NUE Beatbox 2025 Wildcard Competition
Important updates for 2025
All entries must be submitted in raw audio and video content.
Only video and audio created for the competition will be accepted .
Video and Audio created for previous wildcards, shoutouts or personal use will not be permitted .
The committee reserves the right to withdraw any wildcards if rules are violated or if it’s deemed a breach of the general code of conduct expected within the community.
Solo Wildcard Competition
Eligibility:
Open to beatboxers ages 16 and above (Competitors to be 16 or above on or before 2nd August 2025)
Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Submission Deadline:
2nd May 10:00 PM (GMT) – Any submissions after this time will not be counted.
Video Requirements:
Content:
Begin your video by stating your artist name, country, and that this is your solo wildcard for NUE25 (e.g., “Yo, it’s ABH from the UK, and this is my NUE25 Solo Beatbox Battle Wildcard”).
Maximum length: 1 minute 30 seconds (anything after 1:30 will not be judged).
Submission:
Upload to Instagram and collaborate with New Urban Era (@newurbanera).
Alternatively, send your video to newurbanerauk@gmail.com or WhatsApp to 0789 190 7423. International (0044)7891907423
All entries will be checked prior to opening of our judging panel on the 3rd May any violation of the rules will result in the removal of your entry.
Judging:
Judges: To be announced.
14 wildcard entries will be selected to compete in the live eliminations.
Live Event Format:
16 artists (14 wildcard winners + reigning champion Epos + reigning vice-champion Crythix) will compete in a live elimination round.
8 artists will advance to the quarter-finals. Seeding will be determined by elimination round results.
Battle Format:
Quarter-finals and semi-finals: 2 rounds per battle, 1 minute 30 seconds per round.
Finals and 3rd place battle: 2 rounds per battle, 2 minutes per round.
The winner of a coin toss decides who beatboxes first in each battle.
Important Notes:
All entries must be submitted in raw audio and video content.
The committee reserves the right to withdraw any wildcards if rules are violated or if it’s deemed a breach of the general code of conduct expected within the community.
Wildcards ranked 15th-19th will serve as reserves in case any qualified artists drop out.
Loopstation Wildcard Competition
Eligibility:
Open to beatboxers ages 16 and above (Competitors to be 16 or above on or before 2nd August 2025)
Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Submission Deadline:
2nd May 10:00 PM (GMT) – Any submissions after this time will not be counted.
Video Requirements:
Content:
Begin your video by stating your artist name, country, and that this is your loopstation wildcard for NUE25 (e.g., “Yo, it’s ABH from the UK, and this is my NUE25 Loopstation Beatbox Battle Wildcard”).
Time limit: 3-4 minutes (timing begins from your first input into a device or first sound).
No pre-recorded inputs are allowed.
You can use one additional device besides the RC-505 (check with event organizers for atypical devices).
One MIDI controller is allowed.
Raw videos must show the artist and all looping devices (+MIDI) clearly in a consistent take with no cuts or vision-impairing edits. You can make video edits and angle cuts in your primary video as long as one consistent angle containing all elements is visible (e.g., in a thumbnail in the corner).
Submission:
Upload to Instagram and collaborate with New Urban Era (@newurbanera).
Alternatively, send your video to newurbanerauk@gmail.com or WhatsApp to 0789 190 7423. International (0044)7891907423
All entries will be checked prior to opening of our judging panel on the 3rd May any violation of the rules will result in the removal of your entry.
Judging:
7 wildcard entries will be selected to compete in the live eliminations.
Live Event Format:
8 loopers (7 wildcard winners + reigning champion Martin Benati) will compete in a live elimination round.
The top 4 loopers will advance to the semi-finals. Seeding will be based on the elimination round results.
All battling loopers will compete twice in the live events (semi-finals and small/grand finals).
Battle Format:
2 rounds per battle, 3-4 minutes per round.
The winner of a coin toss decides who goes first in each battle.
Important Notes:
All entries must be submitted in raw audio and video content.
The committee reserves the right to withdraw any wildcards if rules are violated or if it’s deemed a breach of the general code of conduct expected within the community.Loopers are advised that they have limited time to soundcheck and will not be permitted extra time compared to other competitors because they have more devices. Choose wisely.
Loopers must use the same setup during a battle (they may not switch devices between rounds).
Loopers can change their extra device or MIDI controller between competition sections (e.g., online wildcards vs. live eliminations vs. semi-finals vs. grand/small finals.
Venue
We would like to thank Tamworth Assembly Rooms for supporting NUE BEATBOX and making this years event possible.
Qualified artists will be subject to Tamworth Assembly Rooms Terms and Conditions throughout their attendance.
Refusal of Entry / Refusal to sell tickets
Tamworth Borough Council retains the right to refuse entry or sell tickets to any customer or member of the public.
Removal from the Premises
The Venue Management retains the right to remove customers or members of the public from the Venue.
Buy Tickets https://www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk/whats-on
