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Rip Curl Boardmasters announces headliners for the 2008 Beach Sessions, Fistral Beach, Newquay

The organisers of the 2008 Rip Curl Boardmasters are pleased to announce that alongside premier surf, BMX and skating action will be seven days of live music beginning with the now infamous, Foster’s Beach Bar sponsored Beach Sessions, showcasing the best up and coming talent currently creating a buzz on the music scene alongside some established names. Last year’s sessions brought you 7 consecutive sell-out nights of live music from the likes of Enter Shikari, Seasick Steve and this year’s Boardmasters Unleashed headliners, The Pigeon Detectives.

Kicking things off on Monday August 4th will be a very special impromptu live set from rock poppers Elliot Minor. The classically trained three-piece are no strangers to the live scene having supported everyone from McFly to Simple Plan. The band’s infamous blend of pop and punk has earned them an ironclad fan base as well as their own headline tour which kicked off in March. The band’s free show at this year’s Rip Curl Boardmasters will be one of many special guest appearances taking place in the trade village.

Elliott Minor

If Elliot Minor wasn’t already enough, Monday night will see South Wales’ Kids In Glass Houses take to the stage as the first official Beach Session set of the week.
Being hailed as a breath of fresh air on the post-hardcore scene, not concerned with the current zeitgeist or the colour of their nail varnish, the valley boys have nailed their reputation after high profile support slots to the likes of Lostprophets and Killswitch Engage, a huge fan base accumulation and their Roadrunner released first single being A listed at Radio One.

Kids in Glass Houses

Tuesday will see indie-rockers British Sea Power take to the stage for an unforgettable live show. The Brighton based foursome have reached major critical acclaim this year with their latest album ‘Do You Like Rock Music’ selling over a million copies and receiving major praise from some of the UK’s best loved music titles. “Stadium-sized melodies and exquisite songwriting,” said MOJO. The NME was in accord, “Out of this world..288.” The Sunday Times simply stated that BSP were, “The best band in Britain.” Their show at this year’s Boardmasters will be their most intimate this summer with main stage slots confirmed at the likes of Glastonbury and T in the Park.

British Sea Power

Wednesday will play host to an impressive bill of underground hip hop and reggae acts and MC’s including Rodney P and The Nextmen. Battersea born MC Rodney P has collaborated with everyone from Roni Size to Bjork combining his West Indian inspired reggae beats with home grown rhymes of South London. Alongside Rodney P will be The Nextmen, the hip hop producing duo are no strangers to the live scene having worked with everyone from The Pharcyde to RCB Unleashed headliners Groove Armada.

Thursday’s which line-up, is hosted by Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing, will see more eclectic artists taking to the stage including local hero Seth Lakeman. The Devonshire singer-songwriter has been awash with publicity since the release of the Mercury Music Prize nominated album Kitty Jay back in 2004. Since then with serious plugging from the likes of Jools Holland and Billy Bragg, Seth Lakeman has established himself as one of the most exciting folk singers on the UK music scene as well as actually being named singer of the year at 2007 BBC Folk Awards. With a new album due later this month this will be Lakeman’s first official Cornish date this year.

Seth Lakeman

Special guest support on the night comes from the achingly talented Cornish singer-songwriter, Ruarri Joseph. Having recently toured with Seth Lakeman and a new album du, Ruarri will be returning with his band after a hugely successful main stage slot at last year’s Unleashed.

Ruarri Joseph

Taking a break from the Beach Sessions, live music for the week will then move to the stunning cliff top location at Watergate bay for this Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed. Music will come from the likes of Groove Armada, The Pigeon Detectives, special guests The Zutons and The Futureheads plus many more. The full line-up is available from www.ripcurlboardmasters.com

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The Beach Sessions returns to Fistral Beach on Sunday evening for the Rip Curl Boardmasters official closing party. Last year’s festival was closed by an unforgettable live show from Bedouin Soundclash who managed to keep going an hour after the venue closed with un-lucky fans that missed out on tickets listening in from the beach. Headliners Shapeshifter will be setting the party mood with a full live dub and drum and bass show. The New Zealanders have been compared to everyone from Salmonella Dub to Fat Freddy’s Drop and are known for their phenomenal live show’s and are sure to make this yet another and a party that will live on until next years festival.

Alongside programmed music at this year’s Rip Curl Boardmasters expect secret after parties from the likes of Rip Curl and Relentless as well as various club sessions in Newquay town centre. Full details will be announced shortly via www.ripcurlboardmasters.com

Beach Sessions tickets are priced £12.50/night. Tickets available from www.ripcurlboardmasters.com from 9am on 21 June. Charger tickets entitle access to all 5 Beach Sessions plus a weekend ticket to Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed priced £99.99. For further information please see www.ripcurlboardmasters.com

UNLEASHED MUSIC FEST

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August 8th and 9th plays host to the Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed music festival overlooking Watergate Bay. 35 internationally renowned acts will play across two live stages which have been previously graced by the likes of Razorlight, Feeder, ASH, Newton Faulkner and last year’s headliner, Paolo Nutini, as well as supporting up and coming acts like The Ting Tings.

Organisers are thrilled to announce that one of the UK’s biggest live dance bands GROOVE ARMADA have been confirmed as headliners on Friday 08th August.

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