VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The FUJIFILM INSTAX® brand is sponsoring a series of global breakdancing (breaking) competitions through its ongoing strategic partnership with Undisputed, a global breaking competition series that was established in 2014 by a joint initiative of some of the world’s leading breaking events, judges, and competitors. Top breakers from all over the world will bring their best moves and unique styles to the Los Angeles area for the FUJIFILM INSTAX™ Undisputed competition, where live audiences will witness incredible action as competitors go head-to-head. The latest competition/exhibition is scheduled for September 22, 2024, at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
The partnership builds on a sponsorship developed in 2022 between the Fujifilm INSTAX team and Undisputed, which included breaking events across several different international cities, including London, Tokyo, Los Angeles area, New York City, and Heerlen, Netherlands. Members of the breaking community will be onsite at the event to create FUJIFILM INSTAX images with event attendees, encouraging all attendees to create permanent, tangible memories of their experience. FUJIFILM INSTAX instant cameras and Smartphone printers will be integrated throughout the event so spectators and breakers can touch and try the gear and even go home with FUJIFILM INSTAX photo prints commemorating the event.
Emerging from the streets of the Bronx, New York in the 1970s, breaking sees competitors, known as b-boys, b-girls and crews, blend cutting-edge urban dance with remarkable athleticism.
“The Los Angeles area is the perfect stage for a FUJIFILM INSTAX Undisputed breaking event, blending hip-hop history and community,” said Tyrone Van De Meer, creator of Undisputed "We're bringing together the world's top breakers to showcase their extraordinary talent and creativity. This marks a significant milestone for the global breaking community, and the Los Angeles area will be at the forefront, celebrating the rich, California culture and innovation.”
“Partnering with Undisputed over the last year has been a rewarding experience for us,” said Bing Liem, president, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “Combining instant photography’s artistic, deliberate nature with a highly energetic, immersive activity like breaking makes for a compelling pairing that has really resonated with event attendees. Most of all, it’s been very meaningful to hear firsthand feedback on how much both breakers and event attendees are enjoying making images with the FUJIFILM INSTAX gear that’s been onsite at each event. Our products are great for bringing people together to enjoy photography, as these events have proven time and again.”
Catch the FUJIFILM INSTAX Undisputed competition live on September 22, 2024 at Thunder Studios, in Long Beach. For tickets and schedule information, visit https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/undisputedusa/undisputed-usa, and for more information on Undisputed, visit https://undisputedmasters.com.
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About Undisputed
Undisputed is a global breaking competition series that has been showcasing the best breakers in the world since 2014. With previous editions held in major cities such as London, Los Angeles area, Tokyo, Sao Paulo and New York City, the event has become a highlight on the international breaking circuit.
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