Beat The Makers at Watershed
£6 Online (Headfirst), £10 On The Door

A event held at Watershed on Saturday 17th August. The event starts at 17:00.


BEAT THE MAKERS: Beatmakers vs. Dancers at Watershed's W3

Welcome to our first double knockout battle, Beat the Makers!

On Saturday, 17th of August, we're hosting our first concept battle at Watershed's W3. In this unique event, a group of invited beatkmakers will showcase their skills and vote for the top dancers. Meanwhile, the top dancers will battle it out and vote for the top beatmakers of the event!

Location/Address:
W3, Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Bristol BS1 5TX

Rough Schedule:
- Doors will open at 16:00 for registrations and warm-up.
- Dance Qualifiers will start at 17:00. Top 16 up to finals in dancers, Top 8 to finals in beatmakers.
- The event will conclude at 21:00.

This will be an open qualifier for dancers of All Styles. Beatmakers will be invited beforehand for this event.

Hosts/MCs:
Nonso AKA The General (@nonso.general) & Kamaal (@reubenkamaal), both representing BDK (@bdkofficials)

Judges:
Qualifiers/Prelims will be judged by Nestor Garcia (@bboyser.ngg) representing Zoo Nation UK (@zoonationuk)
Top 16 dancers will be judged by the beatmakers, Top 8 beatmakers will be judged by the dancers.

List of invited Beatmakers:
@dbl_negative_music
@wizard_witzen
@gnarly.music
@k1_knomee
@gg._.gb
@tedtonic_
@trailerparkerbeats
@ileflottantebeats

We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Discrimination, bullying, and harassment will not be tolerated.


Watershed access details can be found on the following link: https://www.watershed.co.uk/visit/access


Credits:
Flyer designed by Skinny Gud (@sk_uddd )

Reference Pictures by:
- Fenton Fleming @phenton.jf
- Iona Taberham @ionataberphoto
- Sebastián Esguerra @__sesguerra__

Inclusion Coordinator: Lily-Elle Bragg @lilyellebragg

Video & Photography by @phenton.jf , @tobyfost and @bgirl.vandy_line

Special thanks to Sean Dewar (University of Bristol) who assisted us in devising the voting system for this event.

Sound tech: James Bragg (@jamesbraggcreative)

Organisers:
Seba (@sebatheamoeba) & Patryk (@patrykplow)
Representing Bristol Breakers Community @bristolbreakingsessions

All "@" on the description refers to Instagram handles/usernames.

If you have any questions, please message us directly on Instagram at @bristolbreakingsessions.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

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