It's here! Battle 8 2017 jets into action with a legendary skirmish between two of Melbourne's most experienced and skilled party crews. Some people will label this one the Battle of the giggles; we like to think of it as a the best way to launch into this years competition, with smiles on the dial and feet shuffling on the dancefloor! Battle 8 is celebration of the local talent in our city and the remarkable energy they can bring to a party. Skills and music aside, teams are publicly voted on the feel-good atmosphere they can create; this is a no-holds barred party competition that bought out the best from Melbourne’s party people! Eight of Melbourne’s finest and most accomplished DJ crews, teams, musicians and cliques battle it out over seven Sundays for the honour of being crowned the 4th Battle 8 Champion, and having their name engraved permamently on the specially crafted Battle 8 Trophy. BATTLE STARTS 7PM SHARP - GET IN EARLY!! Hosted by 2016 Battle 8 Champions ONE PUF from 4-7pm. 3181 CREW After a few years watching many of their crew battle it out on other teams or as guests Melbourne's kings of Chapel thought it was time to rep the Southside on one of the of funnest stages possible, some DJ crews bring it one night a week but 3181 Crew does it every night of the year. With a core team of Hans DC, Hijack, Nam, Rui and Malpractice we’re ready to challenge with multi-genre and turntablist skills to rival any out there…thats even before they start talking guests! Battle 8 Entry Mix: http://www.mixcloud.com/bluebarchapelst/blue-bar-battle-8-2017-entry-mix/ SUPER TIGHT With almost 50 years of professional dj'ing between them, this heavy hitting combo of SUPER ENJOY and Tight Bootay can smash a mash up of booty tech, house, electro and bass-heavy sexy tunes to get all the jimbles shimmy flimbling. Lead by some of the true leaders of Melbourne's dancefloor scene, Matt Radovich, C:1 and Caspian, expect a forward thinking funky set of sexy shit spraying all over the dance floor! Battle 8 Entry Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/caspian777/left-over-soup-party/