Info:
Friends of Waterfront Seattle & 206 Zulu presents:
BEAT MASTERS
5th Annual Zulu Jam Producer's Edition
Friday, July 15, 2016
Hip Hop Beat Battle
$500 Grand Prize!
2016 Champion Title!
Register here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y2pQjTgjPeIHjhjBVwkbOFuAGx0glMOIzYHIVbfR_yI/viewform?usp=send_form
Waterfront Park
(between Pier57 and the Seattle Aquariuml)
1401 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA
6pm to 10pm - Free - All Ages
FORMAT
Prelims - 1:00 / 2 rounds each
(one round must integrate Sample Flip) (top 16)
1st Round - 1:00 / 2 rounds each (top 8)
Semi-finals - 1:30 / 2 rounds each (top 4)
Finals - 2:00 / 2 rounds each (top 2)
The top 16 registrants will be selected by a panel of esteemed judges and given an opportunity to enter the preliminary round.
Each producer plays two beats at exactly 60 seconds, one of which must include the Sample Flip.
The top 8 contestants will be chosen. During the 1st round, each producer will play one beat at exactly 60 seconds.
4 semi-finalists will be chosen and compete head to head against another producer. Each producer will play 2 beats consecutively at exactly 90 seconds.
The top 2 finalists will compete for the champion title, cash and prizes.
This year's Beat Masters will take place outdoors at Hot Spot, on the Seattle Waterfront. Please only bring beats on a portable media player with a 1/8" output. (such as iPod, laptop, tablet, mp3 player, etc)
SAMPLE FLIP
Each contestant will be provided a sample that will be distributed 2 weeks prior to the battle and must be incorporated in some manner in the preliminary round. Judges will be looking to see how uniquely flipped the sample is used.
Organizers and judges selected do not tolerate bias or discrimination in any form including association, affiliation, technical-preferences, creed, ethnicity, or gender. Leave egos at home. This is a positive event in the name of good spirited competition and artistic expression. No weapons, alcohol or drugs permitted on premises.
For questions/Info email kazfury@gmail.com.