Jan Michael Vincent, star of Big Wednesday has died

Jan Michael Vincent, star of Big Wednesday has died

Jan Michael Vincent, star of Big Wednesday has died. He was 74.

Vincent died on 10 February, according to a death certificate seen by TMZ.
The document states he was an inpatient at a hospital in North Carolina and is survived by his third wife, Patricia Ann Christ.

The film is set in California between 1962 and 1974 is one the best surf films ever made, and one of the few that Hollywood films that surfers accepted as authentic. It follows the lives of three surfers: Matt Johnson (Jan-Michael Vincent), a self-destructive local surf star, and his two best friends, Leroy “The Masochist” Smith (Gary Busey) and Jack Barlowe (William Katt).

Jan-Michael delivered an iconic performance that still resonates today.

Some of his best lines included

“I don’t wanna be a star. Have my picture in magazines, have a bunch of kids looking up to me. I’m a drunk, Bear, a screw up. I just surf ’cause its good to go out and ride with your friends. I don’t even have that anymore.”

“We’re gathered here to say a few words about our friend Jim King. We called him Waxer. I’d just like to say that… he was a good surfer… and a really great guy. He had a nice cutback. He rode the nose real well.”

RIP Jan.

WaveSlayer/Dawn Patrol

WaveSlayer/Dawn Patrol

River surfing is rapidly growing in the world, as well as the tales of the good, bad, and ugly that come along with it. Lets just take a moment to sit back and enjoy some surfing river surfing Ninjas, what's not to like (don't answer that).

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Rip Curl team riders surf the Wavegarden Cove

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A few months back a handful of Rip Curl team riders, led by Australian female pro surfer Nikki Van Dijk, shredded the new waves in the Wavegarden Cove. While Nikki focused on her competitive game, the rest of the Rip Curl surfers including Samuel Pupo (Brazil), Mikey McDonagh (Australia) and European groms Kyllian Guerin, Kai and Hans Odriozola concentrated on getting barreled and blasting as many airs and turns as possible.

Masked Ball Festival 2019

Masked Ball Festival 2019

The Cornwall based event kicks off the festival season with cliff top views, hot tub disco and 24hr license

In an overcrowded market of festivals in the UK and Europe, The Masked Ball stands out for its cliff tops views out to sea, multiple micro venues and 24 hour license. Taking place from from 3-5 May 2019, the festival now enters its 12th year and returns with another party for the ages. The intimate 3000 capacity themed electronic festival is populated by dressed-to-excess “ballers” and takes places just outside the Cornish fishing village of Porthleven. The event has an open door policy with admission meaning ticket holders are encourage to explore the beautiful stretch of Cornish coastline and village of Porthleven, 

which is a five-minute walk from the site, as part of the experience. Acts announced include Psychemagik, Body Hammer, Dave Harvey, Felix Dickinson, Telephones, Francis Inferno Orchestra, DJ Format, Optimo and more with Surf Lessons, stand up paddleboarding, Hot tub disco and Yoga just being a number of extras that make this event special. The Masked Ball is essentially a giant themed party in a wonderful location, with festival-goers expected to dress up and look just as good as those on stage.

As for the music, the lineup is stuffed with good time dance music of every stripe from the UK and beyond. Among the home standouts are edit kings Psychemagik, Scott Fraser and Joe Hart's revered and long-running Body Hammer, a showcase of Andy Bainbridge & Chris stoker’s brilliant Not An Animal label, Scotland's endlessly talented Austin Ato (previously known as Drums of Death), and industry veteran Felix Dickinson, who counts DJ Harvey, 

Optimo and Andrew Weatherall among his fans. Glasgow born Optimo made their name as purveyors of a magnificently eclectic electronic and still bring joy to dancefloors all over the world are involved. The international artists are just as impressive, with the "saviour of Australian dance music" Francis Inferno Orchestra, Norwegian house don Telephones and Japan’s rising star Powder all dropping in.

Futureboogie Records takeover The Deck on Saturday night. Head Honcho Dave Harvey will play alongside long time friend Felix Dickinson for a marathon 4 hour back to back set, with support from label resident Kiwi and up-and-coming Ellie Stokes.

Add to that a 24-hour licence on Saturday and it all adds up to a proper party – an outrageously colourful three-day refuge from normal life that leaves other such events in the dust.

Masked Ball Limited are an independent Cornish events company run by a small group of friends. They run events in the local area, using local people, businesses and contractors.