Hip-Hop in the Park is a music and culture festival in Edmonton, Alberta held during the third week of every May, which celebrates Hip-Hop Appreciation Week.
This year’s event is at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Hip-Hop Appreciation Week was founded by KRS-One’s Temple of Hip-Hop, and it marks the anniversary of when Hip-Hop became an official culture sanctioned by the United Nations.
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Are you a…
* DJ?
* Rapper?
* Producer?
* Battle MC?
* Beat-boxer?
* Graffiti artist?
* B-girl or B-boy?
* Street-fashion designer?
* Person passionate about hip-hop?
If so… YOU ARE HIP-HOP + we want to hear from you.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The deadline for 2009 entrants is April, 1. Due to the overwhelming number of applications and performers of last year, only 20 to 25 performers will be selected to perform at this year’s event. All entrants must also agree not to use foul language to ensure that Hip-Hop in the Park can continue on a family festival.
APPLY HERE
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Hip-Hop in the Park relies 100% on great volunteers. Run a workshop, pick-up some props, represent the community. If there’s something you can do on the day of or before, we’d love to hear from you. BECOME A VOLUNTEER.
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Download the FREE Mixtape from 2008's inaugural event.
