Brisbane Powerhouse came alive on Sunday 24 August as the Red Bull BC One Cypher Australia Final delivered a night of high-energy breaking. After a series of electrifying battles, B-Boy BOBCC (Takuma Takemasa) from Sydney and B-Girl Momiji (Momiji Hama) from Brisbane emerged as champions.
Both dancers have secured their place on the world stage, set to represent Australia at the Red Bull BC One World Final in Tokyo later this year, where they will compete against 32 of the world’s best breakers for the ultimate crown.
The weekend began with the Brisbane Cypher at Elements Collective, where breakers battled for spots in the National Final. By Sunday night, the Powerhouse was packed with a sold-out audience as 16 B-Boys and 8 B-Girls took the stage. Showcasing power moves, footwork, freezes and raw creativity, the competitors gave the crowd one of the biggest nights in Australian breaking to date.
In the B-Girl final, Momiji, cheered on by her home crowd, claimed victory over Sydney’s Riot. Still in disbelief after her win, she reflected: “I didn’t expect to win — I’m just feeling so happy. Wow. I have to start practicing and just keep pushing harder.”
The B-Boy title came down to a fierce clash between BOBCC and B-Boy Harry Hybrid. Across three intense rounds, BOBCC’s unique style and swift transitions stood out, sealing his win and the national title.
The judging panel featured WA legend B-Boy Pepito, Melbourne’s B-Girl Naru, and international star Kid David (Step Up 5, Battle of the Year, Lemonade Mouth). Sharing his approach to judging, Kid David explained: “You need a variety of content without repeating; I like to see swift movement, and it has to be on beat.”
Hosted by breaking icons B-Boy Fongo and Wongo, the night also featured live sets from Ipswich-born beatboxer Tom Thum, music duo Rush Hour (RSHR), DJ Bacon, and Melbourne producer Sadiva, adding even more energy to the atmosphere.
Since its inception in 2004, Red Bull BC One has grown into the world’s premier one-on-one breaking competition, staging more than 70 events across 27 countries. With BOBCC and Momiji heading to Tokyo, Australia’s breakers will once again take their place on the global stage.