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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"

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 -

Goat doing Goat stuff

Kelly Slater surfing some roll in below sea-level barrels at a sandbar on the North Shore of Oahu.

Not backdoor... all sand tubes, Kelly and his bag of tricks.

Filmed: @jamesferrell_
jamesferrellmedia.com

Scotland – Thurso

The waves were close to perfection last week up on Scotland's North Coast, Thurso definitely bears resemblance to some of its tropical cousins - they don't call it the "Cold Water Nias" for nothing.

And cold it was.. Even though the sun was shining on this particular day, 6mm hooded suits, boots, and gloves were essential to deal with the water temp hovering around 7°C.

Filmed: @global.zoo.co

Picklum and Toledo Victorious

• USA's Marks and Colapinto Finish in Second Place
• Picklum Ties Moore for No. 1 on World Rankings
• 8X World Champion Gilmore and 5X Champion Moore Fall in Quarterfinals
• More Available at WorldSurfLeague.com

Molly Picklum (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the )( Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, the second stop on the World Surf League (WSL) 2023 Championship Tour (CT), in six-to-eight foot waves at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu.

Despite being early in the season, today’s Hurley Pro Sunset Beach results are critical to the CT rankings, with the Mid-season Cut looming following Stop No. 5 at Margaret River, as well as provisional Olympic qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Picklum and Carissa Moore (HAW) are now tied for the top position on the world rankings, with Jack Robinson (AUS) also in first. Filipe Toledo (BRA) and Tyler Wright (AUS) are quickly trailing close behind in second and third, respectively.

Molly Picklum Wins Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, Goes to No. 1 on the Rankings

Australia’s Molly Picklum (above) claimed her first CT win, the best result of her career so far, today at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. The 20-year-old was chaired up the beach by two-time World Champion Tyler Wright (AUS) and Brisa Hennessy (CRC), both competitors who she eliminated en route to the Final. With her maiden CT victory, and in only her second year on the elite CT, Picklum is now tied for the No. 1 position on the world rankings with none other than five-time World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW). Picklum will now wear the yellow Leader jersey at Stop No. 3 on the CT.

“It is just a jersey color, but I'm stoked to be on the top because that’s where I want to be, it’s where I feel I believe I can be, and it’s just a jersey color for now because the endgame is Trestles,” said Picklum. “I’m so stoked to take it out and this event is so challenging. I think it’s just never losing your confidence and really believing in yourself the whole way, no matter what it looks like. The level of women’s surfing is insane. You can be on the Challenger Series one year then win a CT event, so I’m definitely proud of myself for just chipping away even though there are so many setbacks. Moments like these make it all worth it.”

Marks’ runner-up finish moves her up from 9th to 5th on the rankings heading into Portugal. The 21-year-old defeated rookie Caitlin Simmers (USA) and sophomore Gabriela Bryan (HAW) in the Quarterfinals and Semifinals, respectively. This was the American’s first time competing at Sunset Beach after missing the first half of the 2022 season due to medical reasons.

Marks’ successful run to the Finals puts her back in both the World Title race and the hunt for Olympic qualification.

“It’s been such a fun week, and I’ve had such an amazing support crew and want to thank everyone,” said Marks. “My best friend came and surprised me, my brother’s here, my other friends are here, and it’s just been so fun. This time last year was way different than where I am this year, so I’m really grateful and so happy."

The women’s Final showcased progressive surfing as two of the Tour’s younger competitors battled it out for the win. After falling on the first wave of the Final, Picklum quickly regained her composure and posted two mid-range scores by halfway through the heat. But Marks answered back, unleashing her formidable backhand attack to earn a near-excellent 7.50 and put pressure back on Picklum. Under priority, Marks utilised an opportunity to capitalise and took over the lead, forcing Picklum to need a 5.58.

In a flurry of action, Picklum earned a 5.50 and 5.40 to steal the lead from Marks at the 10-minute mark, and left Marks needing a 3.40 as time dwindled.

Filipe Toledo Claims 13th CT Victory at Hurley Pro Sunset Beach

Newly minted World Champion Filipe Toledo (BRA) is back on top after his win at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Toledo had a strong start at the first stop of the season, finishing in fifth, but his win now makes it clear that he is out to prove that he can defend his World Title in 2023. The 27-year-old now has 13 CT victories to his name and sits at World No. 2 on the rankings heading into Portugal.

“I’m grateful to be here and in the position I am,” said Toledo. “It is special to share cool moments with all these surfers. Hawaii is always one of those places where you want to get better, evolve, and win events, and this means a lot to me.”

