Secret Wars

Overview

The first two rules of fight club have long been respected by the Secret Wars community. An underground movement growing stronger every year, it has fostered some of the worlds greatest street artists and draws battle lines between rival artists competing for bragging rights. You won't hear about it on the TV or in the newspaper, but peer down the sidewalk at the fading paint stains and you'll see remnants of a recent war.

As it has already done in Europe, the Secret War is gaining momentum here in Sydney. Now the rounds are over and the final four are ready to make their mark. Yes, it's finals time, so lets brush up on the rules: Two artists are placed side by side, whether in hotel foyer or abandoned meat factory. They battle with black acrylics on a fresh white canvas. Their time is 90 minutes — no pencils, no preparation. The winner is crowned through the votes of two guest judges and an important crowd-vote.

The first semifinal is taking place at Name This Bar between good friends Jon Doe and Creon. Get ready by watching the paint fly at last year's final on the streets of London.