Hip Hop For Hunger Hits Courtenay, BC

On Thursday July 30 2009, Courtenay, BC will hold it’s first ever Hip-Hop For Hunger at the Avalanche (275 8th Street). Produced by Courtenay’s Gemini Minds and Edmonton-based urban music label Music For Mavericks, Hip-Hop For Hunger is an urban music initiative that will raise both awareness and food for Courtenay’s local food bank through a hip-hop showcase that encourages patrons to donate food to gain admission. In its seven years in Edmonton Hip-Hop For Hunger has raised 6,032 lbs of food for Edmonton’s Food Bank. Past Hip-Hop For Hunger performers include 3X Juno Award Winner...