Grain of Maroc // Album Surf

Grain of Maroc // Album Surf

Asher Pacey and Victor Bernardo surf like two ends of the same beautifully balanced spectrum. Pacey moves with an almost meditative softness—lean, unhurried, and deeply in tune with the rhythm of the wave—turning every ride into something that feels hand-crafted. Bernardo, meanwhile, brings a spark of electricity: sharp lines, sudden bursts of speed, and a kind of playful precision that makes even difficult sections look inviting. When they surf together, their contrasting energies—Asher’s quiet glide and Victor’s crisp dynamism—create a kind of dialogue on the water, showing how different approaches can celebrate the same wave in entirely unique ways. Hit the link and enjoy the slide.

A Film By: Ayoub Abouizza

Music:
Itadi - "Live in Other World"
Dur-Dur band "Yabaal"
Erin Koray "Yagmur"
David Bowie "Moonage Daydream"

Desert Rats

Desert Rats

A dust-filled, adrenaline-charged surf trip in the heart of the Australian desert Three surfers.
Nine thousand kilometers. Three weeks in the middle of nowhere. Between endless roads, raw humour, and danger lurking in the background, DESERT RATS tells the story of a wild mission between friends at the edge of the world, in a land as stunning as it is hostile where great white sharks constantly remind you that you’re only a passing guest.

In DESERT RATS, William Aliotti, one of the world’s best free surfers—teams up with Pierre Caley, former lifeguard in Australia and big-wave surfer, and Matt Hollman, his longtime friend, Australian lifeguard and surfer. Their goal: hunt down slabs—the waves that detonate right on the reef, brutal and unpredictable…

Between dramatic landscapes, failed sessions, nearby shark attacks, and a strong sense of brotherhood, the trip unfolds like a road movie that’s both hilarious and chaotic. And because the ocean never plays by your rules, the perfect swell finally arrives… just after William leaves. DESERT RATS is surfing in its rawest form: endless waiting, real risk, wild beauty, freedom, and unfiltered friendship.

UK Solid Sessions

UK Solid Sessions

Some of the UK’s very best surf talent heads out to meet a bitter winter’s day, trading warmth for the reward of powerful, pumping waves. Days like this are rare—those magic moments when the swell, wind, and tide all line up just right—so when they arrive, we chase them with everything we’ve got.

Boardmasters Reveals First Wave of Artists for 2026

Boardmasters Reveals First Wave of Artists for 2026

Everyone has heard of Boardmasters. But only those who’ve felt the wind, the waves and the bass know what it really is. Once again this August you are invited to taste the salt and ride the rhythm of the ocean for five days of raw, unleashed Cornwall across two coastal sites in Newquay. 2026 Presale Tickets go on sale Thursday 27th November at 10am but fans must sign up to the Presale for exclusive 24 hour access at boardmasters.com. It closes at midnight on Wednesday 26th November, with tens of thousands already signed up so don't miss out.

Born from the surf. Raised by music. Boardmasters isn’t fenced into a field, it’s carved into the cliffs. A place where sea spray cuts through basslines and freedom comes naturally. Think rugged rave on a ragged coastline. Endless live music, pro surf, skate battles, cold-water dips, yoga on the cliffs and Cornish food that tastes like summer. The Atlantic backdrop doesn’t do soft, and neither does Boardmasters.

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This year’s music line-up is not for the faint hearted. Topping the bill are two UK heavyweights; firstly rock rebels Kasabian who formed in Sergio Pizzorno’s bedroom in Leicester in 1997 and have since clocked up seven consecutive UK No.1 albums, more than 10 million album sales, 1.5 billion Spotify streams, multiple major awards and landmark festival headline sets. The band's eighth and most recent album ‘Happenings’ was another No.1, and new single “Hippie Sunshine” from their upcoming ninth album ‘’ACT III’ album shows they continue to evolve while staying true to their original sound.

