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Prelims & Qualifiers Sat 12 May, 10.30am - 6pm Patrick Studio & Studio 5 World-class international dancers battle it out in adrenaline-fueled street dance battles leaving you on the edge of your seat while live DJs play you the best in Hip-Hop/Funk and Break Beats. Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk. Donate clothes and food to participate. Collections will be given to the local homeless community in association with Outreach Angels.
KRE8! 2v2 x Attention to Detail Qualifiers & Finals Sat 12 May, 7 - 9.30pm Patrick Studio FREE A 2vs2 Bonnie and Clyde (Male+Female) experimental dance battle to live music. ©Ryo Kuramochi With four incredible invited musicians and eight guest dancers, expect the unexpected as participants judge each other!
Supported by Dance Hub.
Bones to Stones Sun 13 May, 1 - 3pm The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham, B5 4TD (1 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) FREE Battle your way through on the concrete or watch the story unfold and find out who becomes number one on the floor. Beats & Bars and Moseley Jazz Festival Presents
THE OFFICIAL BREAK MISSION AFTER PARTY Sat 12 May, 8pm - 2am Hawker Yard, Pershore Street, B5 4RU (5 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) Get your groove on at the official after party with Hip-Hop legend, JERU THA DAMAJA, all the way from Brooklyn, plus party DJs and UK support from Juice Aleem, Trademark Blud, Soloman and D7 and Hidden Agenda. Tickets from £10 Book online at mostlyjazz.co.uk
Dance, Talks & Workshops B-SIDE Lab Mon 7 - Sat 12 May DanceXchange Studio
Sweat the Technique Workshops
Music & Craft Workshops Music Production with Emmavie Sat 12 May, 11am - 2.30pm Green Room 1
Sun 13 May Studio 5 Limited places. Ages 8+
FREE. Book in advance
Limited places. Deadline to register is Fri 5 May 2018.
Learn from world-class Spend a week with award-winning dancers in these masterclasses. Creative Director/Choreographer, £10. Book in advance Mickael Marso Riviere, as he Breakin’ with Menno Van Gorp offers guidance to aspiring (Holland) 10am - 12.30pm, dancers. Patrick Studio Supported by DanceXchange. To apply, send your CV and letter of interest to admin@marsoriviere.com by Fri 20 Apr 2018.
ZooNation Masterclass
Hip-Hop with Henry Link (New York) 10am - 12 noon Studio 5 Poppin’ with Greenteck (Canada) 12.30 - 2.30pm, Patrick Studio
Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
An introduction to Hip-Hop dance styles for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 12-21. This dynamic company creates Hip-Hop influenced productions, including Groove on Down the Road which came to the Hippodrome last year.
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY) Thu 10 May, 6 - 8.30pm PwC Suite
Experimental Hip-Hop Workshop with Andre ‘Drosha’ Grekhov (Holland) Sun 13 May, 12.30 - 2.30pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
Limited places.
An experimental dance workshop. Open to all styles The Brooklyn native will share his of dancers and first timers. career journey, revealing his triumphs Pros are welcome, but you and the challenges he overcame to will be challenged by one do what he loves best - dance! of Holland’s finest!
FREE. Book in advance
Supported by Dance Hub.
B-SIDE and CUBE are delighted to bring you a female-only beginners music production workshop with one of the UK’s freshest acts. Find out everything you need to know to get started on creating your own Hip-Hop and future R’n’B tracks. Trial Studio 1 digital audio software for free. Please bring your own laptop and headphones.
Workshop with Loma Pekoe Sat 12 May, 2.15 - 3.45pm, PwC Suite FREE A practical workshop based on the graffiti and street artist’s journey within the expressions of natural Afro hair. Make your own hairstyle fashions and learn how and why they’re important.
Writing Lyrics with Juice Aleem
Curated by Juice Aleem, AfroFlux looks at the concept of Afrofuturism - a philosophy and aesthetic exploring the intersection of African culture with technology. This year, AfroFlux focuses on holistic healing.
An Evening with Martin Glynn Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Gowling Suite FREE. Book in advance
Dr Martin Glynn, criminologist, author, educator and theatre director, introduces his love of collage. Take a look at his works, hear about his approach and have a go yourself.
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Mask Making Workshop Sat 12 May, 11am - 2pm PwC Suite
Sun 13 May, 12 - 1.30pm Lloyds Suite £5. Book in advance.
FREE. Book in advance
This practical masterclass is aimed at experienced MCs, writers and poets who wish to develop their craft. Explore the art of improvised freestyling and look into the hidden workings of your favourite rap artists.
Historian, Birmingham Open Media fellow and TED speaker, Florence Okoye, presents talks and workshops based on Afrofuturist ideas as well as her expertise in tech.
Graffiti with Posca Pens Sat 12 May 12.30 - 6pm Atrium Sun 13 May 12.30 - 5pm Main Foyer Drop-in on the day 8 years + Have a go at creating your own striking and inventive graffiti letters and characters using childsafe Posca pens.
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga Sat 12 May, 4.30 - 6pm PwC Suite FREE. Book in advance A session combining mindfulness, Smai Tawi (Egyptian Kemetic Yoga), deep breathing and meditation to help you achieve balance, peace, order and discipline known as Maat.
Flux-Con: Comic Convention Sat 12 May, 1 - 5pm Gowling Suite Presented by AfroFutures_UK and AfroFlux, this mini convention returns to celebrate all that’s good in comics, indie games, animation and speculative fiction. Highlighting the work of creatives focusing on the black experience, the con will cover everything from steamfunk and contemporary Blaxploitation to cosplay and LARP.
Afroflux
Break Mission x British Breaking League 2018
FRE Dona E!
Take part...
Dance Battles
The Welcome Jam Fri 11 May, 7 - 11pm Patrick Studio
FREE
Book ! advan in ce!
Live Music
WED 9 - SUN 13 MAY Birmingham Hippodrome’s annual free festival returns for its third year, celebrating all things Hip-Hop! We’re taking over the theatre with dance competitions, rap battles and family-friendly workshops, plus graffiti and street art in and around the theatre and an after-party - all to the sounds of the festival from live DJs. Showcasing the city’s finest Hip-Hop talents and world-class names, don’t miss THE Hip-Hop event of the year! Get your tickets for talks and workshops at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
Don’t miss VisionBombing - a brand new HIP-HOP GAME SHOW created by MadFlow & DJ Psykhomantus. Two teams compete for points by answering questions on music, films and politics or solving puzzles like a Hip-Hop version of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, with a touch more fun and daring! To round off the night, join some of Birmingham’s finest Hip-Hop DJs to keep the music and vibes flowing. Get your FREE tickets at
birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidewelcomejam
the welcome jam
Up first is a Hit the Ode poetry jam brought to you by Juice Aleem’s AFROFLUX and Apples and Snakes. Expect poetry and music that explore Afrofuturism. Plus, Curtain Raiser performances from Aerobreaks participants and Key Infinity.
