Internships at Beach Break Live open to applicants!

Interested in working with us this year ... click here.: Howdy!

If you are keen to join the Beach Break Live team we have a number of internships available.

Applications for these are now open. These are full time internships based in East London, you will become a key part of the Beach Break Live team managing your own projects and delivering them at the event.

For more info please email amy@beachbreaklive.com
Submitted: Tue 27 Jul 2010

Mannifest : Isle of Man August 6th - 8th

Our good friends Chai Wallah will be one of the main attractions at this new festy on the Isle of Man. Come and join us there.: Tickets are cheap and it looks like the weather is gonna be epic again. For more info go to the website.
Submitted: Wed 14 Jul 2010

Early Bird Tickets Sold Out!

Not to worry ... because of the high demand more will fly the nest in the new year!: 500 Early Birds already gone. Good work people!

Because of the high demand we will be releasing a few more in the New Year ... so don't worry if you have missed out.
Submitted: Tue 13 Jul 2010

Early Bird Tickets Out Now!!! 25% off at £75

Only 500 available for BBL 2011: Early Bird Tickets for Beach Break Live 2011 have been released and are flying fast!

There are only 500 available for 2011!

£75 ... that's 25% off!
or
£95 for non student tickets ... again 25% off!

Local tickets coming in 2011
Submitted: Mon 12 Jul 2010

Dell Digital Festival

Spot Your mates with the Dell Digital Festival: Check out artist playlists from the event and try to spot your mates on the 360 degree hotspots on the Dell Digital Festival Experience
Submitted: Mon 14 Jun 2010

Here comes the sun......

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here.... : Gilgermesh, God of summer festivals, is pushing aside the clouds for Beach Break Live for the 4th year running....... check out the weather forecasts (and touch wood)
Submitted: Mon 7 Jun 2010

500 extra tickets released

BBL Sells out for the 3rd year running, but fear not.... we have a little something up our sleeves.......: If you have missed out, do not fear! We have managed to get 500 tickets more for all you lovelies, so make sure you dont delay, get your BBL tickets today!
Submitted: Sun 6 Jun 2010

Four 27.com

Stick It or Lick It gets bigger and better: Our kind friends at Four 27.com have hit up the Stick It or Lick It slope style competition. Lets throw some shapes in celebration!
Submitted: Fri 28 May 2010

Travel Information

now available: Take a look at the Ticket Info & Prices tab for Coach, Park & Ride and Shuttle Bus information
Submitted: Thu 27 May 2010

Fancy Dress Finale

Fancy Dress theme for this year is : Remember, this years Fancy Dress Theme is "Musical Legends". Whether you're Boy George or Jimi Hendrix, we want to see you rocking some seriously legendary get up!
Submitted: Tue 11 May 2010

The Celtic Games Needs You!

Looking for Mad Men and Women to Get Involved with Stupid Fun and Games, Enter Teams Here! : Calling all soldiers of silliness. The Celtic Games are open for business! Bearded Kitten are back bringing you a whole host of seriously silly games designed to test your wit, stamina and stupidity. Pit yourself against other teams and battle it out to the final day to lift the Golden Goblet. ClickHere to enter your team of twits!
Submitted: Mon 10 May 2010

SOIREE FOR THE BUSKERS win this years Almost Famous competition!

Well done to all the musicians who took part. There is some serious talent out there!: We are delighted to announce the WINNERS of this years "Almost Famous" competition kindly sponsored by Kaboosh. They are...................SOIREE FOR THE BUSKERS. They win a professional single recording! A Professional music video produced! A set at Beach Break Live 2010! A release on itunes! A full time PR and marketing campaign!

Congratulations to all who took part, it was extremely close and there is an incredible amount of talent out there and we look forward to hearing your music next year.
Submitted: Sun 9 May 2010

NEWS JUST IN, BBL Partner with DELL and 2manydjs announced

We are delightted to announce DELL as our new partner and the addition of 2manydjs to the lineup: We are delighted to announce DELL as our partner for this years festival. They will be bringing a whole new aspect to the festival with the DELL Dome and their Digital Experience. Bring your hover boards, 3D Goggles and light sabers! We are also over the sun to welcome 2manydjs and MistaJam to the festival, both acts bringing a super fresh flavour to the topsy turvy table!
Submitted: Mon 3 May 2010

Vampire Weekend added to line up!

The mystery headliner has now been revealed: The mystery headliner has now been revealed and we are over the moon to welcome New York’s coolest - Vampire Weekend to our 2010 line-up. The biggest band we’ve booked to date this is exciting news for us, for you, for everyone! Like a vampire bat tickets are flying outta the cave so get in there quick to avoid any disappointment...
Submitted: Thu 29 Apr 2010

Deposits : Remainder must be paid off by May 3rd

Quick reminder : Anyone thats has paid a deposit for their ticket needs to pay the rest of it off by the 3rd May x x x:
Submitted: Thu 8 Apr 2010

1ST ACTS ANNOUNCED

Calvin Harris, Chase and Status (LIVE), Ellie Goulding, Plan B, The Futureheads, Example, New Young Pony Club, I Blame Coco, Annie Mac, High Contrast, Beardyman, Sub Focucs, Fake Blood, Scratch Perverts, Zinc........ : brace yourself and follow this link 1ST ACTS ANNOUNCED
Submitted: Mon 8 Mar 2010

Anagramaband

Click on the Artists page to play the game and stand the chance of winning a free ticket!:
Submitted: Mon 8 Feb 2010

SURFING LESSONS, TRIPS & WAKEBOARDING SESSIONS

Sign up now to guarantee your spot: Incredibly fun, incredibly wet, easy to master and (depending on popularity) available to do at this year's festival! In order to gauge an idea of the numbers of people hoping to participate in wakeboarding at the event please send an email to wakeboard@beachbreaklive.com with your contact details and with WAKEBOARD as the subject. The more people that would like to do it, the more likely it is to happen – so get emailing and watch this space!

We’ll also be running shuttle buses to the best local breaks for surfers and organising surf lessons for beginners but again this depends on how much interest there is in doing it. Please send an email to surf@beachbreaklive.com with SURF in the subject line and we'll let you know as soon as possible whether it is feasible to do it! Cheers
Submitted: Sun 7 Feb 2010

FULL PRICE TICKETS ON SALE NOW £89

Early Bird Tickets Sold Out:
Submitted: Thu 14 Jan 2010

BOOKING SYSTEM RUNNING SLOW

Unprecedented demand for tickets means bookings are running slow, but stick in there:
Submitted: Thu 14 Jan 2010

10 to to 10 to to 10 10 10 .......

Cow Boy time - A Historic Moment: STOP PRESS.....
THE 14TH OF JANUARY AT PRECISELY COWBOY TIME (09:50) 2010 IS A HISTORIC MOMENT.

UNPRECENDETED DEMAND FOR TICKETS HAS CRASHED THE BOOKING SYSTEM, SERVER, WEBSITE, EVEN THE COMPANY SPACESHIP SEEMS TO HAVE CAREERED INTO A BLACKHOLE. IN FACT YOU HAVE COMPLETELY AND BRILLIANTLY BROKEN EVERYTHING. THE OFFICE IS IN COMPLETE DARKNESS AND THE TECHIES ARE HAVING CARDIAC ARRESTS LEFT RIGHT AND CENTRE.........DID SOMEBODY JUST TOUCH MY LEG..... !!!

FRUSTRATING AS THIS MAY BE, IT IS ALSO A SIGN OF GREAT THINGS TO COME AS 1000’S GET READY FOR BBL’S GOLDEN YEAR. BE PATIENT AND KEEP CHECKING BACK BUT PERHAPS YOU SHOULD POP THE KETTLE ON AND MAKE A CUP OF TEA AND HOPEFULLY WEB TRAFFIC WILL CHILL OUT AND SYSTEMS WILL BE GO GO GO ONCE AGAIN.
WELL DONE EVERYONE. FROM THE TEAM HERE IN DARKNESS, GOOD NIGHT!
Submitted: Wed 13 Jan 2010

Beach Break Live Wins Best Small Festival and Promoter of the Year!

We're gobsmacked, tears are shed and drinks are drunken!: Ladies annnnnnnnnnnnnd Gentleman. The votes are in. The judges have made their decision! And would you believe it, we actually won......... not one....... but TWO!

BEST SMALL FESTIVAL and PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

A massive THANK YOU to all of you guys who voted for Beach Break Live, less we forget our bingo winging blackberry wielding grandmas who blue toothed the message round their nursing homes to get those extra votes. Merci beaucoup.

Seriously though, these awards really do mean a lot to us, particularly given the character building circumstances we had to endure in 2009!

Promoter of the Year
Promoter of the Year was voted for by the industry and unanimously awarded to us for the epic achievement of relocating the festival within a week. Once again, to the countless people who worked literally round the clock to pull it out the bag, our most sincere thanks.

Best Small Festival
Best Small Festival was the big award of the night. It was voted for by you, the people that really matter, so winning this award fills us with unbridled joy. Winning Best Small Festival has put Beach Break Live on the podium alongside Glastonbury & Bestival. Nay bad!
Submitted: Tue 3 Nov 2009

Beach Break Live Nominated For 3 Festival Awards

Top 10 shortlisted for: Best Small Festival: Best Dance Event: Best Headline Performance from Dizzee Rascal: Thanks to your votes, Beach Break Live has been shortlisted in 3 categories in the UK National Festival Awards!!! Its a great achievement and testament to the passion and support of ticket holders, crew and artists alike – so thanks again to everyone.

We’ve been top 10 shortlisted for:

Best Small Festival
Best Dance Event
Best Headline Performance from Dizzee

It’s truly brilliant that we’ve been shortlisted as Best Small Festival particularly given the unprecedented move to Kent. Whilst we modestly accept some compliments for putting the show together, what really makes an event is the atmosphere and the people and we really think you guys did make it The Best Small Festival.

To be shortlisted for Best Headline Performance is also a big deal - we are the only small festival nominated in this category and find ourselves running with the big dogs. That said, for anyone who experienced Dizzee’s fire hydrant requiring gig at Beach Break this is no surprise – the performance was a true epic . Splendid effort Dizzee, we salute you!
Submitted: Fri 30 Oct 2009

Become a Rep, Earn Ca$h and Free Tickets

Click here for more details : To find out more about becoming a rep Click Here
Submitted: Wed 28 Oct 2009

Become an Intern at BBL HQ for 2010

Click here for more details: Want to work for Beach Break Live as a Student Intern for next years event.

Hands on Event and Marketing experience
Early January Start
Expenses covered
Based in London
2 Positions available

Contact us through the jobs link at the bottom of the page to find out more.
Submitted: Tue 27 Oct 2009

Society Hoodies from 12 Quid!

Your own branded society hoodies : For those societies who are still in the process of ordering their hoodies, 'Stash' is offering society printed hoodies from £12 including origination! If you'd like a proper quote email enquiries@unistash.co.uk and someone will be in touch asap!
Submitted: Tue 6 Oct 2009

See yourself in the crowd??

Click here for a view over the Dizzee gig... : Click Here
Submitted: Thu 25 Jun 2009

Beach Break Live Photos

check out this years photos from Eyecatch Pictures: Take a look at some great snaps from our friends over at Eyecatch Pictures here:

Beach Break Live 2009
Submitted: Tue 23 Jun 2009

The Cool Camping Guide to Festivals book is out now!

Click here to get your hands on this summer essential!: Click Here
Submitted: Mon 22 Jun 2009

Full FAQ's for South West Uni students

These will be updated in the FAQ section by mid day 22nd June: Full FAQ's for students from Universities in the South West (Exeter, Falmouth and Plymouh) and those who travelled by coach from London and Kent will be updated on here on Monday 22nd June mid day.
Submitted: Sun 21 Jun 2009

Updated Coach Pickup List

Updated Coach Pickup List: There is a new coach pickup location for Northampton University ((outside Sunley Management Centre), Park Campus, Boughton Green Road, Northampton).

An updated coach pickup list is available.
Submitted: Fri 12 Jun 2009

Final Info now available

Final Info now available: Download the final information for Beach Break Live 2009!

http://www.beachbreaklive.com/bbl_final_info.pdf

You will also have recieved your E-Ticket via email. It's VITAL that you download and print your E-Voucher, your voucher contains a unique bar code (valid for one use) which will gain you entry to the festival.

See you in the Sunshine
Submitted: Thu 11 Jun 2009

The show goes on!

Please check your emails for the latest news on our new site. : Rejoice Beach Breakers,


Gilgermesh, God of Summer Festivals has answered our prayers….. We told you we would not go quietly into the night……
and so the event lives on! For the latest update please check your email for all the information on the amazing new location.

Until Monday hombres! x


The postcode of the new site is CT21 4PD. It's Hythe, Kent.
Submitted: Wed 10 Jun 2009

Questions

I have some questions, where can I find the answers: Well folks, here are some FAQ's
Submitted: Wed 10 Jun 2009

Fear not friends . . .

Please click here:

Since yesterday's email about St Agnes we've had a few emails from ticket holders wanting to know if they would get a refund if the event doesn't go ahead. Worry not Beach Breakers the ticket holders are ALWAYS our top priority and if the event doesn't happen then everyone will be refunded. However, that's never been an option for us. Keep the faith friends! Gilgermesh the god of summer festivals is looking over us.



We'll update finally tomorrow ! x
Submitted: Mon 8 Jun 2009

Important News for Ticket Holders Regarding St Agnes Site

Please click here: Dear Beloved Beach Breakers,

Massive apologies for the radio silence. The last weeks have undoubtedly been the most tough and frustrating days in our lives and in the life of beach break. We would have shared it all with you if we could have done, but we have been tied and gagged in ongoing legal wranglings and the sands shifted every couple of hours, meaning communication has been out of the question. In addition to this, if we had released any information before now, we would have jeopardised our chances of solving the problems we were facing. On Wednesday last week, with trucks on their way to start building this years sold out festival, we took the hit of the century and the event was controversially and unexpectedly de railed by a small number of well connected Councillors against the advice of every authority and the planning department. Since then St Agnes has been back on, then back off, solicitors and barristers employed, back on, tears shed, and then again back off.

Then, on Thursday the council, who wanted the event to go ahead but who were not willing to undermine their councillors, told us they believed they had found a way for the event to be held on an amazing site 10 minutes down the road. We wept with relief, and were about to tell you all on when the ordeal started again with us being told the event could run, then it could not, then it could and then finally that it could not.

Beach Break “Lives”!

However, all is not lost. The last thing we want to do is let down our ticket holders - we know how much everyone has been looking forward to this event as have we! We are currently working on a plan to salvage the start of your summer. We are looking at two main options – the first one is to hold the event at another site and we will have more info on this on Monday. The second is to run a camping event at a different beach location. Whatever happens the scene is set for a legendary week. The Beach Break spirit does not dwindle. In fact we’re fighting fit! Soon we’ll all be able to look back on this and laugh..! The scene is set for a legendary Beach Break Lives with a vibe of defiant joy – old school style.

We will know exactly where we stand on Tuesday Morning and will tell you the craic immediately.


What the hell has happened?

I think it is important we explain to you what has happened. Whilst we can’t make direct accusations for legal reasons – we want you to know as much as possible and assume that more accurate evidence will come out in good time.

Basically to run a festival you need a Premises License and the decision of whether an event takes place is in the hands of the authorities who have experience in the relevant area. In a completely unique set of circumstances (as far as we are aware), the patch of Cornwall where we had expected to party is covered by an ancient planning law set up in the 70’s named Article 4, laid down to stop people camping on the hills which means you also require Planning Permission for people to camp.

The team here and the top event professionals we employ have worked full throttle with the Council over the last 6 months to organise the event and get the relevant licenses in place including Planning. Without exception, the relevant authorities – Police, Fire, Highways, Health and Safety etc have approved it – hence the granting of the Premises License and the recommendation for approval by our Planning Officer. Indeed, it was agreed with the authorities and our team, that in our joint opinion, everything was in place and we gave up our back up site back in April. Added to that in the history of events on this site, which date back to World War 2, including the infamous SAS ball and Surfstock last year, permission has never been refused.

Under normal circumstances, politics is kept out of the process of licensing festivals. However, in this instance, the final decision was placed in the hands of a panel of 12 Councillors who have no experience in organising large events. Against the advice of the authorities, every event professional employed by us and the Planning Officer, the decision by this particular panel of councillors was to stop the event – with 10 days to go!

At first the powers that be – namely The Head of Planning and Regeneration for Cornwall were confident that the situation could be managed. At this stage countless solicitors and even 2 top planning barristers were involved to make sure the situation was resolved. The head of planning was of a view that the event should go ahead and it seemed that everything would be ok. The planning department asked us to give them what they needed to not take enforcement action and to let the event go ahead. In order to make it 100% air tight, we offered to stop ticket holders from using the beaches for safety reasons and to close the quarry venue to stop potential harm to theoretical bats. (Even though we had already provided evidence that there aren’t any!). We also had to disprove incorrect information from an objector about traffic congestion, even though our traffic Plan had already been signed off and approved by the Police and the authorities. We did everything we were asked but once again the goal posts shifted, this time to ticket holder’s safety before and after the event!...

In short we’ve been professionally shafted. By who and why we’re not quite sure. The decision has caused a divide within the council itself with a number of senior officials arguing that the decision has been unjust and that Beach Break Live has been caught in a political minefield just before the elections and in the current merge of the various Cornish Councils to One Cornwall.

Obviously, it’s a blow but not one we won’t bounce back from. We’ve worked very hard to design an event that works in peace with the local area and whilst the Council’s decision has gone against the interests of the ticket holder, artists, charities, thousands employed by the event, countless businesses that stood to benefit, the wider community and an already struggling local and regional economy – we will not go quietly in to the night.

We are busy behind the scenes, working 24/7 and will be back in touch late on Tuesday morning to tell you what we have up our sleeves .

In the wise words of The Beastie Boys ‘You have to fight, for your right, to party!’ and party we will!

The BBL Team x
Submitted: Sun 7 Jun 2009

Beach Break Live Has NOT Been Cancelled!

There are some rumours going around about the event being cancelled. Click here to put these at bay! : Dearest Beach Breakers,
Beach Break Live has not been cancelled!

Apologies for the delay in posting this on the website. Most importantly, I can confirm that Beach Break Live has definitely not been cancelled.

The event received the License it needs to run some time ago. Over the past 6 months detailed discussions with the key authorities in Cornwall resulted in the festival being granted permission to run on the spectacular headland in St Agnes which has a rich history of hosting events.

Despite the overwhelming support from the various council authorities, local businesses and residents, a planning committee held on Wednesday 27th May voted against granting the event planning permission. It is almost unheard of for a festival to need planning permission and it was only introduced a few years ago in this particular area. To this date, full planning permission has never been turned down for an event. The decision made by the committee was made against the advice given to them by the authorities and planning department who have recommended the application for approval and granted the necessary licenses, subject to the event fulfilling key safety criteria. Unfortunately, despite these safety criteria being met, the committee was presented with incorrect and incomplete information by a minority of objectors in the meeting and they used this incorrect information to make their decision.

The important thing is that this decision does not reflect the view of the wider Council, local residents and businesses involved and the planning permission has NOT been formally refused. We are working closely with senior members of Cornwall County Council to get the issues resolved as quickly as possible and are 100% confident that the festival will go ahead as planned.

Finally, we are noticing some negative posts on the forums and may see some comments in the press in the coming days from the small number of people who are objecting to the event. Unfortunately they do not have the full information regarding how the event is organised and the profound impacts it has on the local economy and wider tourism industries. However, it is very important that ticket holders and supporters of the event do not bad mouth these people - they are ultimately entitled to their personal opinions and we should try and rise above it.

I guarantee we will be updating you with news as soon as we have it. Until then beach breakers, keep the faith.

Signing out for now,

Celia, Ian and team
Submitted: Fri 29 May 2009

Last Tickets Remaining

Tickets to Sell Out Any Day Soon....: Tickets are almost sold out now. If you haven't got your ticket make sure you get it NOW as they will not be around for much longer. This also applies to reps x
Submitted: Tue 26 May 2009

New Beautiful Location Announced!

The wait has been tantalising but the news is utterly titillating! We are very proud to announce the new home for Beach Break Live 2009 ........St Agnes Beacon, North Cornwall: The wait has been tantalising but the news is utterly titillating! We are very proud to announce the new home for Beach Break Live 2009 ........St Agnes Beacon, North Cornwall. Having scoured the coast of Devon, Cornwall and Wales, this is hands down the most beautiful, idyllic and breathtaking location in the UK.

If you thought the views from last year were good, then wait till you get here! Set on a totally stunning headland, the site has sea views that stretch in both directions as far as the eye can see!

So whether you’re watching the bands, chilling out in the campsites or sat around the bars and cafes, you’ll always be touched by that little bit of Beach Break bliss.

We are extremely lucky to be hosting Beach Break Live at St Agnes and will be cherishing and protecting it 100%. This is a serious little drop of heaven - part of the ‘Heritage Coast’, it is designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and one of the most photographed stretches of coast in the UK! This is quite a special place.

Visit the location page under 'Ticket Info & Prices' for some pics and more info
Submitted: Tue 12 May 2009

---- Luxury Tipi's Avaialble ----

Want to share a luxury tent with a load of mates for as little as £15 each per night. Then click here!: Staying in a Tipi is perfect for big groups of friends. Just imagine a Luxury Tipi ready and waiting on your arrival at Beach Break Live. Click here and scroll down the next page to find out more details.
Submitted: Mon 11 May 2009

Top Rep this Week Wins Surf Trip for 2 in Portugal with Ticket to Ride!

Good one Debs Hosford from Exeter Uni!: changeme
Submitted: Wed 6 May 2009

The Sunday Times predicts Beach Break Live will be one of the fastest festivals to sell out this summer...

Click here to check out the article -‘The 12 Hottest Cool Festivals of the UK 2009’: Beach Break Live stars as the top listing in The Sunday Times, ‘The 12 Hottest Cool Festivals of the UK 2009’, where they predicted the festivals they think will be selling out the fastest this summer… well they were right! Click here for the full article: Click here for the full article Submitted: Sun 19 Apr 2009

More Artists Added to the Bill!

