Chreece, the highly anticipated Independent Hip-Hop music festival, is set to make its triumphant return to the vibrant city of Indianapolis on Saturday, August 23rd 2025.
Chreece is an Independent hip hop festival that celebrates the vibrant culture and diverse artistry of the genre. Held in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, the festival showcases both national and local talent across the state of Indiana and beyond. Over 70+ local hip hop and R&B artists, DJs, producers will take the stage across 7 different venues for a takeover of this historic neighborhood.
Additional Lineup of DJs, Producers & Special collaborater activations will be announced soon!
See full schedule and all artist info at
https://www.chreeceaf.com/
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HEADLINERS:
Smino: Music runs through his veins; it’s genetically embedded. Smino’s grandfather, father, and mother were musicians, and the rapper and singer began playing drums in his native St. Louis at an early age. After a brief stint at Columbia College and a move back to his hometown, he returned to Chicago where he connected with Classick Studios and released his first two EPs, S!ck S!ck S!ck and blkjptr. In 2017, he dropped blkswn, which Rolling Stone hailed as one of the 40 best rap albums of the year.
MAVI: While MAVI is widely-praised for his mindful rhymes and evocative instrumentals, the Charlotte-born wordsmith is also a multi-faceted renaissance man whose expertise extends far beyond the mic.In 2019, he released his critically-acclaimed debut album Let The Sun Talk, a quilt of generational tales, tightly woven flows, and awe-inspiring rhymes.2022 saw him return with his critically-acclaimed sophomore album Laughing so Hard, it Hurts, which was lauded by the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, and The New York Times, who hailed it as one of the Best Albums of 2022.
Audrey Nuna: Audrey Nuna is a Korean-American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for her genre-blending sound that fuses R&B, hip-hop, pop, and experimental trap. Raised in New Jersey, she began her music career by uploading covers online before signing with Arista Records in 2019. Her debut album, a liquid breakfast (2021), showcased her distinctive style and led to performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Head in the Clouds. In 2024, she released her sophomore album, Trench, further establishing her as a dynamic and innovative force in contemporary music.
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VENUES:
HI-FI Annex (ALL AGES)
HI-FI indoor (ALL AGES)
The Fountain Square Plaza (ALL AGES)
Square Cat Vinyl (ALL AGES)
Atomic Bowl (ALL AGES)
White Rabbit (21+)
Wild Fyre Tap (ALL AGES)
“Chreece Festival has been at the pinnacle of Black culture, creativity, ingenuity and artistry—and is a way to highlight Indianapolis’ growing creative community,” says Congressman Andre Carson. “It has become a right of passage for any artist wanting to express themselves in our great state. Oreo Jones and his team understand the impact this festival has had on our state, county and global community. We thank them! As a former artist, I’m always honored to participate and show love to a remarkable Hoosier staple.”
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GENERAL ADMISSION, LIMITED SEATING.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: VARIES BY VENUE
HI-FI Annex, HI-FI, Square Cat Vinyl, Wild Fyre Tap, Atomic Bowl, and the Fountain Square Plaza are ALL AGES (Children 5 & under free w/ adult)
White Rabbit Cabaret is 21+
ALL TICKETS ARE NON TRANSFERABLE AND NON REFUNDABLE. FESTIVAL ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
*ALL VENUES REQUIRE A GENERAL ADMISSION WRISTBAND. BOX OFFICE WILL OPEN AT 12PM - DAY OF FESTIVAL.
ATTENDEES MUST SHOW I.D. IN ORDER TO CLAIM WRIST BAND AT WILL CALL
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