Circle Industry 2016

2 Days of Battles and Parties! The infamous Circle Industry will go down for the eight time in Salzburg’s capital on February 26th + 27th 2016. International top bboys and bgirls are going to enter hard-fought battles to determine the world champion of Circle Industry and Checkmate and will jam together till the morning light.

2009, the international 2vs2 B-Boying competition “Circle Industry” opened its gates. Since then it grew to one of the biggest 2vs2 battles in and around Austria. In addition to the 2vs2 also crews have the chance to show their skills and fight for the crown of the Checkmate King. From all around the globe, teams are competing in a in a fierce KO-Battle to show their skills and make it to the top. Last year, the team from the Germany, “The Tribe”, emerged victorious in a highly acclaimed heartbeat final against “TruCru”. At Checkmate Germany battled it out against Prodigyy from Austria. For the very first time the Austrians came out in first place and took the Title of Checkmate. In 2016, Circle Industry will take place in the EmailWerk Seekirchen and for the at Republic Salzburg.

More than 60 crews altogether are competing against each other at the EmailWerk Seekirchen on the 26th of February to earn one of four free spots for the finals at Republic in Salzburg on 27th of February 2016. But Circle Industry is not only a competition, it is a celebration and showcase of Hip Hop culture which brings together artists and visitors. This intercultural exchange is the heart and spirit of the festival.

Categories of the battles:
• 2vs2 Breaking Battle
• 5vs5 Checkmate Battle

Cash prices:
• 1st Place - 2vs2 Breaking Battle = 800,00 €
• 2nd Place - 2vs2 Breaking Battle = 200,00 €
• 1st Place - 5vs5 Checkmate Battle = 1.500,00 €
• 2nd Place - 5vs5 Checkmate Battle = 500,00 €

Important facts & figures:
• the TOP8 in each category will qualify for the finals
• Registration via www.circleindustry.at
• Dancer have to confirm their entries until 18.30 o'clock
• Entrance fee (qualification/day1) = 8,00 €
• Entrance fee (finals/day2) = 10,00 €
• Entrance (both days) = 15,00 €
• plus presale fees