206 Zulu presents:
The 15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle
$3,000 in Prizes!
Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Day 1)
Prelim Rounds
Pier 58
Waterfront Park, Seattle, WA
6-8pm | Free | All-Ages
Friday, August 28, 2026 (Day 2)
1st Round, Semifinals + Finals
Performances
Westlake Park (Downtown)
401 Pine St, Seattle, WA
5-8pm | Free | All-Ages
DEADLINE TO ENTER: August 16, 2026
FORMAT
16 producers will be selected to compete in person at the beat battle on August 27th and 28th.
The 16 producers selected will be announced Wed. August 19, 2026.
Preliminary Round – (60 seconds) / 2 rounds each (16 producers)
1st Round – (60 seconds) / 2 rounds each (top 8 will go head to head)
Semi-finals – (60 seconds) / 2 rounds each (top 4 will go head to head)
Finals – (60 seconds) / 2 rounds each (head to head)
Preliminary round: Each producer plays two beats at exactly 60 seconds.
The top 8 contestants will be chosen to compete head to head. During the 1st round, each producer will play two beats at exactly 60 seconds.
4 semi-finalists will be chosen and compete head to head against another producer. Each producer will play 2 beats consecutively at exactly 60 seconds.
The top 2 finalists will compete for the 2026 champion title and $2,000. Runner up will receive $1,000.
Please only bring beats on a portable media player with a 1/8″ output. (such as iPod, laptop, tablet, mp3 player, etc)
Organizers and judges selected do not tolerate bias or discrimination in any form including association, affiliation, technical-preferences, creed, ethnicity, or gender. Leave egos at home. This is a positive event in the name of good spirited competition and artistic expression. No weapons, alcohol or drugs permitted on premises. All beats shall be free of profanity and/or sexually suggestive themes. Phrases/hooks can be be incorporated into production.
For questions/Info email: beatmastersbeatbattle@gmail.com
Sponsored by Friends of Waterfront Park, Downtown Seattle Association, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 4Culture, and ArtsWA.
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