The Hype Ball
The Hype Ball
The Hype Ball, Culture’s Biggest Night, is a celebration of Baltimore Blaq Pride month, bringing 90s energy through a luxurious lens. Hosted by Icon Marquis Revlon, Star Track Adolescent Health Program, Black Arts District and Black Equity Baltimore and powered by Amazon, ViiV Healthcare and Baltimore Center Stage.
RSVP to walk for a chance to win $5,000 in prizes or RSVP to enjoy the show!
Details: Free Entry
Baltimore Center Stage (700 N Calvert st, Baltimore, MD 21202)
October 21, 2023, Doors @ 6:30pm, LSS @ 8pm, Hard Stop @ 1am
Categories and Prize Details
Team Performance
2 Trophies
$1500 for winning team
The Ultimate Duo- the look is on you but in teams of 2 you both must clearly represent a instantly recognizable pair. No legends or icons. Teammates can be of any gender arrangement. Women’s, Drag’s, FQ, BQ, RWT, Old Way, New Way. 1 trophy per teammate. (OTA Team)
Legendary/ Iconic Performance
1 Trophy for MF, 1 trophy for FF
$1000 for 1 winner
80’s Street Dancer- In the 80’s, there were many different dance forms but Vogue always brings the hype on the club scene. Bring it in your flyest 80’s inspired dance look. Legends, Icons, All Genders. (OTA)
Runway
1 trophy for AA, 1 trophy for FF and 1 trophy for BQ
$1000 for 1 winner
Big Hair- The Bronner Brothers Hair Show has decided to host an event in Baltimore, Maryland this year. Tonight bring it in your biggest/longest/highest hair that compliments your outfit. For example, bundles, stacked hair, afros, braids, etc. BQ, FF, AA. (OTA)
Realness
1 trophy for MF and 1 trophy for FF
$1000 for 1 winner
Hip Hop Stan- must wear a top that features a hip hop/ rap artist. (OTA)
Best Dressed
1 trophy for MF and 1 trophy for FF
$500 for 1 winner
Black Designer- bring it in a look made by or inspired by a Black designer of your choice. The designer can be unknown or international renowned but don’t forget to bring proof (phone pictures are okay). Must be a head to toe look. (OTA)
Sex Siren
1 trophy for MF and 1 trophy for FF
$500 for 1 winner
Hustle and Flow- strip clubs have always been influential to nightlife culture. Bring it in stripper attire. FF- King of diamonds inspired. MF- Chip & Dales inspired. (OTA)
Face
1 trophy for MF, 1 trophy for FF and 1 trophy for GNC
$500 for 1 winner
Big Reveal- The hype is your face is in the place. Tonight reveal your face to the judges and wake up the place. Bring it in a look that compliments your way of concealing your face. For example, mask, fans, fabric, etc. (OTA)
Virgin Performance
1 trophy
$100 for 1 winner
Banji Kunt- sitting on the bus stop, licking on a lollipop not worried about nothing. The look is on you but show up like the block is hot. For example, shirts tied up, booty shorts, crop tops, bamboo earrings, etc. All Genders.
Sneaker vs Sneaker
1 trophy
$100 for 1 winner
Sneakerhead- your shoe game is top notch. Bring it in a dope, creative sneaker.
Bizarre
1 trophy
$100 for 1 winner
Personification of Hip Hop Culture- bring it in a look that celebrates the 50 years of Hip Hop.
Virgin Runway
1 trophy
$100 for 1 winner
The Activist- must walk with a protest sign fighting for a cause that is cohesive with your outfit. All Genders, All Runway styles.
