Northern Power Summit (NPS) continues to deliver its 5th annual conference virtually with the second instalment on February 20th, called Black 365. Over 2000 people registered to attend January’s first instalment of the Re.Sound.Ed series focused on mental health in the music industry, and NPS organizers hope to build on that when they present a celebration of Black excellence in music and the arts in February. The event will include keynote addresses from legendary Canadian Hip-Hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes, and founder of the New Skool Rules Conference and Festival in the Netherlands, Henca Maduro.

Staying true to the aim of previous in-person editions, the online series will continue to provide education and tools, as well as access to individuals to help Canadian artists and industry professionals develop their careers.

“Our February session is called Black 365 to highlight black excellence in Canada and abroad. This has been a challenging year. From Black Lives Matter to the impact of the deaths of George Floyd to Breonna Taylor, there is a need for this information. It was inspiring to see so many people stand up for equality over the summer. We want to be able to give more tools so that we can seize this moment in history,” says NPS Co-founder D.O. Gibson.

Largely regarded as the Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop, Maestro Fresh Wes enters 2021 as one of the only Hip-Hop artists to have released music in the last five decades, including the 2020 hit “Wish I Could” and his latest single “Slick Rick Status”, released in January.

Henca Maduro is the force behind New Skool Rules, Europe’s leading Hip-Hop conference. Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the conference has been a launching pad for talent internationally, spring-boarding the careers of LMFAO and Nico & Vinz. The event has featured dozens of Canadian acts over the years and will continue to do so in 2021.

Black 365 will also include panels featuring Grammy winner Wanz, Toronto rapper DijahSB, Vancouver emcee and educator Ndidi Cascade, Juno award-winning singer Dru, platinum-selling producer Jarell the Young, and Vancouver rapper Terell Safadi.

Black 365 will run from 1PM - 6 PM EST on Saturday, February 20th. The third and final instalment of the NPS virtual conference will take place on March 20th. Further information is available at www.northernpowersummit.com

REGISTRATION

A portion of all registration revenue for February's event will be donated to Black Youth Helpline

* Believe Special Early Bird Rate * (available until February 13) - $ Free - Any amount.

To make this event accessible to anyone with an internet connection, we are pleased to offer advanced registration by donation of any amount (or free). We encourage all attendees to register in advance, but for those whose basic needs are currently being met, we hope you will consider a more generous contribution. Our special free and "by donation" advanced registration rates have been made possible by the financial contribution of our Platinum Sponsor, Believe.

Regular Rate - $20

INFORMATION:

When: Saturday February 20th, 2021

Time: 1 PM - 6 PM EST

For more information visit: http://www.northernpowersummit.com

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Northern Power Summit is possible due to the support from FACTOR, ONTARIO CREATES, SOCAN Foundation, and our Platinum Sponsor, Believe.