How To Perform In The AirPlay Concert Event
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PERFORMING ARTISTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RAP OVER THEIR VOCAL TRACKS DURING ANY HIP HOP FOUNDATION EVENTS.
To book a 15min performance slot in the AirPlay Concert Event, send your E.P.K., social media links (Facebook & Instagram YouTube), or website to our email with the heading “AIRPLAY BOOKING”. Include streaming and platforms your music is promoted through.
(WHAT IS AN EPK, or Electronic Press Kit? It is a digital package containing promotional materials like artist bios, music samples, photos, and videos, used to promote an artist or band to venues, festivals, media outlets, and other industry professionals)
The only way to perform in any of The Hip Hop Foundation events is through email inquiries with full artist information and links listed above. If you don't have this information we CAN NOT book you in events).
Once your booking is confirmed through email, along with a performance agreement, you must send your donation $50 (PayPal) when your or performance finalized in 1-2 business days or booking will be cancelled due to high volume of booking for this event. Link for donations will be in the performance agreement for the AirPlay Concert Event.
First time members & performers must donate $50 to this fundraising event. Non members must donate $125 to perform in our showcases.
100% of donations raised from this event go directly to promotional material for the AirPlay event and building other free events for artists looking to express themselves using our hip hop culture to become a member click this link. “Become A Member”
The AirPlay Concert Event books very fast so it's recommended you secure your slot with your donation as soon as possible. Donation only accepted after booking is complete. Artists must make the deadline for booking or the performance slot is cancelled.
Hip Hop artists performing in AirPlay receive radio spin on the IIour Show GTV On WJYN Uptown Radio 98.5fm
Since its inception in 2011, the AirPlay Concert Series has become an essential platform for rising independent artists to gain visibility and connect with wider audiences. Now in its 13th year, AirPlay has provided countless up-and-coming talents with the chance to showcase their skills, secure airplay on independent radio stations and podcasts, and build a presence in the indie music scene. This vibrant event features a charismatic indie radio personality as host and a skilled DJ who energizes the atmosphere, creating an unforgettable live experience for both the artists and audience.
AirPlay is more than just a stage; it’s a thriving community where artists and hip-hop enthusiasts come together to celebrate creativity and self-expression. For many emerging artists, AirPlay offers a critical outlet that supports mental health and personal growth by allowing them to share their stories through music—a powerful tool for combating stress, anxiety, and depression. By participating in AirPlay, artists experience encouragement and support, while audiences are uplifted by the positive energy of live performances.
The AirPlay Concert Series is a project of the Hip Hop Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and cultivating the culture of Hip Hop in Philadelphia. Our goal this year is to raise $12,000 to fund free performances in Philadelphia’s parks, recreation centers, and local business venues, bringing live music experiences to communities that would otherwise not have access to them.
Through these concerts, we are not only promoting artistic talent but also nurturing a network of collaboration between local nonprofits, small businesses, and performers. By creating this ecosystem of support, AirPlay actively strengthens Philadelphia’s arts community and enhances neighborhood events, inspiring residents to engage with and support the arts.
AirPlay is more than an event; it’s a movement that celebrates the essence of Hip Hop, the empowerment of young talent, and the power of community. We invite sponsors and donors to join us in making a positive impact on Philadelphia’s cultural landscape, helping us bring creativity, unity, and inspiration to the heart of our city.