Boardmasters Announces 2018 Dates

Boardmasters blues will be a distant memory as dates for 2018 have been revealed today. Following this summer’s bigger-than-ever, sold-out Boardmasters, Cornwall’s own surf and music festival will return to Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay from 8 – 13 August 2018. Tickets go on sale at 8am this Thursday 28th September via the Boardmasters website.

This year, Boardmasters welcomed 50,000 festivalgoers to enjoy world-class music from headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Jamiroquai, Alt-J and many more atop the picture-perfect setting of Watergate Bay. While the UK’s surf mecca Fistral Beach drew surf lovers in droves, with a record number of attendees watching the exhilirating international surf competition take place over five days. The Financial Times said Boardmasters is “fast becoming one of the UK’s most enticing summer music festivals”, while NME described the festival as “a perfect weekend mix of sun, surf and music in Cornwall.” The Cornish Guardian commented that this year’s festival was “a resounding success” and the Western Morning News called it “one of Cornwall’s coolest events.”

On Thursday (28 September), Early Bird tickets will go on sale to the general public. Boardmasters ticket system is tiered, with price bands for tickets changing over time. Guarantee the best price for Boardmasters 2018 by booking tickets soon. For information regarding Boardmasters tickets and prices, please visit the website.

Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The 5-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall – the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay.

To relive this year’s epic festival, check out the epic Boardmasters 2017 After Movie below.

BOARDMASTERS 2017 COMPETITOR LINE-UPS ANNOUNCED

BOARDMASTERS 2017 COMPETITOR LINE-UPS ANNOUNCED

WORLD CLASS SURFERS CONFIRMED FOR UK’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL SURF COMPETITION

EDOUARD DELPERO ⬥ TOM BUTLER ⬥ LUKE DILLON ⬥ ⬥ LUCY CAMPBELL ⬥ JOBE HARRISS ⬥ STANLEY NORMAN ⬥ ALAN STOKES ⬥ LEE ANN CURREN ⬥ JUSTINE DUPONT ⬥ PEONY KNIGHT ⬥ EMILIEN FLEURY ⬥ ADAM GRIFFITHS ⬥ ANTOINE DELPERO ⬥ BEN SKINNER ⬥ EMILY CURRIE ⬥
AND MORE CONFIRMED TO COMPETE

Boardmasters and the World Surf League (WSL) have once again confirmed a competitor line up of the highest-calibre for Boardmasters 2017 including the Quiksilver Men’s, Roxy Women’s Qualifying Series (QS1000) and the Jeep WSL Men’s and Women’s Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS1,000). These exhilarating events take place at the UK’s surf mecca, Fistral Beach, Cornwall from Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 August.

As stop #29 on the WSL international qualifying series tour the cream of the crop, elite athletes will cascade upon Fistral Beach reaffirming Boardmasters as the UK’s premier Surf Competition. Record numbers of fans, family and friends are expected to watch all the sporting action unfold. Boardmasters Fistral Beach site is open to the public, there is no ticket necessary so festivalgoers and locals are free to come down and take in all the competition has to offer. Don’t miss out on this chance to catch world-class surfing up close at one of Britain’s most exceptional beaches.

Boardmasters is delighted to welcome back Angelo Bonomelli, who nearly took the coveted Boardmasters title last year in the Quiksilver Men’s Open. Huge home names and visiting international stars will battle it out for the top spot, the formidable Edouard Delpero will be laying it on the line, as well as exciting wildcard entries from Boardmasters Ambassador Luke Dillon who’s consistently impressed at the prestigious competition. The bright rising star Jobe Harriss and highly decorated big wave rider Tom Butler will be looking to push UK surfing to the highest level, as well as the fearless young newcomer Stanley Norman.

Moving over to the exceedingly competitive Roxy Women’s Open category, the UK’s top female pros are set to give fans a thrilling battle out on the waves as Boardmasters confirms entries from UK #1 ranked Peony Knight and Boardmasters Ambassador Lucy Campbell. Renowned top French rider Justine Dupont will be looking to capitalise on her incredible agility and skill, while Lee Ann Curren will be on double duty, competing at the highest level as well as performing at the legendary Day Sessions on Fistral Beach.

