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Outbreak Europe
Statusactive
GenreBreaking competition
BeginsAugust 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
EndsAugust 25, 2024 (2024-08-25)
FrequencyAnnually
VenueEuropa Shopping Center, Ministry of Fun, Main Square, Urban Spot
Location(s)Banska Bystrica
CountrySlovakia
Years active2010 - present
FoundersDavid “B-Boy Mex One” Alvarado, Unique Styles Crew, The Bboy Spot Europe, The Legits
Participants2000
Attendance94 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

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[edit]

Year 2vs2 Breaking 1vs1 Breaking 1vs1 B-Girl Kid Cypher King(s) & Queen(s) & Cats Rep Your Country 1vs1 Footwork 1vs1 Power Move
2023 Austria Lil Zoo & Ukraine Kuzya China Lithe-ing Lithuania Nicka China Jason France Peaky Rock Ukraine Ukraine France Chaubernard Venezuela Lion
2022 Austria Lil Zoo & Canada Phil Wizard France Lagaet China 671 Italy Danger Brazil Allef Ukraine Ukraine Canada Onton See
2021 Belgium Robb & Jordi Russia Nord Diamond Lithuania Nicka Belarus Point Ukraine Tazzmanio & Romania Noris Belgium Belgium
2020* Australia Willastr8 & United States Thesis Spain JohnnyFox Japan Ayumi Russia Miracle - Russia Russia
2019 United States Stripes & Canada Vicious United States Victor France San Andrea Russia Grom & Angry Boy France From Down Town Russia Russia
2018 Ukraine Intact & Den Russia Cheerito Ukraine Kate Ukraine Raptor & France Malik France From Down Town France France
2017 United States Thesis & Japan Ayumi United States Victor Ukraine Kate Russia Grom & Shasty Rock Ukraine South Front Ukraine Ukraine
2016 Ukraine Intact & Pluto Ukraine Kuzya Poland Paulina Japan Shigekix United Kingdom SMAC 19 France France
2015 Netherlands Menno & United States Roxrite United States El Niño United States Sunny Bulgaria Untied Ukraine Den Poland Poland
2014 Canada Vicious & Fleau Poland Kleju Poland Paulina Ukraine Nick Russia Kosto Poland Poland
2013 Poland Greku & Kleju - Ukraine Kate - United States Ladie One Ukraine Ukraine
2012 Russia Vlad & Lithuania Rukus - Japan Eri - Ukraine Ruffneck Attack Ukraine Ukraine
2011 Brazil Neguin & Blanka - Spain Movie One - Ukraine Slef -
2010 Ukraine Intact & Pluto - Russia Nadia - Poland Mefo -

History[edit]

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[edit]

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

2011[edit]

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]

2012[edit]

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]

2013[edit]

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]

2014[edit]

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]

2015[edit]

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]

2016[edit]

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]

2017[edit]

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

2018[edit]

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

Outbreak Europe[edit]

2014[edit]

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Poland Kleju W
 
 
 
France Tonio L
 
Poland Kleju W
 
 
 
Brazil Tyson L
 
Brazil Tyson W
 
 
 
United States Tony Tbags L
 
Poland Kleju W
 
 
 
Russia Kosto L
 
Russia Kosto W
 
 
 
Ukraine Kapon L
 
Russia Kosto W
 
 
 
Russia Alkolil L
 
Russia Alkolil W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Spin L
 
Poland Kleju W
 
 
 
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya L
 
Poland Greku W
 
 
 
Ukraine Chereb L
 
Poland Greku L
 
 
 
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya W
 
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya W
 
 
 
Ukraine Sapa L
 
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya W
 
 
 
Ukraine Kuzya L Third place
 
Slovakia Twister W
 
  
 
Russia Milky Rock L
 
Slovakia Twister L  
 
 
 
Ukraine Kuzya W  
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
Mexico Freeman L
 

2015[edit]