Look out for DJs and MCs around the Hippodrome including: DJ Nucleo Welcome Jam, Fri 11 May Azizi Cole, Xhosa Cole, Mendi Mohinder Singh, Beth Ryan DJ Steph_BE Kre8! x Attention to Detail, Sat 12 May DJ Latifah Stone Sun 13 May, Latifah Stone 12 - 2pm Mike Ladd AfroFlux Jam Sun 13 May 2 2.45pm Mike Ladd Main Foyer Witness the acclaimed Hip-Hop Punk poet take his many musical styles to new heights with reworkings of his classic material alongside open ended improvisation featuring guests including Jazz giant Xhosa Cole.
B-SIDE Marketplace In association with Sneaker Hawks The freshest local brands come together to bring you the finest quality apparel. Grab yourself some fresh kicks from Sneaker Hawks, treat yourself to some new artwork or have a bite to eat at our tasty food stalls. *Some workshops may be chargeable.
And more...
B-SIDE: The Finals
Look out for art exhibitions, pop-up performances and musicians jamming in and around the theatre.
Sun 13 May, 3 - 7pm Main Stage
Live Drawing with Deka Hussein Sun 13 May, 10am - 5pm Main Foyer A live painting and drawing demonstration. For Deka (AKA Momo), art is a transformative experience exploring her upbringing in Somaliland and the paint-filled spaces of inner city Birmingham. Grab a chat with her and fellow artist Loma Pekoe while she paints.
International Graffiti Jam Sat 12 & Sun 13 May A whole weekend of indoor and outdoor live graffiti and street art with some of the world’s finest artists. RASKO, Moscow, Russia Aroe, Brighton EKTO, London GENT 48, Birmingham ZOOKI, Birmingham Zed, Birmingham Ziner, Birmingham Gent, Birmingham Newso, Birmingham Korsa, Birmingham Kilo, Cambridge Awone, Sweden Aceunojoint, Italy Kid Kash, Switzerland
Watch the hotly anticipated finals of countless competitions - it’s your chance to see world-class talent and dancers from across the UK battle it out.
Quick Guide FREE Boo !
Date & Time
Patrick Studio
Studio 5
Hippodrome Main Square Stage
Gowling Suite
k advan in ce!
Green Room
Atrium
Main Foyer
Lloyds Suite
Hawker Yard
An Evening with Martin Glynn
ZooNation Workshop
6 - 8pm Thu 10 May
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY)
6 - 8.30pm
Don’t miss a Curtain Raiser performance from Marshon, who provide weekly dance training for the community from ages 7 to 27.
Fri 11 May
7 - 11pm
The Welcome Jam
Sat 12 May
Catch these finals over the afternoon:
10.30 - 11am
Break Mission x British Breaking League: Under 12s and 12-16yrs Finals Hip-Hop Finals Poppin’ Finals Solo Finals B-Girl Seven 2 Smoke Crew Finals Get your FREE tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidefinals Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk
PwC Suite
Wed 9 May
The Finals
Across the Weekend...
11 - 11.30am 11.30am - 12pm 12 - 12.30pm 12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm Break Break 1.30 - 2pm Mission X Mission X 2 - 2.15pm Breaking Breaking League League 2.15 - 2.30pm 2018 2018 2.30 - 3pm Prelims & Prelims & 3 - 3.30pm Qualifiers Qualifiers 3.30 - 3.45pm 3.45 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm 5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm 7 - 7.30pm 7.30 - 8pm KRE8! 2v2 8 - 8.30pm x Attention to Detail 8.30 - 9pm 9 - 9.30pm 9.30pm - 2am
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Music Mask Production Making with Workshop Emmavie
International Graffiti Jam
Flux-Con: Comic Convention
Workshop with Loma Pekoe
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga
The Break Mission After Party Main Foyer
Sun 13 May
10 - 10.30am Hip-Hop Breakin’ with with Menno Henry Link International Graffiti Van Gorp 11.30am - 12pm Jam 12 - 12.30pm 10.30 - 11am 11 - 11.30am
12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 2 - 2.30pm
Hip-Hop Poppin’ with with Andre Greenteck “Drosha” Grekhov
Bones to Stones
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
2.30 - 3pm 3 - 3.30pm
Writing Lyrics Live with Juice Drawing Aleem with Deka Hussein
3.30 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm
The Finals
5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm
All timings are correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Get your tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
The Welcome Jam Fri 11 May, 7 - 11pm Patrick Studio
FREE
Book ! advan in ce!
Live Music
WED 9 - SUN 13 MAY Birmingham Hippodrome’s annual free festival returns for its third year, celebrating all things Hip-Hop! We’re taking over the theatre with dance competitions, rap battles and family-friendly workshops, plus graffiti and street art in and around the theatre and an after-party - all to the sounds of the festival from live DJs. Showcasing the city’s finest Hip-Hop talents and world-class names, don’t miss THE Hip-Hop event of the year! Get your tickets for talks and workshops at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
Don’t miss VisionBombing - a brand new HIP-HOP GAME SHOW created by MadFlow & DJ Psykhomantus. Two teams compete for points by answering questions on music, films and politics or solving puzzles like a Hip-Hop version of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, with a touch more fun and daring! To round off the night, join some of Birmingham’s finest Hip-Hop DJs to keep the music and vibes flowing. Get your FREE tickets at
birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidewelcomejam
the welcome jam
Up first is a Hit the Ode poetry jam brought to you by Juice Aleem’s AFROFLUX and Apples and Snakes. Expect poetry and music that explore Afrofuturism. Plus, Curtain Raiser performances from Aerobreaks participants and Key Infinity.
Look out for DJs and MCs around the Hippodrome including: DJ Nucleo Welcome Jam, Fri 11 May Azizi Cole, Xhosa Cole, Mendi Mohinder Singh, Beth Ryan DJ Steph_BE Kre8! x Attention to Detail, Sat 12 May DJ Latifah Stone Sun 13 May, Latifah Stone 12 - 2pm Mike Ladd AfroFlux Jam Sun 13 May 2 2.45pm Mike Ladd Main Foyer Witness the acclaimed Hip-Hop Punk poet take his many musical styles to new heights with reworkings of his classic material alongside open ended improvisation featuring guests including Jazz giant Xhosa Cole.
B-SIDE Marketplace In association with Sneaker Hawks The freshest local brands come together to bring you the finest quality apparel. Grab yourself some fresh kicks from Sneaker Hawks, treat yourself to some new artwork or have a bite to eat at our tasty food stalls. *Some workshops may be chargeable.
And more...
B-SIDE: The Finals
Look out for art exhibitions, pop-up performances and musicians jamming in and around the theatre.
Sun 13 May, 3 - 7pm Main Stage
Live Drawing with Deka Hussein Sun 13 May, 10am - 5pm Main Foyer A live painting and drawing demonstration. For Deka (AKA Momo), art is a transformative experience exploring her upbringing in Somaliland and the paint-filled spaces of inner city Birmingham. Grab a chat with her and fellow artist Loma Pekoe while she paints.
