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Lorde announced as Boardmasters Friday headliner

Lorde announced as Boardmasters Friday headliner as 120+ acts join the line-up in massive second wave reveal. Joining uk festival exclusive Liam Gallagher and Florence + The Machine to headline the biggest Boardmasters yet.

With 2023 camping tickets selling out in record time and demand at an all time high, day tickets go on sale this week!
fans have until midnight on 22 February to sign up to the day tickets presale at boardmasters.com

Day tickets presale from 10am, Thursday 23 February
Day tickets general on sale from 10am, Friday 24 February

9 - 13 AUGUST 2023
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As Boardmasters gears up to be the biggest and best yet, the festival has dropped an epic announcement today. The Second Wave of the Boardmasters 2023 line-up includes over 120 acts, including Friday’s hotly-anticipated headliner and what’s more, Day Tickets will go on sale this week, too. Boardmasters brings the biggest names in music and the most exciting international surf talent to not one, but two, spectacular festival settings of Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Cornwall. Boardmasters is back this year from 9 - 13 August 2023 and is not to be missed.
Boardmasters 2022 saw a monumental sell-out, and now with demand at an all-time high, fans are urged to sign-up to the Day Ticket Presale to avoid disappointment this year. With Camping Tickets selling out in record time, now is the final chance to get tickets for Boardmasters 2023. Sign-ups for the Day Tickets Presale close at midnight on 22 February via boardmasters.com - the Day Tickets Presale starts at 10am on 23 February, with any remaining tickets going on general sale from 10am on 24 February. Tens of thousands are signed up already, so don’t miss out!

Lorde is revealed today as the third and final headliner for this year’s Boardmasters. New Zealand’s most exciting pop export comes armed with a sizzling cocktail of hits including ‘Royals’, ‘Green Light’ and ‘Solar Power’, as well as major awards wins including the Billboard Music Awards, two BRIT Awards, two Grammy’s, an MTV VMA, and an NME Award to name but a few. A solo artist of monumental status, her debut album Pure Heroine received widespread critical acclaim as Lorde firmly cemented herself as a global music superstar, and ever since she’s remained unstoppable with mesmerising lyricism and captivating live shows. Lorde will make her Boardmasters debut headlining the Main Stage alongside Liam Gallagher (UK festival exclusive) and Florence + The Machine.

Elsewhere on the line-up is special guest and long-time friend of the festival, Ben Howard, while Cypress Hill are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Black Sunday, performing the album in full. The songstress of the moment, recently celebrating her first #1 single with ‘Escapsim’, RAYE joins the line-up, with Irish vocal powerhouse who recently released his latest studio album Sonder, Dermot Kennedy.

Making a welcome return to Cornish shores, is one of dance music’s most sought after producers SG Lewis who joins the bill for 2023, along with Leeds rockers Yard Act who released their debut album The Overload in 2022 and Confidence Man who will have fans on their feet from start to finish delivering a splash of summer dance goodness. Manchester eclectic art-rock four-piece Everything Everything will be bringing the heat to Boardmasters, plus The Reytons who’ve recently rocketed to chart-topping success with their independently released debut album What's Rock And Roll?, Bear’s Den bringing anthemic festival sounds and rap and production duo rooted in hip-hop, garage and electro, Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn. Pop powerhouse Dylan is added to the huge Boardmasters line-up, set to deliver her self-penned sing-along hits including ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ and ‘You’re Not Harry Styles’. Also making up today’s announcement, online sensation piri, the loud, unapologetic trailblazing rock/punk/rap duo Nova Twins, ‘Rockstar Sea Shanty’ hitmakers Lottery Winners and the man behind viral track ‘TO THE MOON’, Sam Tompkins.

Hot on the heels of a massive Printworks show and recent collab with slowthai, and one of the hottest rappers to emerge in 2022 - Shygirl joins Boardmasters 2023, along with genre-defying, empowering electro duo SOFI TUKKER, the legendary summertime DJ Jazzy Jeff, singer Cian Ducrot whose latest single ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ is making waves on BBC Radio 1 right now, and supporting Christine & Queens at BBC 6Music festival and also headed for Boardmasters, Lava La Rue. Plus, there’ll be performances from dazzling singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin, and bringing the shimmering, catchy vocal, it’s Joesef. One of the most exciting names in the house music world, Ben Helmsley is another big addition to the Boardmasters bill, along with “best band on the planet” according to BBC 6Music’s Marc Riley, Warmduscher, and loads, loads more. Find the full line-up here.

