Outbreak Europe

Outbreak Europe
Status active
Genre Bboy competition
Begins July 28, 2017 (2017-07-28)
Ends July 30, 2017 (2017-07-30)
Frequency Annually
Venue Ministry of Fun, Europa Shopping Center, Main Square
Location(s) Banska Bystrica
Country Slovakia
Years active 2010 - present
Founders The Bboy Spot Europe, The Legits
Participants 1600
Attendance 71 countries
Activity
  • 2 vs 2
  • 1 vs 1 Undisputed
  • 1 vs 1 Bgirl
  • 1 vs 1 Kids
  • Rep Your Country
  • The Legits Blast Concert
  • Catch the Flava

Outbreak Europe is an annual international B-Boy competition organized by a streetwear and video production company The Legits and The Bboy Spot Europe taking place in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia during last week of July. The competition includes battles in 5 + 1 categories: 2 vs 2, 1 vs 1 Undisputed, 1vs 1 Bgirl, 1 vs 1 Kids, Cypher Kings and Rep Your Country crew battle. This 3-day event is notable for its uniqueness in featuring all 4 hip hop elements which are B-Boy, DJing, MCing and graffiti writing.

Winners

Year 2 vs 2 1 vs 1 Undisputed 1 vs 1 Bgirl 1 vs 1 Kids Cypher King Rep Your Country
2010 Ukraine Intact & Pluto (Ruffneck Attack) - Russia Nadia (DaFunky Style Crew) - Poland Mefo (Polskee Flavour) -
2011 Brazil Neguin & Blanka - Spain Movie One (Lunaticks Crew) - Ukraine Slef (Ruffneck Attack) -
2012 Russia Vlad & Lithuania Rukus - Japan Eri (Queen of Queens Crew) - Ukraine Ruffneck Attack Ukraine Ukraine
2013 Poland Greku & Kleju (Polskee Flavour) - Ukraine Kate (South Front Crew) - United States Ladie One (Heartbreakerz Crew) Ukraine Ukraine
2014 Canada Vicious & Fleau (Sweet Technique) Poland Kleju (Polskee Flavour Crew) Poland Paulina (Breaknuts Crew) Ukraine Nick Russia Kosto (Top 9) Poland Poland
2015 Netherlands Menno & United States Roxrite (Red Bull BC One All Stars) United States El Niño (Floor Lords/Squadron) United States Sunny (Floor Obsessions) Bulgaria Untied Ukraine Den (Ruffneck Attack) Poland Poland
2016 Ukraine Intact & Pluto (Ruffneck Attack) Ukraine Kuzya Poland Paulina Japan Shigekix United Kingdom SMAC 19 Crew France France

History

Outbreak Europe started in 2010 as the first official European qualifier for the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival - World Finals that was established by the Unique Styles Crew in 2003 in Florida, USA. After last edition of Outbreak World Finals in USA in 2013, Outbreak Europe became the only Outbreak in the world and European qualifier became the World championship.

2010

First edition took place on July 1 – 4, 2010. Attendance at the event was 700 dancers and 200 visitors from 31 countries.[1]

Judges:

  • United States Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)
  • United States Kid David (Renegades Crew)
  • United States Keebz (Mind 180 Crew)

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo

DJs:

  • United States Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Slovenia Woo-D (Horse Power Crew)
  • Slovakia Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands:

  • Slovakia COMP&NEROS

2011

Second edition moved to a new place within the city and was held on June 30 - July 3, 2011. Attendance at the event increased to 1050 dancers and visitors from 36 countries.[2] [3]

Judges:

  • France Lamine (Vegabonds Crew)
  • United States El Niño (The Squadron Crew)
  • United States Nasty Ray (The Squadron Crew)

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo
  • United States Mex One

DJs:

  • United States Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Slovenia Woo-D (Horse Power Crew)
  • Slovakia Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands:

  • Slovakia COMP&NEROS

2012

Third volume of Outbreak Europe took place on July 27 – 29, 2012. It was a special edition because Outbreak World Finals moved from USA to Slovakia. For the first time, bboys and bgirls could win Outbreak World Finals title directly at the event in Banska Bystrica. This year also featured new unique world championship in category country vs country called Rep Your Country. Attendance was 1200 people and number of attending countries increased to 53 countries.[4] [5]

Judges:

  • United States Ken Swift (7 Gems Crew)
  • Sweden Freeze (Ghost Crew)
  • United States Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo
  • United States Mex One

DJs:

  • United States Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Slovenia Woo-D (Horse Power Crew)
  • Ukraine Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
  • Slovakia Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands:

  • Czech Republic Champion Sound
  • Slovakia COMP&NEROS

Graffiti writers:

  • United States Spen One (Unique Styles Crew)
  • Slovakia Point 3 Crew
  • Slovakia Vaik (OSA Crew)
  • Slovakia Ceil (OSA Crew)

2013

Fourth annual was held on July 26 – 28, 2013. After special World Finals edition in 2012, bboys and bgirls battled to qualify and get to Outbreak World Finals in USA again. Attendance increased to 1350 dancers and visitors from 61 countries.[6] [7]

Judges:

  • United States Alien Ness (Zulu Kings Crew)
  • Finland Focus (Flow Mo Crew)
  • United States Jeskilz (Cypher Adikts Crew)

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo
  • United States Mex One

DJs:

  • United States Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Ukraine Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
  • Russia Smirnoff
  • United States Ervin Arana (Cypher Adikts Crew)
  • Poland Plash (SSS Crew)

Funk bands:

  • Czech Republic Champion Sound
  • Slovakia COMP&NEROS

Graffiti writers:

  • Slovakia Point 3 Crew

2014

Fifth edition was a celebration of Outbreak Europe 5th anniversary and took place on July 25 – 27, 2014. It was an essential edition because European qualification became officially the World championship. This year was accompanied by new major event The Legits Blast Concert and Undisputed 1 vs 1 Battle qualification. The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of legendary hip hop trio The Lords of the Underground from Newark, USA and concert of Slovak hip hop and funk band Krok Spet. Winner of Undisputed 1 vs 1 Battle advanced to Undisputed World Bboy Series championship. Attendees number reached 1750 people from 64 countries.[8][9][10]

Judges:

  • United States Poe One
  • South Korea Hong 10
  • Brazil Neguin

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo
  • United States Niko
  • Slovakia Osťo

DJs:

  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Ukraine Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
  • Poland Plash (SSS Crew)
  • Russia Smirnoff
  • United States Fleg
  • United States Felix
  • Spain Skizo
  • Greece Rawkuts

Concert:

  • United States The Lords of the Underground
  • Slovakia Krok Spet
  • Slovakia Separ
  • Slovakia Zverina
  • Czech Republic Champion Sound
  • Poland Flue

Graffiti writers:

  • Slovakia Vaik (OSA Crew)
  • Slovakia Ceil (OSA Crew)

2015

Sixth edition took place on July 24 – 26, 2015. The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of another American legendary hip hop trio M.O.P., and famous slovak trio Kontrafakt. Attendees number reached 2700 people from 70 countries.[11] [12]

Judges:

  • United States Kid David (Renegades Crew)
  • Netherlands Menno (Def Dogz Crew)
  • Finland Ata (Ghost Crew)
  • United States Lego (Flipside Kingz Crew)
  • United States Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo
  • Slovakia Osťo

DJs:

  • United States Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
  • United States Fleg
  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Ukraine Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
  • Poland Plash (SSS Crew)
  • Russia Smirnoff
  • United States Felix

Concert:

  • United States M.O.P.
  • Slovakia Kontrafakt
  • Slovakia Krok Spet
  • Slovakia Špeker a Boco
  • Poland Flue

Graffiti writers:

  • Slovakia Vaik (OSA Crew)
  • Slovakia Ceil (OSA Crew)

2016

Seventh edition took place on July 29 – 31, 2016. The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of The Beatnuts, and famous slovak Hip Hop artists Majk Spirit, H16, Moja Reč, Strapo, Boy Wonder and others. Attendees number reached 3200 people from 71 countries. In 2016 334 bboys, 114 bgirls and 225 2on2 participants entered the competition, making Outbreak Europe the largest bboy event in the world. [13]

Judges:

  • United States Abstrak
  • United States Nasty Ray
  • Finland Bgirl AT
  • Canada Dyzee
  • United States Lil John

MCs:

  • Netherlands Mario Bee
  • Slovakia Lil Pablo
  • Slovakia Osťo

DJs:

  • United States Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
  • United States Fleg
  • United States Ervin Arana
  • United Kingdom Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
  • Ukraine Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
  • Poland Plash (SSS Crew)
  • Russia Smirnoff
  • United States Felix
  • Slovakia Shimo

Concert:

  • United States The Beatnuts
  • United States Sol
  • Slovakia Majk Spirit + H16
  • Slovakia Strapo
  • Slovakia Moja Reč
  • Slovakia Boy Wonder
  • Slovakia Krok Spet
  • Slovakia Špeker a Boco
  • Poland Flue

Graffiti writers:

  • Slovakia Vaik (OSA Crew)
  • Slovakia Ceil (OSA Crew)
  • Slovakia Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

2017

Eight edition is scheduled for July 28 – 30, 2017.

References

  1. Hip-hopové šialenstvo opäť zavíta do Banskej Bystrice, BB Online, Retrieved May 11, 2016
  2. Banská Bystrica cez víkend pohostí Outbreak Europe Hip Hop Festival 2011, Aktualne.sk. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  3. OUTBREAK EUROPE HIP-HOP FESTIVAL 2011, Street Dance Life. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  4. Banskobystrický OUTBREAK tentokrát svetovým finále!, BB Online. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  5. OUTBREAK 2012 WORLD FINALS, TK Element. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  6. Banská Bystrica opäť na niekoľko dní centrom svetovej hip-hop scény, BB Online. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  7. Príď na Outbreak Europe Hip-Hop Festival!, Refresher. Retrieved May 05, 2016.
  8. Finále Outbreak Europe 2014, Red Bull Slovakia. Retrieved May 05, 2016.
  9. Outbreak Europe 2014, Europa Shopping Center. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  10. Outbreak Europe 5th edition, Undisputed. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  11. Ak milujete hip-hop nemali by ste chýbať v Banskej Bystrici, Školský servis. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  12. Festival The Legits Blast zverejňuje headlinera, do Banskej Bystrice príde M.O.P., BB Online. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  13. The Legits Blast 2016 : Z breakovej súťaže až po prvotriedny tanečný festival, Ženskyweb. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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