BC25 Artists
Check out the incredible artists hitting our stages as part of Breakin’ Convention 2025.
Birdgang (UK)
BirdGang Ltd is an award-winning collective of hip hop movement architects with a global reputation. They produce, distribute and teach Hip Hop-focused art forms for theatre, stage, Film and TV. Former associate dance company to the Young Vic, now resident at Stanley Arts in Croydon, the company delivers unique performance projects, battle events, supplies talent to London’s West End and the wider industry, teaches open classes, delivers training and artist development initiatives spanning the full spectrum of the Industry.
Lauren Scott (UK)
Lauren Scott is a movement artist specialising in street dance forms. Having trained in theatre before her study at London Contemporary Dance School, Lauren's practice built through theatrical techniques, composition, form, and structure via street dance elements such as popping, animation and hip hop. Lauren is an active member of the UK street dance scene and explores her artistry as a battler, performer, choreographer and director. This is Lauren’s first staged duet with dance partner and fellow battler Matthew Eudu (Omni), who met on BBC Young Dancer and have since worked trained and worked collaboratively in theatre and competition environments.
Lauren was a grand finalist of BBC Young Dancer 2022 and has headlined her work at Sadler’s Wells, Somerset House and ThePlace. She has worked with brands including Nike, RedBull and Formula 1.
Saïdo Lehlouh (France)
Saïdo Lehlouh is a French-Algerian b-boy and choreographer who began his hip hop journey at fifteen. In 2001, he co-founded the Bad Trip Crew, immersing himself in Paris' underground scene. Since 2007, Lehlouh has created original choreographic works, collaborating with artists like Storm and Sébastien Ramirez. His 2018 piece, "Wild Cat," showcases his unique style, blending explosive movement with introspection. Lehlouh co-founded the Black Sheep dance company with Johanna Faye, producing works such as "Iskio" (2015), "Fact" (2017), and "Earthbound" (2021).
Rampage Sound (UK)
Rampage Sound is a legendary London sound system with over 20 years in music, broadcasting, and live events. Known for multi-genre mixing and iconic sets, they’ve performed alongside Kanye West, Jay-Z, Usher, and more. From hosting the biggest sound system at Notting Hill Carnival to 15 years on BBC Radio, Rampage has shaped UK black music culture. Global performances and timeless club nights cement their status as pioneers in the urban music scene.
Freestyle Funk Forum
Freestyle Funk Forum is an hour-long improvised theatre show and a highlight of Breakin’ Convention. Dubbed hip hop’s answer to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, it fuses freestyle dance, beatboxing, turntablism, and rap into spontaneous skits, shaped by audience suggestions.
Every performance is unique, with the crowd driving the action. It takes place in the Lilian Baylis Studio, 16:30–17:30 on Saturday and Sunday, perfectly timed to complement the main stage events.
Meet the FFF artists:
ABH / Dekay / Faye / Gary / Gavin / Grifton / Nola / Pogo
Hosted by Leroy Kanyowa
Chandenie Gobardhan (Netherlands)
Chandenie Gobardhan is a London-based, Netherlands-born artist known for their unique movement vocabulary. Their style is a carefully curated melting pot where elements of Bharatanatyam, street styles, and contemporary dance come together. Gobardhan's work challenges industry norms and bridges gaps between dance styles, particularly Bharatanatyam and hip hop. The stories of their work are rooted in sharing the important, but often unheard, stories inherited from their Hindostaanse diaspora.
O’Driscoll Collective (UK)
O'Driscoll Collective, led by Artistic Director Jamaal, is a Birmingham-based performance group specialising in Breakin'. A respected figure in the Hip Hop scene through his work with MDK, Jamaal’s work explores masculinity and male mental health within the Black British community. Known for transforming unconventional spaces, the collective creates immersive performances, including the outdoor piece ONE%, which has toured nationally. Committed to community engagement, O'Driscoll Collective offers opportunities for young people and local participants, pushing boundaries in the UK’s cultural scene.
Simeon Campbell (UK)
Simeon 'Kardinal' Campbell is a long-standing member of BirdGang Ltd. SADBOI was supported their unique HATCHWORK residency in 2022 and 2024. Further support for its development has been provided by Camden People’s Theatre (Seed Commission 2024), Arts Council England and Stanley Arts.
Unity Dance Company (UK)
Established in East London 2006, Unity Dance Company UK have been showcasing and competing all around the world. They have been IDO UK, European and World champions, HHI UK champions and world finalists, Sky 1 Got to Dance finalists x2, Britains Got Talent golden buzzer finalists and performers in two major Bollywood blockbuster dance films.
CONTENT NOTICE: please be advised, this performance contains references to, and depictions of, knife-crime.
WeGrowTogether (UK)
WGT aka WeGrowTogether is led by Keron Proverbs & Leroy Curwood, taking all the knowledge and experiences of their journeys and lifestyle to create a hub for others to receive hip hop knowledge, holistic practices and physical health, strengthening and mobility. Regardless of where we are from, making mental and spiritual health a unified goal - to become genuine artists through the practice of DANCE.
Max Revell (UK)
Max Revell is a versatile artist and dancer, specialising in popping. A 2019 BBC Young Dancer winner and the 2025 Juste Debout UK champion, he has battled internationally and worked with companies such as Akram Khan, Frantic Assembly and Far From The Norm. Max has presented his solo work at Breakin' Convention, DCD, HipHopiz, and Hip Hop Goes Theatre Festival, Austria.
Mounia Nassangar (France)
Mounia Nassangar is an international waacking icon, dancer, choreographer, model, and member of the legendary House of Gorgeous Gucci. Her debut choreographic work, STUCK, transforms the expressive dance style of waacking—originating from the 1970s LGBTQ+ disco scene in Los Angeles—into a powerful performance exploring themes of liberation and self-determination. In STUCK, five dancers each bring their unique interpretation to waacking, using dance to transcend oppression and communicate beyond language.
Tarantism (Greece)
Vasiliki Papapostolou, known as Tarantism, is an international experimental dance artist from Greece. Her movement language blends physical theatre, urban street styles, and Ballroom Latin.
The Ruggeds (Netherlands)
Born and raised in the city of Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands. From taking the competition game a little too seriously, their passions became a lifestyle - working with the biggest brands and artists, becoming world champions, creating award winning theatre pieces and organising their own events.
Wild (Belgium)
Israel Ngashi, known as Illi Wild, is a prominent Belgian krump dancer and choreographer. He co-founded LW Movement and Krump Belgium, and is a member of Timiss.be and the Dakh.Bx community. Renowned for his explosive style and emotional depth, Illi Wild has captivated audiences worldwide with his battle rounds and bespoke performances.
Fee Mak
Our Fierce Friday host with the most!
Fee Mak is a dynamic Radio and TV Presenter based in London, hosting BBC 1Xtra’s Sunday Breakfast Show. She’s interviewed stars like Akon, Beenie Man, Tion Wayne, and Kojo Anim across BBC 1Xtra, KISS TV, and 4Music.
A seasoned live host, Fee has fronted major events from Red Bull BC One UK Cypher to The Hundred and the MOBO Awards. Her energy lights up arts, media, sports, and education stages across the UK and beyond.
