Red Bull BC One
'Red Bull BC One'Red Bull BC One'Red Bull BC One'Red Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual (or 'one on one') b-boy competition (as opposed to a crew competition). The main event is a knockout tournament featuring sixteen b-boys, chosen for exceptional skills in the dance and good character, competing in one-on-one battles decided by a panel of five judges. 2007 was the only year in which the sixteen competitors were chosen systematically, via worldwide regional knockout tournaments, along with the prior year's top finishers as well as wild card selections.
The event has been held in a different city and country every year. In 2004, it was held in Biel, Switzerland, 2005 in Berlin, Germany, 2006 in São Paulo, Brazil, 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2008 in Paris, France, 2009 in New York City, USA, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan, 2011 in Moscow, Russia, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2013 it is the 10th Anniversary of Red Bull BC One and it will held in Seoul, Korea .
An official Red Bull BC One DVD was released for the 2004 and 2005 events. The production of the DVDs has been criticized due to musical rights, as the live music played during the competition had to be dubbed over.[1][2] From 2006 and on, Red Bull stopped releasing DVDs and made the videos available online for free.[3]
In 2007, Alastair Siddon directed a film about the Red Bull BC One 2007 competition. The film was released in March 2010 under the title, "Turn it Loose."
Winners
Year | Location | Name | Crew | City |
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2004 | Biel, Switzerland | ![]() |
Jive Turkeys/Mighty Zulu Kingz | San Antonio |
2005 | Berlin, Germany | ![]() |
Pockemon | Lyon |
2006 | São Paulo, Brazil | ![]() |
Drifterz/7 Commandoz | Seoul |
2007 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ![]() |
Full Force Crew | Las Vegas |
2008 | Paris, France | ![]() |
Jinjo Crew/7 Commandoz | Seoul |
2009 | New York City, USA | ![]() |
Pockemon | Lyon |
2010 | Tokyo, Japan | ![]() |
Tsunami All-Stars | São Paulo |
2011 | Moscow, Russia | ![]() |
Squadron | San Diego |
2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ![]() |
Vagabonds | Montpellier |
2013
Red Bull BC One will take place in Seoul, Korea on November 30, 2013
2013 Main Event Competitor List
Name | Crew | City | Qualification |
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Mighty Zulu Kingz/Jive Turkeys | Houston | Champion of RBBC1 2004 |
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Pockemon | Lyon | Champion of RBBC1 2005 & 2009 |
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Drifterz/7 Commandoz | Seoul | Champion of RBBC1 2006 |
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Full Force Crew/Super Cr3w/7 Commandoz | Las Vegas | Champion of RBBC1 2007 |
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Jinjo Crew/7 Commandoz | Seoul | Champion of RBBC1 2008 |
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Tsunami All-Stars | São Paulo | Champion of RBBC1 2010 |
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Squadron | San Diego | Champion of RBBC1 2011 |
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Vagabonds | Montpellier | Champion of RBBC1 2012 |
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Crew Peligrosos | Medellín | Winner of RBBC1 Latin American Finals 2013 |
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5 Crew Dynasty | Brooklyn | Winner of RBBC1 North American Finals 2013 |
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Lhiba King Zoo | Casablanca | Winner of RBBC1 Middle East African Finals 2013 |
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Bandits Crew | Milan | Winner of RBBC1 Western European Finals 2013 |
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Mighty Zulu Kingz/Top 9 | St. Petersburg | Winner of RBBC1 Eastern European Finals 2013 |
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Kosher Flava / EXG | Gush Dan | Invited |
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2012
Red Bull BC One took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 8, 2012.
Judges
- Neguin (Tsunami All Stars, Brazil)
- Taisuke (The Florriorz, Japan)
- Moy (Havikoro, USA)
- Niek/Just Do It (Rugged Solutions, Holland)
- Storm (Battle Squad, Germany)
DJ
- DJ Skeme Richards (USA)
Emcee
- Dughettu (Brazil)
2012 Main Event Competitor List
Name | Crew | City |
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Crew Peligrosos | Bogota |
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T.I.P. | Seoul |
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Lionz of Zion | Philadelphia |
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PREDATORZ | Kemerovo |
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Unik Breakers | Mexico City |
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Foundnation | Fukuoka |
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Wanted | Paris |
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Renegades | San Francisco |
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New Old School | Brazil |
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Lhiba King Zoo | Casablanca |
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Vagabonds | Montpellier |
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Squadron | San Diego |
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One Way | Seoul |
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Art From The Heart | Stara Zagora |
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Soul Mavericks/Breakin' Nest | Bristol |
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Fleetboyz | Orlando |
2011
Red Bull BC One took place in Moscow, Russia on November 26, 2011.
