The 2nd "School Of The Street" will take place from June 27 to September 21, 2025, in New Taipei’s Fuzhong district. This year’s theme, "People, Place, Future," continues the dual format of indoor exhibitions and outdoor activities, deeply exploring local street memories while bringing together school clubs, street dance teams, famous musicians, DJs, and graffiti artists to co-create a vibrant and creative street scene.

Three major street competitions will follow one after another. First is the "MADSTREET Fever Street" Rap Competition, which includes campus and battle divisions. Registration is open until June 30, with NT$300,000 in total prize money for the champion, runner-up, second runner-up, and popularity award winners. This long-running competition has become an annual highlight in Taiwan’s hip-hop community. This year, it also collaborates with Hong Kong and Macau, selecting two representatives to compete in the grand final scheduled for August in New Taipei’s Fuzhong.

The rap competition features a strong panel of judges, including Young Lee, Chunyan, RPG, Nike, and Golden Melody Award-winning producer Tao Yiqun, ensuring both quality and style in the competition.

Next is the "Ink Walkers" International Graffiti Competition, which is also open for registration until June 30. Graffiti artists worldwide are invited to participate. This year’s judging panel includes Awie (The Seventh Letter, Canada), Katun (Malaysia), and Fleksone (Netherlands), who blends old-school and futuristic styles. Audiences can witness large-scale graffiti creations up close and watch the judges perform live painting on-site.2024 New Taipei Street School Ink Walkers International Graffiti Competition Champion: ALLO (Image source: New Taipei City Government website)

The "2025 New Taipei International Street Dance Competition" will be held from August 2-3 at Banqiao Stadium, with free tickets available. Top dancers from Taiwan and abroad will compete, showcasing explosive street dance performances. Additionally, New Taipei City’s Youth Department will host a "Street Dance Career Camp" at Liming Technical College from July 1-2. Young people interested in street dance, even those without prior experience, are welcome to join. Free registration is open until June 25.2024 New Taipei Street School 2024 New Taipei International Street Dance Competition Attracts Numerous Street Dance Enthusiasts to Watch (Image source: New Taipei City Government website)

Combining street dance, rap, and graffiti, these three competitions create New Taipei's ultimate summer street culture festival. Everyone is invited to come out and experience the youthful pulse and creative energy.

For more event details and registration, visit the New Taipei City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau website (https://www.culture.ntpc.gov.tw) or search "新北街頭學校" and "2025新北國際街舞大賽" on Instagram.