Red Bull BC One Qualifier 2012

Overview

Audiences around the world continue to be blessed with eye-popping events hosted by Red Bull, and this September sees New Zealand crowds get a taste of the action. Global action sports marketing giants, Red Bull, who hardly need an introduction, are bringing the world's leading b-boy break dancing competition to Auckland in the form of the Red Bull BC One Asia-Pacific qualifier.

New Zealand is one of just six countries chosen to host a World Qualifier event. The competition will see 16 B-Boys compete head-to-head in knockout battles, trying to break their way into the Red Bull BC One World Final held in Rio de Janeiro in December, where the world’s best B-Boy will be chosen.

The superstars of the floor will be accompanied by internationally-acclaimed beat boxer, RAHZEL, of extraordinary hip-hop group, The Roots, who believes Red Bull BC One has helped elevate the element of B-Boying to a level never imagined. “Being the original host of this event I can only expect greatness. The crème de la crème, the worlds greatest competing on the world's supreme B-Boy stage - the Red Bull BC One!” says Rahzel.

Auckland Cypher winner Akorn (Aron Mahuika) will represent New Zealand in the Asia Pacific Qualifier along with Wellington’s Cypher champion Grub D (David McCavitt). Fellow competitors are from Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Asia, Laos and Vietnam.

Grub-D, who was also last year’s NZ Red Bull BC One representative, is excited to earn another spot this year. “I was lucky enough to get into the top 16 last year at the qualifiers and I’ve been working really hard to improve my moves. I’m so amped”.

Be sure not to miss the Red Bull empire gracing our shores once again and get down to Vector Arena on Saturday 1st September to show your support for the b-boys of Aotearoa.

For more information visit www.redbull.co.nz/bcone