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Sydney Morning Herald
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
National competition to shine spotlight on Brisbane's breaking scene
Freezes, toprocks, headspins and flares – those are just some of the moves you'll see pulled out by Brisbane's best breakdancers when they compete for the chance to represent Australia on the global stage. No, it's not the Olympics, but the 'pinnacle' of the sport in this country – the Red Bull BC One Cypher Australia – being held in Brisbane for the first time in its 20-year history. 'It's going to shine Brisbane's scene brighter,' said Elements Collective founder Leah Clark. 'It's just going to show just how big and supportive our scene is.' With the Brisbane Powerhouse as their backdrop, 16 of the country's best B-Boys and eight of the best B-Girls will battle it out to be crowned champions and secure a ticket to Japan to represent Australia at the World Final in November. Clark, who has been breakdancing for more than two decades under the name B-Girl Flix, said this competition presented a great opportunity for locals to showcase their talents. Gold Coast-based breakdancer Christopher Cielo, AKA B-Boy Cielo, will be defending his title on home soil. Having won last year's qualifier, he is returning to show off his skills and help foster younger generations' love of the sport. 'We're out there just to represent, have fun, and hopefully inspire the youth here to get into breaking and the hip hop culture more,' Cielo told this masthead. 'We are excited to host this year for Red Bull BC One, we're going to welcome everyone from all the states of Australia,' added Brisbane breakdancer and 2023 winner Magdalena Vasquez (B-Girl Mags).
The Age
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
National competition to shine spotlight on Brisbane's breaking scene
Freezes, toprocks, headspins and flares – those are just some of the moves you'll see pulled out by Brisbane's best breakdancers when they compete for the chance to represent Australia on the global stage. No, it's not the Olympics, but the 'pinnacle' of the sport in this country – the Red Bull BC One Cypher Australia – being held in Brisbane for the first time in its 20-year history. 'It's going to shine Brisbane's scene brighter,' said Elements Collective founder Leah Clark. 'It's just going to show just how big and supportive our scene is.' With the Brisbane Powerhouse as their backdrop, 16 of the country's best B-Boys and eight of the best B-Girls will battle it out to be crowned champions and secure a ticket to Japan to represent Australia at the World Final in November. Clark, who has been breakdancing for more than two decades under the name B-Girl Flix, said this competition presented a great opportunity for locals to showcase their talents. Gold Coast-based breakdancer Christopher Cielo, AKA B-Boy Cielo, will be defending his title on home soil. Having won last year's qualifier, he is returning to show off his skills and help foster younger generations' love of the sport. 'We're out there just to represent, have fun, and hopefully inspire the youth here to get into breaking and the hip hop culture more,' Cielo told this masthead. 'We are excited to host this year for Red Bull BC One, we're going to welcome everyone from all the states of Australia,' added Brisbane breakdancer and 2023 winner Magdalena Vasquez (B-Girl Mags).
Arabian Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Post
Boldest Tetris Sky Show Set For Dubai
Red Bull is staging a groundbreaking multiplayer gaming finale in Dubai this December, where elite competitors will face off in Tetris on a dramatic canvas: the 150‑metre Dubai Frame, illuminated by more than 2,000 drones. The spectacle promises to be the largest live playable Tetris game ever, combining digital skill with live drone artistry. Red Bull's global tournament roll‑out kicked off on World Tetris Day, drawing an estimated 55 countries into mobile qualifiers running until 31 October. From each national leaderboard, the top scorers will earn invites to national finals—Canada's in Toronto on 15 November, with other countries to follow. National champions will secure places on teams moving on to Dubai for the World Final, a three-day competition slated for 11–13 December. The tournament format challenges participants across platforms, beginning with mobile play during qualifiers and transitioning to PC in the head-to-head national rounds. Competitors will battle through seeding rounds before advancing to knockout matches, culminating in the ultimate showdown on 13 December—when the game will be 'played' live across the Dubai Frame, controlled through drones manoeuvring in perfect sync. ADVERTISEMENT At the Heart of Innovation This event merges gaming culture with tech spectacle. Over 2,000 drones will form Tetris tetriminos in real time within the Dubai Frame, marking a first-of-its-kind aerial Tetris experience—powered by drone choreography and software engineering. The Frame, 150 m tall and 95 m wide, presents a monumental stage for this visual-axial feat, turning a landmark into a live game board visible across the city. The collaboration is being hailed as a marriage of imagination and precision. Maya Rogers, President and CEO of The Tetris Company, underscored Tetris's enduring appeal, stating the event is 'an exciting next chapter' for both Tetris