"Sonshine Festival Set For July 15-18, 2009; 24-At Large Slots Available For Ministers of the Gospel for 12-Hour Non-Stop Holy Hip Hop Block (July 17 & 18, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.).  iROCC To Cover Sonshine Festival On Behalf of BET Presents: 106 and Gospel, With Attendees Converging WorldWide"

 

 

Sonshine Festival (crowd shot)

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Atlanta/Chicago.  February 9, 2009.  Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, host of Holy Hip Hop Awards and exclusive manager of submissions of Holy Hip Hop genre artists for performance stage consideration at the annual Sonshine Music Festival (Friday, July 17, 2009 and Saturday, July 18, 2009), as well as all Holy Hip Hop Emcees' stage times and performances for 2009 Sonshine Festival  (July 15-18, Wilmar, MN), announced today 24 at-large spots available for Ministers of the Gospel.  For consideration, Holy Hip Hop emcees register for an Artist Account at music ministry submission portal: www.HolyHipHop.org.  The Itinerary, Confirmed and Open Slots are outlined below for the "Holy Hip Hop Block @ 2009 Sonshine Festival"):

 

2009 Sonshine Festival (Holy Hip Hop Block) (Friday, July 17, 2009)

(Praise & Worship by: Erica Cumbo)

 

10-11 A.M.
 

B.Wright

OPEN (DaSouth Nominee)

(Open)

Legacy

11-NOON

 

Jeremiah The Prophet

Open (illSpot Nominee)

Poetic Prophet

Platinum Souls

 NOON-1 P.M.

Island Stage

Open (DaSouth Nominee)

big AL

Rawsrvt

1 - 2 P.M.

 (Open)

(Open)

(Open)

Young Prayzr

 2- 3 P.M.

 

Erica Cumbo

(Open)

(Open)

Sean Slaughter

 3- 4 P.M.

 

(Open)

(Open)

(Open)

Canton Jones

 

 

2009 Sonshine Festival (Holy Hip Hop Block) (Saturday, July 18, 2009)

 

10-11 A.M.
 

Humble Tip

Open (illspot Nominee)

(Open)

Urban D

11-NOON

 

Jake Lynn

Open (DaSouth Nominee)

(Open)

D.M.A.U.B.

 NOON- 1 P.M.

No Compromise

Open (illSpot Nominee)

Mark J

IROCC
1 - 2 P.M.

 

BrothaRemixx

(Open)

(Open)

XROSS

 2- 3 P.M.

 

(Open)

(Open)

(Open)

K-Drama

 3-4 P.M.
 

Lunie 3:80

 (Open)

(Open)

Kurtis Blow

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Atlanta/Chicago.  January 26, 2009.  Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, host of Holy Hip Hop Awards and exclusive manager of submissions of Holy Hip Hop genre artists for performance stage consideration at the annual Sonshine Music Festival (Friday, July 17, 2009 and Saturday, July 18, 2009), as well as (b) all Holy Hip Hop Emcees' stage times and performances for 2009 Sonshine Festival  (July 15-18, Wilmar, MN), announced today 24 at-large spots available for Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel.  For consideration, Holy Hip Hop emcees can register at music ministry submission portal: www.HolyHipHop.org.

 

Special Media Note:  iRocc, segment host of BET's 106 and Park Presents: Generation Gospel will also be in attendance at the Sonshine Festival and getting live footage on behalf of BETs new ground-breaking youth show titled: 106 and Park Presents: Generation Gospel.

 

"Hundreds of thousands of individuals have attended the Sonshine Music Festival since 1981 and over 1,800 bands have performed at this powerful Christian event. In 2009, it will be the honor of Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop to introduce the Sonshine Music Festival Family to quality, diverse and Ministry-focused Holy Hip Hop emcees, representing North, South, East and West," said Minister eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican), CEO, Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop and host of the Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards.

"Over the past 2 years alone, over 40,000 individuals have traveled to Wilmar, Minnesota for the annual Sonshine Music Festival to fellowship over 3 days and enjoy the sounds of great Christian talent such as: Toby Mac, Switchfoot, Relient K, Shawn McDonald and more. Holy Hip Hop emcees, focused on Christian Ministry Evangelism and the Mission to Take the Gospel to the Streets, continue to make a powerful impact within and outside of the Christian community. Sonshine Music Festival is excited to be able to provide an opportunity for the moving and uplifting lyrical testimonies of Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel to be shared and experienced by the Sonshine Music Festival Family in 2009 and beyond," said Bob Poe, Founder, Sonshine Music Festival.

