Break Even is a London-based non-profit dance event rooted in a love for great music, meaningful connection, and community impact. Centered around soulful, Afro and Latin inspired house, broken beat, amapiano, and more, Break Even creates an inclusive space where music lovers can come together to dance, connect, and support a worthy cause. Each event is designed not to profit but to Break Even. This Christmas we return to Grow joined by the legendary Charlie Dark and Dylan “Cuppa” Jones for a very special fundraiser in support of Hackney Migrant Centre. Raised in South London on a diet of pirate radio and warehouse parties, Charlie has been spinning records and igniting dancefloors since the early eighties. From his time on Mo Wax Records with Attica Blues in the 90s, to a major label deal with Sony Records and a plethora of remixes and productions, DJing and bringing people together have remained at the heart of everything he’s gone on to achieve. If you ever caught his Blacktronica parties, his sets at the legendary Plastic People or tuned into his Worldwide FM or NTS radio shows, you’ll know that ‘All forms of music in one room, the way it used to be’ has always been his motto, and his record crates run deep. With a vast collection spanning various genres, his predominantly vinyl sets are known for their eclecticism, moving from Dub to Disco, House, Funk, Soul, Reggae, African gems and beyond. Expect uplifting, energy-filled, genre-jumping sets from a selector who always brings the joyful vibes. Hailing from Hackney, Dylan 'Cuppa' Jones, is a record collector and selector with a deep-rooted passion for Soulful music and sound system culture. A member of the Brighter Days Family, Cuppa has become known for his infectious selections and is a DJ we've been meaning to host for a while. His sets move effortlessly between Rocksteady, Reggae, Dub and Lovers Rock, while drawing on Soul, Funk, Disco and Rare Groove. A strictly vinyl selector, Cuppa's approach is rooted in sharing the music he loves, unearthing forgotten gems and keeping these sounds alive for new generations. Alongside his appearances across London's dancefloors, he has brought his selections to the airwaves through his Cuppa Sounds shows on Rinse FM and Balamii, always championing the rich musical heritage behind the records he plays. Co-founders Henry Sears & Kit Holloway will be closing the night with their usual feel good blend of soulful and spiritual house, disco, broken beat, reggae and rare groove. ENTRY INFORMATION Limited £5/£7 advance tickets via RA (before 10pm) + extra donation options Free before 9pm The majority of tickets are on the door for £10 (after 9pm) + option to donate more Last entry 1 am