WVUD 91.3 FM & Fire EYE Entertainment Present
The 6th Annual
Battle of the Emcees
Location: Bacchus Theater Perkins Student Center
Date: April 14th 2007
Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Contact Information:
WVUD
302.831.2701
Christina Stanley – General Manager
Kelly Enfield – Program Director
www.wvud.org
Fire Eye Entertainment
302.983.0532
Reggie Hudson – President & CEO
RHudson@fireeyeentertainment.com
www.fireeyeentertainment.com
Event Description and History
For the past 5 years the University of Delaware, along with a few of student organizations, has embraced the hip-hop community. Over time the Battle of the Emcees has become a norm, not only on the campus but in the Tri-State area. The battle has featured some of the top freestyle rappers on the East Coast. The event has been supported by numerous industry notables, such as Def Jam records, Allhiphop.com and Vibe Magazine.
The Battle of the Emcees tests one of the truest elements of Hip-Hop, the freestyle. This contest will provide some of the most talented rappers to gain maximum exposure and will assist in the advancement of their career in the hip hop industry.
WVUD, the Voice of the University of Delaware, is the University's non-commercial educational radio station. WVUD has a triple mission: to serve the University of Delaware, to serve Newark, our city of license, and to train students interested in broadcasting. WVUD broadcasts with a power of 1,000 watts 24 hours a day on 91.3 FM. Our offices and studios are located in the Perkins Student Center.
Fire Eye Entertainment is a full service entertainment company based out of New York City. F.E.E specializes in event planning, artist management, artist/product development, marketing/promotion and so much more.
Guest Judges:
TBD
Host:
The Facts
Money Makers
DJ:
DJ BIG EASY
FIRE EYE ENTERTAINMENT
Rappers:
Auditions will be held
Guests:
TBD
Sponsor Packages:
Reach a select audience
WVUD’s audiences are a diversified group of people who share many common interests and life-styles. WVUD provides programs for groups ranging from kids to senior citizens and targets audiences, including ethnic minorities that are ignored by commercial broadcasters.
Senior citizens have above-average disposable incomes. They support businesses that support them. Kids and college students are still establishing their purchasing patterns. Ethnic minorities respond to culturally sensitive programming. University of Delaware students and alumni respond to firms that support their university. WVUD can help you reach all of these audiences.
Expand awareness of your name and presence
Awareness of your business is expanded each time you are mentioned on a college campus.
Enhance your corporate image
Your image is enhanced by your association with noncommercial community radio, Internet and the University of Delaware as well as other colleges.
Receive tax benefits
WVUD is part of the University of Delaware. University of Delaware is a nonprofit organization. Your sponsorship support is tax deductible. Consult your tax preparer.
Increase your opportunities for advertising
Advertise your association with WVUD, being one of the many voices of the University of Delaware, as well as our community. Advertising that your business is the sponsor of a popular program that WVUD has put on, is an excellent way to increase the public's awareness of your firm. It is a strong statement about your company's contribution to the community's well being.
Potential Sponsors
TBD
Grand Prize: $1000
Other prizes to be determined upon sponsorship.
Format of Battle
The Battle will consist of 4 rounds of freestyle rapping. Each round will eliminate competition, until the top 2 rappers are left. Round 1 will feature 16 rappers, with 1 turn each of :45 seconds. Round 2 will feature 8 rappers, with 1 turns of :45 seconds each. Round 3 will feature the top 4 rappers with 2 turns of :45 each. The final round will feature the top 2 rappers. They will rap 2 turns at :45 seconds each, then one final time with 1 minute a piece.
Run of Show
Pre-Show
5:30 - Arena Set Up
6:00 - Check In
6:30 - Sound Check
During Show
7:00 – Doors Open/ DJ Plays music
7:15 - Introduction of Show
Introduction of Judges/DJ
Rounds Description
7:25 - Round 1
7:45 - Sponsor Recognition
7:55 - Round 2
8:10 - Performance
8:25 - Round 3
8:40 - Sponsor Recognition
8:50 - Round 4
9:00 - Sponsor Recognition
Crown Champion
Post Show
9:30 - Arena Clean Up
