Triple Threat

‘Triple Threat’ is an original Breaking (breakdance) competition premiering as part of NOVUM Festival 2024, celebrating Hip-Hop culture, community, and dance.

UK and International B-boys and B-girls will battle it out to see who takes the 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.
The event will feature:

• A 3 Vs 3 category.
• A U18s 1 Vs 1 category (age 10+).
• Open Cyphers for the 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.
  Created by Rob Anderson and Paul Martin (Bad Taste Cru), ‘Triple Threat’ is a new collaboration with NOVUM Festival that aims to showcase and celebrate Breaking and Hip-Hop culture in the North East, connecting artists and communities through music, movement and dance. This event will be the closing celebration of the 2024 festival.

Judges

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

DJ - KhanFu (MDK)

Host - Gribz (Battalions)

Battle Categories

• 3 v 3 Pro - max sign ups 60 crews
• 1 v 1 Under 18s - max sign up 50 breakers

You MUST be registered to participate, turn ups/non-registered participants will not be allowed to battle on the day due to capacity restrictions.

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 (age 10+)

• 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

Schedule - Please be on 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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Civic Centre, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom