Festival Organisers Announce Powerful Theme For Back To The City 2025. The countdown has officially begun for Africa’s biggest hip-hop celebration, and Back To The City is setting the tone with its bold new theme for 2025: “POWER IN NUMBERS.” More than a slogan, it’s a rallying cry—a declaration of unity, creativity, and cultural strength that will pulse through every corner of Newtown on October 11th, 2025.
In a statement packed with energy and purpose, the festival organisers announced: “This year, we march louder. We rise stronger. We move as ONE.” It’s a sentiment that perfectly captures the festival’s role not just as a showcase of talent but as a vibrant movement of people connected by music, expression, and shared identity.
With its reputation for turning the city into a living, breathing embodiment of hip-hop, Back To The City 2025 promises an unforgettable experience. Under the theme “Power In Numbers,” this edition will bring together:
100 Artists across multiple stages
20 DJs delivering genre-blending sets
40 Graffiti Kings & Queens creating live street art
120 Clothing Stalls featuring SA’s hottest fashion talent
20 Food Vendors serving up local flavour
15 Activation Zones for everything from brand experiences to interactive culture zones
Attendees can also expect MC battles, DJ showdowns, a full skate park, basketball tournaments, and even gaming zones, making it a full-day explosion of hip-hop culture from 12 PM to 2 AM.
