<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2026 Ohio Open Beatbox Battle Brings National Talent to
Akron</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Akron, Ohio, March 7, 2026</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. The human voice takes center
stage at the <b>2026 Ohio Open Beatbox Battle</b>, a one-of-a-kind live
competition showcasing the art, athleticism, and innovation of modern
beatboxing. This electrifying event will take place on <b>Saturday, March 7,
2026</b>, at <b>The Matinee</b>, beginning promptly at <b>7:00 PM</b>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Widely regarded as one of the only
events of its kind in Northeast Ohio, the Ohio Open Beatbox Battle brings
together more than 40 pre-registered competitors for an evening of solo,
head-to-head, single-elimination battles judged by nationally recognized champions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The event features:</span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">40+ pre-registered beatboxers</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Solo, bracket-style competition</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National-level judge showcases</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cash prizes and championship title</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">High-energy, live audience experience</span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Nationally Recognized Judges</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This year’s judging panel includes elite
artists from across the country:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ZVD</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> – 2024 USA Beatbox Champion
| Top 3 World Tag-Team Competitor</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Brody</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> – 2019 & 2023 Ohio
Beatbox Champion | 2025 Aloha Beatbox Champion</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Miso</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> – 2023 California Beatbox
Champion</span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These judges will not only
evaluate competitors but also deliver live showcase performances, offering
audiences a rare opportunity to experience national-level talent up close.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A Unique
Cultural Event for Northeast Ohio</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rooted in hip-hop tradition and
driven by vocal innovation, beatboxing pushes the boundaries of what the human
voice can achieve. From bass drops and drum patterns to melodic layering and
experimental sound design, this competition highlights the technical mastery
and creative artistry of the region’s rising performers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Ohio’s beatbox scene continues to
grow, and this event provides a professional platform for emerging artists to
compete, connect, and elevate the art form,” organizers note. “It’s raw, live,
and completely powered by the human voice.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Event
Details</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">📍</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> <b>The Matinee</b>-812 W Market St., Akron, OH 44303<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">🗓</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Saturday, March 7, 2026<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">⏰</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
7:00 PM </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">–</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
1:30 AM (Battle begins at 7:00 PM sharp)<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">🎟</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Tickets: [INSERT TICKET LINK]</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tickets are available online and
at the door, subject to capacity.For more information or press inquiries,
please contact Carol Olson a 330.455.1000 or <a href="mailto:info@singstark.org" style="color:blue">info@singstark.org</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">About Sing Stark</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>
Sing Stark is c<span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">reating diverse singing communities and
choral experiences throughout Stark County.</span></span></p></div>