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THE BIGGEST HIP HOP FESTIVAL IN AFRICA
19 YEARS OF SERVING THE HIP HOP COMMUNITY NOTHING BUT THE BEST |
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BACK TO THE CITY HIP-HOP FESTIVAL
11 OCTOBER 2025 | NEWTOWN | JHB | SOUTH AFRICA 100 ARTIST, 20 DJ, 40 GRAFFITI ARTISTS, 8 PRODUCERS, 120 CLOTHING STALLS, 20 FOOD STALLS 15 ACTIVATION ZONES, MC BATTLES, DJ BATTLES, SKATE PARK, BASKETBALL GAMES, GAME ZONES, VIEWING DECKS TICKETS ON SALE AT WEB TICKETS PICK N PAY OUTLETS |
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INTERNATIONAL ACTLUPE FIASCO
FEATURING HIT SONGS
Kick Push | Daydreamin | Dumb It Down | Superstar
| Paris, Tokyo | The Show Goes On |
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POWER IN NUMBERS
BTTC: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALFor 19 years, the "Back to the City Festival" has stood as the undisputed pinnacle of African hip-hop, rightfully earning its title as "The Biggest Hip-Hop Festival in Africa." In 2025, the legacy continues with the powerful theme, "Power in Numbers." This theme comes to life through an immense gathering of talent, featuring an incredible lineup of 100 artists, 20 DJs, 40 graffiti artists, and 8 producers. Beyond the music, the festival is a vibrant cultural hub with 120 clothing stalls, 20 food stalls, and 15 activation zones. Attendees can immerse themselves in the core elements of hip-hop culture with thrilling MC and DJ battles, a dynamic skate park, basketball games, and dedicated game zones, making it the ultimate celebration of creativity and community.
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FEATURING
Mochen | Loatinover Pounds | BOY Wonder | Blaklez | N'veigh | P.Dot'O | | Jay Jody | 25K | Gtech - 2BiT
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BACK IN THE CITY POWER IN NUMBERS 2025
THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR EVENT YOUR SUPPORT
IS TRULY APPRECIATED
IS TRULY APPRECIATED
6IXBY9INE
PRESENTS
UNDERGROUND
FEATURING
BabyLowski | Kiddo CSA | Brother Kupa | JayKatana | Sixby9ine | Leodaleo | Flow Jones Jr. | Killbrady | Mfana Touchline
LEADERS OF THE NEW AGE
UNDERGROUND STYLES
10.10.2026
CELEBRATING THE NEW GENERATION EMERGING FROM SOOUTH AFRICA
LINE-UP ANNOUCEMENT
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KINDLYNXSH | BABYDAIZ | ZIGGY 4X | KAINE KEID
HERITAGE 2025
BACK TO THE CITY CELEBRATES OUR LEGENDARY ARTIST
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MDU | TUKS
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This year’s Heritage Section at Back to the City proudly pays homage to two living legends: Mdu Masilela, the Godntata of Kwaito, and Tuks Senganga, the Setswana rap trailblazer. This special segment celebrates artists who have shaped South Africa’s musical and cultural identity for over two decades. It’s a tribute to longevity, legacy, and lyrical mastery — honouring those whose influence echoes through generations.
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