Hadouken!, Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, Tayo, The Nextmen, DJ Deekline and many more!: Beach Break Live are proud to welcome Hadouken!, Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, Tayo, The Nextmen, DJ Deekline and many many more. Check the '2009 Line Up' page for full details where you will also find the announcements for the ACM Presents Club Tropicana and our beautiful new venue 'Chai Wallah'
Submitted: Sat 18 Apr 2009

Become a Beach Break Live Rep!

Click the 'Become a Rep' button to earn between 5 to 10 quid per ticket!: To become a Beach Break Live l rep and earn between 5 and 10 quid for every ticket you sell, click the become a rep button and apply now!
Submitted: Fri 3 Apr 2009

The Cornish Games Have Been Announced!

Enter a team and fulfill your destiny!: See 'Other Craic' to find out more about entering your team into these silly, strenuous games.
Submitted: Wed 4 Mar 2009

===== Participation =====

A call to all Artists, Actors and general Fun Busters!: If you fancy getting involved with the festival by adding your own little bit of magic to it, then click here to find out more.
Submitted: Sun 1 Mar 2009

Beach Break Live is Moving Home...

New Site! : Yes, the rumours are correct! We have sadly outgrown the beautiful Polzeath and are moving to pastures anew. We just want to say a massive thankyou to all the local people from Polzeath who helped to make it such a special event.... Sad as we are - it is also a call for celebration...! At this stage we can only say that the new location is on a remarkable headland in North Cornwall with stunning panoramic views of the sea and a short walk to the beach. Full details coming soon
Submitted: Sun 1 Feb 2009

2009 LINE UP ANNOUNCED!!!

Dizzee Rascal, The Zutons, Mystery Jets, Friendly Fires, Chase & Status, Takura & Plan B, DJ Yoda, Caspa & Rusko and many more!: See artists page for full line up!
Submitted: Sun 1 Feb 2009

Early Bird Tickets Have Flown the Nest - Release the Penguins!

500 Early Bird Tickets Sold in 2 days... : Well bugger me if my name's not Hugsmalade. No sooner had the birds been released, before they were back in captivity again! Hordes of students with virtual bird catching paraphernalia flocked to the Beach Break Live World Wide Webbage to catch a very rare example indeed - the tricky to capture 69er bird.

Well, the outcome was sensational. In 55 hours, 500 had been captured and BBL HQ were doing the proverbial Cruise/Kilmer Top Gun hand slappage, oh you should have seen it!
Submitted: Thu 22 Jan 2009

Techy Issues

The booking system is currently down but will be up and running by 4pm (Sunday): changeme
Submitted: Mon 5 Jan 2009

.............19th JANUARY............. ...Early Bird Tickets ON SALE...

Limited tickets available at 69 squid : As a little Christmas present from Beach Break Live, on the 19th January we will be releasing a second batch of Early Bird tickets at the oh ho ho so reasonable £69 (instead of £84)! The tremendous thing about it is that you only need to place a £30 deposit to secure them. The last batch released in June sold out very quickly so get your digits ready!
Submitted: Thu 25 Dec 2008

Earn CASH and FREE tickets

Sign up to become a 2009 Rep!: Whether you're an entrepreneur, in a society, or just have a hat load of mates who you would like to roll down to Beach Break Live 2009, becoming a rep will earn you free tickets, cash money and some good craic!

Check out the 2009 Commission Structure below or click the become a rep button for more info and to sign up:

Sales Commission
10 – 25 £5 per Ticket over 10 (plus your free ticket)
26 – 50 £6 per Ticket over 10 (plus your free ticket)
51 – 75 £7 a Ticket over 10 (plus your free ticket)
76 – 100 £8 a Ticket over 10 (plus your free ticket)
101 - 150 £9 a Ticket over 10 (plus your free ticket)
151 - 200+ £10 a Ticket over 10 (plus your free ticket)
Submitted: Fri 12 Dec 2008

Your Festival Needs You!

Beach Break Live has been nominated for 3 Festival Awards! Click here to vote for us x: Beach Break Live has been nominated in not one, not two but THREE categories in the UK Festival Awards....... Best Small Festival, Best 2008 Line Up and the Grass Roots Festival Award! OOoooooh yeaaah! It’s a great honour to be nominated and the outcome of the awards is now down to your votes!

It takes a matter of seconds (honestly) to vote, so please please please show Beach Break Live the love. When you vote you will also be entered in to a draw to win FREE tickets to every winning festival by Virtual Festivals.

A couple of clicks from your esteemed digits and we’ll all be winners!

