The Breakaway Society

A day-long celebration of Hip Hop culture at the iconic Black Amsterdam Museum. DJs, dancers, and MCs unite to honor Hip Hop’s roots, its evolution, and its deep African connections—putting the spotlight back on the essence: the original breakbeat and the Bboy/Bgirl spirit. This event explores Hip Hop culture beyond the surface. Join us and get inspired!

DAY PROGRAM:

14:00 - 17:00 VINYL & TECH MARKET

BLACK AMSTERDAM MUSEUM joins forces with DUTCH DJ CONVENTION for a gathering of vinyl lovers, DJs, collectors, beatmakers and music enthusiasts.

17:00 - 18:00 THESE ARE THE BREAKS

Taking us back to the foundation. From the soul of rhythm to the breakbeats that gave birth to B-Boying, DJing and Hip-Hop culture as we know it. Guided by Rotterdam's own DJ DON DEV, we dig into the records, the rhythms and the stories behind the breaks.

18:15 - 19:30 THE FLY GIRL MEMOIRS

From the dancefloor to the DJ booth, from the streets to the stage, women have always been at the heart of Hip-Hop. THE FLY GIRL MEMOIRS puts the spotlight where it belongs. A conversation about identity, self-expression, breaking boundaries and claiming space in a culture which doesn't always bigs them up.

19:45 - 21:15 FROM AFRICA TO 808’S

A journey to the essence, evolution and global impact of Hip Hop culture. Presented by artists, educator and cultural practitioner BAMBA AL MANSOUR, this immersive lecture connects the dots between African heritage, music, identity, activism and the cultural movements that shaped generations.

21:15 - 21:45 THE BREAKAWAY SOCIETY - AFRICAN DRUM CYPHER

THE AFRICAN DRUM CYPHER let's the rhythm hit em, where the ancestral drums meets Bboy and Girl. Creating a powerful exchange between tradition and innovation. First generation Bboys CARLOS ROCHA and DILLON LEWIS alongside TAZ EYETERNAL Soundbwoy come together for a live cypher experience, celebrating the African heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture.

21:45 - 23:20 THE BREAKAWAY SOCIETY - THROWDOWN

This is where we celebrate rhythm meets movement, where energy becomes expression and the holy spirit of Hip-Hop takes centre stage. THE BREAKAWAY SOCIETY THROWDOWN brings us straight to the essence of B-Boy and B-Girl culture. Raw talent, creativity, individuality and that unmistakable energy of the cypher, with DJ ALL STAR FRESH, DEEJAY IRIE AND DJ DON DEV providing the soundtrack, the floor becomes a playground for dancers to express themselves, exchange moves and break it down to the floor.

23:20 - 00:30 THE BREAKAWAY SOCIETY - AFTERPARTY

BAMBA AL MANSOUR takes us on a musical journey through decades of crates that shaped generations. From African roots to Hip-Hop breaks, funk, soul, reggae, and beyond. Celebrating musical heritage in Blackstereo!