About
We throw shows. Good ones. If you're a fan of hip-hop, electronica, or dance music in the Twin Cities area, chances are you've been to one of our concerts. Hydrive works with venues, businesses, and brands to throw parties catered to the college crowd. We offer a variety of capabilities; from artist management, to booking, to media sponsorships, and press. Simply put, we do it all.
What started out as a one-off DJ'ing gig at Blarney Pub and Grill (Kazaam) quickly grew into something much bigger. Hydrive Shows now books & promotes everything from independent artists to national headliners, at a number of venues in the Twin Cities area. Now a team of 15, we continue to put on concerts that have been well recieved throughout the Twin Cities hip-hop, electronic, and dance community. With a dedicated and passionate team, a well-rounded knowledge and utilization of social media and guerrilla marketing, we've helped brands and artists acquire the word of mouth/buzz they've been craving.
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
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.