Indigenous Hip Hop Projects (IHHP) is a unique team of talented artists in all elements of hip hop, media, entertainment and performing arts, who have been working extensively in Aboriginal communities around Australia since 2004.
IHHP celebrates the fusion of traditional Indigenous culture and hip hop, promotes self expression, provides opportunities, role models, inspirations and collaborations for youth in remote regional and urban areas and works closely with elders, schools, local health services, and local councils to introduce skills and resources to enable long term, sustainable, community development.
“From when they arrived, they got the kids to join in. It was awesome to see. It was like reconciliation between non-Indigenous and Indigenous. I would definitely have them back. The kids carried on their friendships. Everywhere I go, kids always ask me, when are they coming back?”
Wales, an Elder working for Anglicare in Nhulumbuy
In 2008 IHHP…
* Visited 56 communities across Australia.
* Worked with 53 schools in Victoria, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.
* Collaborated and worked with 53 partners, undertaking a total of 97 partnerships (excluding schools).
* Engaged with a total of 22,970 young people through direct workshops within 5 states and 1 Territory.
* Worked with, performed to, and promoted key health and education messages to a total of 70,122 youth in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia through all workshops, festivals, performances and conferences.
IHHP are auditioning for new teachers and performers in Hip Hop, break, rap and beat boxing artists for regional Australian performance Workshop tour. Closing date is Feb 7th 2009.
Audition Details:
Date: Sunday February 8th 2009
Time: 10-1pm
Please note: Artists must be avail for a 3 day training session Monday to Wednesday 16-18th February 2009 9am-6pm.
Audition Layout:
* Hip Hop choreography with break dance floor work section. Breakers are to learn the hip hop choreography.
* Call backs and Interview to be done on the same day.
* Rappers and beat-boxers will audition by appointment only.
* Prior to auditioning, all artists must agree to sign a 12 month artist agreement, and be available immediately for 2009 performances and tours. Sleeping and living conditions on tour are typical to rural Australian conditions.
For more info:
Email: fxentertainment@rocketmail.com
Website: http://www.indigenoushiphop.com
This is a truly inspiring job and a fantastic opportunity for anyone who gets the spots!
The committment is serious, but so is the pay… so if you've got lots of free time on your hands, I STRONGLY recommend auditioning for this.