Memphis, TN -- (SBWire) -- 08/10/2010 -- The weekend long Memphis Hip Hop exposition and trade show of Music, Entertainment, education and networking scheduled for Memphis, TN September 2-5 known as the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo, tickets went on sale Monday (August 9). Tickets can be purchased at http://hiphopexpo.eventbrite.com.
The 2010 inaugural event will include activities and events such an Industry Meet N Greet Networking Mixer, conferences, workshops and development sessions as well as the Memphis Hip Hop Expo trade show. The Memphis Hip Hop Expo will feature exhibitors and vendors, live performances, a live Pro BMX bike show featuring Ricky Moseley and The Misled BMX team, a "Hip Hop Art, Ink & Fashion Show," celebrity appearances including by the Memphis Grizzlies and more.
Tickets for both the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend and Memphis Hip Hop Expo are available for purchase online at Eventbrite.com (http://hiphopexpo.eventbrite.com) and Memphis Hip Hop Weekend official site (http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com).
Advance ticket prices start at $10 each for the Memphis Hip Hop Expo for those ages 13+. Those ages 6-12, tickets will be available for $5 and those ages 5 and under will be able to attend free. Attendees can also access all the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo events by purchasing the Hip Hop Weekend All Access Pass at http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com/tickets or at http://hiphopexpo.eventbrite.com.
The "Hip Hop Weekend All Access Pass" is a package of all events in one pass. Purchase of the "Hip Hop Weekend All Access Pass" gives the attendee access to all "Official" Memphis Hip Hop Weekend events including both days of the Memphis Hip Hop Expo, pass into the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend Industry Conference, Industry Meet-N-Greet Networking Mixer, Memphis Hip Hop Weekend Celebrity Ball Games, After-Party and more.
There is also a limited number of VIP Admission passes available for the Memphis Hip Hop Expo which come with stage-side seating during the live performances and fashion show as well as early entrance.
In addition, tickets for the Industry Meet N Greet Networking Mixer are also available online now at http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com/tickets or at http://hiphopexpo.eventbrite.com, as well.
The Memphis Hip Hop Weekend Celebrity Baseball and Basketball games and After-Party can be purchased online currently via the Hip Hop Weekend All Access Pass package at http://hiphopexpo.eventbrite.com and will be available soon for individual purchase as well.
According to the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend website, "the long term goal is to provide a source of networking and information, opportunities, to build social harmony and promote growth."
There are a number of panels and special performances lined up for the event, which surely seem to support that mission.
Conference panelists who will be participating in the event include Grammy nominated music producer Drumma Boy (Young Jeezy, Plies, Ludacris, Gucci Mane), music producer Leo Goff III (Yo Gotti), Dr. Kenneth Whalum, Jr (Pastor and author of "Hip Hop Is Not Our Enemy"), Professor and music producer Kurt Clayton (Three 6 Mafia, Angela Winbush, Ann Nesby), Cameron Mann (Memphis Music Foundation), DJ Homer D (Hittmenn DJ's), Entertainment Attorney Laquita Stokes (Corbin Johnson, PLLC), Michael McLaughlin (Universal Music, Block Starz Music LLC), Professor and Entertainment Attorney Tonya Butler (Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs), DJ Nina Stakz (Hot 107.1), DJ Zirk (2 Thick Records), Janiro Hawkins III (Southern Entertainment Awards), Mo Better (Hot 107.1 FM Program Director), Cathy Ross (SXSW), Entertainment Attorney Jeff Padgett (The Padgett Law Firm), DJ 007 (K97 FM), Nick 'Scarfo' Jackson (Prophet Entertainment), Peppa 'Mouth of Tha South' Williams (CEO of Mouth of tha South Management, former VP of Def Jam South, and Yo Gotti's manager), prolific fashion and Industry photographer Patrick Covington (Patrick C Photography), actress and fashion model Jacqui Green, DJ Jus Borne (Hot 107.1 FM), Phillip Beasley (President of the Memphis Songwriters Association), Tommy Volinchak (producer and former BMI Music Licensing Executive), John 'J-Dogg' Shaw (Promotions, Urban A & R/Select-O-Hits Distribution), public relations (PR) consultant Aerial M. Ellis (Urbane Imagery), Mr Del (rapper and CEO of Holy South formerly of Three 6 Mafia), Tina Tilton (Radio Personality/Television producer), amongst others.
Special performances include Hypnotized Minds' Lil Wyte, Queens of Memphis La Chat (Dime-A-Dozen Entertainment) and Gangsta Boo (Drum Squad), recording artist/producer/songwriter Kia Shine, southern rap/crunk/soul band Hillkrunk (Diamond D), R&B sensation Tre' V, Pro BMX bike rider Ricky Moseley and the Misled BMX Showteam, legendary artist DJ Zirk ft. 2 Thick, MemphisRap.com Showcase winner Teflon Don (Soul Star Entertainment), Kristyle (Drum Squad), Partee (Gain Green Entertainment), Allie Baby (Drum Squad), Yung Kee, Miscellaneous, Miss B Hollywood, Koopsta Knicca, Hip Hop Violinist Lila, spiritual rapper/producer Mr Del (formerly of Three 6 Mafia), 6 year-old rising rap artist P-Nutt, 9 year old Lil Chris (recently seen on ABC television's Wife Swap "Parker/Robinson" episode), up and coming rapper Young Phenomenon, 8 year-old hip hop dancer D3, amongst others.
For additional ticketing information and price packages visit http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com/tickets or http://hiphopexpo.eventbrite.com.
Advance ticket purchasing will be available until September 2.
For more information visit http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com or call 901-881-0795.
Contacts:
Director/Coordinator/Sales & Sponsorships:
Hosea Mays | hosea[at]memphishiphopweekend.com
Event Lead/Promotions:
Deanna Brown | deanna[at]memphishiphopweekend.com
Online Media:
Charla Littlejohn | media[at]memphishiphopweekend.com
Tickets Go On Sale For Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2010
The 2010 inaugural event and weekend long Memphis Hip Hop exposition and trade show of Music, Entertainment, education and networking scheduled for Memphis, TN September 2-5 known as the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo, tickets went on sale Monday.