April 15, 2008
Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Bodega, the producers of the 2008 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, announced today that tickets for this year's festivities will be available Monday May 5th. This year's Festival includes a mixture of free, paid, indoor as well as outdoor events. As always Brooklyn Bodega has fought to keep the costs of all BHF events as close to free as possible. However, organizers are asking for a minimum donation of $10 to help support Brooklyn Bodega and the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.
Attendees interested in attending multiple events will have the opportunity to purchase various packages that include entrance to ticketed events as well as premiums at free events. All information is available on the newly revamped www.brooklynbodega.com
Festival Finance and Production Director Ebonie Jackson, "We currently have 10 dates on our calendar and the most expensive donation package is $100. The smallest is $10. Our goal is simple. If you can afford to support us we welcome that love with open arms. If you cannot we still want you to attend as much of the Festival as you can. Financial barriers in cultural programming should be as low as possible. However we have to be pragmatic. This is an extremely expensive venture and without the financial support of the people this will simply not work." Even the highest ticket package the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival is still one of the best deals in summer programming. Similar events such as The Roots Picnic, Paid Dues or Rock The Bells have prices ranging from $50 to $125.
"We are giving you four free film screenings, two all ages outdoor shows in the most beautiful parks in Brooklyn, after parties, free food, free drink, free music, free gear. No matter how you look at it, it is a great deal," added Festival Executive Director Wes Jackson. "I love to see all these great artists playing New York but let's be honest not everyone can afford the prices. Especially brothers and sisters struggling to make ends meet or young families. We think you should be able to see "A" level Hip-Hop talent without breaking your bank."
BHF 2008 ticket donation packages:
SUPPORTER
$10 - premium ticket at Festival Main Date - Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, July 12th
$30 Family packages (4 premium tickets) for July 12th
$70 for a Group packages (10 premium tickets) for July 12th
-Premium tickets will be mailed directly to you and patrons will be given goodie bags while supplies last
-Group and family packages also include a free food and drink
FRIEND $20
One (1) premium ticket for Main Date July 12th
Complimentary food and drink on July 12th
Premium seating at Film Series
Complimentary food and beverage at Film Series
Goodie bag on June 28th and July 12th
BELEIVER $40
Two (2) premium tickets for Main Date July 12th
Complimentary food and drink on July 12th
Premium seating at Film Series
Complimentary food and beverage at Film Series
Goodie bag on June 28th and July 12th
Reduced admission at the July 10th after party at the Masonic Lodge, Brooklyn, NY
Complimentary Brooklyn Beer at the Masonic Lodge, July 10th and Main Day July 12th
CONFIDANTE $60
Two (2) premium tickets for Main Date July 12th
Complimentary food and drink on July 12th
Premium seating at Film Series
Complimentary food and beverage at Film Series
Goodie bag on June 28th and July 12th
Reduced Admission at July 10th after party at the Masonic Lodge, Brooklyn, NY
Complimentary Brooklyn Beer at the Masonic Lodge, July 10th and Main Day July 12th
Reduced admission at July 12th after party
VIP $100
Four (4) premium tickets for Main Date July 12th
Complimentary food and drink on July 12th
Premium seating at Film Series
Complimentary food and beverage at Film Series
Goodie bags on June 28th and July 12th
Reduced admission at July 10th after party at the Masonic Lodge, Brooklyn, NY
Complimentary Brooklyn Beer at the Masonic Lodge, July 10th and Main Day July 12th
Reduced admission at July 12th after party
VIP admittance all events
Business or personal listing in Festival program and on BrooklynBodega.com
And our eternal gratitude
Our main date, July 12th is open to the public but tickets are absolutely necessary. To register www.brooklynbodega.com click Join The Bodega and the process will begin.
Non-Premium tickets are NOT necessary for the Film Series and the Prospect Park dates
The after parties on July 10th and July 12th are ticketed. Tickets will be available via Brooklyn Bodega and the venues' box office.
Tickets will be released Monday May 5th but donations are more than welcome www.brooklynbodega.com/scr
Festival dates:
Saturday, June 28th - Lyricist Lounge, Brooklyn Bodega and Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park - Live performances
Thursday July 10th - Final Film Screening
Thursday July 10th - After Party at The Masonic Lodge. Performers TBA
Friday, July 11th, Pre-Festival Party
Saturday, July 12th, -Main Performance Day at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park
Saturday July 12th, - Official After Party. Talent TBA
Film Series - June 13th, 20th, 27th and July 10th
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