Raincity Rap Festival and Conference
/Presented by MISCELLANEOUS Productions, Raincity Rap festival and conference on October 4-5, 2013 features hip hop artists Maestro Fresh Wes, Kinnie Starr and Chin Injeti during two days of industry panels, in-depth interviews, exclusive jam sessions, specific all-ages and free performances, and a closing night urban music contest.
Raincity Rap will provide opportunities to gain an appreciation of the art of hip hop and inside knowledge of the music industry.
Free Admission Events (All Ages) at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre:
October 4
8 p.m. - Opening Night featuring Fire from MISCELLANEOUS Productions' hit hip hop musical Kutz & Dawgs
8:30 p.m. - Maestro Fresh Wes interviewed by Elaine Carol
October 5
1 p.m. - Clear Lines: Powerful, Fierce Women in Hip Hop - Panel
Moderated by Dr. Charity Marsh.
Featuring Kia Kadiri, Kim Sato, JB the First Lady, Andrea Warner and DJ She
2:30 p.m. - Gumption, Guts and Gigs - Music Industry Panel
Moderated by Elaine Carol.
Featuring Jonathan Simkin, Martha Rans, Ari Wise and Matthew Saffran, Adrian Lock and Sarah Webster
4:15 PM - Chin Injeti interviewed by Dr. Charity Marsh
5:15 PM - Kinnie Starr interviewed by Dr. Charity Marsh
WARNING: Strong language and sensitive subject matter.
Live Performances - Ticketed Events (19 years + older - must have valid photo ID)
October 4 at Calabash Bistro
11 p.m. – Urban Music Jam Session
$5 - 15 sliding scale admission - no advance sales - tickets at door
Performances by Chin Injeti and Friends including Sophia Danai, Omar Khan and three of the BOOM BOOMS and featured artists Maestro Fresh Wes and Kinnie Starr.
October 5 at Fortune Sound Club
8 p.m.- Urban Music Contest hosted by Chin Injeti with special guests
$5 - 15 sliding scale admission - no advance sales - tickets at door
Win 4 hours of studio time with Grammy award-winning producer Chin Injeti!
Judges: Chin Injeti, Elaine Carol and Dr. Charity Marsh
More Information: Apply to be a part of Raincity Rap's Urban Music Contest. Visit http://www.miscellaneousproductions.ca/raincity-rap-2013/ for details on how to apply.