Sonshine Festival Holy Hip Hop Block Itinerary

"Sonshine Festival Set For July 15-18, 2009; 12-Hour Non-Stop Holy Hip Hop Block (July 17 & 18, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.).

Sonshine Festival (crowd shot)

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Atlanta/Chicago. June 24, 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),confirmed today the itinerary for the "Holy Hip Hop Block @ 2009 Sonshine Festival"). Averaging 25,000 attendees per year, the Sonshine Music Festival is one of the largest and most well-known Christian music events of its type.

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

(Praise & Worship by: Erica Cumbo)

10-Noon

B.Wright

Yung Semaj

Messengers of Christ

Pro

Island Stage

NOON-2 P.M.

Markilo Allen

big AL

Front Line Movement

Tay Clemons

GTK

2- 4 P.M.
Erica Cumbo

The Lyrical Miracle

Infamous

Tjuan

Sean Slaughter

Jake Lynn

Canton Jones

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

10-11 A.M.

Humble Tip

J. Alan

Jake Lynn

Justified and Zealous

Kaboose

D.M.A.U.B.

NOON - 2 P.M.

No Compromise

Rapid Fire

IROCC

BrothaRemixx

King Wes

XROSS

2 P.M. - 4 P.M.

Good Son

Lil Prophet

K-Drama

Ace Infiniti

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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.

"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:

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

About Holy Hip Hop Awards:

Since its inception at Clark-Atlanta University in 2000 and now going into its 9^th 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