International Graffiti Jam Sat 12 & Sun 13 May A whole weekend of indoor and outdoor live graffiti and street art with some of the world’s finest artists. RASKO, Moscow, Russia Aroe, Brighton EKTO, London GENT 48, Birmingham ZOOKI, Birmingham Zed, Birmingham Ziner, Birmingham Gent, Birmingham Newso, Birmingham Korsa, Birmingham Kilo, Cambridge Awone, Sweden Aceunojoint, Italy Kid Kash, Switzerland
Watch the hotly anticipated finals of countless competitions - it’s your chance to see world-class talent and dancers from across the UK battle it out.
Quick Guide FREE Boo !
Date & Time
Patrick Studio
Studio 5
Hippodrome Main Square Stage
Gowling Suite
k advan in ce!
Green Room
Atrium
Main Foyer
Lloyds Suite
Hawker Yard
An Evening with Martin Glynn
ZooNation Workshop
6 - 8pm Thu 10 May
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY)
6 - 8.30pm
Don’t miss a Curtain Raiser performance from Marshon, who provide weekly dance training for the community from ages 7 to 27.
Fri 11 May
7 - 11pm
The Welcome Jam
Sat 12 May
Catch these finals over the afternoon:
10.30 - 11am
Break Mission x British Breaking League: Under 12s and 12-16yrs Finals Hip-Hop Finals Poppin’ Finals Solo Finals B-Girl Seven 2 Smoke Crew Finals Get your FREE tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidefinals Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk
PwC Suite
Wed 9 May
The Finals
Across the Weekend...
11 - 11.30am 11.30am - 12pm 12 - 12.30pm 12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm Break Break 1.30 - 2pm Mission X Mission X 2 - 2.15pm Breaking Breaking League League 2.15 - 2.30pm 2018 2018 2.30 - 3pm Prelims & Prelims & 3 - 3.30pm Qualifiers Qualifiers 3.30 - 3.45pm 3.45 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm 5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm 7 - 7.30pm 7.30 - 8pm KRE8! 2v2 8 - 8.30pm x Attention to Detail 8.30 - 9pm 9 - 9.30pm 9.30pm - 2am
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Music Mask Production Making with Workshop Emmavie
International Graffiti Jam
Flux-Con: Comic Convention
Workshop with Loma Pekoe
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga
The Break Mission After Party Main Foyer
Sun 13 May
10 - 10.30am Hip-Hop Breakin’ with with Menno Henry Link International Graffiti Van Gorp 11.30am - 12pm Jam 12 - 12.30pm 10.30 - 11am 11 - 11.30am
12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 2 - 2.30pm
Hip-Hop Poppin’ with with Andre Greenteck “Drosha” Grekhov
Bones to Stones
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
2.30 - 3pm 3 - 3.30pm
Writing Lyrics Live with Juice Drawing Aleem with Deka Hussein
3.30 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm
The Finals
5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm
All timings are correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Get your tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
The Welcome Jam Fri 11 May, 7 - 11pm Patrick Studio
FREE
Book ! advan in ce!
Live Music
WED 9 - SUN 13 MAY Birmingham Hippodrome’s annual free festival returns for its third year, celebrating all things Hip-Hop! We’re taking over the theatre with dance competitions, rap battles and family-friendly workshops, plus graffiti and street art in and around the theatre and an after-party - all to the sounds of the festival from live DJs. Showcasing the city’s finest Hip-Hop talents and world-class names, don’t miss THE Hip-Hop event of the year! Get your tickets for talks and workshops at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
Don’t miss VisionBombing - a brand new HIP-HOP GAME SHOW created by MadFlow & DJ Psykhomantus. Two teams compete for points by answering questions on music, films and politics or solving puzzles like a Hip-Hop version of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, with a touch more fun and daring! To round off the night, join some of Birmingham’s finest Hip-Hop DJs to keep the music and vibes flowing. Get your FREE tickets at
birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidewelcomejam
the welcome jam
Up first is a Hit the Ode poetry jam brought to you by Juice Aleem’s AFROFLUX and Apples and Snakes. Expect poetry and music that explore Afrofuturism. Plus, Curtain Raiser performances from Aerobreaks participants and Key Infinity.
Look out for DJs and MCs around the Hippodrome including: DJ Nucleo Welcome Jam, Fri 11 May Azizi Cole, Xhosa Cole, Mendi Mohinder Singh, Beth Ryan DJ Steph_BE Kre8! x Attention to Detail, Sat 12 May DJ Latifah Stone Sun 13 May, Latifah Stone 12 - 2pm Mike Ladd AfroFlux Jam Sun 13 May 2 2.45pm Mike Ladd Main Foyer Witness the acclaimed Hip-Hop Punk poet take his many musical styles to new heights with reworkings of his classic material alongside open ended improvisation featuring guests including Jazz giant Xhosa Cole.
B-SIDE Marketplace In association with Sneaker Hawks The freshest local brands come together to bring you the finest quality apparel. Grab yourself some fresh kicks from Sneaker Hawks, treat yourself to some new artwork or have a bite to eat at our tasty food stalls. *Some workshops may be chargeable.
And more...
B-SIDE: The Finals
Look out for art exhibitions, pop-up performances and musicians jamming in and around the theatre.
Sun 13 May, 3 - 7pm Main Stage
Live Drawing with Deka Hussein Sun 13 May, 10am - 5pm Main Foyer A live painting and drawing demonstration. For Deka (AKA Momo), art is a transformative experience exploring her upbringing in Somaliland and the paint-filled spaces of inner city Birmingham. Grab a chat with her and fellow artist Loma Pekoe while she paints.
International Graffiti Jam Sat 12 & Sun 13 May A whole weekend of indoor and outdoor live graffiti and street art with some of the world’s finest artists. RASKO, Moscow, Russia Aroe, Brighton EKTO, London GENT 48, Birmingham ZOOKI, Birmingham Zed, Birmingham Ziner, Birmingham Gent, Birmingham Newso, Birmingham Korsa, Birmingham Kilo, Cambridge Awone, Sweden Aceunojoint, Italy Kid Kash, Switzerland
Watch the hotly anticipated finals of countless competitions - it’s your chance to see world-class talent and dancers from across the UK battle it out.
Quick Guide FREE Boo !
Date & Time
Patrick Studio
Studio 5
Hippodrome Main Square Stage
Gowling Suite
k advan in ce!
Green Room
Atrium
Main Foyer
Lloyds Suite
Hawker Yard
An Evening with Martin Glynn
ZooNation Workshop
6 - 8pm Thu 10 May
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY)
6 - 8.30pm
Don’t miss a Curtain Raiser performance from Marshon, who provide weekly dance training for the community from ages 7 to 27.
Fri 11 May
7 - 11pm
The Welcome Jam
Sat 12 May
Catch these finals over the afternoon:
10.30 - 11am
Break Mission x British Breaking League: Under 12s and 12-16yrs Finals Hip-Hop Finals Poppin’ Finals Solo Finals B-Girl Seven 2 Smoke Crew Finals Get your FREE tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidefinals Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk
PwC Suite
Wed 9 May
The Finals
Across the Weekend...
