BEATBOX BATTLE RULES, GUIDELINES and CRITERIA

BEATBOX BATTLE RULES, GUIDELINES and CRITERIA

The Official Rules and Regulations Manual of CRITICAL BREAKDOWN JAMS – BEATBOX BATTLE contains the participant eligibility/entry requirements, standard procedures and the rules and regulations.

CRITICAL BREAKDOWN JAM BEATBOX BATTLE is a competitive event that provides emcees/rapper with opportunities to showcase the artistry and technique of rapper’s/emcee, for media exposure and championship titles.

Beatbox Define

Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion which primarily involves the art of producing drum beats,rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments. Beatboxing today is connected with hip hop culture, being one of "the elements", although it is not limited to hip hop music.

ENTRY CRITERIA

1. The beatboxer must abide by the eligibility rules of Critical Breakdown Jam – Freestyle Rap Battle.
2. This is an open category. All applicants have been given equal opportunity to enter, regardless of race, sex or experience.
3. No age limit required
4. Entry/Registration fee is one hundred pesos (100php) only.
5. Waiver & Release of Liability: Each beatboxer must submit a Release of Liability Form and Waiver prior to the competition from liability for any accident or injury occurring to the artist/emcee/rapper prior to, during, or after the competition.
6. The beatboxer is required to complete the registration form and submit the registration form before the date of the competition.

RULES and GUIDELINES

1. Do not bite (copy) someone else work. We want to hear something new/fresh.
2. The tournament is open to beatboxers only. No instruments are permitted; only sounds made using the human anatomy.
3. Battle must be held with 20 beatboxers.
4. Competitors should not perform beatbox routines as already performed in public by other beatboxers, to the best of their knowledge. We should respect the intellectual property rights.
5. Each event is split into three (3) stages: the Preliminary Round, Semi Finals and Finals.
6. In the preliminary round each beat boxers will be given two (2) minutes showcase, the judges will choose who won the showcase based on the judging criteria (see below). Only top four (4) will move on the semi-finals. In case of a tie the judges will deliberate to break the tie.
7. The four remaining competitors will be split into two pairs at random. The pairs will be called to the stage in turn. Names will be picked from a hat, after which each competitor will receive two rounds of one minute with the microphone. The judges will choose who won the round based on the judging criteria (see below). The judges then vote who will move on the finals. In case of a tie another round (OT) will be provided to break the tie.
8. Microphones and monitors water will be provided.
9. Competitors should be alert and near the battle area at the beginning of the proceedings. Failure to arrive on stage when called up will result in disqualification.
10. A reigning champion can only compete to retain their title to a maximum of two times, leading to a string of 3 wins in a row. Should a competitor gain their third title in a row, they shall not be eligible for the following year’s competition.


CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

1.The judges’ decision will be based on the following criteria: the judges will score the highest ten (10) for originality, musicality, technique and crowd reaction.


JUDGING

1. The judging panel must be consisting of five (5) judges.
2. Judges must make their decision as to the winner of each round independently and will have an opportunity to explain their decisions.
3. Decision by the judges is final. There is no appeal process. PROTEST - are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision.

PRIZES:

Champion: PHP 2,000.00 plus trophy and certificate
Non winners will be given certificates.

FREESTYLE RAP BATTLE RULES GUIDELINES and CRITERIA

The Official Rules and Regulations Manual of CRITICAL BREAKDOWN JAMS – FREESTYLE RAP BATTLE contains the participant eligibility/entry requirements, standard procedures and the rules and regulations.

CRITICAL BREAKDOWN JAM FREESTYLE RAP BATTLE is a competitive event that provides emcees/rapper with opportunities to showcase their artistry and skills in spitting rhymes, for media exposure and championship titles.

Freestyle Rap Define

Freestyle Rap commonly refers to rap lyrics which are improvised through a cappella or with instrumental beats, i.e. performed with no previously composed lyrics, or "off the top of the head".

ENTRY CRITERIA

1. The emcee/rapper must abide by the eligibility rules of Critical Breakdown Jam - Freestyle Rap Battle.
2. This is an open category.
3. No age limit required
4. Entry/Registration fee is one hundred pesos (100php) only.
5. Waiver & Release of Liability: Each emcee/rapper must submit a Release of Liability Form and Waiver prior to the competition from liability for any accident or injury occurring to the artist/emcee/rapper prior to, during, or after the competition.
6. The emcees/rapper is required to complete the registration form and submit the registration form before the date of the competition.

COMPETITION BREAKDOWN

1. Battle must be held with either 16 or 8 Emcees, once all the 16 or 8 slots are already final it will be divided into two brackets. Winners will advance while losers are eliminated without a chance of returning.