The Jeep Men’s Longboard category will see reigning champion Edouard Delpero return to Fistral Beach defending his outstanding 2016 win. The French favourite showed sublime poise and exceptional skill narrowly beating his brother and then world #1 Antoine Delpero for the title. Antoine has lost no momentum and is bound to light up the competition with electric performances. The category is set to be tightly contested with Cornish local heroes and world class competitors Ben Skinner and Adam Griffiths making their bid for the title.

Boardmasters is stoked to welcome back Alice Lemoigne after two back to back wins in the Jeep Women’s Longboard (LQS1000) division. Hot on her heels will be 2016 runner up Rachael Tilly looking to triumph and craft-master Justine Dupont battling it out for the top spot.  British prospects Emily Currie and Fistral Beach’s own Jenny Briant will also be vying for the all-important win.

Boardmasters International Surf Competition 2016 Champions were:
Men’s Open – Shane Campbell (AUS)
Women’s Open – Claire Bevilacqua (AUS)
Men’s Longboard – Edouard Delpero (FRA)
Women’s Longboard – Alice Lemoigne (REU)

Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The 5-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall – the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay. Last year the grassroots surf and music festival welcomed over 150,000 festival goers to sunny Cornwall. Book your tickets now! Website link.

Ticket Information:

Watergate Bay tickets on sale NOW

Boardmasters operates a tiered ticket system with price bands for tickets changing over time. Book tickets now to guarantee the best price!

All tickets on sale now (Charger ticket includes bus pass, parking, VIP camping, Beach Session gigs, After Parties, Boardmasters t-shirt and tote bag)

BUY TICKETS HERE

Boardmasters – IT’S NEARLY TIME TO PARTY!

Boardmasters – IT’S NEARLY TIME TO PARTY!

The final countdown to the Boardmasters is on. Time to pack your tents* and festival gubbins and think about heading to the coast for five phenomenal days of fun.

The music side of things you’ll know well, as we’ve been banging on about the epic line-up for a good few issues now but with headliners like Alt-J, Jamiroquai and Two Door Cinema Club what’s not to love? There’s heaps of other good gravy across the festival and we’re particularly looking forward to seeing The Flaming Lips, Slaves, Wild Beasts, Stormzy, DJ Shadow, Formation and Carve alumni Mickey Smith’s new outfit A Blaze of Feather. It’s one of the best festivals of the season so we’re all understandably frothing. The music bridges Fistral and Watergate and of course continues with the after parties.

On the surfing side the welcome return of the WSL sees shortboard and longboard world tour contests. The highly anticipated Boardmasters QS1000 and LQS1000 events will run from Wednesday 9 until Sunday 13 August featuring a brace of internationals and home favourites like Lucy Campbell in the Women’s, perennial Boardmasters hero Ben Skinner and ubergrom

Stanley Norman debuts as the youngest ever Boardmasters Men’s Open competitor at 13-years old. But he can’t claim youngest overall as Sky Braun takes Stan’s 13 and drops an 8-years old in the Women’s Open?! And don’t miss out on the signing sessions at Fistral Surf Village, including Lucy Campbell, Ben Skinner and Luke Dillon with more pro surfers to be announced. Basically it’s the place to be until music time, and with Beach Sessions, Boardmasters Music Festival and After Parties, there’s something for everyone.

This year the #ROXYFITNESS movement is also coming to Boardmasters, where you can join them for female only morning yoga sessions at Watergate Bay overlooking the beautiful Cornish coastline. So bring an array of colour to your morning by grabbing your brightest yoga wear, your closest friends and get ready to channel your inner yogi with a taster session held by one of Roxy’s inspiring ambassadors. The yoga lessons are free but you’ll  need to book up in advance for this at the Boardmasters website. For all the info about yoga and the Wellbeing Area at Watergate click here 

For last minute tickets hit up www.boardmasters.co.uk but don’t leave it to late as last year sold out on some nights. Nothing worse than missing one of the best events of the summer!

