HipHopera is not just a genre. It is a cultural movement for the 21st century.
He grew up on Dr. Dre and became an opera baritone. Today Babatunde HipHopera refuses to choose between either world. At the HipHop Ball Berlin he takes centre stage for the Midnight Performance with an art form that feels tailor-made for a night built around breaking cultural boundaries. Some artists cross genres. Babatunde HipHopera seems […]
Education Meets Culture: Why Stiftung Bildung Is Becoming the Official Charity Partner of HipHop Ball Berlin 2026
When HipHop Meets Social Responsibility When HipHop meets classical culture at Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus on November 14, 2026, the evening will be about far more than music, dance, or entertainment. The HipHop Ball creates a space for connection, visibility, and cultural dialogue — which is exactly why the partnership with Stiftung Bildung feels like such […]
HipHop Ball Berlin Returns for Its Second Edition – KISS FM Announced as Presenting Partner
Urban culture, media power, and cultural diversity come together at Berlin’s Red Town Hall Graffiti and chandeliers, rap and classical music, sneakers and tuxedos – the best of two worlds.Following its successful premiere in 2025, the HipHop Ball returns to Berlin, setting a bold tone with its second edition and reinforcing the continued evolution of […]
A City as a Collaborator: Politics, Culture, Business – and Brands United by a Shared Objective
Berlin, December 5, 2025 — The HipHop Ball 2025 was not a gala. It was a rare convergence of culture, politics, business, and bold communication. A project that arrived in Berlin for the first time after its success in Vienna — entering a city famed for its sharp criticism, a market saturated with daily events, […]
HipHop Invades the Ballroom: Berlin’s City Hall Hosts a Groundbreaking HipHop Ball
In the vaulted halls of Berlin’s historic Red City Hall (Rotes Rathaus) – a setting more accustomed to state receptions and classical concerts – hundreds of guests swayed in evening gowns and tuxedos paired with sneakers. It was an unprecedented sight: the first-ever HipHop Ball, presented by Uber in Germany, a bold fusion of high […]
Counting down the weeks: HipHop Ball Berlin, presented by Uber – full line-up announced
Berlin, 23 of October, 2025 – For the very first time, a ball of a special kind is coming to the German capital: The HipHop Ball, founded in Vienna, celebrates its Berlin premiere on November 15, 2025, at the Rotes Rathaus – uniting two worlds that seem opposed: HipHop & Viennese Classical Tradition. What may […]
Locksmith
Locksmith is an American rapper and producer from California who creates lyrically and technically sophisticated hiphop music. He first gained recognition as a battle rapper and appeared in the finals of the MTV Freestyle Battle Championship in 2003. With his duo The Frontline, he contributed to the Bay Area “New Bay” movement before launching a […]
Xenia Hohmann
Xenia is a versatile dancer from Berlin who completed her training in programs such as the Advanced Dance Program Berlin and the KOTY Company Training. In 2025, she further deepened her artistic and dance skills through mentoring with Alex Schöndorf. Since then, she has performed on numerous stages and participated in high-profile projects, including live […]
Sebastian Hörmann
Sebastian, better known as Sebi, is a versatile dancer and choreographer, distinguished by his wide range of dance styles, from Urban Dance and Commercial to Contemporary, Jazz and Latin Dance. His career has taken him to some of Germany’s biggest stages and television productions, including performances with Helene Fischer on “Wetten, dass..?”, as well as […]
Nils Feiler
Nils is a professional dancer and choreographer with extensive experience in performance, teaching and artistic creation. His work is characterized by creativity, energy, and a strong focus on precision and expressiveness. After completing his ADTV dance teacher training in 2018, he gained valuable teaching experience and has been leading his own dance classes and workshops […]