Origins: Outbreak – The Beginnings in Florida (2003-2013)

The Legits Blast Festival traces its roots back to Outbreak, an event that first took place in Pembroke Pines, Florida, in 2003. Founded by Mex One and the Unique Styles Crew, Outbreak began as a local gathering for the Breaking community but quickly evolved into one of the most prestigious underground Breaking events in the world.

Key Milestones in Florida (2003-2013)

• Outbreak started as a small-scale competition, focusing on authenticity, skill, and community, preserving the raw essence of Breaking.
• It was among the first major events to attract B-Boys and B-Girls from across the world, offering high-level battles, workshops, and cultural exchange.
• By the late 2000s, Outbreak had gained international recognition, drawing competitors and spectators from all corners of the globe.
• The Outbreak World Finals were held annually in Orlando until 2013, marking the end of an era in Florida but the beginning of a new journey in Europe.

The Evolution: Outbreak Europe & The Legits Blast (2010-Present)

In 2010, under the guidance of Mex One, Martin “MGbility” Gilian joined the forces with Miroslav “MK” Krížan taking the Outbreak experience to Europe, launching Outbreak Europe in their hometown of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. This move allowed for a broader global reach while maintaining the underground, community-driven spirit that defined Outbreak.

Outbreak Europe (2010-Present)

• Outbreak Europe rapidly became one of World’s largest Breaking events,
• The event expanded beyond battles, incorporating new categories, live performances, and cultural elements, making it more than just a competition—a true celebration of Breaking culture.
• Its success led to the creation of The Legits Blast Festival, an even broader platform for Hip Hop culture that encompassed multiple artistic disciplines, drawing dancers from over 90 countries.

The Birth of The Legits Blast Festival

With the festival’s growing scale and ambition, The Legits, a creative collective founded by MGbility and MK, took charge of organizing and elevating the event.

In 2014, Outbreak Europe officially became part of The Legits Blast Festival, evolving into a multi-day, multi-event festival that includes:

• Breaking battles (Outbreak Europe)
• Dance camp (Youth is the Future)
• Concerts and live music performances
• Workshops and panel discussions
• Streetwear and Hip-Hop culture showcases

 The Legits Blast Festival has gained a reputation for its legendary parties and unforgettable concerts with notable performances such as:

Onyx, Masta Ace, Lords of the Underground, Das EFX, Fusik and others.

Global Expansion & Present Day

In 2015, Michal “Bernie” Roháč joined MGbility and MK as a key figure in shaping The Legits Blast Festival.

Today, The Legits Blast Festival is one of the most recognized Hip Hop and Breaking festivals worldwide, featuring:

• Qualifier events in over 30 countries, leading to the world finals in Slovakia.
• A strong commitment to preserving Hip Hop and Breaking culture, fostering growth for both seasoned dancers and future generations.
• A global community united by the core values of Breaking, creativity, and self-expression.

Outbreak’s legacy is stronger than ever, and The Legits Blast remains a cornerstone event in the international Breaking scene, carrying forward the mission to keep Mex One’s vision and legacy alive. The festival continues to bring together dancers, artists, and fans from all over the world, celebrating the true essence of Hip Hop and Breaking culture.

The safety of festival visitors is our top priority.

To ensure a safe event — and to protect the lives, health, and property of all attendees and the event organizer — every visitor is required to undergo a security check upon each entry to the festival grounds and, if necessary, also within the premises.

The purpose of these security checks is to ensure that visitors are not carrying any dangerous or prohibited items that could endanger life, health, or property — whether their own, that of other attendees, or that of the organizer.

Possession of dangerous or prohibited items, or refusal to undergo a security check, will result in denial of entry or removal from the event grounds without any right to a refund.

Individuals without valid tickets, those displaying aggressive behaviour, or those who pose a threat to life, health, or property — their own or that of others — will likewise be removed from the event grounds without any right to a refund.

Prohibited items:

• Glass containers and bottles
• Sugary drinks and pre-prepared food
• Cans
• Sprays and markers
• Umbrellas
• Selfie sticks
• Drones, wireless routers
• Laser pointers
• Pets (except assistance animals)
• All types of weapons, including sharp objects (knives, razor blades, etc.), ammunition, explosives and pyrotechnics
• Flammable materials, chemicals, poisons, and toxic substances
• Psychotropic substances and precursors
• Any other items deemed dangerous by the event organizer due to risks to life, health, or property of participants

The recording of audio, video, or photography is strictly prohibited during the event, except when using personal digital cameras or mobile phones.
By entering the event premises, you acknowledge and agree to these conditions. Recording, reproducing, livestreaming, or publicly distributing full battles or other substantial portions of the event in any form, whether online or offline, without the prior written consent of the Organizer is strictly prohibited. Any breach of this condition constitutes a material breach of the event terms and may result in a contractual penalty of EUR 1,000, without prejudice to the Organizer’s right to seek additional legal remedies and damages.

If you become aware of any security threat, please notify the event organizers immediately.

Important contacts:
112 – General European Emergency Number
150 – Fire Department
155 – Emergency Medical Services
158 – Police
159 – Municipal Police