Volunteer Group of Artistic Mindsets (VOGRAM) is a non-governmental organization that brings together young activists interested in improving their local communities and global connectivity with positive trends through cultural exchange and activism. Therefore, particularly we support activities and education related to culture, art and creative work, and the values of civil society with a focus on human rights and sustainable development. We organize professional meetings, youth exchanges, seminars, counseling and other forms of education, as well as cultural events, festivals, debates and open discussions. We gather volunteers, who wish to participate in our activities, inform them about the possibilities of local communities and motivate them to become active members of society.
The aim of the project is to promote local and regional, young, unknown artists, musicians and bands, to popularize hip hop culture and educate the public about the scale of cultural impact rap music has, taking criticizing point of view to social problems in modern society.
The project is based on a thorough organization and elaborate work, supplemented by experience of the festival "HIP-HOP URA" organized in 2006, 2007, and 2008, financially supported by Forum Syd and Youth Center in Novi Sad.
This is the 4th time the festival will be organized, but this time it will be extended to activities other than music performance. The festival will include following activities:
- Music section includes appearance of well known and unknown rap artists from the region
- More than 20 mostly less-known individuals and groups, selected according to the quality and potential of affirmation
- Graffiti competition - large format canvases
- Dancing competition– All Style teams
- Competition in extreme skateboarding
- Stands for NGO’s
- Open discussion on the topic "Hip-hop between art and life"
- Dance workshops with teachers from Urban Dance Crew Hungary in collaboration with the dance association Groove
The festival will be held at an attractive location - Limanski Park in Novi Sad. Dancing competition, graffiti drawing and skateboarding will be held during the day and will be open to the public, while the music program and the finals in the all styles dance competition will be held in the evening in the club "Factory” along with the musical part of the festival, and it will be available with a ticket.
Our hope is that this project with a lot of work, love and real friends create a traditional event that will grow into a cultural institution of high traffic and high quality.
"Hip Hop URA" is the only festival of its kind in the country. It comes as a response to the request of a large number of young people who do not have adequate opportunities to enjoy and create within their subculture.
The target group consists of young people from 14 to 30, who are loyal to the hip-hop subculture and ideology that are willing to travel throughout the country and the region to attend these events. They see festivals and gatherings with people who think alike as an extended family event and they experience freeing of the mind, it is a place where they find understanding and support. It is also a way of finding understanding between conflict nations in the Balkans, by building a sense of togetherness and tolerance by using art as a medium of communication.
In Novi Sad there are about 80,000 young people who live here and study. We are looking forward to host at least 1000 people in the course of daily activities, and an additional 450 who will attend the music part of the festival.
We need your support to make Hip Hop URA festival happen this year, and we believe that together we can reach this goal. Your contribution will help us host and accommodate artists from the Balkan region, and make them feel comfortable and creative within the festival surroundings. It will help us acquire all the necessary props for artists and competitors as well as to get appropriate awards for the best performers.
This year the project is supported by the city of Novi Sad with 1300EUR but additional finances are necessary. The total cost of the project is 3200EUR (4235USD).
We have a lot of awesome perks to thank you for your contribution to the project, depending on your donation!
What you can get:
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PERKS??? (Only applicable to perks that are marked with a code):
If your choice includes a wallpaper, poster, CD or a t-shirt, you can select below:
- Choose the cagetory of your perk from the preview above
- Check the list below where perks have codes, see the code with the perk of your choice
- After selecting your perk, type the code(s), and then write your FULL ADDRESS
- If you don't include the codes of your perks, contact us VIA email.
If you have any questions, take a look at the FAQ or contact us directly at hiphopura@vogram-serbia.com
LARGER PREVIEW OF PERKS (with codes):
- Personal Thank you on our website and Facebook page (code: Y1)
- Wallpaper of the festival for your computer
W1 W2
- Poster signed by the artists of the festival
P1
P2
- Signed CD of one artist of the festival
C1
T1
T2
- Video of the festival with a personal Thank you in it (code: V1)
- Artwork done by one of our artists (example below)
- Personal portrait drawn by one artist of the festival according to the picture of your choice
- The WINNING CANVAS painted by the winning artist of the competition! (only 1 available)
Just help spread the good word! If you don't wish to make a donation directly, you can help us by sharing this page and the website of the festival on your web pages and social networks. Or if you might know someone who would be willing to help the project, connect us! Thank you!
- Why do we need more money this year to organize the festival?
This year, we decided to extend the festival, adding competitions in dance, skateboarding and graffiti drawing. We want to offer a space to any kind of hip hop artists to express themselves and become recognized artists. Also this year, the festival is only supported by the city of Novi Sad. This is why we need your help to make it happen!
- If we raise more money than we need, what will we do with it?
First, we will improve the festival organization by renting better material and props for it (sound system, stage, lights …). Then, we will have the possibility to buy more spray cans with diversified colors for the graffiti competition. We will also have the great opportunity to make the entire festival free, including the evening competitions. Finally, we will spend more money to take pictures, record the festival, and create the video.
- How will we know which perks you want for the “Pick up what you want” category? Or your size for the T-shirts?
Don’t worry, we will contact you to arrange everything! All sizes and models available (XS – XXXL)
Don’t hesitate to contact us! hiphopura@vogram-serbia.com