Hip-Hop festival returns to Birmingham for 10th anniversary
B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival is marking its 10th anniversary with a return to Birmingham this May.
Featuring dance battles, rap showcases, workshops, exhibitions and immersive performances from all four pillars of Hip-Hop: breakin’, graffiti, DJ’ing and MC’ing, as well as other dance styles and art forms, B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival promises to be the ultimate celebration of culture, art and community.
The festival will take place from 30 May to 1 June across Birmingham Hippodrome, Southside and Bullring & Grand Central.
An array of events kick-off the free festival on Friday 30 May, drawing artists and fans together to celebrate the rich history and evolution of Hip-Hop.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Community Takeover event will take place in the daytime, plus the festival dance workshop programme in the evening.
On Saturday 31 May, the festival expands onto the streets of Southside with dance competition qualifiers, performances, a block party with resident DJs, Fluxcon mini convention, pop-up skateboarding, roller skating and a community basketball slam.
Break Mission Worldwide and Queer-Side Dance Championships culminate on Sunday 1 June with the finals taking place in Bullring & Grand Central, featuring incredible talent from the UK and beyond, alongside high-energy concrete battles.
Matt Evans, head of festivals and sites at Birmingham Hippodrome, said: “We are incredibly excited to celebrate ten years of B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival.
“Over the last decade, the festival has championed talent from across the pillars of Hip-Hop, whilst giving, fans and local communities a platform to celebrate everything that Hip-Hop represents.
“This year’s programme includes favourites from the festival’s history, plus some exciting new additions.
“From iconic battles and bold exhibitions to street sports and workshops, there will be something for everyone. It’s going to be truly unforgettable, and we can’t wait!”
The full B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival 2025 programme will be announced in May.
B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival is produced by Birmingham Hippodrome with Break Mission, Afroflux, Queer-Side, GraffitiArtist.com and Soul City Arts. In partnership with Bullring & Grand Central and supported by Southside District, The Arcadian, Kings Heath Clangers, Silva Sessions and Birmingham Skate Spaces.