RULES and GUIDELINES

1. Do not bite (copy) someone else work. Your freestyle must be 100% original material and shall not infringe upon any third party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights nor shall it contain any vulgar words and sexually explicit lyrics.
2. The language and dialect to be used in the battle is either English or Tagalog or Taglish.
3. The rap lyrics (punch line) should focus more on humor whether you mock or ridicule your opponent.
4. The organizer/promoter will appoint the timekeeper. He/She will be provided with a stopwatch and will be responsible for indicating the end of each round. The clock starts from the beginning of the first line spoken by the competitor.
5. For the preliminary round of competition each emcee will be given two rounds each for one (1) minute, for the semi-final round each emcee rhymes twice for one (1) minute per round, in the final round each emcee rhymes twice for one (1) minute. In case of a tie another round (OT) will be provided to break the tie.
6. Each Emcee must rhyme over the same beat as their opponent.
7. By participating in this event you permit the recording of your contributions and assign to the organisers the complete copyright and all other rights in your contributions for use in all media.
8. Competitors who are rude, abusive or deemed otherwise unsuitable by the organisers will be disqualified from the competition.


JUDGING

1. The judging panel must be consisting of five (5) judges.
2. Judges must make their decision as to the winner of each round independently and will have an opportunity to explain their decisions.
3. In the case of a round where the judges cannot reach a decision each Emcee will be asked to perform an extra verse for forty five (45) seconds and the concept/topic should be given by the judges. Whenever possible this process should be avoided by the judges.
4. Decision by the judges is final. There is no appeal process. PROTEST - are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision.

PRIZES

Champion: PHP 2,000.00 plus certificate
Non winners will be given certificates.

GRAFFITI BATTLE RULES, GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA

The Official Rules and Regulations Manual of CRITICAL BREAKDOWN JAMS – GRAFFITI BATTLE contains the participant eligibility/entry requirements, standard procedures and the rules and regulations.

CRITICAL BREAKDOWN JAM GRAFFITI BATTLE is a competitive graff writer event that provides writer with opportunities to showcase the artistry and technique of graffiti writing, for media exposure and championship titles.

Graffiti Define

Graffiti - is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is any type of public markings that may appear in the forms of simple written words to elaborate wall paintings.

ENTRY CRITERIA

1. Crews must abide by the eligibility rules of Critical Breakdown Jam - Graffiti Battle.
2. This is an open category.
3. Crews have to have to submit their artwork to the organizer for evaluation and the organizer will only choose five (5) crews to compete on October 8, 2011. (we wanted to cater everybody but the walls to be provided is only limited)
4. Each entry should have a minimum of three (3) members and a maximum of five (5) members.
5. Waiver & Release of Liability: Each group must submit a Release of Liability Form and Waiver prior to the competition from liability for any accident or injury occurring to a group member prior to, during, or after the competition.
6. Crews are required to complete the registration form and submit the registration form before the date of the competition.
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RULES and GUIDELINES

1. The concept will be provided by the organizer.
2. Do not bite (copy) someone else work.
3. All biters/ fakers/haters are not welcome.
4. Canvas/Wall will be provided by the organizer except for the spray paints.
5. All graffiti must be completed on provided canvas.
6. All contestants must complete their mural within 4 hours.
7. No naked or nude character on the canvass the crew will violate this rule will be disqualified.
8. The organizer has the full ownership and copyright of the final canvass.
9. Competitors who are rude, abusive or deemed otherwise unsuitable by the organisers will be disqualified from the competition.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING THE BATTLE

1. Lettering – The organizer judges wanted to see fresh lettering, we are looking for solid lettering structures.
2. Concept - The crew must address the assigned word with a concept. This is where characters, backgrounds, and messaging are considered. The concept is provided by the organizer.
3. Color - Judges will be looking to see how well you used color to make your pieces burn.
4. Originality - Judges are looking for something new and different than what you usually do. Surprise us. Also your style must be unique, as opposed to clearly being a derivative of someone else’s style.
5. Technique - Here is where we consider your can control, and what you do with techniques that sets your piece apart from the pack.
Judging
1. Pieces will be judged by a panel of judges.
2. Judges score each criteria 1-10, with 10 being the highest. Scores are totaled for each painter, and then all the judges’ scores are added together. In case of a tie, judges must deliberate and pick a winner.
3. Judges can award a zero (0) if the artist broke a rule.
4. Incomplete paintings and incorrectly spelled words are disqualified.
5. Judges are chosen by the organizer.
6. Judges will have an opportunity to explain their decisions.
7. Decision by the judges is final. There is no appeal process. PROTEST - are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision.

Critical Breakdown Jam Vol. 2 the biggest HIP HOP Jam in Bacolod City showcasing the elements of hip hop and uniting the youth in all walks of life. The event will showcase Graffiti Battle, B-boy/Breakdance Battle, Emcee/Rap Battle, Beatbox Battle, Hip Hop Dance Competition and DJ Showcase.

Critical Breakdown Jams - This event is developed to champion the growth and creativity of urban youth cultures and set the stage to introduce the world to the creative potential of the local urban artists. Critical Breakdown Crew eleventh (11) year anniversary celebration is been designed as a platform where different youth lifestyles in the Philippines can converge and interface in a boundless environment fertile for growth and sharing creative knowledge.

Critical Breakdown Jam Vol. 2 will be on October 8, 2011, 12pm to 12mn @ the Bay Center dont miss the exciting event we will also inviting well known artist from Manila and international bboys to join the jam.