*Please ensure you take your tent and everything you bring home with you. Festivals are dependant on the goodwill of landowners and local authorities so leave no trace and keep Cornwall pristine.

With so much going on book your tickets early! For tickets and information go to: www.boardmasters.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

Read the latest interview with Mickey Smith new band A Blaze of a Feather with Ben Howard onboard. Click here

MUSIC

30 tracks you can’t wait to hear live at Boardmasters. Click here

It has just been revealed that the producers behind one of the highlights of last years festival ‘Coney Island’ will be returning with a huge new area and hedonistic simulation, ‘The Underworld’. Boardmasters takes place between Wednesday 9th – Sunday 13th August 2017, tickets are on sale NOW via the Boardmasters website.

The Underworld is a time trip through tunnels to long lost iconic clubs and the legendary parties that took place within their walls. Journey back to a representation of The Blind Pig, a hard-bop prohibition era boogie-woogie club from 1930s Detroit or head to the classic Bristolian 60s Bamboo Club for the best in reggae and dub. There’s no better place for fans of disco than Coney Island, inspired by the infamous venue in 1970s New York and for revellers who prefer hip hop, funk, post punk and early rap there’s 1520 Sedgwick Ave, a nod to the legendary 1970s building in The Bronx where these genres came to life.

Each venue will host an eclectic mix of performers. From The Ivy Drip and The Lillettes in The Blind Pig, to The Downbeat Melody Soundsystem in the Bamboo Club to Ere Wax and Russian Kay in Coney Islandand 45 Live, a collective of DJs from across Europe and the USA in 1520 Sedgwick Ave. High demand is to be expected as the sounds of the revolution resonate all night long. The Underworld Experience, located in The Land of Saints area at Watergate Bay, will be produced by The Masked Ball’s Alec Short and Kelvin Batt. It will open from 4pm until 1am each night, apart from Sunday when the area will open at the earlier time of 3pm for The Alternative Sunday Service hosted by Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson and The Hail Mary’s.

Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The 5-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall – the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay. Last year the grassroots surf and music festival welcomed over 150,000 festival goers to sunny Cornwall. Book your tickets now!

Ticket Information:
Watergate Bay tickets on sale NOW
Boardmasters operates a tiered ticket system with price bands for tickets changing over time. Book tickets now to guarantee the best price!
All tickets on sale now (Charger ticket includes bus pass, parking, VIP camping, Beach Session gigs, After Parties, Boardmasters t-shirt and tote bag)

Click the link for tickets and info for 2017’s Boardmasters festival of music and surfing in Cornwall

BUY TICKETS HERE

BOARDMASTERS ANNOUNCES THIRD WAVE OF ACTS

Photo credit Sam Neill (Boardmasters Festival)

BOARDMASTERS ANNOUNCES THIRD WAVE OF ACTS, VIP STAGE AND BEACH SESSIONS FOR 2017

Armand Van Helden, Raye, A Blaze of Feather, DJ Shadow, Idris Elba, Natty, Landon McNamara, The Amazons, Digital Farm Animals and more announced for Cornwall’s own surf and music festival 

Fistral Beach / Watergate Bay, Cornwall | Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 August 2017

Boardmasters has today revealed its third wave of acts set to perform at Cornwall’s own surf and music festival, with a further 22 huge acts added to this year’s world-class line up. They join headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Jamiroquai and Alt-J, as well as the likes of The Flaming Lips, The Vaccines and Stormzy for what’s set to be the biggest Boardmasters yet. Taking place this year from Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 August at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach on the sun-drenched Cornish coast, tickets are on sale NOW via the website.

New York City based, Grammy Award nominated DJ Armand Van Helden will be riding the waves across the Atlantic to play Boardmasters this year. Having worked with the likes of Dizzee Rascal and The Rolling Stones, his 27-year career has showcased his versatile abilities as a producer and DJ ready to rock Boardmasters.  

BBC Sound Of 2017 shortlister Raye will be bursting onto Boardmasters this summer bringing her unique, sultry sound direct to the beach. Last year brought unprecendented success for the 18-year-old singer, with prominent features on huge hits such as Jax Jones’ You Don’t Know Me and Jonas Blue’s single By Your Side, as well as a slot supporting Jess Glynne on tour for 10 dates over November and December.    

