We’ve successfully shared four epic RTW Festivals with our community. Unfortunately, due to event clashes in 2025, the tide is out for Ride the Wave this year. We’re taking a break to bring you even more unforgettable memories in 2026. To all our supporters, participants, and sponsors, thank you for being part of this incredible journey so far.
We can’t wait to see you all back with us oceanside in 2026 for an even bigger wave of fun!
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Now established as an annual event on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie Ride the Wave Festival held across five jam packed days raises funds to support local charity Make a Difference PMQ in advocating for the disadvantaged and marginalised members of the community.
In this way, all money raised goes back to the local community.
The hugely popular Ride the Wave festival will deliver a day of music, culture, and community at the Ride The Sound Wave event which sold-out in 2023, as well as three days of surf with a Ride the Wave Junior Pro Surf competition that is run in conjunction with Surfing NSW and sells out nearly as soon as entries are opened, and a Ride The Wave skate competition – all staged at the beautiful Town Beach site.
Bigger, better, be there!
The Ride the Wave Festival established in 2021 has become an annual fundraising event for Make A Difference PMQ (M.A.D) that showcases our region to the wider community whilst advocating for the disadvantaged and marginalised.
In 2024 the festival will include the RTW Surf and Skate competitions. In addition, Ride the Sound Wave Music Festival will also take place. With headliner Xavier Rudd we are expecting over 5000 attendees across the weekend event. The festival includes market stalls, food vendors and family activities in the skate park precinct.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in helping us to provide an entertaining, safe and happy festival for everyone!
If you are interested in donating your time and support please click the link below, registrations are now open! Thank you in advance for your contribution of time and energy.
A general volunteer at Ride the Wave might be required to assist with any of the following….
car parking steward
set up and pack down
gate/ticket collection at RTW Sound Wave concert
admin assistant at surf and/or skate competitions
flyer distribution
data collection
crowd control
serving coffee (from MAD van)
Barista
Bar attendant
Selling Merchandise
General helper
Food Truck attendant
Backstage assistant at Ride the Sound Wave
Hospitality Rider for bands
2024 Major Event Sponsors
