Drop the Beat… Breakin’ Convention is back at Blackpool Grand this June!

Jonzi D’s ultimate celebration of hip hop culture storms back into Blackpool Grand Theatre this June with jaw-dropping live performances from poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls! It’s a real Head Spin!

Are you ready for some Top Rocking this summer?

The breathtaking Breakin’ Convention is back at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Saturday 10 June with MC Jonzi D’s groundbreaking world festival of hip hop dance theatre. Lock in your tickets now!

Expect incredibly skilled and inspiring performances from internationally celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls in a box fresh festival for 2023 that showcases local talent alongside global sensations.

Breakin’ Convention is the critically acclaimed powerhouse behind a hip hop theatre revolution. Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend and Breakin’ Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D, the festival also features DJs, graffiti artists and freestyle sessions taking place all over the building! This is one exhilarating dance event that’s not to be missed…

In 2003, celebrated MC, dancer, spoken word artist and director Jonzi D had the dream of creating a festival to bring together the best hip hop dance theatre performers from around the world on London’s doorstep. In 2004 Sadler’s Wells performing arts centre helped make that dream a reality as Breakin’ Convention, the international festival of hip hop dance theatre, made its debut in May 2004.

Since its thrilling inception, Breakin’ Convention has represented the origins and evolution of hip hop culture from around the world and around the corner. Working with the most respected, innovative and inspirational artists, Breakin’ Convention is at the vanguard of the global development of the hip hop theatre genre, through its world-renowned festivals, international touring, professional development, youth projects and educational programme.

Since founding Breakin’ Convention, Jonzi has triumphed in raising the profile and giving a platform to hip hop disciplines, and through the professional development projects Open Art Surgery and Back to the Lab, Jonzi has supported hundreds of hip hop dance and rap/poetry artists on their journey to creating theatre.

Freestyle to The Grand and book your tickets for Breakin’ Convention 2023 now!

Breakin’ Convention is at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Saturday 10 June at 7pm. Visit BlackpoolGrand.co.uk or call the box office on 01253 290 190 for bookings and further information. Tickets from £12.50 with concession, family tickets and group rates available.

Listings

Breakin’ Convention – Sat 10 June at 7pm

Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT Box Office 01253 290 190 d blackpoolgrand.co.uk f @blackpoolgrand t @Grand_Theatre i grandtheatrebpl