Outbreak Europe

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 Banská 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.

Outbreak Europe
Status	active
Genre	Breaking competition
Begins	August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
Ends	August 25, 2024 (2024-08-25)
Frequency	Annually
Venue	Europa Shopping Center, Ministry of Fun, Main Square, Urban Spot
Location(s)	Banská 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

Winners

Year	2vs2 Breaking	1vs1 Breaking	1vs1 B-Girl	Kid	Cypher King(s) & Queen(s) & Cats	Rep Your Country	1vs1 Footwork	1vs1 Power Move	1vs1 Toprock
2024	Body Carnival YG	Quake	Nicka	Littleman	Ruffneck Attack	France	Ayu	Alexis	Fly Jan
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]

Judges: Roxrite (The Squadron Crew) Kid David (Renegades Crew) Keebz (Mind 180 Crew)

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Woo-D (Horse Power Crew) Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands: 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: Lamine (Vegabonds Crew) El Niño (The Squadron Crew) Nasty Ray (The Squadron Crew)

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo Mex One

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Woo-D (Horse Power Crew) Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands: 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 Banská 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: Ken Swift (7 Gems Crew) Freeze (Ghost Crew) Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo Mex One

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Woo-D (Horse Power Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands: Champion Sound COMP&NEROS

Graffiti writers: Spen One (Unique Styles Crew) Point 3 Crew Vaik (OSA Crew) 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: Alien Ness (Zulu Kings Crew) Focus (Flow Mo Crew) Jeskilz (Cypher Adikts Crew)

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo Mex One

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Smirnoff Ervin Arana (Cypher Adikts Crew) Plash (SSS Crew)

Funk bands: Champion Sound COMP&NEROS

Graffiti writers: 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: Poe One Hong 10 Neguin

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo Niko Osťo

DJs: Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Plash (SSS Crew) Smirnoff Fleg Felix Skizo Rawkuts

Concert: The Lords of the Underground Krok Spet Separ Zverina Champion Sound Flue

Graffiti writers: Vaik (OSA Crew) 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: Kid David (Renegades Crew) Menno (Def Dogz Crew) Ata (Ghost Crew) Lego (Flipside Kingz Crew) Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo Osťo

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Fleg Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Plash (SSS Crew) Smirnoff Felix

Concert: M.O.P. Kontrafakt Krok Spet Špeker a Boco Flue

Graffiti writers: Vaik (OSA Crew) 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: Abstrak Nasty Ray Bgirl AT Dyzee Lil John

MCs: Mario Bee Lil Pablo Osťo

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Fleg Ervin Arana Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Plash (SSS Crew) Smirnoff Felix Shimo

Concert: The Beatnuts Sol Majk Spirit + H16 Strapo Moja Reč Boy Wonder Krok Spet Špeker a Boco Flue

Graffiti writers: Vaik (OSA Crew) Ceil (OSA Crew) Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

2017

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

Judges: Poe One Yan Casper Reveal Renegade

MCs: Ivan Urban Action Figure Lil Pablo Osťo

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Fleg Ervin Arana Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Plash (SSS Crew) Smirnoff

Concert: Onyx R.A. The Rugged Man Rytmus + Opostaris Live Band PSH Vec + Tono S. + Škrupo + Joe Trendy Supa & Jožis Engerer Flue Funk Band PJ & Funkdat

Graffiti writers: Vaik (OSA Crew) Ceil (OSA Crew) Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

2018

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

Judges: Float Wing Poe One Felix Hatsolo Renegade

MCs: Ivan Urban Action Figure Lil Pablo Max Johnny Mečoch

DJs: Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew) Fleg Ervin Arana Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew) Scream (South Bboys Front Crew) Plash (SSS Crew) Smirnoff Felix BJ Piggo

Concert: Das Efx Strapo & DJ Spinhandz Nerieš Majself PJ & Funkdat

Graffiti writers: Vaik (OSA Crew) Ceil (OSA Crew) Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

Outbreak Europe

2014

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Kleju

W

Tonio

L

Kleju

W

Tyson

L

Tyson

W

Tony Tbags

L

Kleju

W

Kosto

L

Kosto

W

Kapon

L

Kosto

W

Alkolil

L

Alkolil

W

Spin

L

Kleju

W

Killa Kolya

L

Greku

W

Chereb

L

Greku

L

Killa Kolya

W

Killa Kolya

W

Sapa

L

Killa Kolya

W

Kuzya

L

Third place

Twister

W

Milky Rock

L

Twister

L

Kuzya

W

Kuzya

W

Freeman

L

2015

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

El Niño

W

Husky Husk

L

El Niño

W

Klesio

L

Klesio

W

Kanedsi

L

El Niño

W

Twister

L

Twister

W

Yuri Dominggos

L

Twister

W

Perna

L

Perna

W

Vint

L

El Niño

W

Fantum

L

Fantum

W

Onel

L

Fantum

W

Kleju

L

Kleju

W

Tricky

L

Fantum

W

LB

L

Third place

LB

W

Hill

L

LB

W

Hulk

L

Hulk

W

Conni

L

2016

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Kuzya

W

Shigekix

L

Kuzya

W

Kleju

L

Kleju

W

Mini Joe

L

Kuzya

W

Thomaz

L

Thomaz

W

Klesio

L

Thomaz

W

Hulk

L

Hulk

W

Twister

L

Kuzya

W

Sunni

L

Sunni

W

Sapa

L

Sunni

W

Milhouse

L

Milhouse

W

Yarko

L

Sunni

W

Niek

L

Third place

Niek

W

T-Rock

L

Niek

W

Lil G

L

Lil G

W

Noindex

L

2017

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Victor

W

Kido

L

Victor

W

Twister

L

Twister

W

T-Rock

L

Victor

W

Thomaz

L

Thomaz

W

Shigekix

L

Thomaz

W

The Wolfer

L

The Wolfer

W

Spin

L

Victor

W

Uzee Rock

L

Uzee Rock

W

Roxrite

L

Uzee Rock

W

Lussy Sky

L

Lussy Sky

W

Admiracles

L

Uzee Rock

W

Kuzya

L

Third place

Kuzya

W

Snake

L

Kuzya

W

LB

L

LB

W

Grin

L

2018

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

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Kid Karam

W

Gun

L

Kid Karam

W

Ayumi

L

Ayumi

W

Beetle

L

Kuzya

W

Kid Karam

L

Dany

W

Nord Diamond

L

Kuzya

W

Dany

L

Kuzya

W

Kae

L

Cheerito

W

Kuzya

L

LB

W

Sheku

L

Illz

W

LB

L

Illz

W

Lil G

L

Cheerito

W

Illz

L

Third place

Phil Wizzard

W

Gieras

L

Cheerito

W

Phill Wizard

L

Cheerito

W

Mini Joe

L