United by Breaks – Hip Hop Week at Castleford Market

Calendar Icon Sat 15 Feb 2025 - Sat 22 Feb 2025
Clock 11:00 - 16:00
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This February half-term, Castleford Market will come alive with “United by Breaks”, a celebration of Hip Hop culture delivered by the incredible team at HelloHipHop.


HelloHipHop encourages kids and teens through Hip Hop (dance, music, graffiti, and beatboxing), and have worked with over 300 children from local primary schools.


Year 5 and 6 pupils at Castleford Park Juniors and Half Acres Primary schools have been working hard and they will perform at the School Battle Championships on Saturday 15 February – the launch of the week-long celebration.


Experience the energy and colourful world of Hip Hop!


Enjoy fun activities for all the family, see amazing art, and explore local stalls inside Castleford Market.




Saturday 15 February, 11am to 3:30pm


The launch of United by Breaks Hip Hop Week:


• Art exhibitions


• Live DJs


• Dance performances


• United by Breaks Battle School Champions


There will also be doodle and craft tables for the family, merchandise stalls, and more.




Monday 17 February


• 11am to 12:45pm | Breaking and Emceeing workshops


• 1pm to 2:45pm | Breaking and Emceeing workshops




Tuesday 18 February


• 11am to 12:45pm | DJing and Beatboxing workshops


• 1pm to 2:45pm | DJing and Beatboxing workshops




Wednesday 19 February


• 11am to 12:45pm | Half day open workshop




Thursday 20 February


• 11am to 12:45pm | Graffiti and Beat Making workshops


• 1pm to 2:45pm | Graffiti and Beat Making workshops




Friday 21 February


• 11am to 12:45pm | Breaking and Graffiti workshops


• 1pm to 2:45pm | Breaking and Graffiti workshops




Saturday 22 February, 11am to 4pm


The finale of United by Breaks Hip Hop Week:


Sin Cru from Cambridge with their Valoris Hip Hop pop-up van (outside)


• Music and dance workshops


• Live graffiti art


• Art exhibitions


• Spaces to relax, explore, and celebrate Hip Hop culture!


Venue opening hours

Monday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday : 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday : Closed

    Access facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible

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United by Breaks – Hip Hop Week at Castleford Market

15th February 2025
11:00 - 15:30
17th February 2025
11:00 - 12:45
17th February 2025
13:00 - 14:45
18th February 2025
11:00 - 12:45
18th February 2025
13:00 - 14:45
19th February 2025
11:00 - 12:45
20th February 2025
11:00 - 12:45
20th February 2025
13:00 - 14:45
21st February 2025
11:00 - 12:45
21st February 2025
13:00 - 14:45
22nd February 2025
11:00 - 16:00

Venue Details

Find us at

Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BE

Phone

01977727196

Email

letstalkmarkets@wakefield.gov.uk