$10k To An Emerging Australian Hip Hop Artist - Applications Close 22 February 2010!

MELBOURNE, Australia (Top40 Charts/ ARPA) - The Hilltop Hoods Initiative will give one emerging Australian Hip Hop artist a career starting opportunity - $10,000 to release and promote an album. Proudly brought to you by Aussie Hip Hop giants Hilltop Hoods and APRA, it is open to emerging Hip Hop artists or groups who have not released an album professionally/commercially.

The grant is aimed at funding costs associated with the manufacture and release of an album. In addition, the winner will receive legal advice courtesy of David Vodika and Media Arts Lawyers, which can be used for general or specific career advice. And to top it off, they will be invited to showcase at Song Summit, 19-21 June 2010.

Handpicked by The Hoods, the judging panel features some of Australia's most influential Hip Hop figures:
* Hau (ACT) - Artist (Koolism), JJJ Presenter (The Hip Hop Show)
* Nish (SA) - Graffiti Artist, Community Worker
* Ran-Dee (NSW) - Manager (Def Wish Cast), Radio Presenter (Alchemy Radio)
* Raph (VIC) - Artist, Clothing Label Owner (Blank Clothing), Author (Behind The Beat)

Applications are open 10 December 2009 and will be closing 22 February 2010. The grant recipient will be announced 31 March 2010.

www.apra-amcos.com.au/news/allnews/TheHilltopHoodsInitiative$10ktoEmergingAussieHiphopartist.aspx

Please direct all queries to:
Lorin Pickup at APRA
(02) 9935 7739
[email protected]
16 Mountain St, Ultimo NSW 200