and Red Bull, and represents a shared vision around creativity, community, and innovation. Players will navigate added twists within the mobile-to-PC tournament flow. Gamification elements like the Golden Tetrimino and power‑ups that alter gravity or speed have been integrated to escalate difficulty and showcase versatility. Red Bull's esports pedigree—seen in events from Apex Legends to VALORANT—adds weight to this latest venture, emphasising its commitment to pushing the limits of live gaming and entertainment. ADVERTISEMENT Timeline and Participation Global mobile qualifiers are active from 6 June to 31 October. Players aged 18 and above can register via Red Bull's Tetris platform. The top echelons from each country proceed to national PC finals, with the Canadian final confirmed, and others likely to follow suit, though full details per country are expected soon. Finalists converging on Dubai in mid-December will vie in seeding matchups before elimination rounds lead up to the grand drone-enhanced finale inside the iconic frame. Accompanying festivities over the three days will include cultural programming, guest appearances, and entertainment, building spectacle around the central gaming narrative. Cultural and Technological Impact This event taps into expanding interest in experiential esports and live gaming spectacles. Tetris, with more than 520 million copies sold worldwide, is a cultural touchstone spanning generations. By transforming play into a live aerial show, Red Bull is redefining the audience experience—turning passive viewers into participants in a live artistic display, amplifying engagement well beyond screen-based entertainment. Drone art, still a burgeoning medium, gains visibility and credibility through such high-profile executions. Sophisticated drone orchestration linked to real-time gameplay signals growing maturity in drone tech, control systems, and audience integration. For tech analysts, the integration points toward future live events where interactivity and spectacle blend seamlessly. From Red Bull's perspective, the tournament bolsters its brand positioning at the intersection of extreme sport, culture, and tech innovation. Their track record across entertainment verticals signals both confidence and strategy in evolving audience engagement. Challenges and Opportunities Coordinating global qualifiers across multiple time zones and technical platforms demands robust backend systems and networked support. Transitioning scores from mobile to PC introduces variable latency and user interface challenges. Drone control under the unique conditions of the Dubai Frame—wind, signal interference, visibility—will test coordination; a failure could disrupt the entire climax. However, success could establish a new template. The convergence of mass participation, competitive integrity, live spectacle, and drone art may pioneer a genre of hybrid virtual-physical esports. Spectators could experience Tetris visually from afar or via augmented reality overlays. Brands may find this model rich for sponsorships, immersive marketing, and communal storytelling. Industry analysts flag this as a turning point: if Red Bull delivers a flawless execution, it could elevate esports into a broadcast-ready cultural event, beyond tournaments to fully choreographed performances. Dubai and Landscape Effects Dubai continues forging a path as a host of large-scale global events—from the Expo to futuristic sports prototypes. Framing the city's skyline in falling Tetris blocks reinforces its tech-forward public image, aligned with strategic investments in tourism and digital culture. For UAE authorities, this event adds to their media profile, drawing gamers, tech aficionados, and global spectators. It demonstrates an appetite for experiential tourism and positions drone-based entertainment as part of Dubai's attraction mix. Looking Ahead With mobile qualifiers ongoing and national finals on the horizon, attention now turns to registration traffic, player diversity, and technical robustness. National tournament schedules are expected soon, while entertainment programming, ticketing, and media partnerships will be critical for global reach.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Beats & bold moves on a barge: Kolkata's dance scene makes waves at a one-of-a-kind battle
Kolkata recently got a taste of high-octane street dance with a splash of the unexpected this weekend as the Red Bull Dance Your Style Kolkata Regional Qualifiers set sail – on a boat, at the Bengal Paddle . In a spectacular first for India's street dance scene, 16 of Kolkata's most dynamic dancers battled it out one-on-one aboard a barge floating on the Hooghly, hosted by Bengal Padle. With an open sky, river breeze, and a lively crowd cheering them on from deck and dock, the event brought the underground to the waterline, proving that dance—and culture—need no fixed stage. This floating showdown wasn't just about the stunning backdrop. It marked a bold, experimental leap in urban performance spaces, redefining what it means to take the stage. The unpredictable format of Red Bull Dance Your Style—where music changes on the spot and the crowd decides the winner—was taken to new heights (and depths) aboard this unconventional dancefloor. After a series of electrifying, all-style duels, four dancers emerged as the undisputed crowd favourites: Boogie, Nextion, Majin Boo, and Smooth Boog. These four will now represent the East at the Red Bull Dance Your Style India Final in Delhi, where they'll face off against finalists from the North, South, and West. And it doesn't end there—whoever clinches the national crown in Delhi will go on to represent India at the World Final in Los Angeles later this year. 