ZooNation: Future Artists of Hip-Hop
Catch day-to-night heat as the UK’s best young hip-hop artists light up the riverside with exhilarating dance, curated by ZooNation Youth Company alumni.
Spend the afternoon into the evening down by the river watching some incredible performances from young hip-hop artists telling exhilarating stories through dance and music.
ZooNation Youth Company Alumni marks the next step in the journey of some of the UK’s most exciting hip-hop artists, highlighting former company members who have progressed into professional careers across dance, theatre and the wider creative industries.
This free event is part of our Riverside Sessions, curated entirely by young people. Full line-up to be announced.
ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, founded by Kate Prince in 2002, is a leading hip-hop dance theatre company known for creating full-length narrative productions inspired by hip-hop culture and music.
ZooNation Youth Company is its dedicated training and talent development programme, supporting emerging artists through weekly training in London and high-profile performance opportunities.
The Southbank Centre’s Riverside Sessions run throughout the summer to mark our 75th birthday. All the events are curated by young people, but they’re aimed at everyone. So whether you’re 15 or 75, come along to connect with the energy, complexity and joy of youth.
Need to know
Access
This event might be crowded and feature loud sounds. If you need access to a rest space, ear defenders and sensory packs, please let a member of staff know.
A ‘What to expect guide’ will be available closer to the date.
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For your visit
This event is held at the Riverside Terrace Southbank Centre
The Riverside Terrace is open all day, every day*.
*If you’re attending an event on our Riverside Terrace, check the event listing for start and finish times.
Plan your visit
The Riverside Terrace is an outdoor space overlooking the River Thames, on Royal Festival Hall, Level 2.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Through the glass from Riverside Terrace on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.