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Queensland’s biggest street dance battle returns, welcoming international guests and Australia’s finest to Brisbane for two days of exhilarating freestyle competition and social dance. Up for grabs: Cash Prizes, International Flights, Accommodation and Wildcard Entry into Radikal Forze Jam, Asia’s biggest independent international dance festival, to be held in Vietnam March 2026.

Day 1 (Qualifiers) will feature a qualification draw for 3 categories: Hip Hop, Popping and Open Style 1v1. With over 6 hours of battles, this is not to be missed! Grab a bite from a food truck or a cold drink and connect with the many local communities taking part.

Day 2 (Finals) will see the very best battle it out on the iconic Queen Street Mall Stage for the ultimate prize. Witness a multitude of dance styles including Hip Hop, Popping, Krump, House, Locking, Waacking, Dancehall and more - Who will take the crown?

BrisAsia has welcomed some of the world's most famous dancers as guests, and 2026 continues to up the ante wit h2 international guest judges headlining the panel. You won’t want to miss this calendar event showcasing the best in Australian and Asian Street Dance!

BrisAsia Festival is produced by Sound Across Oceans and is presented by Brisbane City Council. BrisAsia Dance Battles are brought to you by the 2nd Degree Crew.

MCs:
Chris Cielo
Sammie Williams

DJs:
DJ ANTAGONIZE (VIC)
DJ IRON ICEY (QLD)

JUDGES:

IKKI (Japan) - Open Style & Hip Hop

HAPPY FEET (New Zealand) - Open Style & Hip Hop

AMANDA VA (ACT/NSW) - Open Style & Hip Hop

KEANU WARDANA (NSW) - Open Style & Popping

NADIAH NFUZION (QLD) - Open Style

PRIZES:
Hip Hop
[1st] $500
[2nd] $200

Popping
[1st] $500
[2nd] $200

Open Style
[1st] Wildcard entry to Radikal Forze Jam 2026, return flights & 4 nights accommodation to Da Nang, Vietnam & $200
[2nd] $300

TICKETS:

Competitor - 1 Category: $25
Competitor - 2 Categories: $40
Competitor - 3 Categories: $50
Spectator Pass: $20
All tickets include entry to Day 1 & 2 (Day 2 is free).

SCHEDULE:

Day 1: QUALIFIERS
Saturday 21 February, 2026
Location: VENTspace, 23 Glenelg Street South Brisbane

10:00am Doors open

11:00am MC Welcome

11:15am Hip Hop 1v1 Prelims 

12:15pm Popping 1v1 Prelims 

1:30pm Open Styles Prelims 

3:30pm Hip Hop Top 16

4:15pm Open Styles Top 32 

5:45pm Popping Top 16

6:30pm Open Styles Top 16

PLEASE REPORT AND REGISTER 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR CATEGORY.

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Day 2: FINALS (free event)
Sunday 22 February, 2026
Location: Queen Street Mall Stage, Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

4pm - Finals begin for Hip Hop, Popping (7-to-Smoke) and Open Style
7pm - Event ends

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WORKSHOPS: TBA
Location: MAD DANCE HOUSE, 43 Adelaide St, Brisbane City

Click the links above to book or visit @brisasiadancebattles on Instagram and follow the links in bio. 

Producer: Loïc Robillot (The 2nd Degree)
Executive Producer: Sounds Across Oceans (BrisAsia Festival)