11 - 11.30am 11.30am - 12pm 12 - 12.30pm 12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm Break Break 1.30 - 2pm Mission X Mission X 2 - 2.15pm Breaking Breaking League League 2.15 - 2.30pm 2018 2018 2.30 - 3pm Prelims & Prelims & 3 - 3.30pm Qualifiers Qualifiers 3.30 - 3.45pm 3.45 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm 5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm 7 - 7.30pm 7.30 - 8pm KRE8! 2v2 8 - 8.30pm x Attention to Detail 8.30 - 9pm 9 - 9.30pm 9.30pm - 2am
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Music Mask Production Making with Workshop Emmavie
International Graffiti Jam
Flux-Con: Comic Convention
Workshop with Loma Pekoe
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga
The Break Mission After Party Main Foyer
Sun 13 May
10 - 10.30am Hip-Hop Breakin’ with with Menno Henry Link International Graffiti Van Gorp 11.30am - 12pm Jam 12 - 12.30pm 10.30 - 11am 11 - 11.30am
12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 2 - 2.30pm
Hip-Hop Poppin’ with with Andre Greenteck “Drosha” Grekhov
Bones to Stones
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
2.30 - 3pm 3 - 3.30pm
Writing Lyrics Live with Juice Drawing Aleem with Deka Hussein
3.30 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm
The Finals
5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm
All timings are correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Get your tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
The Welcome Jam Fri 11 May, 7 - 11pm Patrick Studio
FREE
Book ! advan in ce!
Live Music
WED 9 - SUN 13 MAY Birmingham Hippodrome’s annual free festival returns for its third year, celebrating all things Hip-Hop! We’re taking over the theatre with dance competitions, rap battles and family-friendly workshops, plus graffiti and street art in and around the theatre and an after-party - all to the sounds of the festival from live DJs. Showcasing the city’s finest Hip-Hop talents and world-class names, don’t miss THE Hip-Hop event of the year! Get your tickets for talks and workshops at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
Don’t miss VisionBombing - a brand new HIP-HOP GAME SHOW created by MadFlow & DJ Psykhomantus. Two teams compete for points by answering questions on music, films and politics or solving puzzles like a Hip-Hop version of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, with a touch more fun and daring! To round off the night, join some of Birmingham’s finest Hip-Hop DJs to keep the music and vibes flowing. Get your FREE tickets at
birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidewelcomejam
the welcome jam
Up first is a Hit the Ode poetry jam brought to you by Juice Aleem’s AFROFLUX and Apples and Snakes. Expect poetry and music that explore Afrofuturism. Plus, Curtain Raiser performances from Aerobreaks participants and Key Infinity.
Look out for DJs and MCs around the Hippodrome including: DJ Nucleo Welcome Jam, Fri 11 May Azizi Cole, Xhosa Cole, Mendi Mohinder Singh, Beth Ryan DJ Steph_BE Kre8! x Attention to Detail, Sat 12 May DJ Latifah Stone Sun 13 May, Latifah Stone 12 - 2pm Mike Ladd AfroFlux Jam Sun 13 May 2 2.45pm Mike Ladd Main Foyer Witness the acclaimed Hip-Hop Punk poet take his many musical styles to new heights with reworkings of his classic material alongside open ended improvisation featuring guests including Jazz giant Xhosa Cole.
B-SIDE Marketplace In association with Sneaker Hawks The freshest local brands come together to bring you the finest quality apparel. Grab yourself some fresh kicks from Sneaker Hawks, treat yourself to some new artwork or have a bite to eat at our tasty food stalls. *Some workshops may be chargeable.
And more...
B-SIDE: The Finals
Look out for art exhibitions, pop-up performances and musicians jamming in and around the theatre.
Sun 13 May, 3 - 7pm Main Stage
Live Drawing with Deka Hussein Sun 13 May, 10am - 5pm Main Foyer A live painting and drawing demonstration. For Deka (AKA Momo), art is a transformative experience exploring her upbringing in Somaliland and the paint-filled spaces of inner city Birmingham. Grab a chat with her and fellow artist Loma Pekoe while she paints.
International Graffiti Jam Sat 12 & Sun 13 May A whole weekend of indoor and outdoor live graffiti and street art with some of the world’s finest artists. RASKO, Moscow, Russia Aroe, Brighton EKTO, London GENT 48, Birmingham ZOOKI, Birmingham Zed, Birmingham Ziner, Birmingham Gent, Birmingham Newso, Birmingham Korsa, Birmingham Kilo, Cambridge Awone, Sweden Aceunojoint, Italy Kid Kash, Switzerland
Watch the hotly anticipated finals of countless competitions - it’s your chance to see world-class talent and dancers from across the UK battle it out.
Quick Guide FREE Boo !
Date & Time
Patrick Studio
Studio 5
Hippodrome Main Square Stage
Gowling Suite
k advan in ce!
Green Room
Atrium
Main Foyer
Lloyds Suite
Hawker Yard
An Evening with Martin Glynn
ZooNation Workshop
6 - 8pm Thu 10 May
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY)
6 - 8.30pm
Don’t miss a Curtain Raiser performance from Marshon, who provide weekly dance training for the community from ages 7 to 27.
Fri 11 May
7 - 11pm
The Welcome Jam
Sat 12 May
Catch these finals over the afternoon:
10.30 - 11am
Break Mission x British Breaking League: Under 12s and 12-16yrs Finals Hip-Hop Finals Poppin’ Finals Solo Finals B-Girl Seven 2 Smoke Crew Finals Get your FREE tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidefinals Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk
PwC Suite
Wed 9 May
The Finals
Across the Weekend...
11 - 11.30am 11.30am - 12pm 12 - 12.30pm 12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm Break Break 1.30 - 2pm Mission X Mission X 2 - 2.15pm Breaking Breaking League League 2.15 - 2.30pm 2018 2018 2.30 - 3pm Prelims & Prelims & 3 - 3.30pm Qualifiers Qualifiers 3.30 - 3.45pm 3.45 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm 5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm 7 - 7.30pm 7.30 - 8pm KRE8! 2v2 8 - 8.30pm x Attention to Detail 8.30 - 9pm 9 - 9.30pm 9.30pm - 2am
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Music Mask Production Making with Workshop Emmavie
International Graffiti Jam
Flux-Con: Comic Convention
Workshop with Loma Pekoe
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga
The Break Mission After Party Main Foyer
Sun 13 May
10 - 10.30am Hip-Hop Breakin’ with with Menno Henry Link International Graffiti Van Gorp 11.30am - 12pm Jam 12 - 12.30pm 10.30 - 11am 11 - 11.30am
12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 2 - 2.30pm
Hip-Hop Poppin’ with with Andre Greenteck “Drosha” Grekhov
Bones to Stones
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
2.30 - 3pm 3 - 3.30pm
Writing Lyrics Live with Juice Drawing Aleem with Deka Hussein
3.30 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm
The Finals
5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm
All timings are correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Get your tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
partic te to ipate
Prelims & Qualifiers Sat 12 May, 10.30am - 6pm Patrick Studio & Studio 5 World-class international dancers battle it out in adrenaline-fueled street dance battles leaving you on the edge of your seat while live DJs play you the best in Hip-Hop/Funk and Break Beats. Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk. Donate clothes and food to participate. Collections will be given to the local homeless community in association with Outreach Angels.