'Dancing on water? That was next level!' said finalist Boogie, catching his breath after back-to-back battles. 'You don't just have to move to the beat—you have to hold your ground on a rocking boat while doing it!' The Kolkata regionals were part of a broader structure rolled out by Red Bull Dance Your Style India 2025, which began with online auditions. Dancers from across the country submitted entries digitally, out of which 16 were selected for each regional qualifier—North, South, East, and West. The concept is as unique as it is thrilling: there are no judges, no set playlists, and no choreographed routines. Just pure freestyle, raw energy, and crowd verdicts. As Majin Boo, another finalist, put it, 'You've got just a few seconds to connect with the beat—and the audience. It's the most honest dance battle you'll ever do.' Kolkata's top four are now ready to take the energy of the Hooghly to the national stage. One city, four dancers, and a dream to dance their way to Los Angeles. From boat decks to global spotlights, Red Bull Dance Your Style is changing the rhythm of the street—one battle at a time.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It's a business' – Darts icon backs plan to move World Championship from Alexandra Palace and hand £2MILLION to winner
A Darts icon has backed a proposed venue change for the PDC World Darts Championships. Alexandra Palace has been the tournament's home since its 2008 move from the Circus Tavern in Essex . 4 Alexandra Palace has been the home of the World Darts Championship since 2008 Credit: AFP 4 There has been talk that the tournament could leave the hallowed walls of Ally Pally Credit: PA 4 Iconic referee Russ Bray believes a change of venue could make sense Credit: GETTY But the iconic venue's future hosting the annual competition is in doubt as And retired referee Russ Bray believes a change of venue could make sense given the recent growth of the sport and the potential increase of prize money. During an appearance on business , like you say, it is a business. "Barry and Eddie [Hearn, respective chairman and ex-chairman] and Matt [Porter, CEO of PDC], these guys, they'll sit down and talk. READ MORE DARTS NEWS "Obviously, if they can pay the players £2million for winning the World Final because we've got to go somewhere else, then I'm pretty certain that's what they will do. It makes sense." Matchroom supremo Barry Hearn has already been approached by the Saudis about bringing the competition to The Kingdom. But he knocked them back after they informed him fans wouldn't be able to drink alcohol at events. The 76-year-old said: "The Saudis asked me for [the] darts about a couple of months ago. Most read in Darts JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS List of all-time Darts World Champions BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year. The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions. That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once - Barney also won four BDO titles - and none of Eric Bristow's five BDO titles are included. 1994 - Dennis Priestley 1995 - Phil Taylor 1996 - Phil Taylor (2) 1997 - Phil Taylor (3) 1998 - Phil Taylor (4) 1999 - Phil Taylor (5) 2000 - Phil Taylor (6) 2001 - Phil Taylor (7) 2002 - Phil Taylor (8) 2003 - John Part 2004 - Phil Taylor (9) 2005 - Phil Taylor (10) 2006 - Phil Taylor (11) 2007 - Raymond van Barneveld 2008 - John Part (2) 2009 - Phil Taylor (12) 2010 - Phil Taylor (13) 2011 - Adrian Lewis 2012 - Adrian Lewis (2) 2013 - Phil Taylor (14) 2014 - Michael van Gerwen 2015 - Gary Anderson 2016 - Gary Anderson (2) 2017 - Michael van Gerwen (2) 2018 - Rob Cross 2019 - Michael van Gerwen (3) 2020 - Peter Wright 2021 - Gerwyn Price 2022 - Peter Wright (2) 2023 - Michael Smith 2024 - Luke Humphries 2025 - Luke Littler Most World Titles 14 - Phil Taylor 3 - Michael van Gerwen 2 - John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright 1 - Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler "I asked them a simple question. 'Can we have alcohol?' "And they said no. I said, 'Well then you can't have the darts.'" Luke Littler taunts fans with 'crying' gesture after Man Utd fan suffers abuse at Premier League Darts in Leeds Hearn, however, does believe The Kingdom could make a good home for the World Snooker Championships. The veteran promoter has recently threatened to take the competition away from the Crucible unless the iconic venue is given a major revamp. When asked if snooker's biggest tournament will stay put, Hearn told "So much of professional sport is about money . "And as much as we want to stay here desperately, it's got to be something that fits into the overall picture of where the game is going. "This is a huge game. We mustn't be parochial in our attitude. "As long as everyone understands that and comes to the party in a reasonable and respectful way, I'm hopeful we can stay here. "We must know by the end of the year. The clock is ticking." 4 Saudi chiefs have approached Barry Hearn about bringing the World Darts Championship to The Kingdom Credit: REX
