Norway's biggest street dance festival!
Come experience Norway's biggest dance battles in hip hop, breaking and several of the street & club dance styles. There will also be open dance floors, music from renowned DJs and a great atmosphere from experienced MCs.
Battle for anyone under 16 years old.
NB! If you participate here you can NOT participate in 1vs1 Hip Hop. You can participate in breaking, popping, locking and w*acking.
Due to the time schedule.
18:00—21:30
Showcase Competition
Marmorsalen, Sentralen
fredag (3. oktober)
16:00—20:00
Battle: Rookie Open Styles 2vs2
Marmorsalen, Sentralen
A battle for those who have participated in maximum 3 previous battles with no wins. Open to all styles and ages.
NB! If you participate here you can NOT participate in 1vs1 Hip Hop. You can participate in breaking, popping, locking and wh/aacking. Due to the time schedule.
18:30—21:00
Battle: W*acking 2vs2
Marmorsalen, Sentralen
21:00—01:00
House Night • Boddhi Satva (CAR) • MUD session Oslo
Marmorsalen, Sentralen
Åpent dansegulv med house djs hele kvelden. Headliner Boddhi Satva! Clubbing for alle aldre. Arrangert i samarbeid med Mud Session Oslo.
Ønsker du billett til bare House Night kan det kjøpes i døra.
A category for the Ballroom community – for those walking the performance styles old way, new way, or vogue fem.
Ballroom is a space created by and for QTBIPOC people as a response to racism and marginalization in Harlem, New York, during the late 1960s.
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination; racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, body shaming, or any other oppressive behavior at this event.
If you are not a person of colour and/or not of Queer/Trans experience, or not an active part of the Ballroom scene, we remind you that you are a guest in this space. As a guest, we ask that you remain mindful of your presence and the space you take up. Follow the same rules as everyone else, and you are very welcome <3
All the bells and whistles on this year's booking, as we welcome a quite sought after artist. Celebrated through and through, both for his musical artistry and cultural awareness, it’s our honor and great pleasure to welcome the and only Boddhi Satva
A globally acclaimed producer, DJ, label owner, entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador. Originating from the Central African Republic, Boddhi Satva has spent over 25 years blending traditional African rhythms with modern electronic music, shaping a powerful cultural dialogue on global dancefloors. Since his debut in 2005, Boddhi has remained a pioneer of Afro-infused electronic sounds, fusing Afro house, deep house, R&B, soul, hip hop, Caribbean, and Latin influences.As a DJ, he’s graced stadiums—such as the All African Games in Congo (2015)—and iconic clubs including Ministry of Sound (London), Cielo (New York), and the W Hotel (Doha). His global reach spans cities like Lisbon, London, Brussels, Bamako, Dakar, Nairobi, Singapore, and Bali, reshaping the worldwide electronic landscape.
Archie Burnett (US)
Judge • W*acking 2vs2 • OTA performance
Archie Burnett (US)
Judge • W*acking 2vs2 • OTA performance
The one and only Archie Burnett!
We are so proud to welcome Archie back as one of this year's judges. Founding grandfather of the iconic House of Ninja. Since the 70s and 80s Archie has marked his place in New York's street and club dance scene. Recognized for his w*acking and voguing, and been traveling the world for 40+ years to share his knowledge and love for dance.
Lady C is finally coming to Norway! This highly respected dancer is known for her versatility across street and club styles – moving seamlessly from popping and locking to house, hip hop and jazz, always with style and integrity.
She is affiliated with Soul Shifters, Symbiotic Monsters and Original Rudes Crew, and is also a recording artist on Catch The Ghost Records.
We’re beyond excited to welcome Lady C all the way from Canada!
Jimmy Yudat (HT/FR)
Judge • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Rookie Open Styles 2vs2
Jimmy Yudat (HT/FR)
Judge • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Rookie Open Styles 2vs2
Finally, Jimmy Yudat will join us for Extended! Representing the French crew Yudat, Jimmy's dance career started in the world of battles before
transitioning to artistic creation. Passionate about body expression, he has established his own media platform dedicated to dance, Hippoh.
With his unique vision and exceptional talent, Jimmy continually pushes the boundaries of his art, captivating audiences worldwide.
This year’s line up is packed with international stars! We’re talking world-class DJs, MCs and dancers – artists shaping the scene globally, now gathering in Oslo. Highlights include DJ Boddhi Satva, MC Zeps, and dancers Jimmy Yudat, Inxi and the legendary Archie Burnett – along with dozens of other incredible street and club dance artists you simply can’t miss!
• Regular // For those over 20 years old
• Extra Generous <3 // For those who wish to support Soul Sessions Oslo a little extra
• Under 20 // For everyone under 20 years old
• PARTICIPANT // For those who will take part in the battle and/or showcase competition
NOTE! Participants must, in addition to purchasing a ticket, sign up here!
Discount
When you buy tickets for 3 battle days, you get a 15% discount on the ticket price (a ticket fee of NOK 15 per ticket applies). When you buy tickets for 4 battle days, you get a 20% discount. You can add more days to your cart.
PS! Club Night at Ingensteds on Saturday, 4 October is not included in these discounts, but you’ll get discounted entry by showing a ticket from one or more days of the festival.
Volunteers
On a tight budget but want to come? We’re always looking for volunteers! Get in touch and we’ll find a solution. Send e-mail to signup@soulsessionsoslo.com
The hotel is conveniently located right across the street from the main venue and they are offering reduced prices to everyone coming for Soul Sessions Extended 2025!
Book your room by sending an email to millennium@firsthotels.no with the code «SOULS250929-101900» + room request and dates.
Prices
Prices are total per night and includes breakfast buffet.
- 1 pers 995 kr.
- 2 pers 1195 kr. (double bed or 2 single beds)
- 3 pers 1395 kr. (double bed + 1 single or 3 single beds)
- 4 pers 1895 kr. (double bed for 2 pers + 2 single beds OR queen size bed for 2 pers + sleeping couch for 2 pers)
- 5 pers 2095 kr. (double bed for 2 pers + 2 small sleeping couches (NB! narrow couch; 140cm)
- 6 pers 2295 kr. (double bed for 2 pers + 2 small sleeping couches for 2 pers per couch (NB! narrow couch; 140cm)