THE countdown’s on to this coming week’s Ride The Wave Festival in support of locals doing it tough.
Over five days from 24 March, Port Macquarie will host surf, skate and live music events – all centred on Town Beach.
Organised by Make A Difference (MAD), the event raises funds for the frontline services providing food, connection, care and dignity to disadvantaged and marginalised members of the Port Macquarie Hastings community.
Each year, talented surfers and skaters from across NSW and beyond gather at Town Beach to compete in events that showcase skill, sportsmanship and community pride.
The festival kicks off with the Ride the Wave High School Surf Competition on 24–25 March, followed by the Ride The Wave Pro Surf Competition between 26–28 March.
It wraps up on Saturday 28 March with the Skate Comp, markets and “Live and Local” music in the amphitheatre off Alban Place.
Headline acts this year include Charlie O’Derry, Charli Power, Chinwag, the Adam Ruthless Band, Dirty Coverz and Royal Chant.
Operating under the tagline Sun Surf Skate Music #FestivalForADifference, Ride the Wave is a popular community celebration of coastal culture.
Competitions are designed to be inclusive, energetic and fun, giving riders of all ages and abilities a platform to express themselves and connect with friends, family and the wider community.
Volunteers are the backbone of the Ride the Wave Festival, supporting everything from event setup and pack down to ticketing, merchandise and general event operations.
Individuals, community groups and businesses are all encouraged to get involved.
For more details, visit ridethewavefestival.com.au/.
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