Photo credit Alex Rawson (Boardmasters Festival)

The mysterious band A Blaze Of Feather, who have been cropping up on festival bills across the country, will be heading to Boardmasters this summer. Festivalgoers will be able to enjoy this special set whilst relishing the Cornish summer sunshine on Watergate Bay this August.

Boardmasters is also stoked to reveal even more acts announced today. First up is Californian hip hot veteran DJ Shadow, who last year released his fifth album The Mountain Will Fall. Also announced is Idris Elba, who alongside his successful acting career is a well-respected DJ and will soundtrack The Point stage. Natty will be heading to Boardmasters to do an acoustic set, having toured alongside Adele, Kate Nash and more. Professional surfer Landon McNamara has delved into the reggae world and will be performing at this years festival alongside British rockers The Amazons, Wretch 32, Netsky, Icarus, Ten Tonnes and Sam Fender. 

An exciting set by Digital Farm Animals will be audible across the Cornish coast this year at Boardmasters, along with Cornwall’s very own 18-year-old Daisy Clark, Late Evening Glass Off, Will Heard, Kioko, Conducta, San Felu, Tommy Ashby and Will Joseph Cook. Boardmasters will truly be the home of the most unique festival experience in the most epic setting the UK has to offer.

Boardmasters continues to bring the hottest summer vibes with the 2017 Beach Sessions line-up being announced today. On Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th August 2017, The Beach Bar on Fistral Beach will host intimate evening gigs as the sun sets across the horizon. The Beach Sessions are truly a highlight of the Boardmasters week, with the up close and personal sets proving to be a huge hit amongst festivalgoers every year.

Photo credit: Callum Morse (Boardmasters Festival)

Boardmasters can announce that electro-dub pioneers Dreadzone will be taking the stage on Wednesday 9th August. Thursday’s line-up brings together San Diego’s Ocean Beach favourites Slightly Stoopid, pro-surfer turned reggae star Landon McNamara and Canadian Folk duo Jon & Roy for a summer’s night to not be missed. 

Make sure you don’t miss out on the Beach Sessions, with tickets sold separately. The Beach Bar on Fistral Beach has previously seen Sunset Sons, Tom Curren, Norman Jay, The 1975, Deaf Havana, Ben Howard and more; where else would you rather be to catch those summer vibes than at the Boardmasters Beach Sessions.

Boardmasters can also today reveal the line up for the VIP area presented by 45 Live, only available to VIP ticket holders. This year, exclusive sets are coming from acts Wrongtom, Greg Belson, Boca 45, Pete Isaac, Ollie Stratton, The Allergies and Alex Conrad. With a VIP ticket, you’ll have access to one of the finest views Cornwall has to offer. Enjoy a drink in the view of Watergate Bay and the sprawling sea from the exclusive VIP bar.

 Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The 5-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall – the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay. Last year the grassroots surf and music festival welcomed over 150,000 festival goers to sunny Cornwall. Book your tickets now! 

BOARDMASTERS 2017:

Two Door Cinema Club •Jamiroquai •Alt-J
The Flaming Lips • The Vaccines • Stormzy

Andy C • Gorgon City live  • Armand Van Helden • Jake Bugg • Slaves • DJ Shadow
Giggs • Hannah Wants • Pete Tong  • Hot Since 82  • Patrick Topping • A Blaze of Feather
Wild Beasts . Frank Turner • Roger Sanchez • Ziggy Marley • Lethal Bizzle • NETSKY (DJ Set)
Loyle Carner • Jagwar Ma  •  Kurupt FM  • JP Cooper • Idris Elba  • Solardo • WRETCH 32
TQD  • Kiko Bun • Tom Grennan • Kate Nash • Raye • The Amazons .  Jax Jones  • Natty Acoustic  • Becky Hill
Landon McNamara • Youngr • Tourist • Icarus • Palace • Purple Disco Machine
WILL JOSEPH COOK • Sonny Fodera • Late Nite Tuff Guy • T. Williams • Digital Farm Animals • Camelphat
Cadenza • Theo Kottis • Cortes • Yotto • Will Heard • Ten Tonnes • Sam Fender • Tender Central . Off Bloom
Tonn Piper MC • Conducta • Kioko • Daisy Clark • Tommy Ashby • Late Evening Glass Off • San Felu

