The Evolution of Hip-Hop Festival

10/01/17 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

70 Union Square, Somerville

ArtsUnion

Started in 2005, ArtsUnion is an initiative to enhance the cultural economic development of Union Square. ArtsUnion presents events and markets, cultural and historical tours, commissions street furniture and public art, and revised zoning to incentivize arts redevelopment. ArtsUnion was once funded by the MCC's John and Abigail Adams Art Program and remains supported by the City of Somerville.

A local family-friendly festival showcasing hip hop music, dance and art!

Photo by Mark Jones, Hip Hop Festival 2015
Join the Art Council, in partnership with Wat's da WURD, Xperience Creative for the 3rd Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Union Square, Somerville. The festival will feature rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, beatboxers, and visual artists from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. This showcase of hip hop music, dance and culture displays the immense creativity thoughout the region. There will also be live art, interactive activities & local community groups!

Full line-up below:

MUSICAL PERFORMERS:

Oompa

Marcela Cruz

Notoriety

Devin Ferreira

DJ Slipwax

Genie Santiago

BusyBars

Anturazh

Azaglo, Dzidzor

Lil' Static & JDel

Celo

Marcelo Brociner

Von Don

Vid the Visionary

DANCE CREWS:

QWAM

VibeStyle & Friends

CrewNex

LIVE ART BY:

Acoma Art

B. Cartier

V.Kash

Marisa Kang

Jessie Nocella

Joey Free

Nic Nak

Basement Trybe

and Baboon

HOSTED BY:

Crystal Chandler & Shardai Sam-Clarke

Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for available vendor opportunities.

Thank you to Boston Smoke Shop for helping sponsor the festival.

Hip Hop Festival 2015, photo by Mark Jones
Vist the facebook event HERE for updates!

This is an ArtsUnion festival produced in collaboration with Wat's the Wurd, Xperience Creative, The Somerville Line, Somerville Media Center, and the Welcome Project.

(Photos by Mark Jones)

MUM @ ArtFarm
09/23/17 8:00 PM to 09/24/17 1:00 AM