Hip Hop festival comes to GNV

The BIG SHO’, Gainesville’s first Hip Hop and RnB micro music festival, will feature 16 artists this Saturday.

The festival is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Celebrations Warehouse (317 NE 35 Ave).

“The BIG SHO’ isn’t just about music,” said Dion Dia, one of the festival founders, in a press release, “It’s an experience—a mixture of music, art, and street culture, showcased through the framework of the circus. This is a milestone event, not just for us and our community, but for Gainesville and the city’s music scene.”

All ages are welcome, but anyone under 16 must have a guardian present. General admission is $45 and VIP tickets are $75. Tickets can be purchased on the website.

The Big SHO’ music artist lineup:

• Zack Fox
• Kaelin Ellis
• Nicole Miglis
• Twelve’len
• Animal Prince
• Carson
• Sunde’
• Ladyboy
• Israel Jones
• .Zip
• Gat$
• RM 13
• Raphdidit
• Madwoman
• Alyssa Thomas
•  Localhotboy.