Judges:
- Bootuz (Predatorz, Russia)
- Lamine (Vagabonds, France)
- Machine (Killafornia/Mighty Zulu Kingz, USA)
- Pelezinho (Tsunami All-Stars, Brazil)
- Wing (Jinjo Crew/7 Commandoz, South Korea)
DJ:
- DJ Renegade (London, United Kingdom)
Emcee:
- Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples/Rock Steady Crew/Universal Zulu Nation, USA)
2011 Main Event Competitor List
Name | Crew | City |
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Big Toe Crew | Hanoi |
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Floorlords/Flava Squad/Boogie Brats/The Squadron | Boston |
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Top 9/Mighty Zulu Kingz | Saint Petersburg |
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Drifterz/7 Commandoz | Seoul |
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Momentum | Porto |
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Speedy Angels Family | Caracas |
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Fallen Kings | Sacramento |
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Vagabonds | Angers |
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Tsunami All-Stars | Brasília |
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Rugged Solutions | Eindhoven |
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Renegades/Break Disciples/Squadron | San Francisco |
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Flying Legs Crew/Aborigenes de Venezuela | Maracay |
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Melting Force | Saint-Étienne |
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All Area Crew/Mighty Zulu Kingz | Tokyo |
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Jinjo Crew | Seoul |
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All The Most | Moscow |
2010
Red Bull BC One 2010 took place in Tokyo, Japan on November 27, 2010. This marks the first time the competition was held in Asia.
Judges:
- Ken Swift (USA)
- Born (Rivers Crew/Floor Gangz/Mighty Zulu Kingz/Flava Squad, South Korea)
- Storm (Berlin, Germany)
- Roxrite (Renegades/The Squadron, USA)
- Lilou (Pockemon Crew, Algeria)
DJ:
- DJ Mar/M@R (Tokyo, Japan)
Emcee:
2010 Main Event Competitor List
Name | Crew | City |
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TNT Crew | Oberhausen |
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T.G. Breakers | Seoul |
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Dynamic Rockers/5 Crew Dynasty | Brooklyn |
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Amazon Crew | Ananindeua |
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Vagabonds/Original South Kingz | Toulouse |
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Gamblerz/C.A.Y. Crew | Ulsan |
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Funky Masons/Polskee Flavour | Cracow |
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Speedy Angels Family | Caracas |
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Skill Methodz | Los Angeles |
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Legiteam Obstruxion | Saint-Cyr-l'École |
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Tsunami All-Stars | Brasília |
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Rugged Solutions | Eindhoven |
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Ruffneck Attack | Kiev |
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All Area Crew/Mighty Zulu Kingz | Tokyo |
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Knuckleheadz Cali/TheM Team/F2D | Tucson/Seattle |
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All Area Crew/Mighty Zulu Kingz | Yokohama |
2009
Red Bull BC One was held on November 18, 2009 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Tickets went on sale at midnight, October 9, 2009 and were sold out within 30 minutes.
Judges:
- Katsu (All Area Crew/Mighty Zulu Kingz, Japan)
- Salah (Vagabonds/Massive Monkees, France)
- Ronnie (Full Force/Super Cr3w/7 Commandoz, USA)
- Cico (Spinkingz, Italy)
- Float (Incredible Breakers, USA)
DJ:
- DJ DP One (Turntable Anihilists/Supreme Beings, USA)
Emcee:
- KRS-One (USA)
2009 Main Event Competitor List
Name | Crew | City |
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Momentum | Porto |
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Top 9/Mighty Zulu Kingz | Saint Petersberg |
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Mortal Combat/Cube | Osaka |
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Speedy Angels Family | Caracas |
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Pockemon | Lyon |
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Def Dogz/Hustle Kidz/Mighty Zulu Kingz/7 Commandoz | Tilburg |
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Flexible Flav | Sacramento |
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Tsunami All-Stars | São Paulo |
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Alliance/Silent Trix | Annecy |
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Knuckleheadz Cali/TheM Team/F2D | Tucson/Seattle |
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Jinjo Crew/7 Commandoz | Seoul |
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Skill Methodz | Los Angeles |
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T.I.P./7 Commandoz | Seoul |
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East Side Bboys | Artemovsk[disambiguation needed] |
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Flying Steps Crew/Style Crax | Saarbrücken |
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Dynamic Rockers | New York City |
2008
For 2008, Red Bull BC One was held in Paris on November 5 at the new 104 Cent Quatre avenue.
