After three and a half years of battles in over 20 countries, Secret Wars has finally landed in Australia. Secret Wars is the world’s premier art battle – working in similar ways to Fight Club, where battles are set up and promoted through word of mouth by people that are in the know. Taking over the intimate NAME THIS BAR in Sydney, Heat #3 of the first series of Secret Wars Australia will take off 1st April 2010 at 8.30pm. Heat #3 is between two of Sydney’s up-and-coming street artists BRIDGE STEHLI vs. HOUL. Hit up the website for more information. Attached is a host of images from many of the Secret Wars meetings that have taken place globally!
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPETITION
On the night
• 90 minutes on the battle clock
• Only black markers and black acrylic paint can be used to paint
• No pencils / sketches should be on stage or used (loose rule)
• Each artist has to stay within the allocated space
• Battles are judged by 2 nominated and neutral guest judges + crowd vote
COMPETITION
The competition starts as a 4 round 'league' style concept. The winner from each round goes through to the 'semi-final' stage. With the winner from each of the two semi finals going through to the Grand Final held on the first Thursday in August 2010. The judges each award a single vote to the artist of their choice. The third vote is the CROWD vote with the use of a decibel reader to make it all official. The artist with the most votes wins. For media enquiries about Secret Wars and any other related material Please contact Secret Wars HQ by email on shannon@monorex.com or 0416 819 405 or visit the site at www.secretwars.com.au
PRESS RELEASE
Secret Wars began back in 2006 - it was small, and intimate yet had the potential to be so much more. Years of hard work, dedication and a strong following has meant Secret Wars has pushed the boundaries and raised the bar for artists and promoters alike around the world. Shannon McKinnon, the Australian agent for MONOREX and Secret Wars Australia, felt that the timing was right for Secret Wars to shine down under. With a massive following in England, Europe and with the start of the Secret Wars Euro league, we felt it was a great time to get the ball rolling and Sydney is the place that it’s all happening. Secret Wars showcases the artists and their art in the form of a live battle using simple but dynamic techniques. Artists are encouraged to have fun, think outside the square and use the platform to play off one another. 2009 was a great year for the brand, a number of successful trips, including a week-long tour in New York. With the Euro League in full swing, 2010 is already looking good and it can only get better. This is history in the making, are you ready to be a part of it?
