NO HYPE, JUST CULTURE
Hip-hop, theater, street art and urban culture in the heart of the Salento.
From the beginning to today
Founding of APS OnStage
APS OnStage is born in the Salento with the mission of bringing hip-hop and theater culture out of clubs and into the streets.
First major open-air event
The first major open-air event brings together hundreds of fans: b-boys, writers, MCs and actors share the same stage.
The Salento Block Battle is born
First edition of the Salento Block Battle, the breakdance battle that will become a landmark for the urban scene of Southern Italy.
Over 2,000 at the first major festival
The summer festival exceeds every expectation: two days, twelve artists on stage and more than two thousand attendees.
International partnerships
The first collaborations with crews and artists from France, Spain and Morocco arrive. OnStage enters the European urban culture network.
RestArt — muralism and hip-hop
RestArt is born, the festival that transforms a disused space with murals, installations and live performances.
New projects, new cities
OnStage expands its reach: new artist residencies, new cities and new partners, with the Salento Block Battle.
What we do
RestArt
Mural art, hip-hop and urban culture in a space in the Salento. A day of collective creativity where the wall becomes a voice and sound becomes color.
Salento Block Battle
The most anticipated breakdance competition in Southern Italy. International judges, crews from all over Europe, sky-high energy.