Between 12 and 4pm more than 700 participants enjoyed breaking and popping exhibition battles, freestyle dance circles, rock, soul and hip-hop music. The Redfern City Rockers performed a 10th anniversary tribute show (the inaugural Redfern Block Party was held in 2005).
The free community event was organised by Jurnan Thorn Ayerst (Last Minute Productions) and Scott Doo Rok (Break Club) and hosted by the Redfern Community Centre. Ms Ayerst praised Sydney Def Jam and DJs Total Eclipse (The X-Ecutioners), Nofuss Rus, Mathmatics, Blaze and MK1.
“Scott Doo Rok and Sam Dynamite hosted the event, and our graffiti art auction raised much-needed funds for the Redfern All Blacks,” Ms Ayerst said. “We had market stalls with indie jewellery and clothing, candles and face-painting. Thanks to everyone, especially the volunteers who rocked up early and left late.”
Memorial awards were presented to Arthur (TJ Hickey Award: Best Young Talent), Jonno (Ningaanaa Award: Best B-Boy/B-Girl), and Locking Nai (Rangi Harris Award: Best Popper/Freestyle Dancer).
