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Before you start

Silverback backs people and projects that build breaking for the long run.

What we support

  • Battles, competitions and festivals
  • Tours and event series
  • Youth and community programmes
  • Travel for athletes and winners
  • Media and content about the culture

How we decide

  • Fit with Silverback – Breaking at the centre, respect for the culture, long-term thinking.
  • Track record – Previous editions, results, how the team delivers.
  • Reach & visibility – Attendance, livestream, social reach and media.
  • Budget & feasibility – A realistic budget, other funding secured, a clear plan.
  • Value for Silverback – Concrete visibility and content Silverback receives.

Have ready

  • Your partnership or sponsorship deck
  • Numbers from your last edition
  • Your total budget and other funding
  • Format, categories and line-up

What happens next

  • You get a reference number straight away
  • The team reviews every application
  • We reply to everyone by email
  • Support is confirmed in a written agreement

Quick eligibility check

Who is applying?

Choose the option that fits best – the next step adapts to it.

Applicant type

Your details

How we can reach you – and a little about your background.

As it appears on invoices.
Names or dancer names, separated by commas.
Include the country code.

Online presence all optional

Your project

What you are building – the essentials a partner needs to know.

Project type
Which edition is this?
Leave empty if not fixed yet.
If different from your own.
Why it matters for the scene – who it serves and what changes because of it.
Timeline, team and responsibilities, production, promotion – what happens when.

Track record & reach

Numbers from your last edition and the audience you expect this time.

Spectators and participants.
Expected reach this time (participants / attendees)

Budget & support

How the project is financed – and what you are asking Silverback for.

The currency applies to all amounts in this form.
Type of partnership choose all that apply
Spreadsheet or PDF with income and costs.

What Silverback gets

Concrete visibility and content – this is also what your post-event report will show.

Visibility and benefits for Silverback choose all that apply

Review & submit

Check everything once more – you can jump back to any step.

Application received

YOU'RE ON THE TROOP'S RADAR.

Your reference number

SB-00-0000
  1. 1We've emailed you a full copy of your application.
  2. 2The Silverback team reviews every application against the five criteria.
  3. 3We'll reply by email – quote your reference if you contact us.
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