The Happiness of Pursuit Festival is one of the biggest independent hip-hop festivals in the country. Now in its 8th year, THOP Fest boasts alumni including Juelz Santana, D12, Mobb Deep, Coast Contra, Suga Free, Immortal Technique, and many more.
Check out some of our past events.
This year, we are in search of the best artist from around the country. We will be hosting a live performance competition during the biggest week in music in Austin, Texas, in the heart of SXSW. Below are the event details and the sign-up form. Spots are limited.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 12
Venue: Flamingo Cantina
Time: 12–4 PM
Judges: The competition will be judged by the THOP Festival Team
Set Length: Each artist will get 6 minutes to perform (3 songs max)
Schedule:
12:00-1:00pm - Welcome Party: DJ + Free Food
1:00-2:00pm - AI/WEB 3 Panel & Discussion
3:00-4:30pm - THOP Artist Competition
If you would like to sign up to compete:
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Make a $300 donation to our nonprofit organization (tax-deductible).
2. Fill out the form below.