Mumbai: Taking a giant leap forward, the beatboxing art form, which has remained sheathed in the underground scene, is all set to come out of its shadow with a one-of-its-kind festival the country will witness this December.
A dedicated carnival, the ‘Indian Beatbox Festival’ for the subculture of hip-hop is scheduled in Mumbai from December 15–18, that will host live beatbox music, dialogues, workshops, and the Indian Beatbox Championship with other hip-hop acts.
While the championship has been happening since 2016, it would be the first time that music enthusiasts will witness a dedicated hip-hop festival lined up with terrific national and international talent.
The globally famed for their 'out of the box' beatboxing skills, finalists of America’s Got Talent, World Beatbox Champion 2018, the Berywam Crew has been roped into judge the participants in the championship. The best among the hustlers would get the opportunity to represent India at the World Beatbox Championship.
Berywam crew are immensely popular among hip-hopers for their unique skill of running a concert out of their mouths (beatboxing) without touching any musical instruments. The crew would also treat the audience to this act, which will be happening for the first time in India.
Apart from performances, the event would also deliberate on the journey, present scenario, and the road ahead for the beatboxing art form in the country. A wide range of panellists will lead discussions on topics like "The history and future of beatboxing"; "Beatboxing as an artform"; "Career in beatboxing"; "Beatboxing in India" etc.
"Music is something which can bring everyone together. Beatboxing as an artform is a part of hip hop culture, but it is transforming into a form of vocal music production. The IBF 2022 is going to bring multiple cultures together. People may belong to different states, countries and speak different tongues, but beatboxing unites everyone," Raka Vee, founder of BBXINDIA, said.
With the enthralling line-up of artists in the event, the audience will be treated to one of the greatest showdowns by nationally and internationally acclaimed beatboxers.
A live beatboxing battle amongst the top 100 artists from India and the emergence of the Indian Beatbox Champions 2022 will be the main attractions of the event. (UNI)