Beyond the music, festival goers can sign up for Surf and Adventure packages to make the most of their time soaking up the best of what Cornwall has to offer. Adventure packages available to book include coasteering, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, bodyboarding, superSUP & snorkel SUP tours. At Boardmasters 2023, festivalgoers will be spoiled for choice with wellness activities at Zennor Haven, delicious local produce at the Cornish Market, a vast array of tasty street food, shopping at The Boulevardslow fashion village, get involved in Beach Cleans with Surfers Against Sewage, tons of tasty street food, the UK’s biggest silent disco, Boutique Camping, Family fun and much more. A Boardmasters mainstay, The Keg & Pastonbury returns with lively music performances and rip roaring comedy, while The Big Wheel makes a comeback having become a firm favourite and boasting incredible birds-eye views over the stunning Cornish coast. Festivalgoers can get involved in a yoga class, massages, tarot readings, film screenings and tons more.

The World Surf League returns to Cornish shores and the Boardmasters OPEN is ON. Steeped in heritage since 1981, festival-goers can head to Fistral Beach in Newquay to watch some of the most progressive and exciting names in international pro surfing crowned as the next Boardmasters champions, across five exhilarating days. Competitions include the Boardmasters OPEN men’s and women’s division and the Boardmasters Longboard Pro men’s and women’s division. Plus festivalgoers can also witness the new generation of groms showcasing their talent in the Boardmasters Junior OPEN boys and girls division - with more exciting detail to drop in the coming weeks!

Day Tickets for Boardmasters 2023 go on sale at 10am, Friday 24 February 2023, with Presale tickets from Thursday 23 February. Sign up to the Day Tickets Presale now at boardmasters.com.

Boardmasters 2023 Ticket Types & Information

BOARDMASTERS 2023 TICKETS
Friday, Saturday, Sunday day tickets from £84.50
Friday, Saturday, Sunday VIP day tickets from £110
A limited number of 3-day no camping tickets will be available from £249

Kids tickets [age 8 & under*]
Kids - Camping £25.00
Kids - Weekend camping - VIP £25.00
Kids - 3 Day Pass £20.00
Kids - Friday , Saturday, Sunday £15.00
Kids - VIP Friday , Saturday, Sunday £15.00

*Child tickets can only be booked in conjunction with a full adult ticket. A maximum of 2 x tickets can be booked in conjunction with a full adult ticket.

NB - Ages 9 -15 will need to purchase a full priced adult. ID must be provided on the door for proof of age.

Malia Manuel / Morgan Maassen

Last spring, Malia reached out to me asking to make a film that saw her surfing in both her favourite places around the world, as well as adventuring to new waves she dreamt of visiting... and so we set off, first to Tahiti, followed by Indonesia and South Africa, France and a quick jaunt to Spain, back to Tahiti for whales and weather redemption, and then concluding with a sublime winter on her home island of Kaua’i.

It was nothing short of a pleasure to hop around the world with Malia, from dancing with Humpback Whales to watching elephants pick fruit from trees in South Africa, sailing through Indian ocean archipelagos and being blistered by winter wind in the Atlantic. We scored waves of all shapes and sizes, sampled cuisine and smelly taxi rides across multiple continents, surfed in the belting rain and counted bands on poisonous sea snakes... I could go on and on, with so many experiences that could fill an anthology of films. But in-between all those moments I strived to capture with my lens, I watched a woman continuously spill her curiosity out into the world, while constantly striving to hone her athletic ability... and so I made a visual tale about a world-class human, surfing her way around the globe.- Morgan Maassen  

Direct/film/edit: Morgan Maassen  
Supported by lululemon
Music:  Marco Shuttle "Into Thin Air" 
Brendan Void "Angel.OO" 
Dirty Art Club "ifproperly" 
Nicola Cruz "Mantis" 
Dirty Art Club "hardluck" 
King "U're Mine" 
Tomaga "Gonda's Dream"

Euro Grom Search champions crowned in Morocco

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The European Gromsearch finals brought together Europe’s best under 16, 14 and 12 surfers for a thrilling display of surfing skills in beautiful conditions at Anchor Point, Morocco in an intense two days of competition.

