Festival | Relentless Boardmasters Hitting Newquay This August

Girlylegs is based down in the southwest, so hitting up the Relentless Boardmasters in Newquay is a annual adventure we never miss. Taking over the Cornish surf mecca from the 10th to 14th of August, Relentless Boardmasters brings the party with a huge lineup of top surfers and massive bands.

The Relentless Boardmasters is the UK’s only surf, skate and music festival offering the ultimate in World Class surf and music. The big news for 2011 is that this year the ladies will be representing in the water, as a 6 Star Ladies ASP Longboarding event has been added to the bill. As a celebration of 30 years of surfing at Fistral Beach the Men’s ASP surf event has been upgraded to a 6 star event which will bring the best up and coming surfers on the planet. Also, check out the 3 Star Men’s ASP longboarding event that has also been added onto the agenda.

There will also be Skate and BMX competitions as well as the Beach Sessions (acts not confirmed yet), all taking place on Fistral Beach; the home of British surfing. The beach front is transformed into an entertainment hub with activities including surf, BMX, skate and bikini comps, retail stalls, intimate gigs and nearly a mile of sun soaked sandy beach. The only ticketed event at Fistral beach are the Beach Sessions, the rest is free for you to enjoy.

Most of the music will be happening on the cliffs of Watergate Bay. The backdrop setting of an endless blue sea creates a one of a kind atmosphere around the site. With 9 live music stages, festival campsite, fairground, catering, exhibitors , VIP bars and the View stage- this is the place to be!

Relentless Boardmasters have announced 30+ more acts to add to the already bursting line-up this August. Hip Hop turntablist legend DJ Yoda will be headlining the Relentless stage on Friday 12th August. The brand new Tuaca Point stage will be headed up by electronic producers Krafty Kuts on the Friday and Jaguar Skills on Saturday 13th

There are over 30 more acts to be included alongside the latest release of DJs, including Aussie Indie Rockers Cloud Control, British dub heros Gentleman’s Dub Club, and the ironically named American hardcore band Gay for Johnny Depp. The indie rockers Art Brut will be playing their classic art wave rock on the Relentless stage, along with King Charles, the London based psychedelic rocker who never fails to disappoint with his electric mix of style and musical flair.

Adding to the impressive list of electronic, breakbeat and dance DJs; Stanton Warriors and Freestylers will be joining the Tuaca Point Stage line-up and will keep the revellers dancing until the early hours.

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