Outbreak Europe Explained

Outbreak Europe
Status:active
Genre:Breaking competition
Frequency:Annually
Venue:Europa Shopping Center, Ministry of Fun, Main Square, Urban Spot
Location:Banska Bystrica
Country:Slovakia
Years Active:2010 - present
Founders:David “B-Boy Mex One” Alvarado, Unique Styles Crew, The Bboy Spot Europe, The Legits
Participants:2000
Attendance:94 countries
Activity:
  • 2 vs 2 Breaking
  • 1 vs 1 Breaking
  • 1 vs 1 B-Girl
  • 1 vs 1 Footwork
  • 1 vs 1 Powermove
  • 1 vs 1 Kid (16 yo and younger)
  • Rep Your Country
  • Cypher Cat
  • The Legits Blast Concert & parties
  • Youth is the Future Camp
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Outbreak Europe is an annual international breaking 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 breaking, DJing, MCing and graffiti writing.

Winners

Year 2vs2 Breaking1vs1 Breaking1vs1 B-GirlKidCypher King(s) & Queen(s) & CatsRep Your Country1vs1 Footwork1vs1 Power Move
2023 Lil Zoo & Kuzya Lithe-ing Nicka Jason Peaky Rock Ukraine Chaubernard Lion
2022 Lil Zoo & Phil Wizard Lagaet 671 Danger Allef Ukraine Onton See
2021 Robb & Jordi Nord Diamond Nicka Point Tazzmanio & Noris Belgium
2020* Willastr8 & Thesis JohnnyFox Ayumi Miracle- Russia
2019 Stripes & Vicious Victor San Andrea Grom & Angry Boy From Down Town Russia
2018 Intact & Den Cheerito Kate Raptor & Malik From Down Town France
2017 Thesis & Ayumi Victor Kate Grom & Shasty Rock South Front Ukraine
2016 Intact & Pluto Kuzya Paulina Shigekix SMAC 19 France
2015 Menno & Roxrite El Niño Sunny Untied Den Poland
2014 Vicious & Fleau Kleju Paulina Nick Kosto Poland
2013 Greku & Kleju - Kate - Ladie One Ukraine
2012 Vlad & Rukus - Eri - Ruffneck Attack Ukraine
2011 Neguin & Blanka - Movie One - Slef -
2010 Intact & Pluto - Nadia - Mefo -

History

Outbreak Europe started in 2010 as the first official European qualifier for the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival - World Finals that was established by David “B-Boy Mex One” Alvarado of Unique Styles Crew in 2003 in Florida, USA. After the last edition of the Outbreak World Finals in Orlando, FL USA in 2013, the World Finals were moved indefinitely to Outbreak Europe, as the European qualifier became the eventual world championship event.

2010

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

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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:

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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:

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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]

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2017

Eight edition took place on July 28 – 30, 2017.

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2018

9th edition took place on July 27 – 29, 2018.Judges:

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Outbreak Europe

2014

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2015

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2016

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2017

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2018

Individuals in bold won their respective battles. Undisputed #39.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://bbonline.sk/hip-hopove-sialenstvo-opat-zavita-do-banskej-bystrice Hip-hopové šialenstvo opäť zavíta do Banskej Bystrice
  2. http://aktualne.atlas.sk/banska-bystrica-cez-vikend-pohosti-outbreak-europe-hip-hop-festival-2011/showbizz/festivaly/ Banská Bystrica cez víkend pohostí Outbreak Europe Hip Hop Festival 2011
  3. http://www.streetdance.cz/en/events/battle/OUTBREAK-EUROPE-HIP-HOP-FESTIVAL-2011/ OUTBREAK EUROPE HIP-HOP FESTIVAL 2011
  4. http://bbonline.sk/banskobystricky-outbreak-tentokrat-svetovym-finale Banskobystrický OUTBREAK tentokrát svetovým finále!
  5. http://www.tkelement.com/aktuality.php?id=95 OUTBREAK 2012 WORLD FINALS
  6. http://bbonline.sk/banska-bystrica-opat-na-niekolko-dni-centrom-svetovej-hip-hop-sceny Banská Bystrica opäť na niekoľko dní centrom svetovej hip-hop scény
  7. http://refresher.sk/11503-Prid-na-Outbreak-Europe-HipHop-Festival Príď na Outbreak Europe Hip-Hop Festival!
  8. http://www.redbull.com/sk/sk/stories/1331666784709/fin%C3%A1le-outbreak-europe-2014 Finále Outbreak Europe 2014
  9. http://www.europasc.sk/clanok/outbreak-europe-2 Outbreak Europe 2014
  10. http://worldbboy.org/5th-edition-of-outbreak-europe/ Outbreak Europe 5th edition
  11. http://skolskyservis.teraz.sk/volny-cas/hip-hop-banska-bystrica/20282-clanok.html Ak milujete hip-hop nemali by ste chýbať v Banskej Bystrici
  12. http://bbonline.sk/festival-the-legits-blast-zverejnuje-headlinera-do-banskej-bystrice-pride-m-o-p/ Festival The Legits Blast zverejňuje headlinera, do Banskej Bystrice príde M.O.P.
  13. http://zenskyweb.sk/clanok/33299-legits-blast-2016-z-breakovej-sutaze-az-po-prvotriedny-tanecny-festival The Legits Blast 2016 : Z breakovej súťaže až po prvotriedny tanečný festival