KRE8! 2v2 x Attention to Detail Qualifiers & Finals Sat 12 May, 7 - 9.30pm Patrick Studio FREE A 2vs2 Bonnie and Clyde (Male+Female) experimental dance battle to live music. ©Ryo Kuramochi With four incredible invited musicians and eight guest dancers, expect the unexpected as participants judge each other!
Supported by Dance Hub.
Bones to Stones Sun 13 May, 1 - 3pm The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham, B5 4TD (1 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) FREE Battle your way through on the concrete or watch the story unfold and find out who becomes number one on the floor. Beats & Bars and Moseley Jazz Festival Presents
THE OFFICIAL BREAK MISSION AFTER PARTY Sat 12 May, 8pm - 2am Hawker Yard, Pershore Street, B5 4RU (5 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) Get your groove on at the official after party with Hip-Hop legend, JERU THA DAMAJA, all the way from Brooklyn, plus party DJs and UK support from Juice Aleem, Trademark Blud, Soloman and D7 and Hidden Agenda. Tickets from £10 Book online at mostlyjazz.co.uk
Dance, Talks & Workshops B-SIDE Lab Mon 7 - Sat 12 May DanceXchange Studio
Sweat the Technique Workshops
Music & Craft Workshops Music Production with Emmavie Sat 12 May, 11am - 2.30pm Green Room 1
Sun 13 May Studio 5 Limited places. Ages 8+
FREE. Book in advance
Limited places. Deadline to register is Fri 5 May 2018.
Learn from world-class Spend a week with award-winning dancers in these masterclasses. Creative Director/Choreographer, £10. Book in advance Mickael Marso Riviere, as he Breakin’ with Menno Van Gorp offers guidance to aspiring (Holland) 10am - 12.30pm, dancers. Patrick Studio Supported by DanceXchange. To apply, send your CV and letter of interest to admin@marsoriviere.com by Fri 20 Apr 2018.
ZooNation Masterclass
Hip-Hop with Henry Link (New York) 10am - 12 noon Studio 5 Poppin’ with Greenteck (Canada) 12.30 - 2.30pm, Patrick Studio
Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
An introduction to Hip-Hop dance styles for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 12-21. This dynamic company creates Hip-Hop influenced productions, including Groove on Down the Road which came to the Hippodrome last year.
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY) Thu 10 May, 6 - 8.30pm PwC Suite
Experimental Hip-Hop Workshop with Andre ‘Drosha’ Grekhov (Holland) Sun 13 May, 12.30 - 2.30pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
Limited places.
An experimental dance workshop. Open to all styles The Brooklyn native will share his of dancers and first timers. career journey, revealing his triumphs Pros are welcome, but you and the challenges he overcame to will be challenged by one do what he loves best - dance! of Holland’s finest!
FREE. Book in advance
Supported by Dance Hub.
B-SIDE and CUBE are delighted to bring you a female-only beginners music production workshop with one of the UK’s freshest acts. Find out everything you need to know to get started on creating your own Hip-Hop and future R’n’B tracks. Trial Studio 1 digital audio software for free. Please bring your own laptop and headphones.
Workshop with Loma Pekoe Sat 12 May, 2.15 - 3.45pm, PwC Suite FREE A practical workshop based on the graffiti and street artist’s journey within the expressions of natural Afro hair. Make your own hairstyle fashions and learn how and why they’re important.
Writing Lyrics with Juice Aleem
Curated by Juice Aleem, AfroFlux looks at the concept of Afrofuturism - a philosophy and aesthetic exploring the intersection of African culture with technology. This year, AfroFlux focuses on holistic healing.
An Evening with Martin Glynn Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Gowling Suite FREE. Book in advance
Dr Martin Glynn, criminologist, author, educator and theatre director, introduces his love of collage. Take a look at his works, hear about his approach and have a go yourself.
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Mask Making Workshop Sat 12 May, 11am - 2pm PwC Suite
Sun 13 May, 12 - 1.30pm Lloyds Suite £5. Book in advance.
FREE. Book in advance
This practical masterclass is aimed at experienced MCs, writers and poets who wish to develop their craft. Explore the art of improvised freestyling and look into the hidden workings of your favourite rap artists.
Historian, Birmingham Open Media fellow and TED speaker, Florence Okoye, presents talks and workshops based on Afrofuturist ideas as well as her expertise in tech.
Graffiti with Posca Pens Sat 12 May 12.30 - 6pm Atrium Sun 13 May 12.30 - 5pm Main Foyer Drop-in on the day 8 years + Have a go at creating your own striking and inventive graffiti letters and characters using childsafe Posca pens.
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga Sat 12 May, 4.30 - 6pm PwC Suite FREE. Book in advance A session combining mindfulness, Smai Tawi (Egyptian Kemetic Yoga), deep breathing and meditation to help you achieve balance, peace, order and discipline known as Maat.
Flux-Con: Comic Convention Sat 12 May, 1 - 5pm Gowling Suite Presented by AfroFutures_UK and AfroFlux, this mini convention returns to celebrate all that’s good in comics, indie games, animation and speculative fiction. Highlighting the work of creatives focusing on the black experience, the con will cover everything from steamfunk and contemporary Blaxploitation to cosplay and LARP.
Afroflux
Break Mission x British Breaking League 2018
FRE Dona E!
Take part...
Dance Battles
partic te to ipate
Prelims & Qualifiers Sat 12 May, 10.30am - 6pm Patrick Studio & Studio 5 World-class international dancers battle it out in adrenaline-fueled street dance battles leaving you on the edge of your seat while live DJs play you the best in Hip-Hop/Funk and Break Beats. Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk. Donate clothes and food to participate. Collections will be given to the local homeless community in association with Outreach Angels.
KRE8! 2v2 x Attention to Detail Qualifiers & Finals Sat 12 May, 7 - 9.30pm Patrick Studio FREE A 2vs2 Bonnie and Clyde (Male+Female) experimental dance battle to live music. ©Ryo Kuramochi With four incredible invited musicians and eight guest dancers, expect the unexpected as participants judge each other!
Supported by Dance Hub.
Bones to Stones Sun 13 May, 1 - 3pm The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham, B5 4TD (1 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) FREE Battle your way through on the concrete or watch the story unfold and find out who becomes number one on the floor. Beats & Bars and Moseley Jazz Festival Presents
THE OFFICIAL BREAK MISSION AFTER PARTY Sat 12 May, 8pm - 2am Hawker Yard, Pershore Street, B5 4RU (5 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) Get your groove on at the official after party with Hip-Hop legend, JERU THA DAMAJA, all the way from Brooklyn, plus party DJs and UK support from Juice Aleem, Trademark Blud, Soloman and D7 and Hidden Agenda. Tickets from £10 Book online at mostlyjazz.co.uk
Dance, Talks & Workshops B-SIDE Lab Mon 7 - Sat 12 May DanceXchange Studio
Sweat the Technique Workshops
Music & Craft Workshops Music Production with Emmavie Sat 12 May, 11am - 2.30pm Green Room 1
Sun 13 May Studio 5 Limited places. Ages 8+
FREE. Book in advance
Limited places. Deadline to register is Fri 5 May 2018.
