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Hip Hop Matters

Boy Blue

,Frobisher Auditorium 1
A group of dancers move around each other. They move at different levels creating one moving entity.

Join Boy Blue for an exciting and thought-provoking conversation on the future of the UK street dance scene, from where we are in 2025 to what the future holds. 

Bringing together a group of diverse and compelling guests, including artists, creators and cultural commentators, this talk takes a deep dive into what makes hip hop a global force and why it continues to resonate with new generations.

Hip Hop Matters is part of a three-day series of events hosted by Boy Blue including A Night With Boy Blue, a company showcase that puts the next generation of dancers within their community at its heart. This conversation aims to reflect that work, as they look towards what's next for hip hop across the UK and beyond. 

 

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

Running time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval)

Age guidance: 6+ (family-friendly)

Filming
Boy Blue will be photographing and filming at Hip Hop Matters including audience members. This footage will be for promotional and archive use. If you do not wish to be filmed, please speak with a member of the Barbican team.

Produced by Boy Blue.

Presented by the Barbican. 

Image by Camilla Greenwell.

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 from Boy Blue affiliates. Curated by Bruno Perrier, this showcase features twelve performances from some of the best companies and artists in and around London, including Corded UK, UEL Dance Collective and Elementz.  

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 with performances from Boy Blue affiliates, including Flawless Next Gen, London Contemporary Dance School and Impact Dance.

 

Frontline Battle (£7)
Sun 11 May at 12pm–4pm, Theatre 
Express yourself at this explosive dance battle event hosted by Boy Blue, with a line-up of guest judges and DJ's creating an electric atmosphere.

A Night With Boy Blue (from £18)
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.

Frobisher Auditorium 1

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