Photo by Sam Neill

The Chemical Brothers will be heading for the Cornish coastline to headline Boardmasters 2018.  Other acts set to join The Chemical Brothers include Craig David presents TS5, Annie Mac, The Horrors and The Amazons. Boardmasters takes place from Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 August 2018 across Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, Newquay Cornwall.

Also set to appear at Boardmasters 2018 are New Zealand’s premier fusion band Fat Freddy’s Drop, Declan McKenna, Tom Walker, and Sam Fender.   In addition there will be DJ sets from DJ HAAi, and electronic duo Bicep.

Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The 5-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall - the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay. Last year the grassroots surf and music festival welcomed over 150,000 festival goers to sunny Cornwall. 

Andrew Topham, Boardmasters Festival Director, says: 

“We are delighted to announce The Chemical Brothers as our first headline act for Boardmasters 2018. Following another sell-out year which saw the biggest Boardmasters ever this summer, we are excited to bring more of the most exciting names in music to Cornwall next August. Boardmasters’ unique fusion of the very best in international surfing and music helps to keep Cornwall firmly on the map as the festival sees unprecedented growth year on year. We can’t wait to welcome our incredible community for another summer of thrilling surf and music action across two stunning sites – Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay.”

Ticket Information

Camping (arrive Wednesday) - £162.00 + BF
Camping (arrive Thursday) - £164.00 + BF
VIP Camping - £254.00 +BF
Friday Standard - £59.00 +BF
Friday VIP - £85.00 + BF
Saturday Standard - £69.00 +BF
Saturday VIP - £95.00 + BF
Sunday Standard - £59.00 +BF
Sunday VIP - £85.00 + BF

Tier 2 tickets are currently on sale