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BB – Frontline Battle

Boy Blue

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A group of hip hop dancers cheer and embrace in a rehearsal room.

Join Boy Blue at this explosive dance battle event, with an electric atmosphere provided by a line-up of guest judges and DJ's.

See artists, dancers and freestylers express themselves at this 2vs2, All Style Battle event.

Pairs of dancers will showcase their skills by competing to various styles of music. Who will be crowned champion? Come along to find out which exceptional performer will walk away with the cash prize.

The line-up of guest judges and DJs will be announced soon – stay tuned for more information.

Boy Blue is an Olivier Award-winning, hip hop dance theatre company that continues to define the potential and power of hip hop across the UK. It is a multi-generational, multicultural community, with performers ranging from five to 40+.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance Winter/Spring 2025 Young Barbican

Running time: 4 hours (12pm–4pm)

Registration for Battlers will start from 11am. 

Attendees are welcome to come and go throughout the event. 

Age guidance: 6+ (family-friendly)

This event has loud music. 

 

Would you like to battle? 

Tickets sold through this Barbican webpage are for audience members only. If you'd like to take part as a battler, you can book your place through Eventbrite here. 

Battlers must be 16 or over.

 

Produced by Boy Blue.

Presented by the Barbican. 

Supported by Arts Council England. 

Image by @flashfil

Ticket prices

Related events

From Fri 9 May to Sun 11 May, Boy Blue present a series of events across the centre. 

FreeStage performances (free)
Fri 9 May at 5.30pm–7pm, Level G
Stop by Level G for an evening of free performances. 

Hip Hop Matters (£7)
Fri 9 May at 7.30pm–9.30pm, Frobisher 1 
Join Boy Blue for an exciting and thought-provoking conversation on the future of hip-hop, from where we are in 2025 to what the future holds.

 

Pre-show performance (free)
Sat 10 May at 5.30pm–7pm, Level G
Seeing A Night With Boy Blue on Saturday night? Come along to this free, pre-show performance on Level G. 

A Night With Boy Blue
Sat 10—Sun 11 May 2025
Mixing exuberant hip-hop dance displays, a joyful sense of community and the heart-thumping rhythms of an eclectic score, don't miss Boy Blue’s company showcase. Tickets from £18.

 

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