Judges:
- Ivan (USA)
- Extremo (Addictos, Spain)
- Hong 10 (Drifterz/7 Commandoz, South Korea)
- Lilou (Pockemon Crew, Algeria)
- Storm (Battle Squad, Germany)
DJ:
- DJ Tee (Japan)
Emcee:
- Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples/Rock Steady Crew/Universal Zulu Nation, USA)
2008 Main Event Competitor List
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Extreme Crew |
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Hand Break Turn |
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Spinkings |
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Rugged Solutions |
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Renegades/The Squadron |
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East Side Bboys |
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Flying Steps/Style Crax |
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Speedy Angels Family |
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Def Dogz/Hustle Kids/Mighty Zulu Kingz/7 Commandoz |
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Vagabonds |
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Fresh Sox/Broken Krayons/Mighty Zulu Kingz |
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Tsunami All-Stars |
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Full Force/Super Cr3w/7 Commandoz |
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All Area Crew/Mighty Zulu Kingz |
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Jinjo Crew/7 Commandoz |
2007
For 2007, qualifiers were held in May and June in 10 countries: Algeria, France, Japan, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, USA, Sweden, Taiwan, and Russia. The winner from each of these 9 events, along with 4 wild card entries and the top 3 finishers from last year's 2006 main event, are the final 16 for the 2007 main event. However, two of the breakdancers – Baek ( Korea), a wild card selection, and Just Do It (
Netherlands), who won the Germany qualifier – had to withdraw from the competition due to injury.[4] They were replaced by B-boys Cico (
Italy) and Jed (
South Africa).[5]
Judges:
- Speedy (Battle Squad, Germany)
- Emile (Black Noise, South Africa)
- Kazuhiro (King Ark, Japan)
- Kujo (Soul Control/Ill Abilities, USA)
- Salah (Vagabonds/Massive Monkees, France)
DJ:
- DJ Renegade (London, United Kingdom)
Emcee:
- Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples/Rock Steady Crew/Universal Zulu Nation, USA)
2007 Main Event Competitor List
Name | Crew | Qualification |
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Drifterz | Champion of Red Bull BC One 2006 |
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Full Force Crew | 2nd place of Red Bull BC One 2006 |
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Renegades | 3rd place of Red Bull BC One 2006 |
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Rhythm Attack | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 Taiwan Qualifier |
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Predatorz | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 Russia Qualifier |
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Ghost Crew | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 Sweden Qualifier |
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Unique Styles | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 USA Qualifier |
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Hand Break Turn | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 South Africa Qualifier |
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Quebra de Movimento | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 Brazil Qualifier |
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All Area Crew | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 Japan Qualifier |
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Main Source | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 France Qualifier |
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Pockémon | Wild card selection |
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Massive Monkees | Wild card selection |
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Crazy Elements | Wild card selection |
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Ubuntu | Replacement |
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Spinkings | Replacement |
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Rugged Solutions | Winner, Red Bull BC One 2007 Germany Qualifier Withdrawn (injury) |
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Extreme Crew | Wild card selection Withdrawn (injury) |
Past Event Results
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Red Bull BC One 2012 results
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Red Bull BC One 2010 results
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Red Bull BC One 2009 results
Location: New York City, USA
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Red Bull BC One 2008 results
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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Red Bull BC One 2004 results
Location : Biel, Switzerland
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.
References
- ^ Amazon.com reviews for Red Bull BC One 2005 DVD, Retrieved August 17, 2007
- ^ BBoyWorld.com forum song list thread for Red Bull BC One 2005 DVD, Retrieved August 17, 2007
- ^ Red Bull BC One, Retrieved November 19, 2009
- ^ Welcome to South Africa!, Red Bull BC One Official Site, Retrieved September 18, 2007
- ^ [1], Red Bull BC One Official Site, Retrieved September 18, 2007