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| Monday, 16 August 2010 00:00 |
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Greetings folks - Congratulations to all of our 2010 nominees! The competition was stiff this year, and there were many talented candidates who unfortunately did not make the ballot so be proud if you did! To see who got nominated in each category simply go to the ballot and VOTE now - right here on our site! Along with doing that, be sure to purchase your tickets or weekend passes to this year's festivities, also right on the site. Advance tickets to the main event are $20 & $50 VIP. Weekend passes are $50 and $100 VIP. This year's event is guaranteed to sell out quick - so don't delay, purchase your tickets today! Other key facts to take note of: our official host hotel is the Crowne Plaza City Centre, 777 St. Clair Ave in downtown Cleveland, OH. We have awesome discounts for our guests on rooms, parking, food, & drink purchases! Just say you're coming for the Ohio Hip Hop Awards & Music Conference and you'll get the hookup. The number to the Crowne Plaza is 216.771.7600. Call and book your room there today! We just confirmed our partnership with Nappyhead Promotions to jump off Ohio Hip Hop Awards & Music Conference weekend one day earlier in a major way with a lil' Hip Hop star power! We have the Duck Down Records 15 year anniversary tour concert taking place Thursday September 16 @ the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Performing LIVE will be Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Kidz N the Hall, & Skyzoo, with music by DJ Evil Dee! Hosted by me & Mexie J. Get at us @ 216.744.7716 for more info on this all star concert extravaganza!!! Finally, our "Learn to Earn" Music Conference this year is bigger and better than ever! If you're one of the hundreds who came out to our official networking event in March you already know how valuable and well attended these events are. The panel we have confimed this time out is an All Star industry team - click below to check the list of confirmed attendees. One highlight this year is the confirmation of Amir Windom, Director of A&R @ Atlantic Records, who will be conducting one on one sessions with serious artists who are looking to take their career to the next level. These sessions will be taking place on Friday 9/17 & Sunday 9/19 and are very limited on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Click below to find out more details or call our offices at 216.744.7716 to secure your slot with Amir! D.Lorand Jackson - Chairman - Ohio Hip Hop Awards & Music Conference PLEASE CLICK THE "READ MORE" BUTTON FOR MORE IMPORTANT DETAILS INCLUDING OUR 2010 WEEKEND EVENT SCHEDULE!!!
For those familiar with the process, our standard time line is basically the same for 2010: May 1st - June 30th: The finalized 2010 categories list is published on the site, & we begin to officially accept nomination suggestions form the public via www.ohiohiphopawards.com July 1st - August 1st: The Ohio Hip Hop Awards Showcase Tour hits Cleveland, Columbus, Cincy, Dayton, Elyria, Youngstown, Toledo, & Akron! Enter to compete & win a slot to perform at the 5th annual Ohio Hip Hop Awards! Aug 13th - Official OHHA Press Conference to announce the nominees, sponsors, take questions from the public, & announce that the ballot is LIVE Aug 13th - Sept 13th: The final ballot is posted on voting takes place at www.ohiohiphopawards.com Sept 17th - Sept 19th: Ohio Hip Hop Awards & Music Conference weekend with the main event taking place Sunday September 18th!!!!! Weekend schedule of events for the 2010 Ohio Hip Hop Awards & Music Conference!!!!! Thursday September 16, 2010 - Nappyhead Inc in association with the Ohio Hip Hop Awards presents The Duck Down Records 15 year Anniversary Tour!!! @ the Grog Shop 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Show starts at 8pm Hosted by D.Lorand & Mexie J Featuring LIVE in concert: Pharaohe Monch, Sean Price, Buckshot, Smiff N Wessun, Kidz in the Hall, & Skyzoo!!!
Friday September 17, 2010 - Official welcome reception @ The Crowne Plaza City Centre (host hotel) 777 St. Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 4pm - 7pm Be greeted by our hostesses with information on the entire weekend schedule of events, directions to all venues, and registration boothes for the "Learn to Earn" Music Conference, Media credentials, etc...plus tickets and weekend passes available for sale. Taking place in the lobby bar/reception area with drink specials
The official Pre-Party extravaganza @ Earth Nightclub 1295 Old River Road (East Bank of the Flats) 8pm until Showcase tour runner ups perform; Tour emcee battle winners compete head to head; 1st set of awards given out. ***Plus*** Just Added: Ohio Economic Entertainment Summit 5-8pm Informal informational session hosted by Zaire of Rebel Army Radio to brainstorm ideas on increasing revenue in the Ohio underground music scene - FREE & open to the public, a "No Holds Barred" must attend event!
Saturday September 18, 2010 - Open Mic in the Park (11am - 2pm: Location to be announced) Freestyle sessions, B Boy exhibitions, graph writer bombings, etc...a great way to start off the main event day!!
The Main Event - the 5th annual Ohio Hip Hop Awards show!!!! @ Dream Nightclub 2325 Elm Street (West Bank of the Flats) Red Carpet Reception starts @ 4pm sharp! Show starts @ 6pm sharp! Performances by: Jola (So So Def) Britni Elise, Ray Cash, Erica P, Status Flo, Gotta Husle, Da Kennel, Desi, Mz. Nikki, Freeway Boys, A.D.D., more TBA. Major label execs & national media WILL be in attendance! Advance tickets: $20 General Admission, $50 VIP. All access weekend passes: $50 General Admission, $100 VIP. Inflation @ the door so get your tickets early! All access weekend passes cover: 9/18 Award show main event @ Dream, BOTH official afterparties @ Anatomy & The View, The Power Plates brunch @ Prime 75, and the official "Learn to Earn" music conference 9/19 @ Earth. (Weekend passes do NOT gain entrance to the Fri 9/18 official pre-party @ Earth nightclub or the 9/19 Exit Jam @ Anatomy.) Buy your All Access weekend pass to save $$$ and skip the line! For more info and to buy your tickets & weekend passes log on to www.ohiohiphopawards.com TODAY! Call the OHHA's headquarters for more info - 216.744.7716 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Official Afterparties!! Saturday night after the award show #1: Anatomy Ultralounge 1299 West 9th St. downtown Cleveland, OH 44113 #2: The View 618 Prospect Ave downtown Cleveland, OH 44114 Doors for both open @ 9pm. $10 addmission, $20 VIP - get there early before inflation! The only OFFICIAL after-party locations for the celebrities, nominees, and award winners! 216.744.7716 & www.ohiohiphopawards.com for more info!
Sunday September 19, 2010 - The "Power Plates" Networking Brunch @ Prime 75 75 Public square Cleveland, OH 44113 11am - 2pm This is a free networking event (attendees purchase their own brunch) with industry professional and executives. Hosted by Ron Spaulding, President of Fontana/Universal Music Group
The official Ohio Hip Hop Awards "Learn to Earn" Music Conference!! @ Club Earth 1295 Old River Road (East Bank of the Flats) Cleveland, OH 44113 2pm - 6pm The Music Industry Comes to Cleveland for the 5 year anniversary of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards! Confirmed guest include:
The OHHA in association with 6-19-6 Promotions presents: A Special Edition "I Am Hip Hop" Ohio Hip Hop Awards exit party @ Anatomy Ultra Lounge 1299 West 9th Cleveland, OH 44113 Doors open @ 9pm - $10
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