LIL DIRTY
DJ Lil Dirty – Urban Pioneer from Graz For over two decades, DJ Lil Dirty, aka Ivo Zaricin, has shaped Austria’s urban scene – first as a dancer, then as a DJ, MC, and event organizer. After early success as a freestyle dancer, he founded Dirty South Entertainment in 2002, now one of the country’s […]
DJ KING HALIM
DJ King Halim stands for musical diversity, creativity, and pure energy. Whether it’s old-school R&B, HipHop, or modern Afrobeat – his sets transcend genres, are made to dance to, and always hit the mark. He has already rocked festivals like HYPE, Hill Vibes, and the Vienna Carnival, sharing stages with international acts such as 50 […]
DIANA MARACUJA
DJ Dianamaracuja – Urban Heat, Berlin Energy With Thai-German roots and a keen sense for modern club vibes, DJ Dianamaracuja is one of the most exciting new voices in the Berlin DJ scene. Since 2022, she has been captivating audiences with energetic sets that skillfully blend Trap, Afro, Hip-Hop, and R&B. Whether as a show […]
FLYING STEPS
The Flying Steps were founded in 1993 by Vartan Bassil and Kadir “Amigo” Memis in Berlin. Just one year later, they won the Battle of the Year (BOTY) for the first time – and that was only the beginning. Another milestone in the history of the four-time breakdance world champions came in 2007 with the […]
NADIA ESPIRITU
Nadia Espiritu is a renowned dancer, choreographer, and dance educator with many years of experience in the field of urban dance culture. Her career began at Tanzhaus NRW, where she taught from 2003 to 2011, passionately passing on the diversity of hip-hop culture to a new generation of dancers. Since 2007, she has been an […]
Frieda Frost
Frieda Frost, born Friederike Frost, is a multifaceted German dancer, choreographer, cultural manager, and HipHop scholar. Raised in Berlin-Kreuzberg, she discovered HipHop culture in the early 2000s and began breaking in 2002. Since then, she has shaped the urban dance scene both artistically and academically — on national and international stages alike. She studied sports […]
Diona Bathily at the HipHop Ball Berlin: Voice, Presence, Heart
When the Berlin premiere of the HipHop Ball becomes a cultural event, she’s right in the middle of it: Diona Bathily. As the evening’s host, she guides the audience through a night where urban culture merges with classical ball traditions. But she brings more than just her voice – she brings an entire mindset. Diona […]
BALL CULTURE MEETS BLOCK PARTY: WHERE DID THE HIPHOP BALL ACTUALLY COME FROM?
Viennese Waltz with a Bassline?What happens when centuries of ball tradition meet the energy of HipHop? The HipHop Ball reimagines Viennese ball culture in a whole new way. The HipHop Ball is more than just an event – it’s a stage, a statement, a cultural blend. But what exactly is behind this format? Is it […]
MANDO: SOUND AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN REALMS
The boundaries between musical styles are becoming increasingly fluid – and it’s precisely within this dynamic space that Daniel Mandolini, aka Mando, thrives. The Berlin-based musician fuses classical guitar with beatboxing and LoopStation performance to create a sound all his own: “I build bridges between classical music and urban hip-hop. The result is a unique […]
Uber Becomes Official Partner of the First HipHop Ball in Berlin
Berlin, June 23, 2025 – The first-ever HipHop Ball in Berlin will take place on November 15, 2025, at the historic Rotes Rathaus in the heart of Berlin-Mitte – with strong support: Uber joins as the official presenting partner of the event. With this partnership, Uber is sending a clear signal in support of cultural […]