It’s one month away. The first UK Surf & Skate Expo is all set to run in Newquay from September 12th – 14th in Newquay, featuring some of the top brands in the industry, and offering a space for the surf and skate collective to connect.
But there is so much going on at the Expo, it’s hard to pinpoint those few key moments over a weekend. The agenda is packed, but we’ve pulled out 10 of the must-see moments that you should get along to.
Note: in order to see any of the talks, you will need to purchase the Full Access 3 Day Explorer Pass, which you can do so by going here.
‘The Wrong Way To Make It’ with Andrew Cotton
Cotty at Nazare, the wave where he broke the world record for biggest wave ever surfed.
Cotty’s made a career out of big wave surfing – but how the heck did he get there? Cotty’s talk is all about his self-professed non-traditional way of breaking into the industry, a must-hear for young surfers following in those footsteps, or for anyone interested in the extent Cotty went to in order to get to where he is these days – one of the best big wave surfers on the planet. Starting at 2pm on Saturday, September 13th in the Expo Hall. You’ll need the Expo’s Full Access 3 Day Explorer Pass to attend. Go here!
TR7 Invite Session
Taking place on the Expo Ramp, is this invite only session. TR7 is the beating heart of Newquay’s skate board community, with a shop and skatepark in the town. This will be running at 1pm on Friday, September 12th for 45 mins, come show your support. Free to see as part of the Expo Village.
Built to Last: Informal Chat With the UK’s Leading Surfboard Shapers
Ocean Magic’s head shaper Nigel Semmens and Cord Surfboards’ owner Markie Lascelles are on board for an informal chat about shaping boards in the UK. These are two legends in the UK surf scene, having been a part of the community for decades. The chat will be hosted by longboard hero, Sam Bleakley and take place on Friday September 12th at 1pm in the Expo Hall. You’ll need to purchase the Expo’s Full Access 3 Day Explorer Pass to view this one. Go here!
Tony Alva Demo
A pioneer of modern skateboarding, Tony Alva will take to the Expo Ramp at 2pm on Saturday September 13th in the Expo Village. For 45 minutes, Tony will put on a skate demo, his first in the UK in decades.
Chasing Light and Motion: Life Through a Lens of Surf, Skate and Travel
Lucia, plying the trade.
Lucia Griggi in one of surfing’s finest photographers – and the first female photographer to be on the WSL World Tour. But more than that, Lucia’s helmed projects for some of the largest brands around. Her talk tells that story – how it come about and what it takes to make a success of it all. This will take place at 4pm on the Saturday in the Expo Hall and you’ll need to purchase the Expo’s Full Access 3 Day Explorer Pass to be a part of it. Go here!
From Skatepark to Strategy with Stefani Nurding
Stefani Nurding has carved her own path through the skateboarding world – and we’re here for it. Listen to how Stef broke through a male-focussed industry and made her own stamp on the world. 1pm, Saturday, September 13th in the Expo Hall. You’ll need the Expo’s Full Access 3 Day Explorer Pass to attend. Go here!
An Evening With Alva
Time to meet a legend.
Dogtown and Z-Boys legend, Tony Alva will be talking through his life, journey, career and skateboarding as a whole. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from a skateboarding pioneer. Tony will be accompanied by Ozzie Ausband, author of ‘Back In The Day’, a skateboard history book. Event starts at 7pm, sharp. You’ll need the Expo’s Full Access 3 Day Explorer Pass to attend. Go here!
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