Learn from world-class Spend a week with award-winning dancers in these masterclasses. Creative Director/Choreographer, £10. Book in advance Mickael Marso Riviere, as he Breakin’ with Menno Van Gorp offers guidance to aspiring (Holland) 10am - 12.30pm, dancers. Patrick Studio Supported by DanceXchange. To apply, send your CV and letter of interest to admin@marsoriviere.com by Fri 20 Apr 2018.
ZooNation Masterclass
Hip-Hop with Henry Link (New York) 10am - 12 noon Studio 5 Poppin’ with Greenteck (Canada) 12.30 - 2.30pm, Patrick Studio
Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
An introduction to Hip-Hop dance styles for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 12-21. This dynamic company creates Hip-Hop influenced productions, including Groove on Down the Road which came to the Hippodrome last year.
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY) Thu 10 May, 6 - 8.30pm PwC Suite
Experimental Hip-Hop Workshop with Andre ‘Drosha’ Grekhov (Holland) Sun 13 May, 12.30 - 2.30pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
Limited places.
An experimental dance workshop. Open to all styles The Brooklyn native will share his of dancers and first timers. career journey, revealing his triumphs Pros are welcome, but you and the challenges he overcame to will be challenged by one do what he loves best - dance! of Holland’s finest!
FREE. Book in advance
Supported by Dance Hub.
B-SIDE and CUBE are delighted to bring you a female-only beginners music production workshop with one of the UK’s freshest acts. Find out everything you need to know to get started on creating your own Hip-Hop and future R’n’B tracks. Trial Studio 1 digital audio software for free. Please bring your own laptop and headphones.
Workshop with Loma Pekoe Sat 12 May, 2.15 - 3.45pm, PwC Suite FREE A practical workshop based on the graffiti and street artist’s journey within the expressions of natural Afro hair. Make your own hairstyle fashions and learn how and why they’re important.
Writing Lyrics with Juice Aleem
Curated by Juice Aleem, AfroFlux looks at the concept of Afrofuturism - a philosophy and aesthetic exploring the intersection of African culture with technology. This year, AfroFlux focuses on holistic healing.
An Evening with Martin Glynn Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Gowling Suite FREE. Book in advance
Dr Martin Glynn, criminologist, author, educator and theatre director, introduces his love of collage. Take a look at his works, hear about his approach and have a go yourself.
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Mask Making Workshop Sat 12 May, 11am - 2pm PwC Suite
Sun 13 May, 12 - 1.30pm Lloyds Suite £5. Book in advance.
FREE. Book in advance
This practical masterclass is aimed at experienced MCs, writers and poets who wish to develop their craft. Explore the art of improvised freestyling and look into the hidden workings of your favourite rap artists.
Historian, Birmingham Open Media fellow and TED speaker, Florence Okoye, presents talks and workshops based on Afrofuturist ideas as well as her expertise in tech.
Graffiti with Posca Pens Sat 12 May 12.30 - 6pm Atrium Sun 13 May 12.30 - 5pm Main Foyer Drop-in on the day 8 years + Have a go at creating your own striking and inventive graffiti letters and characters using childsafe Posca pens.
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga Sat 12 May, 4.30 - 6pm PwC Suite FREE. Book in advance A session combining mindfulness, Smai Tawi (Egyptian Kemetic Yoga), deep breathing and meditation to help you achieve balance, peace, order and discipline known as Maat.
Flux-Con: Comic Convention Sat 12 May, 1 - 5pm Gowling Suite Presented by AfroFutures_UK and AfroFlux, this mini convention returns to celebrate all that’s good in comics, indie games, animation and speculative fiction. Highlighting the work of creatives focusing on the black experience, the con will cover everything from steamfunk and contemporary Blaxploitation to cosplay and LARP.
Afroflux
Break Mission x British Breaking League 2018
FRE Dona E!
Take part...
Dance Battles
partic te to ipate
Prelims & Qualifiers Sat 12 May, 10.30am - 6pm Patrick Studio & Studio 5 World-class international dancers battle it out in adrenaline-fueled street dance battles leaving you on the edge of your seat while live DJs play you the best in Hip-Hop/Funk and Break Beats. Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk. Donate clothes and food to participate. Collections will be given to the local homeless community in association with Outreach Angels.
KRE8! 2v2 x Attention to Detail Qualifiers & Finals Sat 12 May, 7 - 9.30pm Patrick Studio FREE A 2vs2 Bonnie and Clyde (Male+Female) experimental dance battle to live music. ©Ryo Kuramochi With four incredible invited musicians and eight guest dancers, expect the unexpected as participants judge each other!
Supported by Dance Hub.
Bones to Stones Sun 13 May, 1 - 3pm The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham, B5 4TD (1 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) FREE Battle your way through on the concrete or watch the story unfold and find out who becomes number one on the floor. Beats & Bars and Moseley Jazz Festival Presents
THE OFFICIAL BREAK MISSION AFTER PARTY Sat 12 May, 8pm - 2am Hawker Yard, Pershore Street, B5 4RU (5 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) Get your groove on at the official after party with Hip-Hop legend, JERU THA DAMAJA, all the way from Brooklyn, plus party DJs and UK support from Juice Aleem, Trademark Blud, Soloman and D7 and Hidden Agenda. Tickets from £10 Book online at mostlyjazz.co.uk
Dance, Talks & Workshops B-SIDE Lab Mon 7 - Sat 12 May DanceXchange Studio
Sweat the Technique Workshops
Music & Craft Workshops Music Production with Emmavie Sat 12 May, 11am - 2.30pm Green Room 1
Sun 13 May Studio 5 Limited places. Ages 8+
FREE. Book in advance
Limited places. Deadline to register is Fri 5 May 2018.
Learn from world-class Spend a week with award-winning dancers in these masterclasses. Creative Director/Choreographer, £10. Book in advance Mickael Marso Riviere, as he Breakin’ with Menno Van Gorp offers guidance to aspiring (Holland) 10am - 12.30pm, dancers. Patrick Studio Supported by DanceXchange. To apply, send your CV and letter of interest to admin@marsoriviere.com by Fri 20 Apr 2018.
ZooNation Masterclass
Hip-Hop with Henry Link (New York) 10am - 12 noon Studio 5 Poppin’ with Greenteck (Canada) 12.30 - 2.30pm, Patrick Studio
Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
An introduction to Hip-Hop dance styles for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 12-21. This dynamic company creates Hip-Hop influenced productions, including Groove on Down the Road which came to the Hippodrome last year.
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY) Thu 10 May, 6 - 8.30pm PwC Suite
Experimental Hip-Hop Workshop with Andre ‘Drosha’ Grekhov (Holland) Sun 13 May, 12.30 - 2.30pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
Limited places.
An experimental dance workshop. Open to all styles The Brooklyn native will share his of dancers and first timers. career journey, revealing his triumphs Pros are welcome, but you and the challenges he overcame to will be challenged by one do what he loves best - dance! of Holland’s finest!
FREE. Book in advance
Supported by Dance Hub.
