The Payback Jam XIX

Sat 27.6.2026
Workshops 12:00-14:00, Main event 14:00-19:00.

An international dance and hip hop event comes to Painotalo in Äänekoski for the first time. The event features open cyphers, 2 vs 2 breaking battles, workshops, and a live set by acclaimed rap/R&B artist Pessa. The event and workshops are free and all-ages - welcome!

Sat 27 Jun

14:00-19:00

Kulttuurikeskus Painotalo, Äänekoski

Free & all-ages

Cyphers & workshops

2 vs 2 breaking battle

Winners €400

Judges:

A. Lahti (FTK)

Siiri (KKC)

Tesori5 (DFD)

DJs

Kifle (FDC)

A. Lahti (FTK)

R2ISDJ2 (FDC)

Host:

MC Soul Valpio

Live:

Pessa

Schedule:

12:00 Hip Hop workshops

14:00 doors open & cyphers

15:00 Battles Top 8

16:30 Battles Top 4

17:00 Cyphers

17:30 Battles Final

18:00 Live: Pessa

19:00 Doors close

After-party: TBA!!

Organized by TUFF! ry & Äänekosken kaupunki