Livid 2003 Break Stage

This year Livid will again have a break stage in each city with a huge line-up of bboys and bgirls and some other awesome talent including Maya Jupiter (Chan [V]) and Triple J fave MC Trey who will both be performing at the Sydney show. Rather than a competition style stage like last year, in 2003 it’s all about showcasing bboy and local hip hop talent, programmed by local folk in the know.

Sydney - The Sydney NetMD Walkman Break Stage will be just a hop and a jump away from The Annex, and will showcase the best local DJs, MCs and Breakers.

The lovely Maya Jupiter and MC Trey will be the local ladies taking to the stage. Robotek and Chief Rockers will provide the soundtrack to some of Sydney’s best breakers, including Caramell Dancers and Breakaway Dancers, fresh from competing at the Battle Of The Year. Other hip hop and breaking stars making appearances on the day are Brethren, Idiot Proof, NBD Crew, Seven Dollars, Nick Toth, DJ Nacho Pop, MC Mistery, SKB and the Freakazoids.

Melbourne - The Melbourne Break Stage will also be the scene of some mighty fine action. On the mics will be Lyrical Commission, Weapon X (the co-frontman of Triple J Victorian Unearthed winners Fizard). On the floor will be the crew formerly known as SubSonic, the Funky Regulators, going head to head with The Fresh Sox crew in a freestyle bboy battle. And don’t forget the MC Battle between Melbourne’s 10 finest MCs. The Break Stage will be hosted by Out 4 Fame’s Andrew Montell.

Brisbane - Back again are Livid crowd favourites Gravity Warriors, who took out the Livid X Games title in 2002. Featuring DJ Bacon, one of Brisbane’s best DJs, on decks, and Liones on mic, the duo will provide the perfect soundtrack to the Warrior’s gravity-defying moves, featuring six of Australia’s most innovative DJs. They will be joined by fellow breakers Illusions Crew.

If you thought you’d mastered skipping in primary school, you couldn’t be more wrong my friend! There’s a level of skipping that goes far beyond Grade 5 level, as worldwide skipping superstars Cleveland Air Magic will demonstrate with their dynamic double dutch stylings. It’s enough to inspire you to grab your mates and a couple of ropes and brush up on your old skipping chants.

As well as all these very athletic people, the breakdance stage will feature a number of local DJs and MCs.

Formed out of hip hop crew Decipher, DNO, Raman and 2Dee are well-known among local hip hop circles, as are One Too Many Crew featuring Miss Brown. Fresh new faces on the bill are Emcyte and Halfkast, who’ll get to hone their skills in front of the Livid crowd.

SYDNEY - NetMD Walkman Break Stage

The NetMD Walkman Break Stage will be located between the RHI and the Hordern Pavilion. The Sydney stage is all about showcasing bboy and local hip hop talent.

Swing past the stage to check out MCs … Brethren, MC Trey, MC Maya Jupiter, MC Mistery DJs … Idiot Proof (DJ Blaze), Robotek, Nick Toth, DJ Nacho Pop, Chief Rockers (Samrai, Nino Brown and Naiki), BBoys n’ Dancers … NBD Crew, Seven Dollars, Groove Steps, Caramell Dancers, SKB and Breakaway Dancers and the Freakazoids

The NetMD Walkman Break Stage will be running from 12pm – 9.30pm.

NetMD Walkman Break Stage 9.00 - 9.30 (30) Brethren, Freakazoids, DJ Idiot Proof 7.45 - 8.15 (30) DJs Robotek, Groove Steps 6.40- 7.00 (20) NBD Crew, DJ Swiper 5.40 - 6.00 (20) Seven Dollars Crew, DJ Samrai, MC Trey 4.40 - 5.00 (20) Groove Steps, DJ Nino Brown 3.40 - 4.00 (20) Caramell Dancers, DJ Naiki 2.40 - 3.00 (20) Breakaway Dancers, DJs Chief Rockers 1.45 - 2.05 (20) SKB Crew, DJ Nacho Pop 12.55 - 1.15 (20) NBD Crew, DJ Nick Toth, MC Maya Jupiter 12.05 - 12.25 (20) Breakaway Dancers, DJ Nick Toth