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United States El Niño W
 
 
 
Spain Husky Husk L
 
United States El Niño W
 
 
 
Brazil Klesio L
 
Brazil Klesio W
 
 
 
Italy Kanedsi L
 
United States El Niño W
 
 
 
Slovakia Twister L
 
Slovakia Twister W
 
 
 
Brazil Yuri Dominggos L
 
Slovakia Twister W
 
 
 
Brazil Perna L
 
Brazil Perna W
 
 
 
Russia Vint L
 
United States El Niño W
 
 
 
United States Fantum L
 
United States Fantum W
 
 
 
Greece Onel L
 
United States Fantum W
 
 
 
Poland Kleju L
 
Poland Kleju W
 
 
 
Israel Tricky L
 
United States Fantum W
 
 
 
United Kingdom LB L Third place
 
United Kingdom LB W
 
  
 
Mexico Hill L
 
United Kingdom LB W  
 
 
 
Israel Hulk L  
 
Israel Hulk W
 
 
Germany Conni L
 

2016[edit]

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
Japan Shigekix L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
Poland Kleju L
 
Poland Kleju W
 
 
 
Venezuela Mini Joe L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
Poland Thomaz L
 
Poland Thomaz W
 
 
 
Brazil Klesio L
 
Poland Thomaz W
 
 
 
Israel Hulk L
 
Israel Hulk W
 
 
 
Slovakia Twister L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Sunni L
 
United Kingdom Sunni W
 
 
 
Ukraine Sapa L
 
United Kingdom Sunni W
 
 
 
South Korea Milhouse L
 
South Korea Milhouse W
 
 
 
Poland Yarko L
 
United Kingdom Sunni W
 
 
 
Netherlands Niek L Third place
 
Netherlands Niek W
 
  
 
Belgium T-Rock L
 
Netherlands Niek W  
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G L  
 
Venezuela Lil G W
 
 
Germany Noindex L
 

2017[edit]

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United States Victor W
 
 
 
Poland Kido L
 
United States Victor W
 
 
 
Slovakia Twister L
 
Slovakia Twister W
 
 
 
Belgium T-Rock L
 
United States Victor W
 
 
 
Poland Thomaz L
 
Poland Thomaz W
 
 
 
Japan Shigekix L
 
Poland Thomaz W
 
 
 
Morocco The Wolfer L
 
Morocco The Wolfer W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Spin L
 
United States Victor W
 
 
 
Ukraine Uzee Rock L
 
Ukraine Uzee Rock W
 
 
 
United States Roxrite L
 
Ukraine Uzee Rock W
 
 
 
Ukraine Lussy Sky L
 
Ukraine Lussy Sky W
 
 
 
Belgium Admiracles L
 
Ukraine Uzee Rock W
 
 
 
Ukraine Kuzya L Third place
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
  
 
Russia Snake L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W  
 
 
 
United Kingdom LB L  
 
United Kingdom LB W
 
 
Russia Grin L
 

2018[edit]

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

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United Kingdom Kid Karam W
 
 
 
Russia Gun L
 
United Kingdom Kid Karam W
 
 
 
Japan Ayumi L
 
Japan Ayumi W
 
 
 
Russia Beetle L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Kid Karam L
 
France Dany W
 
 
 
Russia Nord Diamond L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
France Dany L
 
Ukraine Kuzya W
 
 
 
France Kae L
 
Russia Cheerito W
 
 
 
Ukraine Kuzya L
 
United Kingdom LB W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Sheku L
 
Canada Illz W
 
 
 
United Kingdom LB L
 
Canada Illz W
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G L
 
Russia Cheerito W
 
 
 
Canada Illz L Third place
 
Canada Phil Wizzard W
 
  
 
Russia Gieras L
 
Russia Cheerito W  
 
 
 
Canada Phill Wizard L  
 
Russia Cheerito W
 
 
Venezuela Mini Joe L
 

References[edit]

  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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