Outbreak Europe is an annual international breaking competition organized by a streetwear and video production company The Legits and The Bboy Spot Europe taking place in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia during last week of July.
This 3-day event is notable for its uniqueness in featuring all 4 hip hop elements which are breaking, DJing, MCing and graffiti writing.
Outbreak Europe started in 2010 as the first official European qualifier for the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival - World Finals that was established by David “B-Boy Mex One” Alvarado of Unique Styles Crew in 2003 in Florida, USA.
Second edition moved to a new place within the city and was held on June 30 - July 3, 2011.
It was a special edition because Outbreak World Finals moved from USA to Slovakia.
For the first time, bboys and bgirls could win Outbreak World Finals title directly at the event in Banská Bystrica.
Fifth edition was a celebration of Outbreak Europe 5th anniversary and took place on July 25 – 27, 2014.
This year was accompanied by new major event The Legits Blast Concert and Undisputed 1 vs 1 Battle qualification.
The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of legendary hip hop trio The Lords of the Underground from Newark, USA and concert of Slovak hip hop and funk band Krok Spet.
The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of The Beatnuts, and famous slovak Hip Hop artists Majk Spirit, H16, Moja Reč, Strapo, Boy Wonder and others.