Free event
About
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
- Wheelchair Accessible
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United by Breaks – Hip Hop Week at Castleford Market
Venue Details
Find us at
Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BE
Phone
01977727196
letstalkmarkets@wakefield.gov.uk