NUE Beatbox 2026 Online Edition
Wildcard Competition
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 20th June 2026)
Submission Deadline:
30th May 10:00 PM (GMT) – Any submissions after this time will not be counted.
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 NUE26 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 NUE BEATBOX (@nuebeatbox).
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 any violation of the rules will result in the removal of your entry.
Judging:
Judges: To be announced.
Event Format:
16 artists advance to the online battles . Seeding will be determined by a random draw.
Battle Format:
Top 16 & 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 17th-21th 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 20th June 2026)
Submission Deadline:
30th May 10:00 PM (GMT) – Any submissions after this time will not be counted.
Content:
Begin your video by stating your artist name, country, and that this is your loopstation wildcard for NUE26 (e.g., “Yo, it’s ABH from the UK, and this is my NUE26 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 NUE Beatbox (@nuebeatbox).
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 any violation of the rules will result in the removal of your entry.
Judging:
The top 8 loopers will advance to the quarter-finals. Seeding will be based on a random draw.
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 to soundcheck pre event
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. quarter- finals vs. semi-finals vs. grand/small finals.
Wildcards ranked 9th-10th will serve as reserves in case any qualified artists drop out.
Venue
online edition
