The 2018 Midwest Beatbox Battle was be held October 5th, 6th & 7th in Chicago, IL. This 3-day, international competition, is an all ages open elimination. Each competitor will be given up to 2 minutes to showcase their beatbox skills to a panel of professional judges. The Top 16 competitors will advance to a bracket & battle it out face to face until one winner is chosen.
America's first international beatbox competition, "The Midwest Beatbox Battle" was created 2012 in Youngstown, Ohio, and was held in the state's capitol, Columbus, the following six years. 2018 was our first time hosting the event in Chicago, IL. This event is originated & organized by "Shut Your Mouth & Beatbox (SYMAB)", a group of beatboxers dedicated to the art & uprising of American Human Beatboxing.