GLD FSTVL is back!
August 10, 2024
We’re excited to bring this back to City Hall and we are ready to build on what we started last year.
What is GLD FSTVL?
GLD FSTVL is a free annual festival held in Boston, specifically at City Hall Plaza, with the overarching vision of celebrating Hip-Hop culture. The event features live music performances, DJ sets, dance showcases, and various food and retail vendors. It serves as a platform to amplify Hip-Hop culture, particularly highlighting the contributions of regional artists alongside national acts. The festival aims to provide fair compensation, media visibility, and professional stage and sound systems for all performers. Additionally, it promotes inclusivity and celebrates the beauty of Black culture through Hip-Hop.
The inaugural festival in August 2023 hosted 15 artists and DJs. In collaboration with the City of Boston Arts & Culture, the festival honored and celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Through free programming, partnerships with local organizations, and initiatives promoting inclusivity–the event contributed to a more equitable and positive cultural landscape in Boston.
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“The Hip-Hop festival is also significant for a city like Boston, where Hip-Hop artists have historically struggled to find venues that will host them.”
GLD FSTVL has earned widespread acclaim across local, regional, and international media landscapes.
“GLD FSTVL is the perfect way to celebrate fifty years of Hip-Hop culture this summer.”
GLD FSTVL 2024 overview
The second annual one-day, family-friendly event will occur on August 10, 2024, at Boston City Hall Plaza. This festival is part of STL GLD’s ongoing initiative to help challenge stereotypes and stigma surrounding Hip-Hop culture and celebrate the beauty and richness of Black culture through music, art, and food. The festival will also coincide with the 10 years of the band's formation and will work as a celebration of this momentous milestone.
Sponsorship
For Sponsorship opportunities please contact us at stlgldmusic@gmail.com