The full lineup and timetables will be announced at a later time

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release, That Yard Thing is proud to present a special screening of NG83: When We Were B-Boys.

The 2016 documentary explores Nottingham's hip-hop and breakdancing scene during the 1980s, capturing the energy and origins of early UK hip hop culture.

Following the screening, directors Claude Knight and Luke Scott will be joined by Manchester's own Johnny Jay for a panel discussion, reflecting on the journey of making the film and Manchester's role in the first UK hip-hop battles.

Student tickets available as well as donation tickets which can be purchased and donated to any young breakers or student film makers looking to experience and learn about the scene,.

Cert 12A

Between 1983 and 1987 Nottingham’s Rock City hosted the biggest weekly hip hop event in the UK. B Boys and Fly Girls from across the country would congregate there to hear the latest hip hop sounds cut up by DJs Jonathan Woodliffe and Masterscratch, with individual dancers and crews battling it out on the floor. The club also played host to the crème de la crème of visiting US hip hop artists including Afrika Bambaataa, Run DMC, Whodini, Public Enemy, LL Cool J and Eric B & Rakim; plus B Boy challenges featuring the likes of London’s Live 2 Break, Manchester’s Street Machine and of course Nottingham’s very own Assassinators and Rock City Crew.Between 1983 and 1987 Nottingham’s Rock City hosted the biggest weekly hip hop event in the UK. B Boys and Fly Girls from across the country would congregate there to hear the latest hip hop sounds cut up by DJs Jonathan Woodliffe and Masterscratch, with individual dancers and crews battling it out on the floor. The club also played host to the crème de la crème of visiting US hip hop artists including Afrika Bambaataa, Run DMC, Whodini, Public Enemy, LL Cool J and Eric B & Rakim; plus B Boy challenges featuring the likes of London’s Live 2 Break, Manchester’s Street Machine and of course Nottingham’s very own Assassinators and Rock City Crew. They are expecting around 500 people from across the UK to attend, including many of the original B Boys and Fly Girls that used to go in the '80s. All of the DJs and MCs that are appearing would regularly attend back in the day. This is an all ages event which brings together young and old – many of those who went to Rock City as youngsters will be bringing their own children down to the reunion. The format will be DJs throughout the day with MCs encouraging the crowd to participate. There will be breakdancing and bodypopping throughout the day

The full DJ lineup and timetables will be announced at a later time

The full lineup and timetables will be announced at a later time