Also headlining, fellow UK legend Fatboy Slim is a GRAMMY and BRIT Award–winning DJ and producer whose four-decade career has made him one of the world’s most recognisable electronic artists. He has played every major stage and draws global fans to his high-energy shows where his trademark re-edits, Hawaiian shirt, bare feet and iconic tracks including “Right Here, Right Now,” “The Rockafeller Skank” and “Praise You” as well as his latest hits “Role Model” and “Bus Stop Please” with Daniel Steinberg continue to resonate through the generations.

Joining them are Brighton’s indie darlings The Kooks, who continue to define a generation with sun-soaked singalongs, as well as Loyle Carner, with his poetic lyricism and soulful sincerity as one of UK rap’s most compelling voices.

Tash Sultana, the one-person powerhouse who blends psych-rock, reggae, and soulful electronica, performs exclusively at Boardmasters for their only English festival performance of the year, while Welsh rapper / singer-songwriter Ren graces the main stage with his first ever festival appearance, delivering fearless storytelling, which blends raw emotion with genre-defying artistry.

Afternoon special guest headliners Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah and Example will deliver high-energy sets of grime and bass, whilst the rest of phase one spans indie, live bands and electronic dancefloors including Pendulum [Live], Rudimental, James Arthur, Brooke Combe, The Darkness, Goldie [Live], Matt Corby, Alessi Rose, DJ AG, Dimension, Window Kid, 4am Kru, Saint Ludo, Lambrini Girls, Florence Road and more.

But it’s everything else beyond the music that makes Boardmasters what it is across two sites. Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach become a living, breathing patchwork of exploration. From the Boardmasters Open - WSL Men’s & Women’s Pro, Junior Open, surf lessons and coastal adventure packages to an expansive world of wellness and sport, featuring yoga, sound baths, spa and sauna sessions, hot tubs and ice baths, massage, Muscle Beach fitness, run clubs, football comps, cardio core classes and even disco yoga. Arts and culture pulse through the festival with jewellery and craft workshops. There is art and mask-making, talks and live hangs with scene starters and community makers, plus skate sessions, comedy, bingo, silent disco and more. All of this is layered alongside Cornish culture, local art installations, and a vibrant food offering that champions Cornish produce and world flavours.

Beyond the festival is a genuine freedom to explore the wild peninsula outside of the site. Attendees are left to plot their own adventure and come and go as they please. No two experiences are the same. Every aspect is bespoke. Families, students, locals and visitors are all part of the same community. They wander the local beaches, catch the surf or dip into a midday set. Afternoons can be about wellness or release, and nighttimes are when the cliffs come alive. The one constant is Cornwall and the indescribable energy it transmits.

Tickets going on sale include 5, 4 and 3 day camping, coach and ticket bundles, 3-day no camping and VIP Camping plus extras such as hospitality lounge tickets, child and teen tickets. Flexible payment plans start from under £30 per month with PayPal pay in three options. Find out full pricing and ticket info at boardmasters.com

Boardmasters isn’t about being picture perfect. It’s about realness. The wind might ruin your hair, the sea might knock you off your board, and your voice might not make it past Sunday, but that’s exactly the point.

Fans must sign up to the ticket Pre-sale at boardmasters.com to receive 24-hour exclusive access to presale tickets, allowing them to secure tickets at the lowest price point ahead of tiered pricing increases. It closes at midnight on Wednesday 26th November. Pre-sale tickets go live on Thursday 27th November at 10am and General Onsale is Friday 28th November at 10am. See you at the edge of the world.

