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Bradford Brawl 2026 Announcement + 2025 Event Highlights!
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Bradford Brawl 2026 Announcement + 2025 Event Highlights!

The Bradford breakin scene has been going from strength to strength over the years and each edition of Bradford Brawl continues to raise the bar. For the Bboys and Bgirls of Bradford, this internal event has become a highlight of the year. Dancers dedicate months to crafting their showcases and sharpening their skills for the battles, all aiming to leave their mark on Bradford’s breakin history. With Bradford Brawl 2026 just around the corner, lets take a look back at what went down last year. Last year's edition of Bradford Brawl marked the largest and most exciting one to date. The anticipation in the lead-up, from all crews and competitors was nothing short of electric. Special guests began arriving a few days before the event and the energy could be felt through every class as we edged closer to the Saturday. Every crew entered with clear goals, creating a thrilling atmosphere of competition and performance. The level of preparation and dedication from the breakin community as a whole was incredible. Bboy Marius, representing MDK (UK), kicked off Bradford Brawl with his workshop in the morning. The turnout was exceptional, with almost 30 Bboys and Bgirls in attendance! Although Marius has taught previous workshops in Bradford before, no one wanted to miss what he had to share this time around. The high quality of Marius’ workshops is evident – people always want to come back for more. Some Bboys and Bgirls took things further and applied what was taught just a few hours later at the event. This was amazing to see. B.Smooth were the opening act of the Brawl, setting the tone for the event, [...]

By Labyrinth|2026-04-09T13:50:34+00:00March 28th, 2026|Community, Events, National, Uncategorized|Comments Off

What happened at Tech Styles 10?
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What happened at Tech Styles 10?

Tech Styles 10 will officially go down in Bradford’s history as the biggest and most incredible event to date, taking the city’s scene and reputation to a whole new level. Bboys & Bgirls from all over the world travelled to connect, exchange and celebrate the tenth edition of Tech Styles as an audience of over 250 packed in to witness these world class match-ups and hip hop at its best. Within the city, the Bradford scene showed up in full force, truly embodying all the teachings, stories and energy shared throughout the event week by our guest artists. The event week as a whole had many highs, as we had artists from over 10 different countries arrive in Bradford including Togo, Africa, Mexico, Texas, Switzerland, France, London, Canada, Sweden and more. It meant a lot to the team to have these crews and individuals join us for the tenth edition and Bradford was blessed to be the home for so many incredible legends and pioneers of breakin culture. Some of the first guests to arrive were the Rock Star Crew (Togo, Africa). At Tech Styles 9, we were finally able to invite Bboy Rodi over to be a part of our esteemed judging panel after many years of connections, plans and work. However, this year, the team took it to new heights as we were joined by a full squad of five Togolese Bboys who were ready to battle for the B.Tactical Champion Title. Their first arrival in Bradford was an emotional one as this has been a dream for them as well as us for many consecutive years now. We have to give a massive thank you to Bradford2025 & British Council [...]

By Labyrinth|2026-03-17T19:42:38+00:00March 16th, 2026|Community, Events, International, National|Comments Off

Bboy Tranquil | 25 Years of Breakin | Celebration & BEM Award
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Bboy Tranquil | 25 Years of Breakin | Celebration & BEM Award

Lloyd Thompson (Bboy Tranquil), recently celebrated 25 years of breakin at Bradford’s premier breakin event Tech Styles 10. On Friday 14th November, the Bradford breakin scene and Clean North Crew awarded Tranquil with a custom plaque, graffiti mural piece and a documentary style video as a tribute towards his dedication in hip-hop and breakin. Soon after, he received a British Empire Medal (BEM) and has been named in the King's New Year Honours List for 2026 for his services to Young People and to the community in Bradford through Hip Hop and Dance. Read below about his journey through breakin and how he came to receive this incredible award! Tranquil first began breakin in Bradford in the year 2000 with his lifelong brother and crew member Mark Yeadon (Bboy Stylez). After first being introduced to the artform at a youth sports camp, the pair never looked back and have now become legendary Bboys in the UK scene, paving the way for many generations to come. Lloyd has travelled all over the world with his dance, competing and performing in every continent, connecting with many incredible dancers and learning first-hand from the pioneers and legends of this culture. He has many major wins under his belt, including a European title. Not only this, he also battled as a part of Flava Squad for over 5 years, one of the world’s most respected and looked up to crews of the 2010s. Early in his breaking career, Tranquil began Clean North Crew, who have been actively representing, battling and performing worldwide for 24 years now. He has led this collective remarkably, continuing to bring younger generations up and teaching them [...]

By techstylesdance|2026-01-14T11:35:11+00:00January 14th, 2026|Community, Events, International, National|Comments Off

Clean North Crew at Bgirl City XIII | Tech Styles International
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Clean North Crew at Bgirl City XIII | Tech Styles International

Returning to Texas and Bgirl City after the inspiring 2024 visit felt essential and once again the crew were welcomed with open arms by Beast Boogie (HaviKoro). The first trip felt like a dream, so this time the crew were determined to soak up every moment. They arrived on a Tuesday afternoon, ready to reconnect with the culture and community and fuel their creativity, whilst settling into some training in the garage and front garden. By Thursday evening, the energy of the trip shifted into high gear, just like last year and the incredible moments just kept building from there. If you have been with us from the start, or you have just landed here, stay tuned as we’re gearing up to unveil something special towards the end of this blog! Beast Boogie ensured the crew could revisit their favourite 2024 hangouts while also discovering some new gems. They hit up Texas staples like Whataburger and H‑E‑B, the beloved regional supermarket. Their quality local produce made home‑cooking a must this trip. They also swung by The Galleria, 3 Salsas, Salata and more. Places that champion local produce and place fresh ingredients at the forefront is a world away from what can be found daily back home. This combined with true southern hospitality made connecting around the table and creating new and lasting memories so enjoyable. We have to give a big thank you to Beast Boogie’s parents for treating the crew to the delicious traditional Mexican meals. These evenings quickly became some of the best on the trip and the generosity is truly appreciated. [...]

By Labyrinth|2025-10-11T17:54:00+00:00October 11th, 2025|Community, Events, International|Comments Off

Clean North Crew to Mexico | Paradise Battle | Tech Styles International
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Clean North Crew to Mexico | Paradise Battle | Tech Styles International

In June of 2025, we were blessed to be able to send 11 Bboys and Bgirls from the Clean North Crew to Playa Del Carmen in Mexico, to compete in the Paradise Battle Breaking Event. This trip marked the first international experience for the entire crew and we thank God, Bradford 2025 and the British Council for being able to provide them with such an opportunity. So many lessons were learnt, connections made and so much culture was experienced in the week that the crew spent there and all of this knowledge will be passed down to the current and future generations of Bradford’s Bboys and Bgirls! On Wednesday, June 11th, the crew embarked on their unforgettable journey to Mexico, excitement high with unknown expectations. Upon arrival at Cancun airport, the tropical humidity hit them straight away and despite not being dressed correctly for this, it only increased the energy and anticipation between them. A short drive to the Hotel and the crew were once again set back in shock, but this time at the breathtaking scenery of Playa Del Carmen's coastline. After settling into their accommodation, the crew took time to recharge, relax and bond over a refreshing swim in the ocean, which was well deserved after almost a full day travelling! The first full day began with a nutritious breakfast, shared as a team, setting the tone for a balanced and mindful few days before the battles on the weekend. Eating clean is a huge priority for Clean North, especially in the run up to an event and they were so blessed to be able to enjoy the food Mexico had to offer. During normal day to day life it [...]

By techstylesdance|2026-03-03T12:35:19+00:00September 19th, 2025|Community, Events, International|Comments Off

What happened at Tech Styles 9?
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What happened at Tech Styles 9?

Tech Styles 9 took things to new heights in 2024, with Bboys and Bgirls arriving from all over the world, the anticipation of the event was magnificent. We were able to connect people from every continent and walks of life, to celebrate and experience the breakin culture and scene here in Bradford. Within the community, this event fueled and kick-started a whole new energy and level for the next generation of Bboys and Bgirls in the city and showed them the possibilities and heights they can reach. The event was a real celebration of Bradford history, bringing hometown legends Dr Candy and Skittles back to the city to share their stories, expertise and experiences will all the generations of Bradford and beyond. It meant a lot for the team to have these incredible dancers join us once again, as if it weren’t for their contributions, the landscape of the Bradford scene would look a lot different. Bradford was also blessed to be the home of so many international and national guests, such as the iconic Bgirl Asia One (USA), one of France’s premier crews and our defending champions Immigrandz! We also saw Beast Boogie return to the judging panel, alongside UK legend Lil’ Tim and the well respected Bboy Marius. The first guest to arrive was very special to the Tech Styles team. Back in 2020, we put on our ‘Tech Styles Digital’ event and through this we were able to connect with many phenomenal dancers from across the world. One of these dancers was called Bboy Rodi, representing Rock Star Crew from Lome Togo (Africa). With the help of the British Council and Bradford 2025, we were finally able to bring Rodi [...]

