2010 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Featuring De La Soul
De La Soul Live on the DUMBO Waterfront, July 10
The annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival continues this year with a headline performance by De La Soul. The festival will be taking place starting on July 5th and running through July 10th at the Tobacco Warehouse and Brooklyn Bridge Plaza.
Tickets hit the shelf on May 3 and you can get them at BrooklynBodega.com
Executive Director of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival puts De La Soul's attendance in perspective saying, “To be honest, we have been trying to get De La Soul to headline the Festival since we first came up with the idea in 2005. On many levels they are the perfect flag bearers for our mission to use Hip-Hop as an agent of change. For over 20 years they have traveled the world inspiring MC’s, producers, DJ’s and fans alike. I can think of no better artist to usher the Festival into its new home in Brooklyn Bridge Park.”
We are looking forward to another amazing festival following up on last years performances by Dead Prez, Pharoahe Monch and DJ Premier, Smif N Wessun and Grand Puba.
The calendar of events includes:
Monday, July 5th - Show & Prove: This Hip-Hop showcase of independent and local talent is the final event of Brooklyn Bodega’s three month Show & Prove competition.
Tuesday, July 6th - Bodega Education Initiative: A day of panel discussions and seminars about the legendary producer, J Dilla. Speakers include Q-Tip, Ma Dukes Yancey, DJ Spinna and more.
Wednesday, July 7th - mini Film Festival: Features a variety of Hip-Hop films and a Q&A with established and burgeoning filmmakers.
Thursday, July 8th - The DJ, backbone of Hip-Hop: Features performances by the best DJs, from NYC to LA.
Friday, July 9th - Kick-off party: Formally welcome Festival goers, past and current artists and community leaders to the 6th Annual BHF.
Saturday, July 10th - De La Soul: Just ahead of a new album to be released this year and will be headlining on the DUMBO waterfront. Earlier in the day, we set it off with Family Day – a block party for families and children that celebrates the core message of Hip-Hop – social change and individual empowerment.
PLEASE NOTE: Purchase your tickets by May 21st and get access to premium packages at no additional charge. Anticipated perks include being on a priority mailing list that receives all Festival announcements prior to the general public, admittance to a reserved section next to the stage, ability to enter exclusive raffles, priority check-in at the Main Day venue and a FREE commemorative souvenir. You will also automatically be entered to win backstage VIP packages.
For more information on the festival, head over to BrooklynBodega.com
