CarriageWorks’ Platform Hip Hop Festival returns in March 2010 with a 2-day celebration of everything hip hop.

Now in its third year, Platform is established as an all-encompassing showcase of the 5 elements of hip hop culture. DJs, MCs, beat boxers, breakers and graffiti artists from all over the country converge at CarriageWorks and turn the venue into a creative platform for the best emerging and established hip hop artists.

Platform 3 will celebrate the best in Australian hip hop music, dance, art, film and hip hop theatre. The 2-day event will be a haven for all the hip hop heads out there; the perfect place for enthusiasts to discover hot local talent, and a unique, fun and family-friendly opportunity for the hip hop novice to get involved and find out what it’s all about.

The festival will be split into three parts: Friday night Opening Party, Saturday day Free Stuff, and Saturday night. The full lineup will be released in early 2010, but so far Platform 3 promises battles, artist talks, graffiti demos and comps, and lots of performances.

Free dance classes in popping, locking and breaking will be offered in the weeks leading up to the festival, and a free graffiti and street art tour around Sydney's Inner West will also take place.

The Platform 3 Hip Hop Festival takes place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March 2010 at CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015 (Nearest Train: Redfern).

For ticket enquires or more information, visit http://carriageworks.com.au/whats_on.php?event=platform3