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LINE UP

Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, The Kooks, Loyle Carner, REN, Tash Sultana, Rudimental, Pendulum (Live), James Arthur, Alessi Rose, The Darkness, The Royston Club, Goldie (Live), Brooke Combe, Lambrini Girls, Dizzee Rascal, Example, Tinie Tempah, Getdown Services, Luvcat, Asha Banks, Florence Road, Freddie Halkon, The Pill, Charlie Noordewier, Villanelle, Take A Chance On Us, Dimension, Ewan McVicar, Clementine Douglas, DJAG, 4AM Kru, Bushbaby, Hannah Wants, In Parallel, K Motionz & IC3, La La, Omar+, Sota, Window Kid, Arthi, Charlie Boon, Dubtendo Allstars, General Levy, Saint Ludo, Cirque Du Soul DJs, Jakkob, Joe Hunt, King Booo!, Woody Cook, Pitbull Tribute (Mr Worldwide UK), Big John (DJ Set), Rufus Rice, Ibiza Final Boss

Watch Snapt 5

Watch Snapt 5

SNAPT5 The Final Cut by Logan Chucky Dulien. The 5th and final instalment is the end of an era to the longest running independent surf series of all time . This movie was filmed all over the globe for 3 years.

Starring an all-star roster that consists of:
2025 Men’s World Champion Yago Dora
2025 Jr World Champion Bronson Meydi
Olympic silver medalist Jack Robinson
Surfing’s Jimi Hendrix aka Mason Ho
Noa Deane
Clay Marzo
Ian Crane
Parker Coffin
Benji Brand
Taro Watanabe
Mateus Herdy
Jackson Dorian
Dane Henry
Victor Bernardo
Connor Coffin
Levi Slawson
Mikala Jones
Asher Pacey
Tosh Tudor
Carlos Munoz
Varun Tanjung

Hawaii young guns Jacob Turner, Legend & Mana Chandler, Baby Steve Roberson, Nalu Deodato, Maikai Burdine, Kala De Soto, and the infamous Snapt5 Global Grom section featuring 29 of the best groms in the world age 17 and under that were hand selected by Director Logan Dulien.

After 25 years The Snapt curtain closes with this film. big thank you to everyone who has supported the journey.

Pauline Menczer celebrated with Bondi statue

Pauline Menczer celebrated with Bondi statue

A life-sized bronze sculpture honouring the extraordinary legacy of Waverley born trailblazer and surfing champion Pauline Menczer has been unveiled at South Bondi Beach.

Pauline took out the Women’s World Championships in 1993, all without the backing of a sponsor, becoming the first – and only – world champ to come from Bondi. In 2018, she was inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame.

Last year, Waverley Council approved the gift of a statue immortalising Pauline’s incredible career and immeasurable contribution to both surfing and women’s sports, in a spot overlooking the very place she first took to the water as a child.

“As well as being a talented athlete, Pauline Menczer has been a trailblazer and tireless advocate for equality in sport, paving the way for so many to follow in her footsteps,” Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh said.
“Pauline’s impact and everything she was as a champion remains as relevant as ever, and Waverley Council is honoured to give her a permanent home at South Bondi Beach.”

Pauline said she was “blown away” by the statue, which she described as also being “for the surfers, the battlers and everyone who’s copped a few knocks but refused to give up”.

“This statue isn’t just about me,” she said. “If it inspires even one kid to have the courage to paddle out, it’s done its job.

“It’s so wild to think a little Bondi grom like me would end up with a bronze statue overlooking the waves where I learnt to surf. We didn’t have much growing up, but we had the gift of the ocean, and that was our everything.”

Pauline is celebrated not just for her advocacy but her fortitude in overcoming hurdles of sexism, homophobia and depilating bouts of rheumatoid arthritis.

Born and raised in Bondi, she began surfing at the tender age of 12 and quickly drew recognition for her uncanny ability to read the waves and ride them fearlessly.

The bronze figure honouring her is the work of respected Australian artist Cathy Weiszmann and portrays a young Pauline doing a “surf-check”, looking out across the ocean from the park.

Its cost was covered by the crowdfunding efforts of grassroots community group Pauline in Bronze and gifted to Council as a donation for the community.

“I express my sincere thanks to those who tirelessly campaigned to make this installation possible,” Cr Nemesh said.
Pauline added: “I’m so grateful to this amazing community. You legends made this happen.”