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The festival organized by Lil Wayne is getting a new platform for creators with Live Nation Urban in time for this year’s edition, entitled “LilWeezyCon”.
In a press release, Live Nation Urban announced that they’ve agreed to a partnership to provide a new space for creators and innovators working with the community at the annual Lil’ WeezyAna Fest organized by Lil Wayen, known as LilWeezyCon. The partnership is with the Cultural Creators Foundation, and the event will take place during the concert event weekend in Lil Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.
LilWeezyCon will be an all-day event this coming Saturday (November 2) at the Fillmore New Orleans from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. The schedule includes an array of panel discussions, networking sessions, and workshops crafted to spark inspiration in attendees. Attendance at LilWeezyCon is free, with college students getting VIP access. Volunteers from LSU, Xavier University, and other local schools such as Dillard University will assist in putting on the events. Guest speakers include Head of Music Industry Cultural Collaborations at Amazon Music Phylicia Fant, Head of HipHop/R&B Rotation at Amazon Music Sierra Lever, Terriona “Tank” Bell of Tank & Tha Bangas, and other notable industry figures and artists.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Live Nation Urban to create Lil’ WeezyCon, where we can bring together the brightest minds and most influential voices from across the industry to inspire and uplift future generations,” said Joi Brown, Founder and CEO of Culture Creators Foundation in the press release. “This is an incredible opportunity for our community to connect, share knowledge, and build meaningful relationships while celebrating the culture that drives us all.”
“We knew we wanted to do something special with this year’s festival, and tapping the Culture Creators Foundation to help us create Lil’ WeezyCon felt like the perfect way to engage the community and bring college students into the mix,” said Brandon Pankey, Vice President of Live Nation Urban in the release. “This partnership allows us to expand beyond music and create an experience that leaves a lasting impact on young professionals and emerging creators.” For more information, visit www.lilweezyanafest.com.