Big Beat MKE 2025

Breaking And Entering is proud to present Milwaukee’s premier beat battle tournament, Big Beat MKE. Sixteen producers will compete in a head-to-head battle tournament over the course of eight weeks. One lucky producer will be taking home a huge prize pack, as well as the honor of being dubbed the winner of the Big Beat MKE Tournament.

The initial sixteen producers will be chosen based on online submissions reviewed by a selection committee consisting of members of Milwaukee’s music scene. Battles will be determined by a random draw.

During a battle, two producers will go head to head for three one minute rounds, alternating beats for the judges and the crowd to hear. If the crowd demands it, one optional overtime round will be contested. Judges will pick the winner based on style, overall sound quality, and crowd reaction.

View the bracket and performer lineup at BreakingAndEntering.net/BigBeatMKE

Thanks you to this year's sponsors:
OnMilwaukee
Native Instruments
414 Milwaukee
Canni
Your Move MKE
Music Go Round
Bust-N-Stuff
The New State
Drunken Cobra
Tymeless Studios
Barcode Elephant
Wisconsin Music Podcast
91.3 The Plug
True Skool
Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum
WA Production