April 23, 2004

Project OM Brings Hip-Hop Competition To Boise State

Project OM 2004, a regional competition for disc jockeys, breakdancers and emcees, will be from 6-11 p.m., Friday, April 30, in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. There will be a $10 admission and competitor fee. To register or for more information, visit www.projectom.org. Project OM is sponsored by the Boise State University Cultural Diversions club. The focus of Project OM 2004 will be hip-hop culture and will feature performers from across the nation, the Northwest and the Treasure Valley. The event is designed to fight stereotypes, build up the Boise community, strengthen bonds with other metropolitan areas and praise the qualities of competitors who serve as role models to youth. Art Hodge, a Grammy Award-winning producer for Santana’s 1999 “Supernatural,” will be performing at Project OM. Other special guests include performers from Spain, Chicago and Los Angeles, as well as Boise State’s own Norm Weinstein. Master of ceremonies will be Boise’s slam poet champion Marcus Hunter. Sponsors for the event include: Cultural and-Ethnic Diversity Board (BSU) , Student Programs Board (BSU), ASBSU, The Cultural Center (BSU), Art Department (BSU), Scott Steele Art — Graphic Design, Video Production by S&M Productions, Flying M Coffeehouse, Boise Weekly, Biz Print (Downtown), Pykyl.com -- Web Space, Dotted i Design.com — Web Design, North End Films, The Record Exchange , Boise Co-op and The Neurolux. -30- Contact Jenny Kniss Cultural Diversions 208 412-0052 Media Contacts Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Angela Jones communications and marketing 208 426-3196