Volcom, with the help of local ramp builder Ryan Corrigan of HOLDONHEREWEGO and the Austin-based nonprofit Project Loop, will lead the charge in building the FFF Fest skate & ride events this year, including the return of the Volcom Super Collider. The super ramp, designed by legendary skateboarder Remy Stratton, debuted last year to rave reviews from athletes and spectators alike, and it has now become an integral part of the action-sports experience at FFF Fest.
"The Super Collider, like a music stage, is also fun to look at even when no one's on it. And then, there is that moment when the team jumps on deck with their boards in hand and the skate session explodes into some of the nastiest shredding ever, combined with the Fun Fun Fun Fest sights and sounds all around. I just can't wipe the smile off my face," says Volcom VP of Skateboarding Remy Stratton.
Volcom will also welcome back its renowned skate team for a series of demos throughout the Festival weekend, in addition to a variety of BMX riders that Project Loop is bringing to the 2015 Fest. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite athletes at special meet-and-greets and see some of today's top skateboarders and BMX riders compete up close and personal in a truly unique environment.
With Volcom's brand vision of 'True to This', the company continues to build on the foundation of board riding and their tradition of supporting self-expression in sports, art, music and film to connect with the millennial consumer, driven and determined to build a better future. The unique Fun Fun Fun Fest experience of alternative sports, music, comedy, and lifestyle makes it an ideal event for a Volcom partnership.
A full list of participating Festival athletes can be found below and at funfunfunfest.com:
BMX ATHLETES - CURATED BY PROJECT LOOP:
Chase Hawk
Aaron Ross
Tom Dugan
Clint Reynolds
Joseph Franz
Dani Lightningbolt
Nina Buitrago
Matt Nordstrom
Paul Cvikevich
Kenny Horton
Devin Fredlund
Jeremie Infelise
VOLCOM SKATE TEAM - PARTICIPATING ATHLETES:
Ryan Sheckler
Grant Taylor
David Gonzalez
Dustin Dollin
Caswell Berry
Rune Glifberg
Chris Pfanner
Collin Provost
Louie Lopez
Ben Raemers
Axel Cruysberghs
CJ Collins
Fun Fun Fun Fest also has an incredible mix of music acts set to perform in 2015, including headliners like Jane's Addiction, D'Angelo and The Vanguard, Venom, Wu Tang Clan, Chromeo, NOFX, as well as other acclaimed acts like Grimes, Rae Sremmurd, ANTEMASQUE, Future Islands, Toro y Moi, and ODESZA, among others. Plus, the JASH Yellow Comedy Stage is returning this year and is bringinga stellar comedy lineup with it. Comedy performers include Tig Notaro, Doug Benson, Eric Andre, Todd Barry, Eugene Mirman, Sabrina Jalees, Jonah Ray, and Kurt Braunohler, in addition to special events like GZA explaining "the science of hip-hop," Andrew W.K. leading a motivational speaking lecture, and Big Freedia giving twerking lessons. For the full lineup of performers and events, please visit funfunfunfest.com.
Both single-day and weekend passes are now on sale at and available online. Single-day tickets are available for $89, while three-day passes are $199. Additionally, the Ultimate Smooth Pass (USP) is on sale and available for $450, offering ticket buyers the upmost FFF Fest experience.
Stay tuned for more announcements in the upcoming weeks on FFF NITES - all festival after-parties are free with a festival wristband. The festival will also continue to bring in some of Austin's favorite local food and beverage offerings.
Fun Fun Fun Fest would like to thank all of the 2015 partners and sponsors who help make the festival possible, including Shiner, Red Bull Sound Select, Volcom, JASH, Deep Eddy Vodka, Jukely, Luden's, and Rdio.
For more information on the festival, go to funfunfunfest.com. Follow them at facebook.com/funfunfunfest and on Twitter @funfunfunfest for updates and special promotions.