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Off the Hook: Surf, sun, music and feel good

Off the Hook: Surf, sun, music and feel good

Sunday 29 July 2018

Off the Hook: Surf, sun, music and feel good

Sunday 29 July 2018


The Groove Collective have partnered with local brewers, Stinky Bay Brewery Company, to host ‘OFF THE HOOK,’ "a memorable day and night of music and creative art" at the Watersplash in St. Ouen on 4 August.

The event is set to celebrate the new location by the sea and involve local businesses and recycling initiatives, as well as supporting many local charities, musicians and artists throughout the day, starting from 14:00.

'Off the Hook' will be free during the daytime, between 14:00 and 21:00, with a variety of entertainment and stalls  on hand for visitors. There be will be a Reggae Beach with Dj’s keeping the good times rolling with back to back reggae, funk and classics all afternoon and into the evening. Youth Art Jersey and Jersey Songwriters will perform live music on the shipwreck stage.

Pictured: The Healing Waves' team will host a Hang 10 Competition as part of 'Off the Hook.'

Local charities will also be on deck all day. Healing Waves will host a Hang 10 Competition and Laneez Surf school will be running surf lessons to raise money for the charity. Autism Jersey will bring a pop up ‘Fancy Dress Boutique’, celebrating diversity and individuality with clothes and accessories to get everyone in the party mood. Les Amis will sell raffle tickets to win a VW Camper Van and showcase their Recycling Team capabilities.

Durrell's Cans4 Corridors Team will be collecting and crushing cans and Plastic Free Jersey will organise a Beach Clean and present their Precious Plastics Machine.

Mencap's group 'Taking Part, Making Art' and Acorn Wood Shack will provide sea-themed artwork and props while Peas & Glove will be adding vibrant colours to the mix with their fresh clothing.

Splash Surf Centre will host a "KOOKSLAM Fun Surf Comp," open to everyone and described as a fun foam board competition for all the family. Prizes for, ‘best wipe out’ and best ‘Kook fancy dress’ will be up for grabs.

As for local brewers Stinky Bay Brewing Company, they will be presenting their new draft beer following a small drought that allowed them to expand their set up.

Visitors will need tickets to enjoy the second part of the event, after 21:00. The evening event is set to make Jersey history as A Band Called O, who played on popular music show, ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ back in the 1970’s, will be re-forming for a special one-off performance at the Watersplash. After over 40 years since they last played together, the band will take to the stage for an evening set to be an extraordinary mix of Jersey legends and the local creative scene.

The stage and downstairs diner will be shared with a lineup of local bands, musicians and DJ’s, including Electric Brick, Brave Yesterday, The Engine and Howl. There are limited tickets available, 600, and they can be bought online.

WATCH: A Band Called O playing their track 'Fooling Around' on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' in 1975.

As hosts of the event, the Watersplash have embraced new policies to reduce single use plastics and recycle waste ahead of hosting the event. On the day, all cups will be reusable souvenir ECO Cups, each costing £2. They have also made steps to ensure an ongoing legacy. These include switching to biodegradable straws - only issued upon request - and takeaway packaging, more polycarbonate glasses and cornstarch cups and replacing all condiment sachets with squeezy bottles. They have also pledged to recycle all aluminium cans by donating to Durrell's ‘Cans for Corridors’. Cans, cardboard and cooking oil is collected by Les Amis Recycling Team.

Matt Seymour, Operations Coordinator for Seymour Group, who owns the Watersplash, said: “As a surfing family business it is important we take responsibility for ensuring our beautiful beaches and the ecosystem are protected. We continue to take a proactive stance to reducing our single use plastics and waste across the group.

"We look forward to celebrating our breathtaking location and hosting Off The Hook, that promises to be a memorable day of beach side entertainment to support good causes.”

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