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 […]
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 […]
World Premiere: The Urban Waltz – A Bridge Between Worlds
To mark the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II – the Waltz King and Austrian composer of the world-famous piece “The Blue Danube” – we present a visionary reinterpretation of this classical masterpiece. “The Blue Danube” like you’ve never heard it before:In collaboration with Berlin’s Flying Steps Academy and with the support of Vienna’s renowned […]
The First HipHop Ball at Berlin’s Red Town Hall: Where HipHop Meets Classic
On November 15, 2025, the iconic Red Town Hall will host a groundbreaking event: the first-ever HipHop Ball in Berlin. Originally founded in Vienna, this unique ball has attracted approximately 1,500 guests annually. Conceived by Viennese visionary Sajeh Tavassoli, who has Iranian roots, the concept was born in 2015 to merge Viennese ball traditions with […]
About Sajeh Tavassoli, Managing Director & Organizer
Born on September 21, 1988, in Tehran, Iran, Sajeh Tavassoli fled her hometown with her parents at the age of five due to political circumstances. They found a new home in Vienna, where she completed her formal education and studied International Development at the University of Vienna. Fueled by her passion for connecting people, emotions, […]