Triple Threat X NOVUM present: NOVUM BATTLE

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 - 9 August 2026

Newcastle City Centre

A free outdoor event celebrating Breaking, Community & Hip-Hop culture.

About Triple Threat X NOVUM present: NOVUM BATTLE

A free outdoor event celebrating Breaking, Community & Hip-Hop culture. With high-energy 2 vs 2 Breaking Battles, Live DJing, local artist performances & a free beginners Breaking workshop.

Presented by the team behind Triple Threat – the North East’s biggest international Breaking event – NOVUM Battle sees the region’s best B-boys and B-girls go head-to-head in explosive 2 vs 2 battles for the title, trophy and prizes. Expect high-energy competition, live DJ sets, local performances and an electric atmosphere from start to finish.

New to Breaking? Get involved with a free beginner-friendly workshop led by B-boy Justice (Bad Taste Cru) before the battles begin. Whether you’re stepping onto the dancefloor for the first time or cheering from the sidelines, everyone’s welcome.

Judges: Gribz, Jackson & P

DJ: Digga’ Crazy

Host: Justice

Guest Performance: Dance Jam

WHAT TO EXPECT

High-energy Breaking battles, live DJs and hip-hop culture.
A free beginner-friendly Breaking workshop (ages 8+).
Big beats, incredible moves and an electric atmosphere.
A welcoming event for all ages and abilities.
Drop in, stay a while or catch the whole competition.

SCHEDULE

11am–12noon: Free Beginners Breaking Workshop w/B-boy Justice (Bad Taste Cru)
12noon–1pm: Battle Registration & Cypher Warm-up
1pm–4pm: 2 vs 2 Breaking Battles

GOOD TO KNOW

Free to watch and free to take part.
Audiences are welcome to come and go throughout the day.
The workshop is suitable for ages 8+ and takes place on a first come, first served basis.
This is an outdoor event with space to watch from different viewpoints.
Expect loud music, energetic performances and dynamic movement throughout.
Access is step-free.
Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor inside museum and include a shower, seat and adult changing table.
The nearest Changing Places toilet is in Newcastle University’s Daysh Building (Radar key access).
Four Blue Badge parking bays are available at the front right-hand corner of the museum.
The nearest public car park is approximately 300 metres away on Claremont Road, towards Exhibition Park.

CREATIVE TEAM

Rob Anderson (B-boy Justice), Paul Martin (B-boy P) and Moving Art Management are the creative team behind Triple Threat – The North East’s largest international Breaking Battle.

For any questions or for accessibility info about Triple Threat X NOVUM or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk