BBL is about more than just music. Absorb a library of entertainments.... a beach holiday.... outdoor pursuits... not to mention the assorted stuff ’n’ nonsense.... participation is actively encouraged. Surrealism may not be everyone’s cup of zebra fur, but it certainly swings our chandelier.

Details on what 2010 will hold will start to be released in January, but read on for a sense of what has come before.

In 2007 Beach Break Live developed its very own sense of mischief and random fun. In 2008 we forged forward with even more carefully crafted chaos; curated by the esteemed Mr. Hugo Tracey, illegitimate lovechild of David Hasselhoff and Christopher Biggins, and Jimbo, his rib tickling, cute comedy nephew. 2009 saw the wonderfully silly Bearded Kittens provide us with some of the funniest moments of the festival at The Cornish/Kentish Games Arena where the Chester boys, lap danced their way to a sensationally sordid victory over the lads from Sparta.....!

2010 will push the already vertically momentous bar higher. We’re talking:

...Silent Discos, Camp Fire’s, Fancy Dress Finale’s, Workshops – burlesque, cocktail making, parkour, circus skills, magic school, mask making, yoga, craft making, knitting, graffiti battles, ballroom dancing....vintage funfair fun, beach volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, surf trips, coasteering, swimming, karaoke, pub quizzes, Open Mic, WORLD CUP footie action, giant chess, giant skittles, giant dominoes – in fact all manner of things ‘giant’, beach BBQ’s, Thai style beach parties, Hot Tubs, Yurts, street theatre, mass paint fights, market stalls, kite flying... the list goes on, and on, and on...and on a bit more. Not forgetting the music, the ski slope, the beach, the toboggan run (yes, I know, a toboggan run...totally random, but totally brilliant), and of course you guys creating your own unique festy fun.

BBL 2010 is a never ending work in progress so keep checking back for updates on everything planned for your truly epic BBL ‘oliday’. If you would like to see something in particular at BBL 2010 check out the Get Involved page on the website and...get involved! For a wee taster of previous years shenanigans feel free to peruse the below...

The Mighty Celtic Games........Hosted By The Bearded Kittens!

Roll up roll up, the Mighty Celtic Games of 2010 are almost upon us and this year we mean business. We’re upping the ante, playing Jeremy Paxman and inviting our revellers to show they’re support for their institutions in University Challenge! People can play the games as individuals or as teams, where there scores shall be written up on the leader board. Rather than a test of wits this one is a true test of twits, where 16 teams must battle it out in an FA Cup style knock out competition. Below is a wee taster of the games that may assist in the choosing of your team.

Click here to enter your team! Please enter Cornish Games into the title and leave the names and phone numbers of each team member and think of a classic silly name for your team. Each team must have 4 players. You must also don some interesting, unique, ridiculous sports kit / strip and have your own war cry!

Win prizes and the respect of your peers in this combined harvest of hilarity…

*Zorb Skittles*
Absolutely no idiots will be harmed in the par taking of this event! Is simply skittles apart for the ball is 8ft tall containing our challenger and the skittles are other contestants with their legs tied together!

*Blind Fold Long Jump*
That’s right, the Olympic classic turned on its head using a blindfold! Your relying on the shouts from your team-mates as to know when to jump, the records a mere 1.7 metres so step up one and all!

*Granny Grand Prix*
A race like no other, a cumbersome shuffle to the Coffee morning involving absolutely no ageism or stereotyping what so ever... Our players must don a floral gown, pick up their walking stick and set off. Along the way they must grab some hair rollers, put their shower cap on, do a jigsaw, decorate a cake among other aged traits!

*Binocular Football*
Paying our bearded respects to a fantastic Japanese game show. Players don hands free binoculars and then its merely regulation 5a-side football, but wearing binoculars!

*Slippery Tug of War*
The classic game of strength, balance and grip… only with a bearded twist! Teams compete against each other while all the while keeping upright on a slippery bit of tarpaulin.