Britains Lukas Skinner and Spains Sainoa Ortega Under 16 category champions won spots and a free trip to the World #Gromsearch Finals which will be held just ahead of the #RipCurlPro Bells Beach in April!

Under 16 Boys :
1st Lukas Skinner (GBR)
2nd Hans Odriozola (ESP)
3rd Inigo Madina (FRA)
4th Enoha Le Pieres (FRA)

Under 16 Girls
1st Saioa Ortega (ESP)
2nd Maria Salgado (PRT)
3rd Anais Blanchard (FRA)
4th Belle Betteridge (UK)

Under 14 Boys :
1st Dylan Donegan (ESP)
2nd Josh Karbus (IRL)
3rd Esteban Coucoulis-Lapierre (FRA)
4th Michele Scoppa (ITA)

Under 14 Girls :
1st Clémence Schorsh (FRA)
2nd Adriana Hidalgo (ESP)
3rd Miriam Juliao (PRT)
4th Bethan Davies (GBR)

Well done all!

Quik Saturn Launching Today

Quiksilver's surf collection, SATURN is launching today! The full collection is available at Quiksilver.co.uk, starting from £24.00.

The apparel collection includes signature Y2K looks including cargo-short cuts, a longer, 20- inch boardshort silhouette and classic graphic elements, relying heavily on primary colours and featuring bold contrast stitching. The boardshorts in this collection are made using Quiksilver’s premier SurfSilk fabric, designed for comfort on the inside with a resilient exterior.

nspired by the look and feel of the early 2000s, Quiksilver athletes Kael Walsh, Rolando Montes and Al Cleland Jr. grew up watching the defining surf films of the era and have channeled the progression and aggression of the 2000s into a fresh new capsule. The three headed to Indonesia, South Coast and Western Oz to film one of Quiksilver's most epic edits, Quiksilver // Saturn -

Sleepless nights

More, better sleep = more, better waves.

There is a lot going on in the world right now and a lot of people are stressed, both young and old. You see a lot in the press about ‘Blue Health’ and people being taken surfing to help relieve stress, but what if you are a stressed surfer? Well, luckily friend of Carve, Katy Griffin, is fully qualified in such matters and runs retreats, workshops and one-to-one counselling as well as working for the NHS. So we are going to run a series of articles by Katy in the hope it will help those suffering from all sorts of mental health issues. First up…Sleepless nights.

Sleepless nights.
It seems common these days for people to be unable to switch off their thoughts and worries, which leads to a downward spiral. An estimated 1 in 3 adults surfer sleep problems worldwide.

How can you intervene and break the cycle? Katy Griffin explains.

Sleep is the most under prescribed medications of the 21st century. Studies have shown that sleep is the most important factor to our physical and mental health. It aids our bodies to heal from illness, cope with stress, problem solve, process memories and improve cognition. Although it’s not just about sleeping but the quality of our sleep too.

If you are having problems here are ten top tips that will help.

Find a routine. Our circadian rhythm (the internal process that regulates the sleep–wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours ) loves routine and one night of change can throw it off balance. Set your clocks for bed and breakfast at the same time every day. Your body will soon ‘sync’ if you play it right.

Keep high intensity workouts to at least two hours before bed. Evening workouts can affect the brain’s ability to wind down so get them out of the way early and then set a relaxing routine before bedtime.

Reduce caffeine, nicotine and alcohol consumption. Stimulants can lead to very light sleep. Initially they can help you to fall asleep but they will rob you of that all important REM sleep.

