October 16th - November 1st
October 16th - November 1st
October 16th - November 1st
October 16th - November 1st
A pioneering celebration of surfing,
music art, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Manly Wharf Manly Beach.
Arts
Surf + Sound transforms Manly Wharf into a vibrant outdoor gallery. Curated by Jeremyville, the trail features large-scale inflatables, sculptures, digital projections and installations, free for public viewing across the three-week festival.
The art program celebrates emerging and established talent while inspiring connection through art. Welcoming celebrated artists from across Sydney, including Elliott Routledge (Funskull), Karlee Mackie, Steve Ormandy, Daimon Downey and Ozzy Wrong.
Visit
Fresh, local and full of flavour, Surf + Sound welcomes a moutwatering experience worthy of the coastline it celebrates. Dine at any venue across Manly Wharf throughout Surf + Sound and enjoy of a mouth-watering line-up of flavours available across the 3 weekends. Seriously good food, salty air, sea views & something to satisfy every post-beach craving.
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.