Hip Hop in the Park 2010

*URGENT*

We have been having issues with the website registration. A glitch in the form has timed out some of the registrations, so only a portion are being received. To make sure you registration is received email don@hiphopinthepark.ca to confirm registration.

If you want to register anew, email your tracks, photos, bio and all registration info to don@hiphopinthepark.ca and CC beats@hiphopinthepark.ca.

We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Hip-Hop in the Park is a volunteer-run event. We are currently seeking 20 to 30 individuals this year to mind the tables, confection, handle registration and information liaising and helping run workshops. The size and success of the past two years’ events have been limited only by the amount of event help needed to operate an outdoor function that thousands cherish.

We are not looking for new volunteers, however, if you have helped out in the past, we would love to have you on our team again. If you are capable of changing to a different scenarios quickly and are easy-going, then we could use your help.

Hip-Hop in the Park needs volunteers on Sat., May 22, 2010 from 10 am. to 10 p.m. Anyone able to dedicate a portion of that day to event operations will get a chance to enjoy our festival on a more intimate and personal level, as well as gain experience and get a reference letter for a future employer, if requested. Oh, and a pretty cool Hip-Hop in the Park shirt, too.

Click here to volunteer!

Leandra Lane, volunteer@hiphopinthepark.ca

It’s official, boys and girls: Hip Hop in the Park is returning for its third year. As always, it’s held on a Saturday during the third week of May, also known as international Hip Hop Appreciation Week. (That’s Sat., May 22nd!)

Graff artists, emcees, b-boys and DJs — you can start submitting your work here.

This year, we are doing two shows, Hip Hop in the Park and the 18+ event, Hip Hop in the Dark. All submissions must be received by March 15. Selections will be announced around the first week of April.

Image Courtesy of edmonton in three dimensions

We’d like to thank everybody that was a part of Hip Hop in the Park. The performers, the volunteers, the organizers and all of the people that came out and made it such a beautiful day. THANK YOU.

I know it was not perfect; a few swear words slipped… we ran out of water…

But really… Thousands of people came down and enjoyed a beautiful day under the sun, enjoyed the park, the people, the vibes and the best of Edmonton Hip Hop Culture.

Last years event was great, and still we had complaints to the city and the papers… I encourage people to take a minute or two and write a letter or an email to the City of Edmonton (311@edmonton.ca) to praise today’s festival… or to the newspapers. (Edmonton Journal, letters@thejournal. canwest.com) (Edmonton Sun, mailbag@edmsun.com)

• View images from edmonton in three dimesions
• View images from Paula Kirman

Congratulations to Joey Dats (of The Greater Good) after winning the trophy as Hip Hop in the Park’s 2009 Producer Battle champion. It was a close one; here’s how it went down:

Semifinal A: Jae Mayes vs. Architect - winner: Jae Mayes

Semifinal B: Redef vs. Joey Dats - winner: Joey Dats

Final: Joey vs. Jae in one tough, close, holy smokes, hype battle. Each played two instrumentals and at first it looked like the judges were leaning toward Jae Mayes. Then, overtime was demanded. So in OT, the two went head-to-head once more and Joey Dats came just over the edge as the judge’s favourite. But it was a tough battle. Congrats to Joey Dats.

Just a remind that Saturday morning to 4 pm, there’s a fundraising Garage Sale @ 12707 92 St.