That Yard Thing

@thatyardthing March 22nd 2026 The sum of beautiful parts. Thanks to @andonis_anthony for giving his time to come and film. Thanks also to those who contributed extra footage.

What a great day we had @thatyardthing yesterday. Thank you to all those from the very young to a little old… that came through, had fun and got involved. Extra special thanks to @theyard_mcr for their belief in the importance of community. Also huge thanks to @saddleworth_dance @jurajfarnik @industrial.elements @bboyphilty @f1ngy @the_pattie_shack @_3rd_phase_ #JohnnyJay, @jamiegroovement and DJ Ana May @tommy_p_nuts @we_are_bepo @tinyeyecons @pritchyprints_studio @mista_rex365 @sherex3 , Ange Riley, @rilo_mcr @dancrwther @mecca83 @lone_apostrophe @vinyl.veil @beware_the_quirky @thelongshotexp @edwarddelacy @marc4hero @visioneers_music @bboy_king_khalil @bboy_cookie @jasperlowellphoto @andonis_anthony @1x1workshop @blunt_shank AND Shoki ! #foodfunkfamily #cheethamhill

The first #ThatYardThing was ⚡️⚡️⚡️you won’t want to miss the next..

Shout out to @f1ngy @jurajfarnik and the @industrial.elements crew coming through to support @saddleworth_dance . Alongside other amazing dancers they will support youngsters as they step into the cypher. We are so lucky to have their support. Sunday March 22nd sees the return of our FREE family friendly Hip Hop community event @theyard_mcr . A Co-Op of Artists, DJs, Dancers and Traders coming together to bring you some original flavour. Extolling the values of Original Hip Hop Street Culture; Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. Expect a funky vinyl soundtrack from amazing local and internationally renowned DJs, including @_3rd_phase_ , Cheetham Hill legend #JohnnyJay, Dynamic Duo @jamiegroovement and DJ Ana May and Turntable Grandmaster @tommy_p_nuts . There’ll be open poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ cyphers for all ages, with support from some of the best both locally and nationwide. Live Percussion from Ben @we_are_bepo . T-shirt Screen Printing with @pritchyprints_studio . Kids Graffiti lettering with Get Busy @mista_rex365 . Hip Hop Medallion making workshop with Angie Riley, artist. Fashion and Vinyl stalls from the likes of Manchester’s own #BEPO and @vinyl.veil . We have an interactive exhibition from Hip Hop Artist, @tinyeyecons . Plus delicious hot food from the @the_pattie_shack in the soul kitchen. Join us and bring the family. It’s free! 🎨 @thelongshotexp ⚡️⚡️⚡️#hiphopculture #foodfunkfamily

Not long now!

@tinyeyecons is back, alongside the mighty @mista_rex365 and @sherex3 of #GetBusy. They will guide you while you get creative on the Art and Grafitti lettering tables this Sunday. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Back by dope demand, Sunday March 22nd sees our FREE family friendly Hip Hop community event @theyard_mcr . A Co-Op of Artists, DJs, Dancers and Traders coming together to bring you some original flavour. Extolling the values of Original Hip Hop Street Culture; Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. #foodfunkfamily #communityarts

All that FUNK will get you hungry. Check out our FOOD Vendor for next Sunday @the_pattie_shack with vegan/ veggie options along with a kids meal, the whole FAMILY can tuck in. Save us at least one Pattie ! Back by dope demand, Sunday March 22nd sees the return of our FREE family friendly Hip Hop community event @theyard_mcr . A Co-Op of Artists, DJs, Dancers and Traders coming together to bring you some original flavour. Extolling the values of Original Hip Hop Street Culture; Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. Expect a funky vinyl soundtrack from amazing local and internationally renowned DJs, including @_3rd_phase_ , Cheetham Hill legend #JohnnyJay, Dynamic Duo @jamiegroovement and DJ Ana May and Turntable Grandmaster @tommy_p_nuts . There’ll be open poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ cyphers for all ages, with support from some of the best both locally and nationwide. Live Percussion from Ben @we_are_bepo . T-shirt Screen Printing with @pritchyprints_studio . Kids Graffiti lettering with Get Busy @mista_rex365 . Hip Hop Medallion making workshop with Angie Riley, artist. Fashion and Vinyl stalls from the likes of Manchester’s own #BEPO and @vinyl.veil . We have an interactive exhibition from Hip Hop Artist, @tinyeyecons . Plus delicious hot food from the @the_pattie_shack in the soul kitchen. Join us and bring the family. It’s free! 🎨 @thelongshotexp ⚡️⚡️⚡️ More important info to come. Follow #hiphopculture #foodfunkfamily

