Legendary Hip-Hop Collective Hieroglyphics Celebrate 5 Years Of Music Festival, ‘Hiero Day’, w/Various Special Guests

Hieroglyphics presents Hiero Day 2016 [Event Artwork]

Music festival showcasing legendary musicians, vendors, food, beer garden, & more on Labor Day in Oakland…Get ready for the best Hiero Day yet!!!

As announced by XXL, Hieroglyphics Imperium proudly presents their 5rd Annual Hiero Day on Monday, September 5, 2016 (Labor Day) from 11:00AM-7PM at 3rd & Chestnut in West Oakland.

Hiero Day is an all-day, all-age music festival, showcasing over 25 live performances on 3 different stages by both local & renowned artists in genres such as Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, & more with the legendary Hip-Hop collective Hieroglyphics headlining the festival; and additional performances from Too Short, Juvenile, Just Blaze, Asher Roth, Murs, Mr. Lif, Dilated Peoples, Paris, Lyrics Born, Young L (of The Pack), & many more. Activities & entertainment include dancing, shopping from local vendors, & even a kid-friendly area complete with bounce houses, face painting, & more. Public transportation is highly encouraged, as parking is extremely limited. The festival is conveniently located a short walk from the West Oakland BART station!!!

After the success of the Hiero Day’s first festival in 2012, former Oakland Mayor Jean Quan declared September 3rd as “Hiero Day” in the City of Oakland. This year’s festival holds particular significance to Hieroglyphics as it marks the 5th year of producing Hiero Day in their hometown of Oakland, California as independent artists. Visit www.HieroDay.com for ticketing information, as well as updates on performances, vendor information, festival activities, and sponsorship & volunteer opportunities.

While Hiero Day was previously a free event, charging a low-cost admission was introduced last year to allow for a controlled, safe environment for attendees. With Hiero Day in its 5th year in production, 2016 marks the biggest & best Hiero Day yet!!! $19.93 per ticket for an all-day, three stage event with dozens of vendors and over 25 musical acts is the greatest festival bargain for any summer festival. (Prices are valid for pre-sale only & will be higher at the door.)

About Hieroglyphics Imperium:
Hieroglyphics, an Oakland-based underground Hip-Hop collective founded in the early 1990’s, is composed of rappers Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino, DJ Touré, & Souls of Mischief members A-Plus, Phesto, Opio, & Tajai. After releasing several albums on major labels, they created their own indie empire in 1997, Hieroglyphics Imperium, and have been an influential force in the independent music scene ever since. Since its inception, the Hiero Crew has thrived, releasing several albums and collaborating with a laundry list of popular & independent artists, including The Gorillaz, Q-Tip, George Clinton, Jurassic 5, Bill Ortiz, Dilated Peoples, Dan The Automator, Prince Paul, Xzibit, & more.