Hip Hop Hooray: WMSE 91.7FM Brings the Beats to the Hop Streetcar

MILWAUKEE – October 31, 2024 – WMSE 91.7FM is excited to announce “Hip Hop Hooray,” a special live radio broadcast from The Hop Streetcar during The Saturday Afternoon Boogie Bang program with DJ Barry, Milwaukee’s longest-running R&B, hip-hop, soul, and funk radio show. The broadcast will take place on November 16 from noon to 3 p.m.

DJ Barry will be playing an eclectic mix of hip-hop, R&B, funk, and soul live on The Hop, providing a one-of-a-kind musical experience for riders and listeners. The broadcast will also feature special guests from Milwaukee’s vibrant creative community, alongside a surprise guest appearance that promises to add extra excitement to the event.

“We’re putting a new spin on the concept of a live remote broadcast,” says WMSE Station Manager Tom Crawford. “Hip Hop Hooray brings WMSE’s passion for music to the rails, transforming a routine commute into a fun musical journey. We’re grateful to our partners at The Hop for collaborating with us on this unique event.”

The 2024 edition of Hip Hop Hooray aims to connect Milwaukee residents and visitors alike, enhancing the downtown experience with great music and a lively atmosphere. Hip Hop Hooray will once again demonstrate how WMSE and The Hop serve as cultural connectors, building community and making Milwaukee a more vibrant city.

For more information about Hip Hop Hooray on The Hop, visit wmse.org.

About WMSE
“Anti-established” in 1981, WMSE 91.7 FM – Frontier Radio has grown into Milwaukee’s truest and longest-standing music radio institution. A financially independent department of the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), WMSE – with a 24-hour free-form format representing every musical genre – has been primarily funded by listening supporters and community partners since 1997. The station’s vision is to educate the listening community by providing a wide selection of musical programming not heard anywhere else in the market. WMSE is Milwaukee’s champion for the city’s diverse community of musicians and artists. For more information, visit www.wmse.org.

About The Hop
The Hop Streetcar, presented by Potawatomi Casino | Hotel, is a modern fixed-transit network that further enhances Milwaukee’s cool factor and its world-class corporations, cultural attractions, educational institutions, and architecture. The system helps attract and retain investment, business, and talent, create jobs, improve quality of life, and increase vitality. Hop on! For more information, visit https://thehopmke.com

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.