The NI Hip-Hop Convention 2024 returns today with a slew of can’t-miss highlights and opportunities for artists, producers and music lovers to network, learn and engage with industry professionals and fellow creatives.

A collaboration with Sound of Belfast, the two-day festival and conference takes place today, 7th November, and tomorrow, 8th November at the Argyle Business Centre in West Belfast, giving creatives, aficionados and industry professionals the chance to celebrate, uplift and empower the hip-hop community in Northern Ireland.

See below for the full event schedule and highlights:

Day 1 - Thursday, November 7th

6:00 PM: Opening performances by local artists
6:30 PM: Panel 1 - Local Artists' Discussion
7:15 PM: Performances
7:45 PM: Panel 2 - Industry Professionals
8:30 PM: Workshop on Marketing, Streaming & Artist Development
9:45 PM: Closing performances

Day 2 - Friday, November 8th

5:00 PM: Opening performances
6:00 PM: Experienced Artists Panel featuring Young Bane, Fumez the Engineer, and more
6:45 PM: Listening and Feedback Workshop with Experienced Artists
7:30 PM: Closing performances at Argyle
9:30 PM: Performances at Alibi
11:00 PM: Headliner performance by Young Bane

Keynote Speakers & Industry Professionals:
Ellie Prohan (Radio Presenter)
Yaw Owusu (PRS Foundation)
Fumez The Engineer (Plugged In)
Young Bane (Artist)

Workshops & Panels Covering:

• Skill development for artists
• Networking & mentorship
• Diversity and inclusion in the music industry
• Empowering young talent
• Career pathways & artist development

For more information and tickets, please see here.