BEATS N BARS FESTIVAL
North Carolina's Premier Music Festival in Durham, NC
Building Stronger Communities through the influence of Urban Culture and Music
The festival is a immersive Music & cultral experience - IN DURHAM, NC
Beats n Bars’ mission is to build stronger community through the influence of urban culture and music while establishing a space that fosters a space of learning and educational opportunities.
In order to meet this goal and place NC Music, and specifically, in national conversations related to Hip Hop, BnB aims to establish relationships, build partnerships, and foster collaboration with individuals and businesses for support.
Festival goers can expect to be actively engaged and increase their understanding of new ways to display and celebrate urban culture while establishing a space that fosters a broader space for education and music intersect with Hip Hop culture.
BnB curates a diverse mix of performances from some of the best artists in music locally and nationally. The lineup represents a variety of styles and showcases and the dynamic range of urban music culture. The festival showcases are both a recognition of artists making their mark and a celebration of the contributions from established trailblazers.
BnB was founded on a platform dedicated to cultivating the founding elements of Hip Hop Culture.
(DJ) "Recycle and reuse"
turn what was once old to something new again. Remix, revise.
(BBoy) "Get Moving"
seek better health through exercise and proper diet.
(GRAFFITI) "Be visual"
foster the spirit of unity through visual art to inspire.
(MC) "Spread the word"
speak out, read, research, share information.
(knowledge) "gain insight"
educate yourself, discuss, listen, develop your skills and understanding.
(WELLNESS) #HIPHOPISGREEN
practice wellbeing, and self-discovery while living in balance with ourselves and the planet
Why Durham?
Durham is where history and hip hop walk hand in hand. Known for its innovation, soul, grit, the Bull City has always been a hub of Black excellence and creativity. When you come for Beats n Bars, you don’t just come for a festival — you come for the Durham Experience: the food, the art, the people, and the rhythm of a city that refuses to be ignored.
“Durham will always be Black Wall Street to me...”