Breezer Vivid Shuffle is back - and this time, we’re going digital

Last Date for Entries: December 21, 2020

Breezer Vivid Shuffle is India’s first hip-hop league, aimed at giving street art, culture, and performance a national stage. Whether it’s breaking, popping, rapping, or graffiti, here’s where you can show off your talent, with a Grand Prize of a whopping 2 million on the table!

If you want to learn from the best of hip-hop, we welcome you to the School of Shuffle! Get a chance to participate in special workshops right from the comfort of your home.

If you’re a pro, we invite you to get your crew together and battle it out with the best b-boys, poppers, graffiti artists, and rappers!

How will you Shuffle in 2020?

This year, the festival is going completely digital, which means that your video submissions and live online battles will replace face-to-face performances.

Breezer Vivid Shuffle gives you the opportunity to showcase your talent in 5 categories: Breaking, Popping, Rap, Graffiti, Hip-Hop Showcase

Participate Now

Please see the individual registration pages for detailed submission guidelines and FAQs.

What is the lineup for Shuffle 2020?

Once you make it to the shortlist, you will be assigned to your own League through a team bidding process by our 4 League Ambassadors.

This year, the League Ambassadors are:

1. Piyush & Shazia

2. Jordindian

3. Kr$na

4. Shantanu Maheshwari

What can you win?

1. Cash prizes of 2 million and merchandise

2. Performance and mentoring opportunities

SCHOOL OF SHUFFLE - BREEZER VIVID SHUFFLE 2020 WORKSHOPS

We’re extremely happy to announce this year’s School of Shuffle – a 4-day learning session brought to you by India’s Biggest Hip-hop league, Breezer Vivid Shuffle!

School of Shuffle was meticulously crafted with the aim to give promising young artists and dancers, a chance to learn under industry stalwarts with talented stars like Stunnah Beatz, Sambo Mukherjee, Tushar Shetty, Himanshu Dulani, Zake and Yung.Raj. A skill-building phase that will get you up to speed, School of Shuffle is knowledge-packed and filled with learning opportunities in the fields of dance, art, and music workshops! REGISTER AND BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

FAQ’s

1. What is BREEZER Vivid Shuffle?
   Breezer Vivid Shuffle is a platform for India’s burgeoning hip hop movement, created with the intent to represent talent of the underground fraternity. To provide a stage for expression to an art form that speaks the language of the streets.
   
   
2. How do I sign up for BREEZER Vivid Shuffle?
   Please check the individual event pages on Insider and fill in the registration form. You will also have to upload a video submission along with the form, and share the video on social media with the relevant hashtags.
   
   
3. How long does the video submission have to be?
   For Popping and Breaking, the video must be a minimum of 45 seconds.
   For Showcase (Solo/Duet/Crew), the video must be at least 1 minute long.
   Graffiti will have to showcase their original work.
   For Rap, you will need to send in your originally-composed piece, not more than 45 seconds long.
   
   
4. Is the video quality important?
   Yes, the quality of the video will be considered part of the judging process and poor quality (audio or video) will result in deduction of points.
   
   
5. Can I submit more than one video?
   You may submit ONLY 1 video with your registration for Breaking, Popping, Rap & Showcase (Solo/Duet/Crew) entries.
   Graffiti requires you to submit 3 of your best original artworks.
   
   
6. Can I submit a video from my portfolio?
   Video submissions must be recent (filmed after January 1, 2020) and include all the crew members who will be participating in Shuffle 2020.
   
   
7. What is the last date of submission?
   The last date for submissions is December 21, 2020.
   
   
8. Is there a sign-up fee?
   There is no sign-up fee for the League registrations. Tickets for School of Shuffle workshops can be purchased on Insider from November 7, 2020.
   
   
9. How do the Leagues work?
   There are 4 League Ambassadors in Breezer Vivid Shuffle 2020: Piyush & Shazia, Jordindian, Kr$na, and Shantanu Maheshwari. The League Ambassadors will bid on shortlisted artists/crews to be a part of their team before the qualifiers. The Leagues will have the following number of artists/crews:
   1. Popping - 4 x 4 = 16
   2. Breaking - 4 x 4 = 16
   3. Rap - 2 x 4 = 8
   4. Showcase(Solo/Duet/Crew) - 2 x 4 = 8
   5. Graffiti 1 x 4 = 4
   
   
10. How big does my crew have to be?
    The showcase category can have up to 8 members per entrant. Solo/Duet/Crew entries are welcome for this category.
    
    
11. How do I upload my video?
    After you have created your profile, you can upload your video in the profile section.
    
    
12. Can I use a music track of my choice?
    You can use your own music in the entry. Be creative.
    
    
13. Who can see my video?
    During the first stage (application phase), you will have to share your videos publicly on Instagram and Youtube by tagging us on the respective handles, using our hashtags and mentioning the city you represent. Qualifiers onwards, all battle videos will be showcased to the public. By submitting your video, you agree that your video/s can potentially be used in the promotion of the Breezer Vivid Shuffle.
    
    
14. How old do I need to be to participate?
    You must be 18 years old to participate in the competition.
    
    
15. I registered but haven’t received my confirmation email. What should I do?
    Please make sure to check your spam inbox just in case. If you still have not received a confirmation, send us an email at shuffle@oml.in from the email address you used to register.
    
    
16. Who are the official E-Battle judges?
    The judges will be announced on social media soon. Stay tuned!
    
    
17. Will I battle somebody in real life as well, or are all battles virtual?
    All battles will be virtual, with live online battles starting Top 32 on several Breezer Vivid Shuffle online platforms. If you make it to the Top 32, please make sure you have access to a stable internet connection.
    
    
18. How do the live online battles take place? Do I need special equipment to join a live virtual battle?
    The live stage of the competition will still be virtual, so you can participate from your home using any of the following devices - computer, laptop, or any handheld device with one speaker to improve audio streaming capabilities. Before your live battle, a member of the E-Battle production team will be in contact to help you set up.
    
    
19. What happens if a participant's online connection drops out during the live battle?
    If a participant loses online connection during the live battle, they will be given 3 minutes to re-connect. If a connection has not been established within that time frame, the participant’s opponent will be chosen to advance to the next battle. If a participant loses online connection at the end of the live battle and is currently in decision by the judges, the participant can still advance to the next round since the participant has already delivered their round. However, during the semi-final stage (Top 4) of the live battle, if a participant loses his/her online connection at the end of the live battle and the round is currently in decision by the judges, the participant will then be given 3 minutes to re-connect. If a connection has not been established within that time frame, the participant’s opponent will be chosen to advance to the final.