TRIPLE THREAT 2024

Sunday 11th August 2024
10am - 6pm (see schedule)
Banqueting Hall, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH

TRIPLE THREAT is an original Breaking (Breakdance) competition created by Rob Anderson (Justice) and Paul Martin (P) from Bad Taste Cru, premiering as part of NOVUM 2024. A celebration of Hip-Hop culture, community and dance, UK and International B-boys and B-girls will battle it out to see who takes home the win! Whether you're a Hip-Hop head or new to the culture, a veteran dancer or just taking your first steps, TRIPLE THREAT is a family friendly event for everyone to enjoy.

This years event will feature:

A 3 v 3 pro category.

A U18s 1 v 1 category.

Open cyphers for dancers.

'Breakin' the ice' - a pre-event open discussion between artists and audience exploring Breaking as an evolving industry, dance as a career and stigmas that dance artists face.

Performances from local dance groups.

Schedule:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before call time for your category

10.00 - 10.45 - 'Breaking the Ice' open panel discussion on Breaking as a growing industry, and the challenges/lifestyle of being a professional Breaker/Dancer.
10.45 - 11.00 - Space reset
11.00 - 12.00 - Doors open/registration begins
12.00 - Registration closes
12.00 - 12.30 - Warm up/Cypher time
12.30 - 14.00 - Preselection battles for Top 16
14.00 - 14.30 - Cypher time / Judges pick Top 16
14.30 - 15.30 - Top 16 3 v 3 / Top 16 1 v 1 U18
15.30 - 16.45 - Quarter finals 3 v 3 / Quarter finals 1 v 1 U18
16.45 - 17.15 - Semi finals 3 v 3 / Semi finals 1 v 1 U18
17.15 - 17.30 - Short Break/guest performance/Judges showcase
17.30 - 18.00 - Finals 3 v 3 / Finals 1 v 1 U18/ Awards
18.00 - Event finished

Judges
B-boy Sheku (UK)
B-boy Jerry (Japan)
Third judge TBC

DJ - KhanFu (MDK)
Host - Gribz (Battalions)

Cash prizes to be announced soon!

Battle Categories:
You MUST be registered to participate, turn ups/non-registered participants will not be allowed to battle on the day due to capacity restrictions.
3 v 3 Pro - max sign ups 60 crews
1 v 1 Under 18s - max sign up 50 breakers
Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian there with them on the day, and it is their responsibility for the supervision of their young person.
All competitors participate at their own risk.

Battle formats:
3 v 3
Preselection battle = 3 rounds (1 round per dancer - no routines)
Top 16 = 3 rounds (1 round per dancer)
Quarter finals = 4 rounds (1 dancer does an extra round)
Semi finals = 4 rounds (1 dancer does an extra round)
Finals = 6 rounds (2 rounds per dancer)

1 v 1 Under 18s
Preselection 4 corners showcase = 1 round per dancer
Top 16 = 1 round per dancer
Quarter finals = 2 rounds per dancer
Semi finals = 2 rounds per dancer
Finals = 2 rounds per dancer

This event is £FREE

No concessions.
The venue and festival site are wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
There will be a break out/quiet space available.