206 Zulu, Seattle
Uplift. Preserve. Celebrate.
206 Zulu is a Seattle nonprofit dedicated to stewarding Hip Hop arts and culture. It provides accessible spaces while serving communities by uplifting, preserving, and celebrating Hip Hop culture.
206 Zulu Spotlight
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206 Zulu presents:The 15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle$3,000 in Prizes!Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Day 1)Prelim RoundsPier 58 Waterfront Park, Seattle,… Read more: 15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle - 16th Annual Off The Wall + 13th & Fir Mural Reveal Party
Saturday, August 22, 2026206 Zulu, SCIDpda & King County Archives present:16th Annual OFF THE WALL 202613th & Fir Mural Reveal… Read more: 16th Annual Off The Wall + 13th & Fir Mural Reveal Party - 13th & Fir 3D Art Community Inspiration Session
Saturday, July 25, 2026 Join us for a community inspiration session for art murals at 13th & Fir Family Housing!… Read more: 13th & Fir 3D Art Community Inspiration Session
Latest News
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The 2026 STAR AWARDS Return to The Reser – Celebrating Excellence, Culture & Community The @leadertainment Foundation, in partnership with the @reserartscenter , is… Read more: STAR Awards 2026 - STG Presents DANCE This
STG Presents DANCE This Friday, July 10, 20261:00pm and 7:30pmThe Moore Theatre STG’s signature dance program, celebrating its 28th year,… Read more: STG Presents DANCE This - Click Wars: Hip Hop in the Age of AI Propaganda
The mission? Create clips for clicks, win hearts and minds. Flood the algorithm and troll the enemy every single day,… Read more: Click Wars: Hip Hop in the Age of AI Propaganda
Washington Hall
Book your next event at Washington Hall
From concerts and community gatherings to weddings and film screenings, Washington Hall’s historic stage and flexible spaces have hosted Seattle’s most memorable moments for over a century.
Learn more about the venueWho We Are
206 Zulu is a Seattle-based nonprofit that uses Hip Hop and the arts to empower and serve the community through a broad range of free and accessible programs.
Founded in 2004, we have grown to become a vital partner at Washington Hall and a recognized leader in cultural organizing, education, and advocacy. Our work has inspired similar organizations nationwide and earned recognition from local and national institutions.
Programs
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Emerald Street Studios
206 Zulu’s community recording studio at Washington Hall, offering tracking, mixing, mastering and video.
Zulu Radio
A weekly radio show on KBCS 91.3 FM spotlighting quality, forward-thinking Hip Hop music.
Soulful Mondays
A free, all-ages, all-styles weekly gathering at Washington Hall every Monday evening.
Meeting of the Minds
A podcast and dialogue series using Hip Hop culture and conversation as tools for community connection.
Support 206 Zulu
Your gift directly supports our mission to provide accessible spaces and serve communities by uplifting, preserving, and celebrating Hip Hop culture. Every contribution, large or small, helps us do more.
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