NEWS & BLOGS

UC Crew, now Powered by Hip Hop, helped improve recycling in St Helens, reaching 1,262 people and diverting 13 tonnes from landfill. More than a decade later, we continue to use Hip Hop and creativity to encourage recycling, reuse and environmental action.

One young person travelled from Formby to St Helens for specialist Break Dance classes, where they developed confidence, learned about Hip Hop culture and began sharing their skills with friends. We are also searching for memories of Break Dancing and Body Popping in Formby.

Powered by Hip Hop is searching for memories of Break Dancing and Body Popping at the Liverpool International Garden Festival in 1984. We’re looking for people who remember Electro Warriors, JD Sports sponsorship, dance performances, competitions, photos, flyers or programme listings from this important moment in Merseyside Hip Hop history.

Powered by Hip Hop has been awarded €10,000 as the only UK organisation funded to protect Break Dance heritage across the Liverpool City Region and northern towns and villages.

From DJ decks to graffiti boards, children, parents, grandparents and Chatty Café attendees discovered that creativity, confidence and community have no age limit.

With Nell Gwynn arriving at Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Powered by Hip Hop explores the surprising similarities between Restoration theatre culture, Hip Hop dance, Breaking and community performance culture.

Chatty Café attendees in Prescot are exploring DJing, graffiti art, music and conversation as part of Age Without Limits Day 2026 with Powered by Hip Hop CIC.

Powered by Hip Hop CIC celebrated Lunar New Year in St Helens through Breaking, music, movement and cultural learning activities with children and families at KL Dance in Moss Bank.

Powered by Hip Hop and Kingsyze Graffiti worked alongside pupils and community participants to transform the outdoor performance area at St Mary & St Thomas CE Primary School with a new school crest mural and values wall.

Former PBHH / UC Crew dancer Kirsty was invited on stage to dance with Ne-Yo during his Manchester show after being spotted dancing near the front of the crowd. The moment quickly gained attention online, with friends, dancers and audience members celebrating her confidence, personality and performance energy.

Free creative and active sessions for children and teens in St Helens, including DJing, graffiti art, break dance, street dance and more. All activities are free and open to ages 10–18 from December to March 2026.

Powered by Hip Hop is making Break Dancing more inclusive for wheelchair users across the UK. Discover how we are breaking barriers and opening up opportunities for wheelchair dancers to learn, compete, and perform.