The festival was launched in July, after ruminating on an idea for a platform that champions the next generation of hip-hoppers; those who, as Tornado says, are great dancers but may not be as well-known as the more established artistes. It’s been a year since the idea was first seeded including six months of organisational preparations. The 24-year-old shares that the aim is to benefit the hip-hop community in a much more wholesome way than ever before. “Everyone should be comfortable,” he states. Young Rebelz will highlight dance and artistry over profit. The participants and judges will stay together through the two-day contest so that everyone can mingle with and learn from one another. Tornado has been a prominent figure in Mumbai’s breaking community for a decade, and this move is a great way in which he can lay the path for younger contemporaries and young talent to further make a name for themselves. The breaker hopes that Young Rebelz will take participants to newer heights. “I would love to create further, and dance with them,” he adds.

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The categories in the festival include battles in hip-hop, rep your style — which is a free-flowing category, solo, duos and crew battles in breaking, and a surprise category that even the organising team, comprising Tornado’s students, don’t have a clue about. The only thing that can be revealed about it now is that it’s going to be a lot of fun. The two-day event is already packed with much to look forward to, including 400 participants from across India, 17 artistes including emcees, judges and DJs,  artiste performances, and cash prizes that go up to R30,000. Among the judges are the exceptional B-Boy Nevermind, Invoker, B-Boy Diamond, Bedroc and B-Boy Example. Registrations are open; if you think you’re a young rebel, sign up. 

On: September 10 and 11
Log on to: @young_rebelz2022 on Instagram to register