 

About Sonshine Music Festival:

 

In 1981 Bob Poe, a local youth pastor in Willmar, MN, rallied a group of interested people to discuss a possible summer musical event for teenagers. A portion of this group became the steering committee for SONSHINE 1982. Sonshine 1982 drew 1800 attendees to hear Sweet Comfort Band, The Witty’s, Wally Hilgenberg, Sandi Patti, Rosey Greer, Russ Taff, Ann Kiemel and Leon Patillo.

The Willmar Community Campus was the host for SONSHINE from 1982-1986. During this time SONSHINE grew to 8,000 attendees. Because of the growth, SONSHINE relocated to the Willmar Civic Center site in 1987. With the construction of the Willmar High School facility in the same area, SONSHINE has remained at this location for the past 21 years!

SONSHINE’s 27 year history has included virtually every major artist in the Christian music world. Attendance has grown from 1800 to a high mark of 23,000 in 2006.

SONSHINE remains true to its commitment to deliver the best in Christian music and encourage young people to become or continue to be a life-long follower of Jesus. Bob Poe and the original steering committee are still organizing and providing leadership for the Sonshine Music Festival.  For more information, please go to: www.SonshineFestival.com

 

Holy Hip Hop at Sonshine Festival:

 

Holy Hip Hop Stage Consideration at 2009 Sonshine Music Festival: Attention: Holy Hip Hop Ministers of the Gospel, seeking submission requirements for consideration to be selected to perform at 2009 Sonshine Festival Holy Hip Hop stages (July 17, July 18), should register at music ministry submission portal: www.HolyHipHop.org.  Email contact: sonshinefestival@holyhiphop.com.

 

 

 

 

For more information on Holy Hip Hop emcees at 2009 Sonshine Festival, log on to: www.HolyHipHop.org, www.DaSouth.com and iLLSpot.net

 

About BET Networks & 106 & Park Presents Generation Gospel:
Providing viewers with a broader look at what's going on in and around the pulpit, GENERATION GOSPEL will feature weekly news, lifestyle and underground segments, from across the country by some of today's favorite gospel artists and show correspondents, like Tye Tribett, Kiki Sheard, IROCC Williams and SUNDAY BEST finalist Jermaine Sellers.
 

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About Holy Hip Hop Awards:

 

Since its inception at Clark-Atlanta University in 2000 and now going into its 9th year with over 800 live performances to date from Ministers of the Gospel representing North, South, East and West, Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards recognizes Honorees for invaluable service, sacrifice, labor and contributions to the community, uplifting and positively impacting the hearts, minds and souls of children, youth and adults, and in furtherance of the world-wide proliferation of Spiritually-Enlightening Hip Hop Ministry, Music and Entertainment Glorifying GOD. James 5:20. Amen.  To Watch 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards, Click Here: Click Here: 2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards (Live)

 

 

About i-Lifetv:

Home of the Holy Hip Hop Video Show since 2004, hosted by eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican). Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv) is a 24 hour-a-day digital cable network available on over 1,700 cable systems - designed to bring unique, fresh and distinct inspirational programming to your world. It is a lifestyles network, filled with practical and inspirational programs on better finances, health, families, relationships, marriages and more.
 


i-Lifetv includes the best in programming designed for children of all ages, as well as a special block for teens, plus exclusive and original music concerts, movies, sports, documentaries and exciting family entertainment. i-Lifetv is NOT a simulcast of it's sister network INSP. For more information, go to: www.iLifetv.com or www.INSP.com

 
 
About JC-TV:
 
2008 Holy Hip Hop Awards Broadcast Partner (Summer 2008).  JCTV offers a 24/7 blend of high-energy programs, including Christian music videos, extreme sports, concerts and comedy shows. Due to its unique format, JCTV produces and features many programs that cannot be seen anywhere else. The channel, which is programmed for 13-29 year olds, was launched by Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2002.  For more information, go to: www.JCTV.org
About Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN):
TBN is the largest and most requested faith-based network in the U.S. With a combination of family-friendly programming and exclusive movies, concerts and specials, it consistently ranks number one in Nielsen rankings of faith-based channels. TBN is currently available to 92 percent of total U.S. households. For more information, go to: www.TBNNetworks.com