Saturday, 22nd June 2013
Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, Brixton, SW9 6LH
The annual vocal showdown to find the finest beatboxers from all corners of the UK head to Jamm for what will be a jaw dropping day of performances from elimination rounds throughout the afternoon, followed by battles in the evening as the entrants are reduced in numbers until four new champions are crownedAlthough hip-hop in origin, the modern beatbox scene is much more dynamic, incorporating rock, dub-step, drum'n'bass, house and more
The championships in particular are all about diversity and talent, seeking to hype up the crowd as the tension grows throughout the day
With top DJs backing the microphones throughout, the party rocks from start to stop
The competition has 4 categories: Solo (open to men and women), Women, Teams (each team has 2 members) and Looping (single competitor with looping equipment).
The Afternoon - 12pm - 6pm - EliminationsThe Evening - 7pm - 11pm - Battles
Judges
Bellatrix is the 2009 World Women's Beatbox Champion, creator of all- female vocal act The Boxettes and the UK's leading female solo beatbox artist
THePETEBOX is a well rounded beatboxer, musician and singer, as well as seasoned favourite on the festival circuit
His experience in looping and musicianship will be perfect for the new looping category in the competition
Skiller is Bulgaria's top beatboxer
A stalwart of the European event and battle scene, his technical ability as a beatboxer and vocalist have earned him international recognition and respect
Stig of the Dump hosts proceedings
Amping the crowd and timekeeping the rounds are in the hands of the 2 x World EOW Emcee champion
DJs - Scratch Club DJs
There will be a massive 50+ competitors on stage across the day!
Humanbeatbox.com is the world's largest online beatbox community, having been at the forefront of the global scene for 10 years
It is the brand behind the UK Championships and the 5th Element beatboxer agency.