Plus many more acts still to be announced

Boardmasters 2017 Line-up Announcement

Boardmasters has today revealed its second wave of acts set to perform at Cornwall’s own surf and music festival, taking place this year from Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 August. At Watergate Bay’s sunrise this morning, Boardmasters unveiled 29 epic acts who will join headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Jamiroquai and Alt-J. With everything from grime, house, alt-rock, reggae, singer-songwriter and much more, Boardmasters is set to return bigger and better than ever to the sun-drenched Cornish coastline for another huge year of surf and music. Tickets are on sale NOW via the website.

Psych rockers The Flaming Lips are currently taking Europe by storm following the 2017 release of their acclaimed 15th studio album ‘Oczy Mlody’. The band, known for their weird and wonderful, larger than life live shows are expected to bring future funk and then some to Boardmasters this August. Festivalgoers can expect super-sized props, eccentric costumes and funked up lighting, with frontman Wayne Coyne and his bandmates pulling out all the stops for a must-see sci-fi infused show.

Platinum-selling Indie rockers The Vaccines, have been teasing that hotly-anticipated new music is coming very soon. Having released three studio albums since they burst onto the scene in 2011, the band has been riding a wave of global success ever since and with more than 1 million records sold worldwide, they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Boardmasters will be treated to the band’s biggest hits including, ‘If You Wanna’, ‘Wetsuit’, ‘I Always Knew’ and possibly even something brand spanking new to bring the glistening backdrop of Watergate Bay alight.

He’s been teasing his return for some time now and having kicked 2017 off with a bang, announcing a debut album and UK tour, Boardmasters can today reveal that grime superstar Stormzy will be performing at this year’s festival. With a string of big tracks and MOBO Awards in his locker, Stormzy’s rise to stardom from the UK underground scene has been nothing short of meteoric. His debut record ‘Shut Up’ is now the most-watched UK freestyle video on YouTube ever, with over 46 million views. The London-born hitmaker will bring gritty, UK grime and hip-hop to Watergate Bay in what’s sure to be an electrifying show.

Boardmasters is also stoked to reveal even more acts added to the bill today. First up is singer-songwriter Frank Turner who’ll bring his politically-tinged punk-folk sound to the Cornish coast. Also announced are UK house duo Gorgon City (Live) and hot on the heels of releasing his critically-acclaimed no.2 UK album ‘Landlord’ is Giggs. The reggae star who needs no introduction – Ziggy Marley appears alongside grime legend Lethal Bizzle, Birmingham-born DJ Hannah Wants, Pete Tong with his feel-good Balearic beats and Hot Since 82 bringing tech house vibes. ‘You Don’t Know Me’ and ‘House Work’ hitmaker Jax Jones joins Tourist, Jagwar Ma, Kurupt FM, Kate Nash, Loyle Carter and Kiko Bun. Late Nite Tuff Guy, Purple Disco Machine, Sonny Fodera, T Williams, Camelphat, JP Cooper, Cortes, Yotto, Palace, Tender Central and Tonn Piper MC complete the latest batch of announced acts for a unique festival experience in the most epic setting the UK has to offer.

Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The 5-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall – the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay. Last year the grassroots surf and music festival welcomed over 150,000 festival goers to sunny Cornwall.

Book your tickets now!

Ticket Information:

Watergate Bay tickets on sale NOW
Boardmasters operates a tiered ticket system with price bands for tickets changing over time. Book tickets now to guarantee the best price!
All tickets on sale now (Charger ticket includes bus pass, parking, VIP camping, Beach Session gigs, After Parties, Boardmasters t-shirt and tote bag)

Click the link for tickets and info for 2017’s Boardmasters festival of music and surfing in Cornwall