Live Performances feat The Living End at the Australian Open of Surfing: 17th – 18th Feb

Titans of rock, The Living End, are set to invade iconic Manly Beach when they headline the inaugural Australian Open of Surfing music line-up, hitting the [V] MUSIC STAGE at one of two free concerts to be held on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 February.

The three-piece powerhouse joins a primo line-up of homegrown acts including Children Collide, Sneaky Sound System, Bluejuice, Stonefield and Grant Smillie.

The free, all ages Australian Open of Surfing concerts kick off on Friday 17 February at 4:00pm with DJ/Producer supremo, Grant Smillie, kings of the dancefloor, Bluejuice and maestros of electropop, Sneaky Sound System all set to take the sand by storm.

The music continues on Saturday 18 February at 4:00pm when sisters who shred, Stonefield, along with indie rock heroes, Children Collide and ARIA 2011 winners of Australia’s Best Live Band award, The Living End, take to the stage, guaranteeing maximum rock ‘n’ roll.

If you can’t make it down to Manly Beach for these awesome concerts, all is not lost as Channel [V] will be broadcasting LIVE from The Australian Open of Surfing from 4.30pm – 6.30pm on 17 and 18 February. Hosted by Channel [V]’s Danny Clayton, Billy Russell, Jane Gazzo and Carissa Walford, these 2-hour specials will feature live performances, artist interviews and highlights from the events. There will also be a very special edition of The Riff direct from Manly at 10.30am on Saturday 18 February.

Head down to Sydney’s Manly Beach to be front and centre for the [V] MUSIC STAGE and catch all the surfing and skating action of The Australian Open of Surfing.

Line-Up [V] Music Stage Free Live Performances 4 – 6.30 pm on Manly Beach:

Friday 17th February
Sneaky Sound System
Bluejuice Children Collide
Grant Smillie Stonefield

Saturday 18th February
The Living End

WHAT: Live Performances feat The Living End at the Australian Open of Surfing
WHEN: Friday 17th – Saturday 18th February 2012
WHERE: Manly Beach, Sydney
PRICE: Free!

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN OF SURFING:

The world’s best surfers and skaters, and hot Aussie musician’s, are set to converge at the birthplace of professional surfing, Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia for the country’s biggest-ever surf, skate and music event; The Australian Open of Surfing, presented by Hurley and Billabong.

The first ever nine-day Australian Open of Surfing event will see an exciting mix of the world’s best surf athletes competing in 6-star men’s and women’s ASP-sanctioned surf contests, men’s and women’s pro junior star-events, a world-class skate bowl featuring the world’s best skateboarders and two live concerts on the Channel [V] music stage from some of Australia’s top musician’s. It’s all happening from the 11th to 19th February, 2012 on iconic Manly Beach, Sydney … and it’s all free!

Working closely with Destination NSW and Manly Council, the event will showcase the best of Sydney’s unique beach lifestyle and vibrant youth culture via surf, skate and music.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Surfing
· Australian Open of Surfing Men’s ASP 6 Star event (14 – 19 February)
· Australian Open of Surfing Women’s ASP 6 Star event (13 – 19 February)
· Australian Open of Surfing Men’s Pro Junior ASP 4 Star event (11 – 12 February (heats), 18 February (finals))
· Australian Open of Surfing Women’s Pro Junior ASP 4 Star event (11 – 12 February (heats), 18 February (finals))
· Blackberry BBM Music Power 50 Super Sessions (18 – 19 February)

Skate
· The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM – Juniors (16 – 18 February)
· The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM Pro (16 – 19 February)
· The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM Pro Masters (16 – 19 February)
· Best Trick presented by Sony (19 February)

Music
· Two live music concerts on the Channel [V] music stage (17 – 18 February)

Other events and activations
· Daily athlete appearances and signings in the Hurley and Billabong tent
· Hurley H20 water station hydrating the crowd and raising awareness about global water issues
· Australian Open of Surfing Scorecard allowing spectators to win a bunch of free stuff

BROADCAST:
· Live surf and skate webcast on www.australianopenofsurfing.com (13 – 19 February)
· Live surf and skate broadcast on Fuel TV (17 – 19 February)
· Live music broadcast on Channel [V] from 4.30pm – 6.30pm (17 – 18 February)

KEY MESSAGES FOR SPECTATORS:
Free spectator event
Alcohol free event
Smoke free event
· In an effort to minimise waste, bottled water will not be sold at the event. Please bring your own water bottle to refill free at the event
· Parking is limited so please take public transport to and from the event – Sydney Ferries from the city // Sydney Buses from Northern Beaches and surrounds
· Don’t forget to bring a hat and sunscreen and to apply frequently throughout the day

For more information on the event head to: www.australianopenofsurfing.com