So for the chance to win a cracking prize and to support your festival, click here - voting closes soon!!!
Submitted: Wed 1 Oct 2008

Watch the making of Beach Break Live

Watch the BBC doc here!: That's right folks, the documentary is ready to go and it's a chance to see if you made it on to the box!

click here for info

We hope you enjoy!
Submitted: Thu 14 Aug 2008

Nab Your 2009 Early Tickets Now

Only 30 squids to Secure One of 500 69 quid Tickets : We have set aside 500 early bird tickets – with a pocket friendly £30 deposit to pay to secure your ticket. To keep the boutique feel, we will be keeping the festival at a similar size next year and tickets are expected to sell out fast. Putting down your deposit now means you can get a discount and rest at ease you won’t be missing out next year!
Submitted: Tue 24 Jun 2008

It's Time We Had a Little Talk...

Click here to tell us what you thought of the festival and to enter in to a comp to win 2 tickets for next year!: This is your festival and we really want you to be part of shaping the years to come. There’s also some info on the Park and Ride problems on the Monday – we can’t apologise enough but can assure you all IT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN!
So go on, get it off your chest, give us a hug, pour out your feelings and show us your soul. Look us in the eye and repeat after me, “It’s time we had a little talk. These are the things I loved about Beach Break and these are the things I didn't”.....
Click here to fill out the questionnaire and get entered into a draw to win free tickets to 2009. click here
Submitted: Mon 23 Jun 2008

Did You Wave at the Helicopter??

BBC 3 Documentary Expected to Air 19th August!: The making of Beach Break Live has been the subject of a high profile BBC documentary – to see yourself on the TELEBOX, re-live the festival and check out the drama’s of bringing it all together –tune in to BBC3 on the 19th August.

Keep checking the website for final transmission dates
Submitted: Sun 22 Jun 2008

First Pics from the Festival in the Gallery

You can also upload your own!:
Submitted: Sat 21 Jun 2008

THE SHOP IS OPEN

Pre-order Activities, Camping gear and Merch: Log into your booking today and you will be able to book your place for surfing lessons and coasteering - Get over there quick, before the sessions fill up!

You can also pre-order your limited Beach Break Live t-shirt and hoody, ready to be collected from the Merch stand on site.

AND for those of you who don't have your camping gear at uni can purchase tents, sleeping bags, self inflating mattresses and more ready for collection on your arrival!
Submitted: Thu 29 May 2008

RECRUITING STEWARDS & BAR STAFF NOW

Get in touch if you would like to volunteer at BBL: OK, so... your student loan has run out and you didn't get your ticket to BBL... good news! You can get a free ticket in exchange for working 17-22hours for us and we'll keep you fed and watered too!

To apply for stewarding email jess@beachbreaklive with the following:

Name/ age/ email/ address/ phone number/ mobile/ referee/ friends you would like to work with/ available days

We require a deposit of £87 from you (ticket + park and ride)which will be paid back at the festival. If you have already booked a ticket, we cannot refund this. You will need to be available from Sunday 8th June.

To apply to work behind the bar please visit http://peopleandplanet.org/
Submitted: Wed 28 May 2008

Get a lift to the festival....

trouble getting there.... click here: If you are traveling by car please visit the Beach Break Live CARSHARE SCHEME operated by Liftshare. Car sharing will literally make you a better person: save money by sharing the travel costs, reduce the amount of congestion on the roads and carbon emissions created by travel….and is an opportunity to meet other festival bunnies - click here for info
Submitted: Tue 27 May 2008

LESS THAN 1000 TICKETS LEFT!!

BBL to sell out by end of May:
Submitted: Fri 16 May 2008

PENDULUM DJ SET & MC VERSE CONFIRRRRRRMMMMMED

In Celeration of the last 1000 tickets!: Thought you all deserved a little treat to celebrate the last 1000 tickets.... its going to be off the hook!!!!
Submitted: Thu 15 May 2008

'ONE OF THE BEST LINEUPS OF THE SUMMER'

.....says The Times on Sunday: The Sunday Times today described Beach Break Live as having 'one of the best line-ups of the summer'. We at beach break heartily agree.
Submitted: Sun 11 May 2008

FULL LINE UP ANNOUNCED

50+ more artists confirmed: It just gets better!!!! See ARTISTS page for more info
Submitted: Sat 3 May 2008

THE SNOWBOARD AND SURF SOCIETIES TRIP OF CHOICE!

