2026 MC Olympics | Youth Speaks x Youth Arts Exchange Summit

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

La Fenix | San Francisco, CA

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Who will be the last MC Standing? Who has the best beats? Are you the one? Come compete at this year's MC Olympics.
About this Event

MC Olympics is a tournament-style rap competition and beat battle where the Bay's dopest young emcees and producers highlight their pen game, personality, and performance skills, while they network, cypher, and connect with other artists. ALL styles and skill levels are welcome. Youth must be 14-21 years of age and live in the Bay Area to participate.


HOW DOES IT WORK?

For Rappers -

Round 1: Bring your hottest 16 bars ready to spit over a mystery beat

Round 2: Be prepared to freestyle off the dome with words from the audience

Round 3: Bring a song ready to perform (less than 5 min) or spit acapella/share another 16 bars to the crowd


Our esteemed panel of judges will give feedback and rank our competing MCs.

1st Place Prize: $800

2nd Place Prize: $600

3rd Place Prize: $300


For Producers -

Bring at least 3 beats to battle! Each round we eliminate until 1 producer is still standing!

The producer who wins the beat battle will receive Ableton Live 12 Intro (includes 5GB of sounds), pro studio quality headphones (Sennheiser HD280PRO), and their beat will be used for the Freestyle round of MC Olympics.


LOGISTICS

Saturday, May 9

3:00–5:30 PM

YAX Studios at La Fénix

1950 Mission St, San Francisco


COVID POLICY

As we continue to explore new opportunities to gather and build community within an ever-changing world we will continue to gather and remain accountable to your safety.


MASKING

Masks are recommended for any indoor activities.


SUPPORT

To support Youth Speaks please send contributions to Network for Good

FOLLOW US @ youthspeaks on all socials and check out our website youthspeaks.org


Agenda

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Check In/Huddle
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Competition Starts
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Winners Announced
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Where is it happening?

La Fenix, 1950 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States

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