Ed Sheeran, Dizzee Rascal and more for Relentless Boardmasters

The festival is Europe’s only surf, skate and music festival offering the ultimate in World Class surfing and music all rolled into one. This year’s festival is NO exception and the best live music, and action sports spread over four days, making it the MUST DO festival of the summer.

Ed SheeranHeadlining Friday man of the moment and Brit Award wining Ed Sheeran will take to the stage famed for his soulful voice and acoustic guitar playing. Joining him will be Grammy nominated DJ duo Ting Tings and London’s The Big Pink.

Friday’s Dance Stage is headlined by dance music sensation DJ Fresh with his incredible show FRESH/LIVE. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the Dubstep and Drum & Base crossover sound, FRESH/LIVE combines the technique and hysteria of Fresh’s DJ sets with the energy of a live instrumental performance. Fresh’s handpicked, fine selection of musicians aims to create a highly skilful unit that will delight crowds with their expertise and create an atmosphere unlike any club experience.

Also joining the bill for Friday is Donavon Frankenreiter, Ryan Keen, Peter Bruntnell, Comedy Hour and Jack Wallen.

Dizzee RascalSaturday welcomes world class and legendary London garage MC, rapper, songwriter and producer Dizzee Rascal. With critically acclaimed number one hits such as ‘Dance Wiv Me’, ‘Bonkers’, ‘Holiday’ ‘Dirtee Disco’ and & ‘Shout’ Dizzee will no doubt get Newquay jumping.

Joining Dizzee Rascal on main stage is young rising star Maverick Sabre. With his gritty yet soulful voice Sabre has been generating a buzz with Professor Green and Chase & Status collaborations and single ‘Let Me Go’.

Saturday also sees performances by British alternative rock band Maximo Park performing their new highly anticipated fourth album.

Add into the mix Zane Lowe a man who needs no introduction, heading up Radio1’s flagship evening slot and showcasing the hottest new music. Relentless Boardmasters will see Zane play a variety of Dance, Drum & Bass, Dub Step and Hip Hop to guarantee a buzzing and electric set.

Other acts confirmed come from across the musical spectrum with the likes of Lissi, Redlight, Doorly, Shapeshifter, Charlotte O Connor and Comedy Hour adding to the eclectic spectrum of music offered by Relentless Boardmasters 2012.

Fatboy Slim to headline Relentless Boardmasters

fatboy slimFatboy Slim has one of the biggest dance shows in the world and his songs are instantly recognisable. His discography is second to none with his tracks commonly heard in the furthest corners of the World. This corner is Newquay and Cornwall couldn’t be happier!
Fatboy Slim represents the Boardmasters highest profile act to date. On the 13th August 2011, Newquay, Cornwall is the only option.

The Relentless Boardmasters is Europe’s premier surf, skate and music event and is now cemented as “The Cornish Festival.” The Boardmasters takes place across two sites in Newquay from 10-14th August 2011. Fistral Beach will host World class surfing, skate boarding and BMX while the cliff tops at Watergate Bay will host the 9 live music stages that make up the Boardmasters Music Festival.

The Relentless Boardmasters is Cornwall’s only surf, skate and music festival offering the ultimate in World Class surf and music. Previous acts include Cypress Hill, Groove Armada, Leftfield, Newton Faulkner and many more. Set over two locations the Relentless Boardmasters 2011 brings some exciting new additions.

The Relentless Boardmasters, as a celebration of 30 years of surfing at Fistral Beach the event has upgraded its Men’s ASP surf event to a 6 star event which will bring the best up and coming surfers on the planet. This year the event is running a week later, avoiding clashes with other high profile events across the World.
 
In a move to represent all aspects of surfing the Relentless Boardmasters will introduce longboarding including a 3 Star Men’s ASP event and 6 Star Ladies ASP event. With these new and upgraded events The Relentless Boardmasters will invest in its core surfing heritage and truly represent surfing as a whole.
 

Also confirmed on the lineup is: 

Sub Focus Live
Zane Lowe
Eliza Doolittle
Andy C
Scratch Perverts
Willy Mason
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Liam Bailey
Stereo Mcs

We are also pleased to announce the first of 2011’s local acts

Brother and Bones
Crowns

For tickets and up to date information visit  www.relentlessboardmasters.com
Tickets on Sale 7th March