WR294: Northern Touch Music Festival

Rapper/singer/producer and now festival impresario [Shea](http://www.facebook.com/musicfromshea/) (fka Abstract Artform) is on the show to talk about the 2018 edition of the [Northern Touch Music Festival](http://northerntouchmusicfestival.ca/), a hip-hop-focused festival and conference showcasing over 70 artists from Winnipeg and beyond from June 29-July 1! We discuss the festival's format, the business of independent hip-hop, the importance of education/training sessions at an event like this, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at the [Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), who have a whole calendar of great upcoming shows. Check it out their website for more details! The episode is also brought to you by [Fourth Quarter Records](http://www.fourthquarterrecords.com/), your home for quality local hip-hop, as well as merchandise like the glorious 3Peat hoodies you've been seeing everywhere lately. If you like this podcast, [please support it](http://www.patreon.com/witchpolice). For as little as $1 a month, you can become a patron and help us keep the lights on. The show is free and always will be, but any help is appreciated. Thanks for listening!