April 9, 2015
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Jessica Pope
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator

Whitney N. Yarber, Information Specialist II

VSU’s 90.9 Blaze FM Presents BlazeFest April 18

VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University’s WVVS 90.9 Blaze FM will host a neon-themed BlazeFest from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, on the front lawn. Admission is free of charge.

Faculty, staff, students, and the general public are invited to attend.

“The purpose of this event is to showcase local talent in the community,” said Adrianna Rodriguez, WVVS station manager. “This year it’s about the rhyme and rhythm of the Urban community.”

The BlazeFest music line-up consists of a variety of local hip hop and rap music artists, including Byrd, FloridaBoy Chuck, Oddly Known, Mel Casimir, Konspiracy, and Vonteofnewera.

A number of VSU student organizations have been invited to bring games for those seeking to have fun while enjoying the show.

Attendees are encouraged to wear neon clothing or accessories.

Contact Adrianna Rodriguez at (912) 547-2996 for more information.

About WVVS Blaze FM:

WVVS 90.9 Blaze FM is a fully Federal Communications Commission-licensed non-commercial radio station belonging to Valdosta State University. The station receives funding from student activity fees, and with the exception of a professor as the organization’s supervisor, Blaze FM is completely student driven. The station offers two formats of music – alternative and urban – and has a variety of special shows that are hosted by VSU radio DJs. Blaze FM can currently be heard up to five miles from the station’s studio offices, which are located on the first floor of Hopper Hall.

On the Web:

http://blog.valdosta.edu/blazefm/

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