@marc4hero embraces technology. So I wasn’t surprised to hear that he has a slip mat micro factory in the tardis that is his garden shed! Look what he just made for the @thatyardthing Tombola! A pair of these slip mats will join the other great prizes courtesy of @visioneers_music and many other kind people. Swipe ➡️ to see what’s in the draw. IF YOU WANT TO ADD A PRIZE LMK 🙌🏻 ⚡️Everyone that comes through the next event and drops a donation will get a raffle ticket and at the end of the event, we will draw tickets. Each ticket drawn wins one of the prizes.. Thanks to @mecca83 and @marc4hero / @visioneers_music for the beats, @edwarddelacy for the dope hat, @we_are_bepo for the voucher, @jamiegroovement for the #lloydbanks and #agentJ guesties and @1x1workshop for the kids #adidasSuperstars. We aim to raise some funds to cover the running costs and support guests that may need help getting to the event. ✌🏻

The Beat Cypher is back, live and interactive. Manchester’s @lone_apostrophe is joined by @mecca83 & Johnny Jay. They’ll be keeping the Pink Room nodding and giving you the opportunity to get involved. @theyard_mcr tech will on hand to get you plugged in. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Back by dope demand, Sunday March 22nd sees the return of our FREE family friendly Hip Hop community event @theyard_mcr . A Co-Op of Artists, DJs, Dancers and Traders coming together to bring you some original flavour. Extolling the values of Original Hip Hop Street Culture; Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. Expect a funky vinyl soundtrack from amazing local and internationally renowned DJs, including @_3rd_phase_ , Cheetham Hill legend #JohnnyJay, Dynamic Duo @jamiegroovement and DJ Ana May and Turntable Grandmaster @tommy_p_nuts . There’ll be open poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ cyphers for all ages, with support from some of the best both locally and nationwide. Live Percussion from Ben @we_are_bepo . T-shirt Screen Printing with @pritchyprints_studio . Kids Graffiti lettering with Get Busy @mista_rex365 . Hip Hop Medallion making workshop with Angie Riley, artist. Fashion and Vinyl stalls from the likes of Manchester’s own #BEPO and @vinyl.veil . We have an interactive exhibition from Hip Hop Artist, @tinyeyecons . Plus delicious hot food from the @the_pattie_shack in the soul kitchen. Join us and bring the family. It’s free! 🎨 @thelongshotexp ⚡️⚡️⚡️ More important info to come. Follow #hiphopculture #foodfunkfamily music @mecca83

We are pleased to announce DJ @_3rd_phase_ from #nottingham will be joining us @thatyardthing to drop some funky 45s. Back by dope demand, Sunday March 22nd sees our FREE family friendly Hip Hop community event @theyard_mcr . A Co-Op of Artists, DJs, Dancers and Traders coming together to bring you some original flavour. Extolling the values of Original Hip Hop Street Culture; Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. #foodfunkfamily #vinyl #breakin #lockingpopping

Friends and contributors of That Yard Thing have given prizes for our first Tombola! ⚡️Everyone that comes through the next event and drops a donation will get a raffle ticket and at the end of the event, we will draw tickets. Each ticket drawn wins one of the prizes. Check out some of the amazing prizes so far. Thanks to @mecca83 and @marc4hero / @visioneers_music for the beats, @edwarddelacy for the dope hat, @we_are_bepo for the voucher, @jamiegroovement for the #lloydbanks and #agentJ guesties and @1x1workshop for the kids #adidasSuperstars. Expect more prizes to be added and if you want to support by donating a prize, just let us know. We aim to raise some funds to cover the running costs and support guests that may need help getting to the event. ✌🏻 #hiphopculture 🙌🏻 @thelongshotexp 🎨

@pritchyprints_studio will be joining us Sunday March 22nd. If you missed our sell out tees and totes last time, make sure you get down early to grab one this time. #thatyardthing is a FREE family friendly Hip Hop community event @theyard_mcr . A Co-Op of Artists, DJs, Dancers and Traders coming together to bring you some original flavour. Extolling the values of Original Hip Hop Street Culture; Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. Expect a funky vinyl soundtrack from amazing local and internationally renowned DJs, including @djkhanfu , Cheetham Hill legend #JohnnyJay, Dynamic Duo @jamiegroovement and DJ Ana May and Turntable Grandmaster @tommy_p_nuts . There’ll be open poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ cyphers for all ages, with support from some of the best both locally and nationwide. Interactive Beatmaking curated by Manchester’s @lone_apostrophe . Live Percussion from Ben @we_are_bepo . T-shirt Screen Printing with @pritchyprints_studio . Kids Graffiti lettering with Get Busy @mista_rex365 . Hip Hop Medallion making workshop. Fashion and Vinyl stalls from the likes of Manchester’s own #BEPO an interactive exhibition from Hip Hop Artist, @tinyeyecons . Plus delicious hot food from the soul kitchen. Join us and bring the family. It’s free! More important info to come. #hiphopculture foodfunkfamily