like Major Lazer, Diplo, Rye Rye, Kid Sister and GZA!
  
  And from the Village Voice to SF Weekly, everyone who is anyone was up on Village Voice Media Party. Once again, the performing bands (The xx, Superchunk, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Surfer Blood) received special treats courtesy of Yak Pak.
  
  And, of course, we always show love to the indie musicians and up & comers. Attendees of the Big Picture Media Showcase received a Yak Pak tote while listening to Ahimsa Sunrise, The Colourist, Emii and Ionia, while folks rocking out at the Rethink Pop Music Showcase got a chance to win Yak Pak giveaways in between bands like Built by Snow, The Vanguard, The Yes Way or Ambassadors.
  
  Check out some photos of Diplo, Alex from Aviation Orange and Heypenny below—along with some other event shots…

  

• 4th Annual PacSun Clash at Clairemont
  March 2010

  Once again, PacSun brought world class Skateboarders, BMX pros and music to San Diego for a great cause! Held at the Krause Family Bike & Skate Park/Mission Valley YMCA in San Diego, attendees had the opportunity to get a close-up look of the skateboarding pros on the vert ramps, in-ground concrete pool and street courses!
  
  All proceeds from the event will benefit the Mission Valley YMCA and Grind for Life, an organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.
  
  Skateboarding and BMX professional stars such as Tony Hawk, Andy Macdonald, Bucky Lasek, Pierre Luc Gagnon and Simon Tabron—and many more—put on quite a show throughout the day-long event.
  
  Yak Pak provided an abundant selection of messenger bags and backpacks for the performing pro athletes. Check out Andy MacDonald below showing off his new Yak Pak!

  

• Zo's King Pin Classic
  February 2010

  Yak Pak was a part of Zo’s King Pin Classic, which benefited the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, part of NBA star Alonzo Mourning’s charities. Honey Shine encourages the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future. The event was held at Lucky Strike Lanes in Miami Beach and was attended many celebrities and pro-athletes in town for the Super Bowl that following weekend.
  
  Check out Alonzo Mourning’s wife, Tracy, sporting one of our J Hook bags at the event…

  

• 16th Annual SAG Awards Gala
  January 2010

  Yak Pak was the official gift bag of this year’s SAG Awards Gala, hosted by PEOPLE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. One of the most star-studded evenings in Hollywood—and the only Awards show where Actors honor Actors— the 16th Annual SAG Awards, was held in Los Angeles at the Shrine Exposition Center on Saturday, January 23, 2010. We created 1,700 custom-designed Hauler Totes especially for this exclusive after party in support of the SAG Foundation.
  
  Stacked to the ceiling, these bags were quite a site at the Gala…

  

• Variety's Power of Youth
  December, 2009

  Yak Pak was selected as the official gift bag of Variety’s Power of Youth 2009 event. This day celebrated a select group of outstanding young entertainers, chosen to receive Variety’s Power of Youth “@15 Award,” who, through their efforts have made significant contributions to their chosen philanthropic and charitable causes. The guest list was comprised of 700 invite-only guests made up of the who’s who under 25 actors, actresses, recording artists and the children and families directly affected by Variety’s two incredible beneficiaries– Starlight’s Children Foundation and LA’s Best. This year’s honorees included Jesse McCartney, Corbin Bleu, AnnaLynne McCord, Keke Palmer and Miranda Cosgrove.

  

• VH1 Save the Music Foundation 10th Anniversary Gala
  Hosted by Maria Menounos

  September 20th, 2007 marked the 10th Anniversary of the biggest and most successful VH1 Save the Music Gala, held at Lincoln Center. Yak Pak was honored to donate bags for over 1,000 gift bags for each of the evening’s attendees. Hosted by Maria Menounos, the star-studded event also featured performances by John Mayer, Jon Bon Jovi, and Roger Waters, helping to raise over $2 million for the restoration of music programs in public schools across the country.

  

• Premiere of feature film: Black Snake Moan
  Hosted by Time Out New York

  At the premiere of Black Soan Moan (starring Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and Justin Timberlake) in New York, Yak Pak skull printed accessories were a hit in the evening's gift bags. The event took place at the IFC Center, followed by an after-party at Honey that featured Southern fare and the music of a Mississippi-inspired Blues band.

  

• DUMBO Arts Fest

  Yak Pak was recently a sponsor of the 10th annual D.U.M.B.O Art under the Bridge Festival. This event is an opportunity to explore DUMBO and the creative diversity of the area's fine artists, designers, architects and artisans as they opened their studios to the public. Yak Pak handed out wallets and totes to the crowds walking the festival. Creating lots of buzz and excitement, Yak Pak was honored to be a part of this experience.