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Boardriders Competition

Oct 31st - Nov 1st
Manly Beach

Surf + Sound is putting together some of the best board riders from Queensland & New South Wales for an exciting teams-format surf competition, spearheaded by world champion Joel Parkinson.

Over two action-packed days, spectators can watch the Men's Open, Women's, and U18 Junior teams go head-to-head for the Surf + Sound prize purse, all set against the backdrop of the beach that hosted the country's very first surf contest back in 1964. The surf program also welcomes iconic legends of surf to Manly Beach for an exciting Legends Heat.

Surf + Sound is proudly dedicated to supporting Aussie Boardriders Clubs. With $55,000 in total prize money up for grabs across the weekend.

Prize Purse - Per Division

$20,000 Mens
$20,000 Womens
$2,500 U18 Girls
$2,500 U18 Boys
$10,000 Legends Heat

Half of the prize purse will be awarded to the winning teams & other half will go to supporting the board rider club they represent.

Boardrider Registration - How it Works

Each club selects their top 2 surfers in division to represent their crew.
Enter via Live Heats: https://liveheats.com/events/555668
All registered teams go into the draw.
18 clubs go head-to-head.

Registrations are open until October 9th, 2026.

Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Meet The Team

The Team Behind Surf + Sound

Joel 'Parko' Parkinson

World Champion. Triple Crown legend. Joel "Parko" Parkinson is one of surfing's most recognisable and respected names. He's a Gold Coast icon whose journey from grommet to World Champion made him a genuine legend of the sport. One of the driving forces behind Surf + Sound, Joel is bringing together a world-class lineup as the next generation of talent battles it along this iconic piece of coastline.

Joel 'Parko' Parkinson

World Champion. Triple Crown legend. Joel "Parko" Parkinson is one of surfing's most recognisable and respected names. He's a Gold Coast icon whose journey from grommet to World Champion made him a genuine legend of the sport. One of the driving forces behind Surf + Sound, Joel is bringing together a world-class lineup as the next generation of talent battles it along this iconic piece of coastline.

James 'Jamo' Willis

James (Jamo) Willis is an Australian-born entrepreneur, having spent the last 25 years based in some biggest cities in the world, building venues, brands and live entertainment experiences across New York, Los Angeles, London and beyond. He's the founder of the original Palm Springs Surf Club in California and the first Australian to build a wave pool in America. Now channeling that career back home, he's the founder & co-creator of Surf + Sound Festival. Blending world-class competitive surfing together with live music, art and community.

James 'Jamo' Willis

James (Jamo) Willis is an Australian-born entrepreneur, having spent the last 25 years based in some biggest cities in the world, building venues, brands and live entertainment experiences across New York, Los Angeles, London and beyond. He's the founder of the original Palm Springs Surf Club in California and the first Australian to build a wave pool in America. Now channeling that career back home, he's the founder & co-creator of Surf + Sound Festival. Blending world-class competitive surfing together with live music, art and community.

Adam Flaskas

With more than 30 years of experience across real estate, hospitality, leisure and entertainment, Adam Flaskas is passionate about creating places where people come together. As co-founder of Artemus, he has played a key role in shaping vibrant lifestyle and cultural precincts across Sydney and Brisbane. Adam is driven by the belief that great places are built around experiences, creativity, and community. Bringing together art, culture, music and people.

Adam Flaskas

With more than 30 years of experience across real estate, hospitality, leisure and entertainment, Adam Flaskas is passionate about creating places where people come together. As co-founder of Artemus, he has played a key role in shaping vibrant lifestyle and cultural precincts across Sydney and Brisbane. Adam is driven by the belief that great places are built around experiences, creativity, and community. Bringing together art, culture, music and people.

Paul Henry

Paul Henry is a founding partner of Artemus Group, with more than 30 years of experience across financial markets, investment, and business. Based in Sydney, Paul brings a strategic perspective to Artemus’ work in creating distinctive places and experiences. He is passionate about the role that culture, creativity and community play in shaping the character of a city, and in creating destinations that people feel connected to.

Paul Henry

Paul Henry is a founding partner of Artemus Group, with more than 30 years of experience across financial markets, investment, and business. Based in Sydney, Paul brings a strategic perspective to Artemus’ work in creating distinctive places and experiences. He is passionate about the role that culture, creativity and community play in shaping the character of a city, and in creating destinations that people feel connected to.

Lachie Given

Big-picture thinker & global operator, Lachie Given has spent his career building and backing brands on the world stage. He started out in investment banking in Hong Kong and Sydney, and today he leads US-listed EZCORP, a business operating across 15 countries. As a Director of Surf + Sound, Lachie is bringing that experience home to help shape a festival where world-class surfing meets live music, art and community.

Lachie Given

Big-picture thinker & global operator, Lachie Given has spent his career building and backing brands on the world stage. He started out in investment banking in Hong Kong and Sydney, and today he leads US-listed EZCORP, a business operating across 15 countries. As a Director of Surf + Sound, Lachie is bringing that experience home to help shape a festival where world-class surfing meets live music, art and community.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land upon which Surf + Sound sits, the Gayemagal people of the Eora Nation. We recognise their continuing connection and unique cultural and spiritual relationship to the land, water, and community. We pay our deepest respects to them and their culture, and to Elders, past, present, and emerging.