Getting back to sleep. If you wake up in the middle of the night and your thoughts are racing, try meditation with apps like CALM and Headspace. Breathwork, such as breathing in through the nose for six counts and out the mouth for eight counts can help. Relax your muscles by doing a full body scan. Start at your toes and tense them for 20 seconds then release and work up through each muscle in the body, until you reach your head. Listening to relaxing music can also help to relax the mind.
Try not to eat too late, digesting heavy meals can interfere with sleep.

Bedtime routine. Create a relaxing routine before bed, just like you would for a 5-year-old. Keeping a worry journal, for those racing thoughts which may bother you at 3am. (Write them down and then you can forget about them until morning.)

Take a bath. A hot bath before bed can drop your body temperature once you’re in bed, in addition to making you feel sleepier and more relaxed.

Less screen time. We all know by now that screens are bad for good quality sleep and it takes discipline to remove yourself from them. Avoid all screens for at least two hours before sleep.

Get outside. At least thirty minutes of natural sunlight helps to regulate sleep patterns. Natural light in the morning and limiting light pollution before bed is key.

Get up if you can’t sleep. If you’re struggling to sleep and lying in bed for too long, it can just make you frustrated and this is not an effective sleep strategy. If you don’t fall asleep within thirty minutes, get up and try doing something relaxing. You only want your brain to associate your bed with sleeping or sex and not being awake.

Having an effective sleep routine does take time and discipline but the outcome for your health and wellbeing will be more than worth it.

If you’d like to learn more about sleep the book ‘Why We Sleep’ by Matthew Walker gives a fascinating insight into all things sleep related.

If you are still struggling with sleep you can speak to your GP, or Katy offers an online consultation service. (Details below)

Please email any questions you have related to mental health that you would like addressing in the next article to Katy [email protected].

For individual assessment please book here: https://www.thera-sea.co.uk/121-assessments-1

For retreats please book here: https://www.thera-sea.co.uk/upcoming-retreats-1

For inspiring stories of victories over mental health issues see

The trouble with weed.
https://www.carvemag.com/2020/10/trouble-with-weed/

A life less ordinary
https://www.carvemag.com/2021/09/a-life-less-ordinary/

Surfaced
https://www.carvemag.com/2022/11/surfaced/

The surfer and the sage
https://www.carvemag.com/2022/05/the-surfer-and-the-sage/

Who rescues the rescuers
https://www.carvemag.com/2020/06/who-rescues-the-rescuers/

Katy Griffin
Katy is a registered mental health nurse and founder of Thera-Sea – which takes a different educational approach to preventing mental health difficulties by offering well-being workshops, away days and retreats.

Katy does not believe in quick fix solutions for such complex issues as mental health. Instead, she has combined her 13 years of clinical experience, personal experience, scientific research and case histories to present a broad perspective workbook for participants which she delivers via the workshops, away days and retreats. The workshops are uplifting and informative which allows the participants to advance their own awareness and skills set around mental health as well as the people around them. www.thera-sea.co.uk She is about to launch her own podcast ‘The Diary of a Mental Health Nurse’

Boardmasters local crew!

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Boardmasters local crew! This year’s festival is about to sell out so if you want to get tickets, sign up to the pre-sale now to avoid disappointment.
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This year’s headliners boast Liam Gallagher, who’ll headline along with Florence + The Machine. Plus, there’s a wealth of other massive artists spanning a multitude of genres, from Little Simz, Four Tet and Example, to Bob Vylan, Connie Constance and Gwenno, set to descend for another scorcher of a summer on the Cornish coast.
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In what’s already been the fastest-selling Boardmasters ever, with camping tickets flying out in record time, Day Tickets will be going on sale imminently. Festival organisers strongly advise fans to get ready by signing up to the day tickets pre-sale, giving fans exclusive 24h access on tickets, to avoid missing out. Already, over 15,000 people are signed up for the pre-sale with demand at an all-time high. Pre-sale sign up closes at midnight on 22nd February via boardmasters.com.
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KEY DATES:
Fans can sign up now for Boardmasters Day Tickets pre-sale via boardmasters.com
Pre-sale sign ups close at midnight on 22nd February
Day Tickets pre-sale from 10am on 23rd Februrary
General On Sale (all remaining tickets) from 10am on 24th February