B-SIDE and CUBE are delighted to bring you a female-only beginners music production workshop with one of the UK’s freshest acts. Find out everything you need to know to get started on creating your own Hip-Hop and future R’n’B tracks. Trial Studio 1 digital audio software for free. Please bring your own laptop and headphones.
Workshop with Loma Pekoe Sat 12 May, 2.15 - 3.45pm, PwC Suite FREE A practical workshop based on the graffiti and street artist’s journey within the expressions of natural Afro hair. Make your own hairstyle fashions and learn how and why they’re important.
Writing Lyrics with Juice Aleem
Curated by Juice Aleem, AfroFlux looks at the concept of Afrofuturism - a philosophy and aesthetic exploring the intersection of African culture with technology. This year, AfroFlux focuses on holistic healing.
An Evening with Martin Glynn Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Gowling Suite FREE. Book in advance
Dr Martin Glynn, criminologist, author, educator and theatre director, introduces his love of collage. Take a look at his works, hear about his approach and have a go yourself.
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Mask Making Workshop Sat 12 May, 11am - 2pm PwC Suite
Sun 13 May, 12 - 1.30pm Lloyds Suite £5. Book in advance.
FREE. Book in advance
This practical masterclass is aimed at experienced MCs, writers and poets who wish to develop their craft. Explore the art of improvised freestyling and look into the hidden workings of your favourite rap artists.
Historian, Birmingham Open Media fellow and TED speaker, Florence Okoye, presents talks and workshops based on Afrofuturist ideas as well as her expertise in tech.
Graffiti with Posca Pens Sat 12 May 12.30 - 6pm Atrium Sun 13 May 12.30 - 5pm Main Foyer Drop-in on the day 8 years + Have a go at creating your own striking and inventive graffiti letters and characters using childsafe Posca pens.
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga Sat 12 May, 4.30 - 6pm PwC Suite FREE. Book in advance A session combining mindfulness, Smai Tawi (Egyptian Kemetic Yoga), deep breathing and meditation to help you achieve balance, peace, order and discipline known as Maat.
Flux-Con: Comic Convention Sat 12 May, 1 - 5pm Gowling Suite Presented by AfroFutures_UK and AfroFlux, this mini convention returns to celebrate all that’s good in comics, indie games, animation and speculative fiction. Highlighting the work of creatives focusing on the black experience, the con will cover everything from steamfunk and contemporary Blaxploitation to cosplay and LARP.
Afroflux
Break Mission x British Breaking League 2018
FRE Dona E!
Take part...
Dance Battles
partic te to ipate
Prelims & Qualifiers Sat 12 May, 10.30am - 6pm Patrick Studio & Studio 5 World-class international dancers battle it out in adrenaline-fueled street dance battles leaving you on the edge of your seat while live DJs play you the best in Hip-Hop/Funk and Break Beats. Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk. Donate clothes and food to participate. Collections will be given to the local homeless community in association with Outreach Angels.
KRE8! 2v2 x Attention to Detail Qualifiers & Finals Sat 12 May, 7 - 9.30pm Patrick Studio FREE A 2vs2 Bonnie and Clyde (Male+Female) experimental dance battle to live music. ©Ryo Kuramochi With four incredible invited musicians and eight guest dancers, expect the unexpected as participants judge each other!
Supported by Dance Hub.
Bones to Stones Sun 13 May, 1 - 3pm The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham, B5 4TD (1 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) FREE Battle your way through on the concrete or watch the story unfold and find out who becomes number one on the floor. Beats & Bars and Moseley Jazz Festival Presents
THE OFFICIAL BREAK MISSION AFTER PARTY Sat 12 May, 8pm - 2am Hawker Yard, Pershore Street, B5 4RU (5 min walk from Birmingham Hippodrome) Get your groove on at the official after party with Hip-Hop legend, JERU THA DAMAJA, all the way from Brooklyn, plus party DJs and UK support from Juice Aleem, Trademark Blud, Soloman and D7 and Hidden Agenda. Tickets from £10 Book online at mostlyjazz.co.uk
Dance, Talks & Workshops B-SIDE Lab Mon 7 - Sat 12 May DanceXchange Studio
Sweat the Technique Workshops
Music & Craft Workshops Music Production with Emmavie Sat 12 May, 11am - 2.30pm Green Room 1
Sun 13 May Studio 5 Limited places. Ages 8+
FREE. Book in advance
Limited places. Deadline to register is Fri 5 May 2018.
Learn from world-class Spend a week with award-winning dancers in these masterclasses. Creative Director/Choreographer, £10. Book in advance Mickael Marso Riviere, as he Breakin’ with Menno Van Gorp offers guidance to aspiring (Holland) 10am - 12.30pm, dancers. Patrick Studio Supported by DanceXchange. To apply, send your CV and letter of interest to admin@marsoriviere.com by Fri 20 Apr 2018.
ZooNation Masterclass
Hip-Hop with Henry Link (New York) 10am - 12 noon Studio 5 Poppin’ with Greenteck (Canada) 12.30 - 2.30pm, Patrick Studio
Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
An introduction to Hip-Hop dance styles for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 12-21. This dynamic company creates Hip-Hop influenced productions, including Groove on Down the Road which came to the Hippodrome last year.
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY) Thu 10 May, 6 - 8.30pm PwC Suite
Experimental Hip-Hop Workshop with Andre ‘Drosha’ Grekhov (Holland) Sun 13 May, 12.30 - 2.30pm Studio 5 £10. Book in advance
Limited places.
An experimental dance workshop. Open to all styles The Brooklyn native will share his of dancers and first timers. career journey, revealing his triumphs Pros are welcome, but you and the challenges he overcame to will be challenged by one do what he loves best - dance! of Holland’s finest!
FREE. Book in advance
Supported by Dance Hub.
B-SIDE and CUBE are delighted to bring you a female-only beginners music production workshop with one of the UK’s freshest acts. Find out everything you need to know to get started on creating your own Hip-Hop and future R’n’B tracks. Trial Studio 1 digital audio software for free. Please bring your own laptop and headphones.
Workshop with Loma Pekoe Sat 12 May, 2.15 - 3.45pm, PwC Suite FREE A practical workshop based on the graffiti and street artist’s journey within the expressions of natural Afro hair. Make your own hairstyle fashions and learn how and why they’re important.
Writing Lyrics with Juice Aleem
Curated by Juice Aleem, AfroFlux looks at the concept of Afrofuturism - a philosophy and aesthetic exploring the intersection of African culture with technology. This year, AfroFlux focuses on holistic healing.
An Evening with Martin Glynn Wed 9 May, 6 - 8pm Gowling Suite FREE. Book in advance
Dr Martin Glynn, criminologist, author, educator and theatre director, introduces his love of collage. Take a look at his works, hear about his approach and have a go yourself.
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Mask Making Workshop Sat 12 May, 11am - 2pm PwC Suite
Sun 13 May, 12 - 1.30pm Lloyds Suite £5. Book in advance.
FREE. Book in advance
This practical masterclass is aimed at experienced MCs, writers and poets who wish to develop their craft. Explore the art of improvised freestyling and look into the hidden workings of your favourite rap artists.
