About
We throw shows. Good ones. If you're a fan of hip-hop, electronica or dance music it's likely you've been to one of our shows. We work with venues, business and brands to throw professional, profitable and most importantly fun shows marketed to the college demographic. From artist management, working with professional booking agencies, media sponsorships, the press and any other aspect of throwing a good show, we do it all.
It started with "Kazaam" Saturday nights at Blarney Pub and Grill where Hydrive began bringing in DJs to throw one of the wildest parties to hit the University area. With the success of Kazaam, Hydrive expanded and began bringing in headliners to play at larger venues. With a team of 15 student promoters attending the largest schools in the Twin Cities, Hydrive has put together or sold out more than 20 events in 7 different venues. Through cutting edge social media and guerrilla marketing, we allow brands to acquire word of mouth with college students, one of the most notoriously difficult demographics to reach.
Testimonials:
"I am fortunate to witness Hydrive's development and crowning success at close range. Their code is one of superior integrity. Hydrive Productions is an equal ratio of brilliance and intensity galvanized by the pledge to develop artists and impact culture.” – Joe Henkin, Manager of the Varsity Theater
“Hydrive's professional way of running things has made my experience memorable to say the least. Out of all the up and coming promotion companies in the state of Minnesota, I see this group going the farthest.” – Vaski, International Dubstep DJ
"I've worked with Hydrive since their first bookings, and have personally seen how quickly they've grown over a short time. They conduct their business professionally and I look forward to working with them as they expand into a powerful promotion company.” – Denise Melanson, AM Only Booking Agency
Schoolboy Q mentioning his show with Hydrive in Pitchfork
For inquiries contact conrad@hydriveshows.com
Experience
Artists
ScHoolboy Q / Kill the Noise / Vaski / Willy Joy / Anthem Heart DJs / Basic Physics / Dillon Francis (Mad Decent) / DJ Craze (Slow Roast Records) / Get Cryphy DJs - Jimmy2Times and Plain Ole Bill / Gigamesh / The Hood Internet / Codes (Slow Roast Records / LazerDisk Party Sex / Mally & The Sundance Kid / Playatta / The Tribe and Big Cats!
Venues
First Avenue / The Varsity Theater / Loring Pasta Bar / The Kitty Cat Klub / The University of Minnesota Great Hall / Blarney Pub and Grill / Club Jaeger / Barfly
Partners
Red Bull / T-Mobile / Anthem Heart / Playatta / Vita.mn / City Pages / Mpls.tv / Letoile fashion publication / Familia Skate Shop / Music That Isn't Bad
Services
- Professional booking of national and local talent
- Artist management
- The promotional power of an active and invested student run promotions team
- Professionally made press releases and distribution
- Flyer design and printing
Friends
Anthem Heart is a multidisciplinary, party starting, creative studio in downtown Minneapolis.
Music That Isn't Bad
A blog that focuses on taking the snobbiness out of indie music and focuses not on who heard it first, but hearing it at all.
Get Cryphy
The most rowdy get stupid go dumb rap dance party in the Twin Cities.
The Moon Goons
The devilish minds behind some of the Twin Cities most popular dance parties.
The Tribe & Big Cats! operate on a simple philosophy: rap music can be fun without being stupid.
Mally & The Sundance Kid One of the brightest lights in the rapper/producer scene.
Playatta
Digital video playgrounds from the future.
Wak Lyf
A state of mind and an awesome state of being.
Sound in Motion
A promotion group bringing the sickest electronic music events to the Twin Cities.