Portablist Lounge was founded in 2017.
Even though Portablist Lounge is not the first ‘Portablist’ battle/event - it is the longest standing regular annual event supporting the art-form & culture of Portablism.
It is the only ‘live’ turntablist event in the world, that continued to operate during the covid pandemic.
The annual event is focused around the Portablist community, networking, showcasing and battles.
Competitors and attendees from all over the world gather together each year at Portablist Lounge. There are opportunities for free travel and accommodation to the event each year with The Battle For Free Passage.
Typically, the event is run over 2 days with various activities. The actual battle element involves ‘Qualification Rounds’ on the Saturday followed by the ‘Finals’ on Sunday.
Previously, the 2024 event was hosted by UK beatboxer Beatfox and judged by World Champions Ritchie Ruftone, DJ Prolifix & DJ Odilon.
Portablist Lounge welcomes everyone. Any skill level can enter the battle. Any person can participate.
#community #culturematters #letscreate
Even though Portablist Lounge is not the first ‘Portablist’ battle/event - it is the longest standing regular annual event supporting the art-form & culture of Portablism.
It is the only ‘live’ turntablist event in the world, that continued to operate during the covid pandemic.
The annual event is focused around the Portablist community, networking, showcasing and battles.
Competitors and attendees from all over the world gather together each year at Portablist Lounge. There are opportunities for free travel and accommodation to the event each year with The Battle For Free Passage.
Typically, the event is run over 2 days with various activities. The actual battle element involves ‘Qualification Rounds’ on the Saturday followed by the ‘Finals’ on Sunday.
Previously, the 2024 event was hosted by UK beatboxer Beatfox and judged by World Champions Ritchie Ruftone, DJ Prolifix & DJ Odilon.
Portablist Lounge welcomes everyone. Any skill level can enter the battle. Any person can participate.
#community #culturematters #letscreate
History
22-23rd Oct 2017
@ Magma (booth)
BPM Pro, Birmingham
BPM Pro, Birmingham
Part of trade show
6th Oct 2018
@ Beatgeek
Aures, London
Aures, London
First solo event, under Beatgeek umbrella.
28-29th Sep 2019
@ Beatgeek
Aures, London
Aures, London
First larger scale trade show event. DMC introduces Portable World Finals for first time.
12th Dec 2020
@ Beatgeek
Aures, London
Aures, London
COVID 19 - limited & controlled capacity.
Arts Council England funded.
Arts Council England funded.
25-26th Sep 2021
@ Beatgeek
Aures, London
Aures, London
COVID 19 - post UK opening, restricted entry into UK.
24-25th Sep 2022
@ Beatgeek
26 Leake St, London
26 Leake St, London
During week long Beatgeek event.
Arts Council England funded.
Arts Council England funded.
9-10th Sep 2023
@ Beatgeek
Hop Kingdom, London
Hop Kingdom, London
Introduction of Scratch & Skate collaboration.
Arts Council England funded.
Arts Council England funded.
7-8th Sep 2024
@ Beatgeek
Hop Kingdom, London
Hop Kingdom, London
Introduction of the Back 2 Back DJ Battle & Don’t Flop.
Arts Council England funded.
Arts Council England funded.
6-7th Sep 2025
@ Beatgeek
Hop Kingdom, London
Hop Kingdom, London
To be announced.
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