Historian, Birmingham Open Media fellow and TED speaker, Florence Okoye, presents talks and workshops based on Afrofuturist ideas as well as her expertise in tech.
Graffiti with Posca Pens Sat 12 May 12.30 - 6pm Atrium Sun 13 May 12.30 - 5pm Main Foyer Drop-in on the day 8 years + Have a go at creating your own striking and inventive graffiti letters and characters using childsafe Posca pens.
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga Sat 12 May, 4.30 - 6pm PwC Suite FREE. Book in advance A session combining mindfulness, Smai Tawi (Egyptian Kemetic Yoga), deep breathing and meditation to help you achieve balance, peace, order and discipline known as Maat.
Flux-Con: Comic Convention Sat 12 May, 1 - 5pm Gowling Suite Presented by AfroFutures_UK and AfroFlux, this mini convention returns to celebrate all that’s good in comics, indie games, animation and speculative fiction. Highlighting the work of creatives focusing on the black experience, the con will cover everything from steamfunk and contemporary Blaxploitation to cosplay and LARP.
Afroflux
Break Mission x British Breaking League 2018
FRE Dona E!
Take part...
Dance Battles
The Welcome Jam Fri 11 May, 7 - 11pm Patrick Studio
FREE
Book ! advan in ce!
Live Music
WED 9 - SUN 13 MAY Birmingham Hippodrome’s annual free festival returns for its third year, celebrating all things Hip-Hop! We’re taking over the theatre with dance competitions, rap battles and family-friendly workshops, plus graffiti and street art in and around the theatre and an after-party - all to the sounds of the festival from live DJs. Showcasing the city’s finest Hip-Hop talents and world-class names, don’t miss THE Hip-Hop event of the year! Get your tickets for talks and workshops at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
Don’t miss VisionBombing - a brand new HIP-HOP GAME SHOW created by MadFlow & DJ Psykhomantus. Two teams compete for points by answering questions on music, films and politics or solving puzzles like a Hip-Hop version of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, with a touch more fun and daring! To round off the night, join some of Birmingham’s finest Hip-Hop DJs to keep the music and vibes flowing. Get your FREE tickets at
birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidewelcomejam
the welcome jam
Up first is a Hit the Ode poetry jam brought to you by Juice Aleem’s AFROFLUX and Apples and Snakes. Expect poetry and music that explore Afrofuturism. Plus, Curtain Raiser performances from Aerobreaks participants and Key Infinity.
Look out for DJs and MCs around the Hippodrome including: DJ Nucleo Welcome Jam, Fri 11 May Azizi Cole, Xhosa Cole, Mendi Mohinder Singh, Beth Ryan DJ Steph_BE Kre8! x Attention to Detail, Sat 12 May DJ Latifah Stone Sun 13 May, Latifah Stone 12 - 2pm Mike Ladd AfroFlux Jam Sun 13 May 2 2.45pm Mike Ladd Main Foyer Witness the acclaimed Hip-Hop Punk poet take his many musical styles to new heights with reworkings of his classic material alongside open ended improvisation featuring guests including Jazz giant Xhosa Cole.
B-SIDE Marketplace In association with Sneaker Hawks The freshest local brands come together to bring you the finest quality apparel. Grab yourself some fresh kicks from Sneaker Hawks, treat yourself to some new artwork or have a bite to eat at our tasty food stalls. *Some workshops may be chargeable.
And more...
B-SIDE: The Finals
Look out for art exhibitions, pop-up performances and musicians jamming in and around the theatre.
Sun 13 May, 3 - 7pm Main Stage
Live Drawing with Deka Hussein Sun 13 May, 10am - 5pm Main Foyer A live painting and drawing demonstration. For Deka (AKA Momo), art is a transformative experience exploring her upbringing in Somaliland and the paint-filled spaces of inner city Birmingham. Grab a chat with her and fellow artist Loma Pekoe while she paints.
International Graffiti Jam Sat 12 & Sun 13 May A whole weekend of indoor and outdoor live graffiti and street art with some of the world’s finest artists. RASKO, Moscow, Russia Aroe, Brighton EKTO, London GENT 48, Birmingham ZOOKI, Birmingham Zed, Birmingham Ziner, Birmingham Gent, Birmingham Newso, Birmingham Korsa, Birmingham Kilo, Cambridge Awone, Sweden Aceunojoint, Italy Kid Kash, Switzerland
Watch the hotly anticipated finals of countless competitions - it’s your chance to see world-class talent and dancers from across the UK battle it out.
Quick Guide FREE Boo !
Date & Time
Patrick Studio
Studio 5
Hippodrome Main Square Stage
Gowling Suite
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Green Room
Atrium
Main Foyer
Lloyds Suite
Hawker Yard
An Evening with Martin Glynn
ZooNation Workshop
6 - 8pm Thu 10 May
In Conversation with Link Elite Force Crew (NY)
6 - 8.30pm
Don’t miss a Curtain Raiser performance from Marshon, who provide weekly dance training for the community from ages 7 to 27.
Fri 11 May
7 - 11pm
The Welcome Jam
Sat 12 May
Catch these finals over the afternoon:
10.30 - 11am
Break Mission x British Breaking League: Under 12s and 12-16yrs Finals Hip-Hop Finals Poppin’ Finals Solo Finals B-Girl Seven 2 Smoke Crew Finals Get your FREE tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bsidefinals Register to compete by emailing registration@breakmission.org.uk
PwC Suite
Wed 9 May
The Finals
Across the Weekend...
11 - 11.30am 11.30am - 12pm 12 - 12.30pm 12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm Break Break 1.30 - 2pm Mission X Mission X 2 - 2.15pm Breaking Breaking League League 2.15 - 2.30pm 2018 2018 2.30 - 3pm Prelims & Prelims & 3 - 3.30pm Qualifiers Qualifiers 3.30 - 3.45pm 3.45 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm 5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm 7 - 7.30pm 7.30 - 8pm KRE8! 2v2 8 - 8.30pm x Attention to Detail 8.30 - 9pm 9 - 9.30pm 9.30pm - 2am
Florence Okoye: Neo Mmanwu Music Mask Production Making with Workshop Emmavie
International Graffiti Jam
Flux-Con: Comic Convention
Workshop with Loma Pekoe
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
Tela & Amani: Mindfulness and Yoga
The Break Mission After Party Main Foyer
Sun 13 May
10 - 10.30am Hip-Hop Breakin’ with with Menno Henry Link International Graffiti Van Gorp 11.30am - 12pm Jam 12 - 12.30pm 10.30 - 11am 11 - 11.30am
12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 2 - 2.30pm
Hip-Hop Poppin’ with with Andre Greenteck “Drosha” Grekhov
Bones to Stones
Graffiti Workshop with Posca Pens
2.30 - 3pm 3 - 3.30pm
Writing Lyrics Live with Juice Drawing Aleem with Deka Hussein
3.30 - 4pm 4 - 4.30pm 4.30 - 5pm 5 - 5.30pm
The Finals
5.30 - 6pm 6 - 6.30pm 6.30 - 7pm
All timings are correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change.
Get your tickets at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside