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Clean North Crew | Limerick, Ireland
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Clean North Crew | Limerick, Ireland

The first international event of the year came around fast for Clean North, as three members of the crew were excited to receive an invite to the Top 8 Street Dance Battle in Limerick, Ireland. Having previously travelled to and experienced the Irish scene, Bgirl Ammo, Bgirl Labyrinth & Bboy Jonah began preparations for the crew battle with a strong awareness of the culture and lessons they’ve gained along the way. They set off late on Friday night, arriving in Dublin before continuing the longer journey to Limerick. Despite the time, the crew’s focus only sharpened as anticipation built. Preparing both the body and mind before an event is essential for any breaker and the Bboy’s and Bgirl’s of Clean North are no strangers to this discipline. Prioritising rest, nutrition and recovery in the days leading up to an event, the trio arrived at their hotel wasting no time, unpacking and recharging. The Saturday morning began with a full breakfast before setting off to the first venue of the day. As they approached The Crescent Shopping Centre, the music could be heard on the streets and the heavy bass set the tone before they had even stepped inside. The youth battles were already in full swing and the crew were quickly greeted by familiar faces from the scene. Entering the qualifiers, they faced three new gen Bboys, however, Clean North wowed the judges, showcasing the strong bond and mentality within the group. After scoring as one of the highest 3v3’s, the crew secured their place in the top 8. The vibe was incredible as many of Limerick's locals and scene crowded round to watch the intense match-ups unfold and DJ Khanfu supply [...]

By Labyrinth|2026-05-20T09:58:25+00:00May 20th, 2026|Community, Events, International, National|Comments Off

Bradford Breakin History | Break Warriors Championship
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Bradford Breakin History | Break Warriors Championship

On Saturday the 2nd May, thirty-five students, parents and Clean North Crew members travelled to Derby together to attend the Break Warriors Championship event. This marked the largest group of Bboys & Bgirls we have ever taken to a battle outside the city; a vision and milestone of Tech Styles and Tranquil Productions. From the early morning coach journey to the late night meal at Derby’s finest Factory Food Court, the energy was through the roof- it was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Members of Clean North Crew, Westside Breakers, Concrete Roses, B.Smooth & Bradford City Breakers prepared intensely in the weeks leading up to the event, drilling their individual moves, refining routines and strengthening their mental approach. Their efforts were clearly reflected on the day as Bradford were in top form, with dancers qualifying in every battle. A special shoutout to Bboy Wolverine & Elijah for making the top 16 in the Under 10’s. The level was exceptionally high with some of the best youth battles we’ve seen in the UK! In addition, we must mention both Bboy Milo & Bboy Dexy who qualified to the top 16 in the 11-16 battle out of 30 breakers. They truly gave it their all and successfully secured spots in the next round. Congratulations to both Clean North teams (Ammo, Labyirnth & Jonah One) & (Tranquil, Stylez & Dexy) who made it to the top 8 out of 23 crews at an equally tough standard. Clean North Crew faced none other than Just4Funk in the first round and it was an incredibly raw close match-up. Likewise, Clean North [...]

By Labyrinth|2026-05-07T14:31:20+00:00May 7th, 2026|Community, Events, International, National|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

Epic China | Bradford to Wuxi | Clean North Adventure
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Epic China | Bradford to Wuxi | Clean North Adventure

It’s hard to know where to begin, writing about one of the greatest breakin adventures in the history of Bradford’s hip hop/breaking scene. Two members of the Clean North Crew ventured across the world to Wuxi, China. […]

By techstylesdance|2026-03-03T15:47:18+00:00March 3rd, 2026|Events, International|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

Clean North Crew represents in Bordeaux 2025
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Clean North Crew represents in Bordeaux 2025

The Bboy's and Bgirl's of the Clean North Crew were blessed to start 2025 on an incredible high, as they were given the opportunity to visit Bordeaux for a third time in February, thanks to Tech Styles International. Travelling abroad with all members of the crew is a rarity, so they were extremely excited to be returning to the city as a full squad. In past years, Bordeaux has brought so many hip-hop lessons to life, giving the crew an opportunity to take many teachings back to the younger generation in Bradford. This trip was no exception, with more elements to be implemented in future too! Arriving on the Friday evening, the energy was high, as the crew began to see the beautiful sights of the city, talking and reminiscing on the tram together as they drove into the centre. For Bgirl Fox, Ruby Rock and Dexy, this experience was a first for them and they began to see the attractions and landscape that had been described to them many a time. Over the weekend, the crew took time to take the newcomers to their beloved spots and treasures in the city and one of these included the Les Halles Baclan food market. After a long day of travel, re-visiting the food market definitely did not disappoint, walking round the numerous stalls the crew picked up some of their favourite items, appreciating the delicious and nutritious food to prepare them for the breaking events over the weekend. Bgirl Labyrinth, Clean North Crew This was my third time in Bordeaux and it was beautiful to see others experience it for the first time. No matter what we would've shared about the first two trips, [...]

By Amelie Burch|2025-09-04T16:05:30+00:00May 10th, 2025|Events, International|Comments Off

Clean North Crew to New York | Dynamic Rockers 45th Anniversary Jam | Tech Styles International
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Clean North Crew to New York | Dynamic Rockers 45th Anniversary Jam | Tech Styles International

Going to New York, the birthplace of Hip Hop, is the dream for any real Bboy, Bgirl or breaking crew. It was certainly the dream for the Clean North. In May of 2024, we were blessed to be able to send 10 Bboys/Bgirls to New York to compete at the Dynamic Rockers 45th Anniversary and The Pro Breaking Tour 3v3 Open. This goes down in history for the Bradford hip hop scene, as one of the biggest adventures ever undertaken. For Clean North to be able to experience New York together is something they will never forget and the knowledge gained from this trip will have a massive impact on the future generations of Bradford's breakin/hiphop scene. The journey began on Monday the 27th of May, just 12 hours after Labyrinth and Ammo returned from the World Kidz Breaking Championships in Ljubljana Slovenia. They stayed in Manchester the night before and met the rest of the crew at the airport the morning after, the excitement was like no other. For Fox, Labyrinth & Elijah, this was their second time visiting New York. They had visited NYC as part of R&D in October 2023 to scout out the possibility for a future visit with the whole crew and to battle in the Pro Breaking Tour Open 2v2 and Youth Battles. This was a massively successful trip with Fox and Labyrinth getting a feel and understanding of New York City and representing Tech Styles International, Bradford and Clean North to the fullest. Not only that, Bboy Elijah also took the win in the Youth Battles, which was truly a historic [...]

By Labyrinth|2025-03-15T16:52:30+00:00March 15th, 2025|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