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PROGRAMME #LKBSFF2024
9:00—23:00 28.02 Muxikebarri Getxo
'Second life' sustainable exhibition
The artist Jon Ander Campos aims to raise awareness and make us participants of the need to care for the environment. Through “waste turned into art” he represents the influence of human beings on the environment and the ability to reverse it.
9:00—11:00 28.02 Muxikebarri Getxo
Matinees for schools in Bizkaia
Morning sessions for schools in Getxo and Bizkaia in which films will be screened and educational talks and workshops will be given, focusing on culture and sports, respect for the environment and inclusion and diversity as central themes.
19:00—21:30 28.02 Muxikebarri Getxo
Grand opening of the LKBSFF 2024 at the Muxikebarri in Getxo, with the presence of guests from surfing, cinema and sport. The Festival kicks off with the screening of the p
9:00—23:00 29.02 Muxikebarri Getxo
'Second life' sustainable exhibition
The artist Jon Ander Campos aims to raise awareness and make us participants of the need to care for the environment. Through “waste turned into art” he represents the influence of human beings on the environment and the ability to reverse it.
9:30—11:00 29.02 Muxikebarri Getxo
First block of the III. Audiovisual Industry Conference. Chaired by Olaia Elorriaga and broadcast via streaming. 9:30 Fiscal incentives and private capital in the Basque Country | 10:15 Distributing audiovisual on digital platforms
11:30—13:30 29.02 Muxikebarri Getxo
Second block of the III. Audiovisual Industry Conference, broadcast via streaming. 11:30 Creating content in the TikTok era | 12:15 Music and rights in the audiovisual industry | 12:50 Audiovisual equipment rental
Above, the movie France (2023) 52′
Chasing the Unicorn South Africa (2023) 34′
With the Tide USA (2023) 26′
Arboriginal Portugal (2024)13′
Gus Australia (2023)7′
Riding Against Time Australia (2023)6′
Señor Lobo Portugal (2023) 20′
Skate & Create Spain (2023)2′
The Marble Lebanon (2023)10′
Unbreakable Singapour (2023) 7′
Point of change UK (2023)90′
Sleepwalking UK (2023)3′
Unplugged UK (2023) 7′
10:00—22:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Art exhibition by Maitane Echaniz
Stimulating exposición of works by the artist Maitane Echaniz that reflects on the fundamental link between human beings and their environment, nature, the ocean.
10:00—22:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Festival's surfboards exhibition
Every year, the festival organizers commission custom surfboards to local shapers and/or collectives with the design of the film that wins the ‘Best Film’ award of the edition. This year we will have them available in the Hall of the Itsasmuseum itself.
10:00—22:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Airbrush exhibition by Kike Lafuente
Exhibition of creations of the artist Kike Lafuente, one of the pioneers of surfing on the beach of La Arena in Zierbena. Airbrushing and creative painting from the hands of Kike, an artist living in Gallarta, Bizkaia.
10:00—22:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Surf Photography Exhibition
Photographic exhibition with the finalist photographs of the second edition of the International Surf Photography Contest, developed thanks to Itsasmuseum Itsasmuseum Bilbao.
STRoNG, aussi forts que fragiles France (2023) 80′
Form & Flow Australia (2023)12′
Los Nadies Brazil (2023)18′
Mi refugio Spain (2023) 17′
Obibini Canada (2023)4′
A Reckless Compass to Life Spain (2023)28′
Brava Mente Brazil (2023) 25′
17:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Opening of the Surf Market and the rest of the activities by Xabi López: foodtruck Mafaldo, Taberna LKBSFF by Nave 9 + La Salve, mechanical board, children and family workshops, skate exhibitions, and stands with different brands and organizations related to the environment, surfing, sea and sliding sports.
17:15 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Presentation of 'Surfing 360' with Xabi Lopez
Presentation of the documentary series made together with EITB for the PRIMERAN platform: Surfing 360 by Xabi López, starting the Virtual Reality workshops to visit the destinations that Xabi has visited in the project, including Namibia, Iparralde, Galicia…
Sobre Elas Brazil (2023)14′
Fifth Tide Germany (2023) 19′
17:30—19:30 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Participatory workshops on sustainability
With the help of professionals, researchers and experts in marine biology and sustainability, we will have participatory and interactive workshops for all ages to raise awareness about the importance of caring for our planet and our oceans. An entertaining and fun way to bring sustainability closer to everyone.
17:30—20:30 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
17:30—20:30 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Mechanical surfboard
Fun mechanical surfboard with different levels of difficulty for all ages.
Stand upright on our board and the world will be yours!
17:30—20:30 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
LKBSFF Taberna by Nave 9 + LA SALVE | Foodtruck by Mafaldo
To accompany an outside of Itsasmuseum with more activities and people than ever, the festival will have an outside bar provided by LA SALVE and managed by Nave 9. The best craft beer of Bilbao and the best drinks accompanied by the foodtruck Mafaldo.
18:00—20:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Participatory face-painting workshops
In addition to all the participatory workshops, we will also have activities for children such as face painting, along with many more activities and surprises for the whole family to enjoy.
18:00—20:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
18:00—20:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
As another step in the commitment to sustainability, Kurri (MadDonkeys) and Sergi Galanó (Flamasurf) bring us ‘Dismantling sustainability’a special multivisual and participatory event. With the presence of shapers, surfers, builders and other creators of surf culture, to understand why this industry has been so ‘unsustainable’ for 70 years.
Powered by
Kurri from MadDonkeys
Sergi Galanó from Flamasurf
With the special participation of
Job Verpoorte, sustainable board builder
Tony Butt, oceanographer and big wave surfer
Tom Wegener, renowned Californian shaper and sustainable board driving guru
Grant Newby, sustainable board builder, driving force behind Fish Fry and Wooden
Balance Basque Country (2023)12′
Semillas de mar Basque Country — Mexico (2024) 7′
18:00—20:00 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
#StreetKirolak freestyle: Skateboarding & urban sports
Skateboard exhibition and meeting, and more urban sports at the festival’s Skatepark, thanks to the special collaboration with #StreetKirolak and UK Skatepark school.
Familia Garcia Spain (2023)9′
Felicilandia Chile (2023) 33′
New Colors France (2023)20′
The Hounds of the Storm Ireland (2023) 9′
All the Way Portugal (2023)4′
Bagus Lagi Brazil (2023)25′
Beneath the Wake Australia (2023) 7′
Ipar Euskal Herria (2023)27′
Movers and Shapers Ireland (2023) 10′
20:15 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: Laguna Goons
The quartet Laguna Goons, of Andalusian origin and based in Euskadi, continues to advance steadily towards its consolidation within the Basque and national rock scenes.
Ephemeral France (2023)2′
Hopefully Tomorrow Catalunya (2023)9′
Presence Brazil (2023) 3′
Rainhas dos Picos Brazil (2023)7′
Yámá Australia (2023)24′
Wade in the water USA (2023) 62′
21:45 01.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: Tiki Phantoms
The Tiki Phantoms is a Catalan instrumental music group. Their music is based on classic Rock’n’roll, especially Surf Rock. They are characterized by appearing in concerts dressed in a classic black suit and a skull on the face.
9:30—11:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Great solidarity march to give visibility to inclusive sport and surfing along the estuary of Bilbao and its banks, from the Guggenheim to the Itsasmuseum, with surfboard, paddle surf … skate, bike, skates …. We will count with the special participation of Mireia Cabañes (world runner-up in adapted surfing teams), FEKOOR and the Sports without Barriers Foundation.
10:00—22:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Art exhibition by Maitane Echaniz
Stimulating exposición of works by the artist Maitane Echaniz that reflects on the fundamental link between human beings and their environment, nature, the ocean.
10:00—22:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Festival's surfboards exhibition
Every year, the festival organizers commission custom surfboards to local shapers and/or collectives with the design of the film that wins the ‘Best Film’ award of the edition. This year we will have them available in the Hall of the Itsasmuseum itself.
10:00—22:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Airbrush exhibition by Kike Lafuente
Exhibition of creations of the artist Kike Lafuente, one of the pioneers of surfing on the beach of La Arena in Zierbena. Airbrushing and creative painting from the hands of Kike, an artist living in Gallarta, Bizkaia.
10:00—22:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Surf Photography Exhibition
Photographic exhibition with the finalist photographs of the second edition of the International Surf Photography Contest, developed thanks to Itsasmuseum Itsasmuseum Bilbao.
Decálogo del buen surfista Argentina (2023)28′
Of the Sea (Sou do Mar)* Brazil (2023)75′
The Forgotten Islands Australia (2023) 20′
11:00—20:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
An opportunity for artists, businesses, institutions and local and international brands to showcase their work, products and services. It fosters synergies and meetings between the participating stands, allowing the promotion of local and international companies.