By Amelie Burch|2025-07-22T18:14:18+00:00January 24th, 2025|Community, Events, International, National|Comments Off

Paris 2024 Breaking | Tech Styles International & Clean North Crew
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Paris 2024 Breaking | Tech Styles International & Clean North Crew

On August 9th and 10th, breaking made its debut in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. During this weekend, four members of Clean North Crew were flown out by Tech Styles International to battle in France at the ‘Not Only Jam’ and spend a weekend in the city where breaking was being broadcasted for the first time on this global platform. They met and reunited with many French and international breakers over the three days, whilst also reaching the semi-finals in the crew battles with only four members. The crew had a busy summer, battling in the UK and putting on a creative and inspiring summer camp for the younger generations of Bradford. Therefore, coming to Paris was the perfect opportunity for the crew to spend quality time with each other and celebrate the achievements of this year. The Bboy and Bgirls arrived early on the Saturday morning, briefly exploring the local area and then travelling straight to the event. As soon as they arrived the energy from the dancers could be felt from outside of the venue. Walking in, the cyphers were already in full swing despite the hot weather and the crew were quickly met with a few familiar faces from the UK. The cypher qualifications began and Bboy Tranquil, Bgirl Labyrinth, Spider and Ammo, set out to show the unique Bradford style, qualifying for top 8.The quarter-final battle against Golden Monkeys Crew from Paris was a hype start to the event and Clean North took it, two votes to one moving on to top 4. The semi-final battle against Paris’ own Badefficience Crew was a close match up and a dope exchange. Although Clean North didn’t [...]

By Amelie Burch|2024-09-21T10:35:45+00:00September 21st, 2024|Community, Events, International, National|Comments Off

Breaking B-Pro Summer Camp | Bradford, Yorkshire, GB
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Breaking B-Pro Summer Camp | Bradford, Yorkshire, GB

As we approach breaking in the Paris Olympics 2024 this is an amazing opportunity to learn breaking (breakdance) with some of the best breakers in the UK. B>Pro Summer Camp 2024, is such an exciting time for the breaking community in Bradford. Summer dance camps have been happening for over 10 years and began with Tranquil Productions around 2012. This year’s summer dance camp is happening on the 7th 8th and 9th of August FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE and last year we had one of the most incredible Summer Camps to date. […]

By techstylesdance|2024-08-03T19:52:35+00:00August 3rd, 2024|Community|Comments Off

Bradford Brawl Breakin Event 2024 | Recap
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Bradford Brawl Breakin Event 2024 | Recap

It has been just over a week since Bradford Brawl 2024 breakin event and what an amazing event it was! This was definitely the biggest Bradford Brawl battles we have had to date. The build up for the team, the bboys and bgirls was incredible. We had special guests arriving earlier in the week and there was excitement and energy across all the classes the closer we got to the event. Each crew had their own targets going into this year’s Bradford Brawl, so everyone was anticipating how the battles and showcases would play out. There had been a lot of preparation and time put in from the breaking community as a whole. Bboy Tobi, representing Recession Squad (Ireland), kicked off Bradford Brawl with his workshop in the morning. The turnout was like no other, with 29 Bboys and Bgirls in attendance! This is the most amount of breakers we have ever seen attend a guest workshop and this includes workshops we have visited in other countries, all over the world. Tobi did an amazing job, he really instilled key Hip Hop values into the Bboys and Bgirls, which was great to see. Bboy Tobi is our first guest from overseas for Bradford Brawl which made this even more special. West Side Breakers were the first showcase opening up the event with an explosive start. It was great to see that they have grown and progressed as a crew, since the last event. The Concrete Roses showcase followed right after and it included a lot of great transitions and tricks. Concrete Roses have some of the more experienced dancers from the new generation within their crew and this could [...]

By Labyrinth|2024-07-17T14:02:45+00:00July 17th, 2024|Community, Events|Comments Off

Break Create Pollinate | Bboy Lil Tim
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Break Create Pollinate | Bboy Lil Tim

This was an incredible programme for Tech Styles International and the bboys, bgirls and communities we work with across Bradford. When we first set out the initial ideas and plans for this project, it was something we had never done before but we knew it would have major benefits for the local breakin scene and would have the potential to change the lives of those who were involved. Artist in Residence programmes happen often in other artforms but with breakin/hip hop this is something which is very rare. […]

By techstylesdance|2024-06-19T18:37:10+00:00June 19th, 2024|Community|Comments Off