Transform: Beat Street - 40th Anniversary + Talk

A Transform screening exploring and celebrating the theme of Guidance.

Curated by Courtney Rose, CEO of Take 1 Studios and Trevor Rose CEO, CRS (Community Recording Studio) with Sanaa Masud, Broadway’s Broader Project Coordinator.

Tickets for this screening are Pay What You Feel, choose from £2 / £4 / £6 / £8 or £10.

One of the first films to depict hip-hop culture, Beat Street marks the 40th anniversary of its release on the big screen.

Produced by Harry Belafonte, 80s classic Beat Street incorporates the key elements of hip hop. Follow aspiring DJ and MC Kenny, best friend graffiti artist Ramon, and his little brother Lee, a breakdancer whose talent catches the attention of Tracy, a composer working on a dance performance at City College of New York.

1pm: Introduction & film screening followed by a 10 minute interval.

3.30pm - 4.30pm: Talk presented by Courtney Rose, CEO of Take 1 Studios & Trevor Rose, CEO of CRS (Community Recording Studios) with special guest DJ Fever.

“In our talk about our experiences in hip hop, we explore the powerful influence of Beat Street, a film that captures the essence of the culture during its formative years in the 1980s. This film, with its authentic portrayal of breakdancing, graffiti, DJing, and rapping, provided not just entertainment but a guiding light for many of us. It showed the struggles and triumphs of urban youth, resonating deeply with our own journeys. Beat Street taught us about the artistry and community at the heart of hip hop, inspiring us to embrace our creativity and persevere through challenges, much like the characters in the film.” – Courtney Rose

Please note, seating for this screening is unallocated. If you have any access requirements such as wheelchair spaces, please contact our Box Office team at info@broadway.org.uk or 0115 952 6611, who will arrange seat reservations for you for this event.

Screening as part of Transform, a City Takeover – a ground-breaking festival co-curated by 14 major cultural organisations across our vibrant city. Together, we're celebrating the leadership, creativity, and stewardship of the Global Ethnic Majority in Nottingham.