Top8 Street Dance Battle
24 October
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 Hiphop & 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.
Throughout the day and night:
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 Hiphop & 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.**
Battle categories
Openstyles – Only to Hip-hop/Boombap/Edits Music
2 Vs 2 Under 16s
4 Vs 4 Crew battle (8 Crews only)
Breaking Battles
3 Vs 3
8 to Smokes (30 Mins Total between Prelims and Finals)
Poppin
KRUMP
Hip-Hop
Crew Showcase (8 Crews Only)
Min/Max of 5 to 10 Dancers
Max Choreography / Routine of 3 Mins
24 October
7 - 9pm
€22
If you hold a pre-selection ticket you will automatically have access to the final battles.
All under 18s must vacate the venue in advance of the MC rap battle happening in The Bar from 9pm.
Space Upstairs