*3 Legged Rounder’s*
The classic game we all played at school, but with a little ‘Bearded’ twist. Players tie there legs together and have to run round the pitch while the 3 legged fielders try and get the ball. Hilarious!

*In Tense*
Camping is all part of the fun when you’re at a festival. But how many people can you fit in a single tent? The Bearded Kitten record is 17 shoppers on Brick Lane one Sunday. Teams have two minutes to get as many people as possible in and out of a tent!

Parkour

If back flipping off walls and balancing on rails with a toe nail is your thing, then get down the Parkour (free running) course where there will be experts on hand to give you advice and show off their double piking frosby flops. The Urban Heroes have firmly established themselves as BBL festival favourites and will be returning next year for more gravity defying stunts.

Skate Ramp

New for 2009!! Our 16 ft wide 4ft high, Skatelite surfaced mini ramp will be open to skate all week. So bring your boards and make sure you get involved and skate with some of the best skateboarders in the uk. Check out our website, We have pictures Of the ramp and videos of our team Click Here Good times all round!!

Capoeira

Why are Brazilians so good at footie? Because they all have balance and poise and where did they get this? They got it from doing Capoeira as kids. A uniquely Brazilian folk dance with improvised fighting movements. Come and learn the ways of the warriors with our very own Capoeira masters.

The Silent Disco

Join us in The Moustache Bar for this rare little treat. Picture the scene. You walk into the venue and you see 100's of moustached people all dancing but you can't hear any music? One of the DJ's starts to play some Michael Jackson next thing you know half the crowd is singing "Billie Jean" while the other half of are chanting "Working 9 to 5" by Dolly Parton! It's like nothing you have ever experienced before! Pure headphone hedonism! Its just crazy!..

Burlesque

''Twinkle Starr, as her name suggests, is both rising and sparkling on the burlesque club circuit. Cute, feminine and good fun - that’s the style of this petite performer who sings and dances her way through her quirky routines.” (Kittie Klaw, Ministry of Burlesque Talent Agency). After five years training in mainstream theatre, Twinkle Starr decided to rebel and join the burlesque revolution. Twinkle Starr has been warmly welcomed since establishing her own inimitable style two years ago. With a penchant for the cute and quirky, she enjoys using parody and satirical elements to create entertaining and original acts.

Other Fun

There will be plenty of other shennanigans going on including Craftwork Courses, wicked Grafitti Artists, Art Auctions and the Unmissable Paint Fight! Stay tuned for updates.........

The Worlds Biggest Pyjama Party

Join us in the dance tent on the Monday night to try and get the guinness book of record for the biggest pyjama party / pillow fight ever! With films, midnight feasts, pillow fighting and giant spin the bottle the order of the night, don't miss this pre festy warm up party!

The Plastic Hearts

Purveyors of glamour, glitter and gaiety. Armed with face paint, roller skates and their infamous beauty boudoir, the Hearts and their husbands are ready to bring fun and frivolity to this years Beach Break Live.

Once again the Plastic Hearts are taking their unique brand of glitter filled fun to the festival, with their travelling mobile beauty boudoir to transform and delight festival goers, into tigers, unicorns and lucid dreamscapes.

These guys and gals will also be hosting a secret, spontaneous, all to be revealed, mass paint fight – keep your eyes & ears peeled to be involved!

Salsa Dancing

With extensive experience as a dance choreographer and instructor, Zahra will be taking our Salsa workshops for those of you who fancy a bit of a dance amid the sunbathing Latino style!

The Fancy Dress Finale...

Any suggestions for next years fancy dress finale are warmly welcomed.

There will be full fancy dress support at the festival from our very own Dancy Fesser's and giving you the perfect opportunity to abuse paper mache and lay into the latex. Dressing up is encouraged but not compulsory (but anyone who’s anyone will be) (so do) (or we’ll dress you)