On November 10, 11 and 12 the Eighth Annual American Beatbox Championships will take place at the Brooklyn Bazaar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The elimination tournament features participants of all ages and attracts millions of views on YouTube and the event’s Livestream.
This year’s event will be co-hosted by World Champion Kaila Mullady and 2016 American Champion Mark Martin. There will be showcases from expert international beatboxers including The Beatbox House and the competition’s three judges; 3X Chinese Champion Zhang Ze, 2X French Champion Alexinho, and former 2X American Champ & current Vice World Champion NaPoM. There will be performances from the legendary Marley Marl and two-time Grammy winner Rahzel who will receive the first annual ABC Lifetime Achievement Award. The battles will begin with open eliminations on Saturday and conclude Sunday when competitors in the Solo, Loop Station, & 2V2 categories determine who will take home $2,500 in cash prizes (courtesy of Speechless Records) and the “Golden Mic” trophies. Attend the event or view via Livestream to witness the cutting edge of the human voice. A more detailed schedule of events can be found at the ABC’s Facebook event page.
Buy Tickets for Event or Livestream here.
Register To Battle here.
Watch the Vice documentary about American Beatbox Championship Event Co-Founders Kaila Mullady and Mark Martin here and here.
