UKBC SUMMER JAM 2026
About this Event
UKBC Summer Jam!
19th August 2026
FREE ENTRY LIVE MUSIC EVENT!
UKBC isn’t just about beatbox battles!
Over 20 years ago, the community grew from people meeting in parks for unamplified jams like “King of the Jam,” where the winner actually took home a pot of jam! So now it’s time to bring that summer jam spirit back.
We’re celebrating the scene with a day of ZERO battles. Instead, we’ll focus on collaboration, networking, creativity and YOU performing and making music together on a MASSIVE stage, plus Performances by World Leading Musicians.
Join the jam for FREE
At The MECA, Swindon
19th August 2026
12.00PM - 1.00PM (LUNCHTIME) FREE KIDS & FAMILY BEATBOX & VOCAL ARTS WORKSHOP FOR ALL
5.00PM – 6.00PM CHOIRS WORKSHOP
6.00PM – 7.30PM OPEN MIC
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MAIN EVENING EVENT with performances by:
The Beatbox Collective (World Beatbox Champions)
The PeteBox (as seen on TV’s The Voice)
JFB (3 x DMC World DJ Champion)
UK Beatbox Champions Bass Ventura, ABH & Frosty
FREE ENTRY*
*This event is FREE to everyone.
Expect:
• Open mic sessions
• Vocalists, MCs, and singer-songwriters joining the jam
• Special guest performances and showcases throughout the evening
• A creative, community-focused atmosphere
If you work with musicians, singers, MCs, or other performers then bring them along and get involved!*
* More information on how to sign up for the Open Mic slots, details will follow shortly. Keep an eye on the UKBC (UK Beatbox Championships) socials
PROGRAMME (FREE EVENT)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ALL WELCOME
Kids & Family Beatbox Workshop
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (INVITATION ONLY)**
Competitor Feedback Sessions with Judges**
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ALL WELCOME
Choirs Workshop
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ALL WELCOME
Open Mic Session
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ALL WELCOME
Performance Showcases: World Beatbox Champions 'The Beatbox Collective', The PeteBox as seen on TV's The Voice, JFB 3 x DMC World DJ Champion, UK Beatbox Champions Bass Ventura, ABH & Frosty and Special Guests
9:00 PM
Event Finishes
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** Competitor Feedback Sessions (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) INVITATION ONLY
All confirmed UKBC 2026 Main Event competitors are invited to attend exclusive live feedback sessions from three experienced beatbox judges.
Each confirmed competitor will have the opportunity to perform 2–3 routines and receive direct feedback from the panel. These judges will be separate from the official UKBC battle judges.
To ensure routines remain private, feedback sessions will take place one competitor/team at a time, behind closed doors and using the full stage and sound system.
Not a confirmed participant for the UKBC 2026 Main Event but still want feedback?
A sign-up list will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. These additional participants will be seen if time allows.
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Come jam, connect, learn, and celebrate the music community.
THE UKBC SUMMER JAM 2026 IS PRESENTED BY THE UK BEATBOX CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE FESTIVAL OF VOCAL ARTS & BLENDID MUSIC GROUP, with funding from Arts Council England and support from Youth Music.
UKBC & THE FESTIVAL OF VOCAL ARTS is a not-for-profit community grassroots music organisation welcoming all music creators and creatives, with a 21 year International cultural legacy and National event and Festival for beatbox & vocal arts.
Terms & Conditions:
*Tickets are limited and issued on a first come first serve basis
*The organisers reserve the right to cancel tickets if we believe they may have been obtained dishonestly, may be used for unlawful or dishonest purposes, ticket touting, or contravene fair and reasonable use. Including but not restricted to booking multiple numbers of tickets that the organiser may deem unreasonable and could affect the fair chance for others to obtain a ticket.
*The organisers and the venue reserve the right to refuse entry
*By attending this event you accept that professional filming and video will be taking place and accept the event organiser and its partners may use this footage in the promotion of their future events and projects.
*See Good To Know section for more terms & conditions
*Other terms & conditions may apply
Agenda
?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
KIDS & FAMILY BEATBOX & VOCAL ARTS WORKSHOP FOR ALL
?: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
FEEDBACK SESSIONS (INVITATION ONLY)
?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
CHOIRS WORKSHOP
?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
OPEN MIC SESSION
?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
THE PETEBOX
?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
SPECIAL GUEST
?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
THE BEATBOX COLLECTIVE
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
