Portablism Battle

This year, the Sample Music Festival is once again partnering with PortablismGear to bring back the exhilarating Portablism Heavyweight Scratch Battle from 2019. Witness the unparalleled talent of the top scratchers as they battle it out for the ultimate title.

Schedule

The competition will take place on July 14th at 3 PM in the outdoor area of House of Music. All contestants will perform a 1-minute scratch routine over a beat played from a scratch looper.

Rules

The tournament principle applies. All entries are drawn into groups consisting of two participants, who then compete against each other. The winner advances to the next round and the loser is eliminated from the battle. (no draw)

Hardware

Portable Turntable with internal fader for left and right handed scratcher will be provided. You can also bring your own portable. No DVS allowed.

Criteria

The jury will consider the following criteria when making their decisions: flow, timing, and technique.

Judges

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Prizes

1th winner: TBA

2th winner: TBA

3th winner: TBA

Registration

To finalize your registration, it is necessary to purchase a competition ticket from our shop. This ticket not only serves as confirmation of your participation, but also grants you exclusive access to all the events and activities at the festival. Enjoy the free workshops, evening events, and main venue where you can jam with fellow music enthusiasts, explore product exhibitions, and attend engaging Q&A sessions. This all-inclusive ticket ensures an unforgettable experience at the festival.

Please confirm your participation by sending a screenshot of the ticktet to reg@scratchbattle.com .

Accommodation

We have partnered up with a hostel which is nearby our venue. On the hostel website you can get 10% discount on shared rooms with our code FRIENDS. However, a credit card is required to book the rooms.

Alternatively, requests can be sent to frontoffice@ip-hostel.com. Please mention in the mail that you are attending the Sample Music Festival.

Website: https://ip-hostel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/industriepalasthostel

Other budget hostels are: https://kiezhostel.berlin https://www.backpackerberlin.com