The men’s Final witnessed a rematch of the 2022 Surf City El Salvador Pro Final and got underway with fireworks straight out of the gates. A massive exchange between Toledo and Colapinto, showed how powerful their respective forehand attacks can be. Colapinto’s astonishing effort earned a near-perfect 9.17, showing total commitment to a heavy section. Toledo posted a 7.83 for his multiple, powerful manoeuvres.

The last two minutes provided a last opportunity for both surfers to showcase their power once. Toledo’s lightning-fast attack earned him a near-perfect 9.47 and pushed the requirement higher. Colapinto’s last attempt fell short, crowning Toledo the event victor.

“It means a lot, I worked super hard for this just training and surfing,” said Toledo. “Last year was fun, and I got what I wanted, which was my Title, and I learned a lot. When it comes to situations like this, I feel like I’m really well-prepared and ready for anything. Griffin Colapinto came out swinging, and I’m just thinking, ‘I’m ready, here we go.’ I knew the right wave would come, it was slow for a lot of the heat, but I could see he was tense having that 9.17. He seemed a little nervous, I don’t know if he was or not, and I stayed calmed and composed and just wait for the wave, then do what I have to do.”

San Clemente’s Colapinto fell shy of his third career CT win, but he will use the momentum heading into the next stop in Portugal, where he is the defending event winner. The 24-year-old is ready for his breakthrough season after failing to make the Final 5 by one place last season. Colapinto proved he’s ready to take on the world’s best after taking down World No. 1 Jack Robinson (AUS) in the Semifinals and Ethan Ewing (AUS) in the Quarterfinals.

“I feel great, that was a crazy heat with Filipe (Toledo), and the only heats I’ve had with him are in the Finals, so that’s been pretty cool,” said Colapinto. “That was a good little battle, and I’m super stoked. Caroline [Marks] lives in my hometown as well, so it’s a good day.”

8X World Champion Gilmore and 5X Champion Moore Fall in Quarterfinals

Wright started her road to the Semifinals with a nail-biting showdown against fellow Australian Stephanie Gilmore (above). With five minutes left, Gilmore briefly took the lead, putting the pressure on Wright. An exciting last exchange left the two World Champions awaiting scores after the buzzer, with Wright defeating Gilmore with an excellent 8.00 (out of a possible 10) to Gilmore’s 6.50. Despite the early loss in the day, Gilmore’s 5th place finish moves her up four places on the rankings to World No. 11.

In the first upset of the day, CT newcomer Gabriela Bryan (HAW) dominated current No. 1 and five-time World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW). Bryan started the heat with a near-excellent 7.00 (out of a possible 10). She then raised the requirement on Moore by hammering several turns and scoring an excellent 8.00. Moore was unable to answer back but will keep her top spot on the rankings.

Women’s Championship Tour Rankings following Hurley Pro Sunset Beach:
1 - Carissa Moore (HAW), 14,745 points
2 - Molly Picklum (AUS), 14,745 points
3 - Tyler Wright (AUS), 13,885
4 - Gabriela Bryan (HAW), 10,8830

Men’s Championship Tour Rankings following Hurley Pro Sunset Beach:
1 - Jack Robinson (AUS) 16,085 points
2 - Filipe Toledo (BRA), 14,745
3 - Joao Chianca (BRA), 12,170
4 - Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA), 11,120

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Women's Final Results:
1 - Molly Picklum (AUS) 10.90
2 - Caroline Marks (USA) 9.90

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Men's Final Results:
1 - Filipe Toledo (BRA) 17.74
2 - Griffin Colapinto (USA) 16.10

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Women's Semifiinal Results:
HEAT 1: Molly Picklum (AUS) 12.34 DEF. Tyler Wright (AUS) 1.74
HEAT 2: Caroline Marks (USA) 13.10 DEF. Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 8.83

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Men's Semifiinal Results:
HEAT 1: Griffin Colapinto (USA) 17.90 DEF. Jack Robinson (AUS) 16.33
HEAT 2: Filipe Toledo (BRA) 16.33 DEF. Joao Chianca (BRA) 15.54

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Women's Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Molly Picklum (AUS) 8.67 DEF. Brisa Hennessy (CRC) 8.40
HEAT 2: Tyler Wright (AUS) 12.17 DEF. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 11.17
HEAT 3: Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 15.00 DEF. Carissa Moore (HAW) 7.73
HEAT 4: Caroline Marks (USA) 12.50 DEF. Caitlin Simmers (USA) 12.23

Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Men's Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Jack Robinson (AUS) 14.76 DEF. Nat Young (USA) 9.33
HEAT 2: Griffin Colapinto (USA) 13.50 DEF. Ethan Ewing (AUS) 9.16
HEAT 3: Filipe Toledo (BRA) 17.07 DEF. Caio Ibelli (BRA) 12.44
HEAT 4: Joao Chianca (BRA) 15.23 DEF. Matthew McGillivray (RSA) 13.00

For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.