Hilltop Hoods Initiative
In 2005 the annual 'Hilltop Hoods Initiative' was established in association with Arts SA, made possible by a donation from the Hilltop Hoods.
Valued at $10,000 (originally $3000), the Hilltop Hoods initiative helped young and emerging South Australian hip hop artists to manufacture and distribute a CD. The initiative also included two mentorship sessions with Hilltop Hoods' former manager, PJ Murton.
The initiative recognises the important role South Australian government assistance played in the development of the careers of the Hilltop Hoods.
As of 2009, the Hilltop Hoods Initiative became a national grant available to entry for any emerging Australian hip hop artist.
Recipients so far include
- 3 piece General Knowledge in 2006
- Solo artist Subsketch, in 2007
- Solo artist Jimblah in 2008
- Solo artist K21 in 2009
- Solo artist 1/6 (Melbourne) in 2010
- Solo artist Koolta in 2011
- Musical collective Run For Your Life in 2012
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