The 4Elements HipHop Festival & Conference (4ESydney) has just announced its momentous ninth edition from November 23 - 25 in Blacktown, Sydney.
What better way to celebrate 50 years of hip hop?
This ground-breaking event stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of hip hop culture, bringing together national artists, industry professionals, and enthusiasts – 4ESydney Music Mentors include ARIA-nominee MC Trey and triple j presenter Nooky – for an immersive celebration of artistic expression and empowerment.
For nearly a decade, 4ESydney has championed the essence of hip hop as a cultural movement that transcends boundaries. This year, as they commemorate 50 years since the global inception of hip hop, 4ESydney pays tribute to five generations of artists and industry pioneers who have moulded the landscape of the culture and community we cherish today.
The festival and conference serve as a canvas to explore the profound influence of hip hop on youth, activism, social justice, mental health, and contemporary life.
4Elements HipHop Festival & Conference (4ESydney)
- The conference is running from November 23 – 24 at Warrick Lane Precinct and Main Street, Blacktown
- The festival is happening on November 25 at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
- Get tickets and find out more info here
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The 4ESydney conference answers the big questions hip hop poses
The 4ESydney conference is set to take place on November 23 and 24 at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, offering a dynamic platform for insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Industry insiders, thought leaders, and creative visionaries will converge to share their expertise and visions for the future of hip hop culture.
This year, the 4ESydney conference celebrates hip hop’s storied legacy and the genre’s contemporary vitality. The event will provide a deep dive into hip hop’s significant influence across societal domains. Simultaneously, it aims to blend reflection and vision, addressing pivotal discussions from understanding ego’s influence on artistic and industry growth, to the consequences of erasing history, and the evolutionary trajectory of hip hop.
The 4Elements HipHop Festival is a huge free community celebration
The week’s activates will culminate in a free community music festival in Blacktown’s Warrick Lane Precinct and Main Street. The 4ESydney festival promises an electrifying experience, showcasing a vibrant fusion of music, art, dance, and cultural expressions that define HipHop. Witness the power of unity and creativity as the festival transforms the streets into a tapestry of rhythm and resonance.
4Elements Education Program nurtures hip hop’s next gen
4ESydney has also reintroduced the 4Elements Education Program, tailored to meet the unique needs of aspiring young artists. The program kicks off with weekly hip hop drop-in and recording studio sessions at The Granville Centre, starting on Tuesday, September 12th, from 4pm to 7pm.
Led by renowned music mentors including BARKAA, DOBBY, Nooky, MC Trey, Mirrah, Clarissa Mei and special guests like True Vibenation and more; participants will have the opportunity to refine their lyric-writing, performance, music production skills, and gain essential business knowledge under the guidance of industry experts. This pilot project has been meticulously designed in response to feedback from local creatives, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching experience.
To be part of this transformative experience or find out more, head to www.4ESydney.com.
