In case you were wondering....
Did somebody mention food?
We sure did! All that dancing and singing is hungry work! We've partnered up with one of the fastest growing and elite food vendors in the West Midlands to keep you sustained throughout the event!
Check out the food page to see what we'll be serving up on the night.
What's included in the ticket price?
Your ticket includes entry to The No1 Hip-Hop event coming to Birmingham this year! As well as a glass of Prosecco and a Mince Pie during our Prosecco reception at 7PM. You can also have professional photos taken in our InstaBooth at the event.
Follow us on social media to keep an eye on all of the things that the event has to offer.
Is the venue accessible for everyone?
WE ARE KEEN TO PROMOTE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND WHERE POSSIBLE HAVE TAKEN THE NECESSARY STEPS TO MEET CUSTOMER’S REQUIREMENTS.
THE MILL OFFER ONE FREE CARERS PASS PER TICKET HOLDER. CARER TICKET HOLDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS AND ASSIST THE PERSON THEY ARE ACCOMPANYING IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
DISABLED ACCESS IS AT THE BACK OF STAGE IN MAIN ROOM. SECURITY WILL ESCORT CUSTOMERS FROM BOX OFFICE ONCE TICKETS ARE SCANNED. DISABLED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE.
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND AN EVENT AND HAVE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL ENQUIRIES@TEGMJR.COM OR CALL THE VENUE ON 01179 259 273 SO THEY CAN MAKE THE TEAM AWARE OF ANY ASSISTANCE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THEY WILL NEED THE NAME AND DATE OF THE EVENT, THE NATURE OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS, A CONTACT NUMBER AND THE NAME OF YOUR CARER.
What is the music policy?
Strictly Hip-Hop with a touch of R&B
We've got four of the best DJs in the Midlands playing all of the sickest and the biggest Hip-Hop songs from the last 40 years!
Melly is getting the party started playing R&B, Trap and Hip-Hop from 00s onwards.
The Music Class is an interactive DJ set with SuperBamz & Inf Diggy going round for round to play the best Hip-Hop and R&B to get you moving!
DJ Springa wraps up the night with The Hip-Hop Time Machine! Starting in the 80s with the likes of KRS-One & NWA taking you through the 90s with music by The Fugees, Wu Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes and more. We'll then be heading into a mix and blend of Ludacris, 50 Cent, Kanye West and all your favourites Hop-Hop songs from the 00s into 10s with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Ghettz, Mac Miller and J Cole, finally bringing the night to a climax with your favourite music from the past two years!
I'm travelling from outside of Birmingham, can you tell me anything more about the area?
Digbeth is a growing neighbourhood of friendly, creative people in Birmingham's former industrial heartland.
Digbeth is a stone's throw from Birmingham City Centre with plenty of transport connections and more on the way!
If you'd like to make a a day or a weekend of it, here's a list of a few of the local amenities.
LOCAL TAXI
BIRMINGHAM TAXIS // +44 121 702 2000
UBER IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BIRMINGHAM
LAUNDERETTE HOLLOWAY HEAD SERVICE STATION (OPEN 24 HOURS)
48 - 55 HOLLOWAY HEAD, BIRMINGHAM, B1 1NG
+44 121 622 2436
HOTELS
CLAYTON HOTEL BIRMINGHAM
ALBERT STREET, BIRMINGHAM, B5 5JE
+44 121 726 3200
TRAVELODGE, MOOR STREET
CARRS LANE, BIRMINGHAM, B4 7SS
+44 871 984 6489
THE ROWTON HOTEL
145 ALCESTER STREET, BIRMINGHAM, B12 0PJ
+44 121 627 0627
ACTIVITIES
GHETTO GOLF
WWW.GHETTOGOLF.CO.UK/BIRMINGHAM
THE NIGHT OWL
THE OLD CROWN
What dietary requirements will you be catering to?
We have partnered up with La Vida Loca Kitchen, who will serving up Soul Food & Street Food fusions inspired by Southern, Latin American & African flavours.
All vegetarian food will also be suitable for vegans, for any further information on meals and allergies please contact us via email or follow @thehiphopgala on Instagram for further information.
Is this a family friendly event?
As it's a Hip-Hop celebration, this event will not be censored and we will be partying into the early hours of the morning.
That said, The Mill's license allows teenagers over the age of 14 to attend with adults.
So feel free to bring your big teens along and we'll teach them something about real Hip-Hop music!