Dancer Registration 11:30AM | Lower Foyer
The day begins with dancer registration. All dancers taking part in the pre-selections must register before competing. Come early, get settled and be ready for a full day of dance, music and exchange.
TOP 8 Pre-Selections & Battle Rounds 12PM–5PM | Space Upstairs
This will be a cypher led pre-selection, where the DJs continually play music and dancers express themselves, while receiving tokens to move on to the evening finals. There will also be 8 crews performing to be crowned the best choreography.
The evening will then be followed by the finals. Tickets are available to buy for the finals from 7 – 9pm here.
Please note: if you hold a pre-selection ticket you will have access to the final battles.
TOP 8 Finals – 7PM–9PM | Space Upstairs
After the afternoon cypher pre-selections, the judges then invite dancers to return to the floor for the TOP 8 Finals – going head-to-head through the final rounds until our winners are crowned.
These finals celebrate freestyle, individuality, exchange and the competitive spirit at the heart of Hip-hop & street-dance battle culture.
Please note: if you hold a pre-selection ticket you will have access to the final battles. You don’t need to buy a separate ticket.
MC & Rap Cypher
From 9PM until late | Upper Foyer & Bar
A space for MCs, rappers and music lovers to exchange, improvise and keep the energy moving until late. We will see MCees and Rappers from the 4 corners of the country come and verbally share in an improvised setting where the DJ is constantly setting the tone.
TOP 8 Photo Gallery – 12PM–6PM | The Cube
Step inside the world of TOP 8 through a special photography exhibition celebrating the past 10 of bringing this stage to the Hip-hop & Street Dance community.
In Conversation – 5PM–6PM | The Cube
Beyond the battle, there are stories, histories and communities that shape street-dance culture.
Join us for an intimate conversation exploring the people, experiences and ideas behind the movement. Taking place alongside the TOP 8 Photo Gallery, this session creates space to reflect on street dance beyond the competition floor – its culture, creativity, community and evolution.
Limited capacity – admission is on a first come, first served basis.