It's Official!: BBL is fast becoming the official Snowboard and Surf trip of the year, as bus-loads of societies from all over the UK will be joining us in Polzeath to celebrate the beginning of the summer
Submitted: Fri 2 May 2008

LIVE MUSIC FROM 11AM TIL... 5AM

Happy days (and starry nights): Unlike most festivals, we're able to keep the party going from early till late..... the magic, music and madness create a journey from breakfast to 5am each day.... l
Submitted: Thu 24 Apr 2008

TICKETS SELLING FAST!

Get your deposits down ASAP!: With student loans in tickets sales have gone through the roof! Get your deposits down as soon as you can as once they're gone they're gone!
Submitted: Tue 22 Apr 2008

GET WITH THE TIMES!

BBL listed in The Times top 5 festivals to go to this summer: For those of you who didn’t catch this weeks ‘The Times’ Special Festival Edition – check out the Beach Break Live write up as number 5 in the best of this summers festivals!
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/festivals/article3670661.ece
Submitted: Fri 11 Apr 2008

GET CAPE WEAR CAPE FLY ANNOUNCED

Good news for main stage: Imaginative, enthralling stripped-down acoustic balladry combined with innovative lyrics. See you in the sunshine!
Submitted: Tue 1 Apr 2008

DEPOSITS NOW TAKEN!

£30 will secure your ticket: In the interest of making ticket purchasing more friendly on the old sky rocked we have introduced a system that enables you to secure your ticket by paying a £30 deposit. This will be activated on the 1st of Feb when the Early Birds fly the nest.
Submitted: Tue 4 Mar 2008

LINE UP ANNOUNCED!

The Enemy, The Wombats & The Cribs to headline 2008 : El Scorchio! It is hot again. In fact I think I can say without any exaggeration whatsoever that it is about to be the hottest it has ever been anywhere ever. The Beach Break Live 2008 line-up side steps convention and brings you literally 100’s of artists spanning indie, break beat, folk, dub step, ska, world sounds, d&b, reggae and funk across 5 unique venues from midday to 5am for 3 full on days of music, madness, magic and delight. Behold.....
Submitted: Tue 4 Mar 2008

Ticket news

Early Bird Tickets Sold Out:
Submitted: Fri 22 Feb 2008

RETURN COACH TRAVEL FROM YOUR UNI

From just £25...: Fall out of bed, get on a coach, arrive at the beach. Enjoy.

Alternatively, we have partnered with liftshare.com so you can hook up with other festival bunnies to reduce your cost of transport & impact on the environment. See tickets page for more info
Submitted: Tue 5 Feb 2008

BBL the star of new BBC Documentary!

Let's show the country how to shake it!: The BBC will be filming our movements for the the next few months and will of course be filming the festival so get those picture pouts ready and lets show the country how to shake it.
Submitted: Sun 3 Feb 2008

1st of FEB - Early bird ticket Launch

Limited tickets available at just £65: For all you 2007 Beach Breakers (and for those fortunate enough to be reading this text) we have a limited number of early bird tickets available at just £65 – the little nippers will fly the nest on the 1st of Feb.
Submitted: Sat 19 Jan 2008

Become a rep, earn £s

Promote BBL at your Uni : Whether you are an entrepreneur, in a society or just have a bunch of mates, you can now sign up to be a rep at your University. It’s pretty straight forward really – click the big button on the left hand side.
Submitted: Thu 17 Jan 2008

Line-up announced soon

Off the dammed hook!: 2008 will see some serious talent joining us at Beach Break Live. Announcements start in March.
Submitted: Wed 16 Jan 2008

Thanks to the 2007 Beach Breakers

There was a whole lot of love in the air: A massive thank you to everyone involved in Beach Break Live 2007 - ticket holders (for making the vibe), crew (for making it happen), Gilgermesh (for pointing the current bun in our direction) and of course the local community for making everyone welcome.

Thanks to everyone for your feedback on the antics of 2007. We hope that you find a little piece of yourself somewhere in Beach Break Live 2008!

See you in the sunshine soon x
Submitted: Wed 16 Jan 2008

Beach Break Live go a slaying on Dragons Den

And indeed the beasts were slain: It were nuts. Without doubt the most surreal experience imaginable... Check out Celia's reaction when we won the money and the Dragons stand up..... "Oh my god, f**king hell you're massive"

paste this link to watch the episode www.beachbreaklive.com/holding/media/dragons_den.wmv

Anyhow, we pulled a Uey and said no thanks to the cash money from the Dragons to partner with Outgoing.co.uk a Student Travel and Events specialist.

Fear not, it will not go to our heads, we'll be keeping our values of community high and keeping our impact on the environment low.
Submitted: Tue 15 Jan 2008

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