Boardmasters

Critical Communications Across Cliffs, Beaches and Beyond 

850+

two-way radios

20m

mobile masts

Communications partner for unique outdoor festivals

Boardmasters was founded in 1981 and started as a surf competition in Newquay, Cornwall. It has now grown into one of the UK’s most recognisable surf and music festivals, bringing together world-class live music, professional surfing and action sports across various coastal locations. Since 2025, Roadphone NRB has been Boardmasters’ communications partner, and we’ve supported their complex operational needs across the unique coastal environment.

Deliver strong, reliable coverage across coastal landscapes 

Support large teams across security, production, medics and operations 

Perform consistently in a high-density and high-energy environment 

Maintain clarity across multiple zones and workstreams 

850+

two-way radios supporting all operational teams

20M

mobile mast, positioned on a clifftop overlooking Newquay’s bays and beaches 

58k

attendees supported throughout the weekend

flexible infrastructure

We didn’t stop there

We always go above and beyond to ensure that unique outdoor festivals receive the best coverage possible to stay connected. This is why our expert team provided Boardmasters with full system programming, monitoring and on-site support throughout the event.

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Boardmasters presents a unique communications challenge, with our site spread across cliffs, beaches and open bays. Roadphone NRB delivered a reliable, high-performance radio system, including a 20-metre clifftop mast, that kept our teams connected throughout the event. Their expertise gave us real confidence in our communications on site.

The Result

Boardmasters gained a professional, adaptable and strong radio system that they could rely on for excellent coverage and improved communications. Now, the festival benefits from:

Clear, dependable communications across challenging coastal terrain 
Improved coordination between security, medical and production teams 
Enhanced operational oversight during peak crowd moments 
A robust communications backbone tailored to a unique festival environment.

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We are here to support you throughout any unique, outdoor event or festival with our dependable communications system and expert advice. Our team can tailor the equipment to your needs and scale it as you grow, so you can always stay connected with every team.

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Boardmasters

Communications partner for unique outdoor festivals

Navigating the unique coastal environment for excellent communications

The expert solution we gave

We didn’t stop there

The Result

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