11:00—14:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
UK Skatepark (U16) Skateboarding Championship
Second edition of the U16 category of the Skate Championships 2024 #LKBSFF2024 by UK Skatepark. Mini Ramp Jam Session format for skaters under 16 years old. Prizes: Material, clothing and/or technical equipment for skateboarding.
11:00—15:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Mechanical surfboard
Fun mechanical surfboard with different levels of difficulty for all ages.
Stand upright on our board and the world will be yours!
12:00—14:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Meeting on Inclusive Sport with athletes with functional diversity to raise awareness of the importance of promoting inclusive and accessible sport, and to support the careers of athletes with functional diversity.
Powered by
Olaia Elorriaga
Bilbao Surf Film Festival
With the special participation of
Mireia Cabañes, world runner-up in adaptive surfing by groups
FEKOOR, Coordinating Federation of People with Physical and/or Organic Disability of Bizkaia
Deporte sin Barrras, Foundation that will raise funds to support athletes with functional diversity.
12:00—14:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Participatory face-painting workshops
In addition to all the participatory workshops, we will also have activities for children such as face painting, along with many more activities and surprises for the whole family to enjoy.
12:00—14:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
12:00—14:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
13:00—16:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
LKBSFF Taberna by Nave 9 + LA SALVE | Foodtruck by Mafaldo
To accompany an outside of Itsasmuseum with more activities and people than ever, the festival will have an outside bar provided by LA SALVE and managed by Nave 9. The best craft beer of Bilbao and the best drinks accompanied by the foodtruck Mafaldo.
14:15 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
DENEV Surfboards Presentation
DENEV focuses on the technical aspect and the quality of the boards, and thanks to the experience of shaper Chris Hunt in developing high performance boards, they have worked with the best brands in the world as well as with top surfers on the world circuit.
Surf on, Europe! Germany (2023) 92′
17:00—18:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
With the help of professionals we will have participatory and interactive workshops for all ages around the world famous Mundaka Wave.
Camilla Germany (2023)10′
Convergence USA (2023)44′
Mahoroba Japan (2023) 23′
17:00—20:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
17:00—20:30 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Mechanical surfboard
Fun mechanical surfboard with different levels of difficulty for all ages.
Stand upright on our board and the world will be yours!
17:30—18:30 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: Holy Rippers
The local heavy metal band Holy Rippers will put rhythm to Saturday afternoon accompanying all outdoor activities and the OPEN skateboarding championship. Pure energy and good vibes to kick off Saturday afternoon!
18:00—19:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Thanks to the collaboration with Geobizi we will have several creative workshops for those who want to develop their most creative side through painting and crafts related to surfing, sea and nature. A sustainable and fun way to encourage creativity and enjoy a family weekend.
18:00—20:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Participatory workshops on sustainability
With the help of professionals, researchers and experts in marine biology and sustainability, we will have participatory and interactive workshops for all ages to raise awareness about the importance of caring for our planet and our oceans. An entertaining and fun way to bring sustainability closer to everyone.
18:00—20:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
18:00—20:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Skateboarding Championship (OPEN) by UK Skatepark
Second edition of the OPEN category of the Skate Championships 2024 #LKBSFF2024 by UK Skatepark. Mini Ramp Jam Session format for PRO skaters from >16 years old. Prizes: 🥇 300 € 🥈 200 € 🥉 100 €.
El Gordo Mexico (2023)11′
Merry Kaliyuga Belgique (2023)10′
Tempus Brazil (2023) 9′
The Ocean Heals France (2023)20′
Wetsuit Portugal (2023) 19′
18:45—19:45 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: The Riff Truckers
Band that, in their 4 albums released to date, has sailed from blues to Hard Rock. Live is their natural habitat and anyone who sees them for the first time is not indifferent to these “Truckers” that, if you are not prepared, they pass over you without you noticing.
19:00—23:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
LKBSFF Taberna by Nave 9 + LA SALVE | Foodtruck by Mafaldo
To accompany an outside of Itsasmuseum with more activities and people than ever, the festival will have an outside bar provided by LA SALVE and managed by Nave 9. The best craft beer of Bilbao and the best drinks accompanied by the foodtruck Mafaldo.
Mundaka — the Legendary Day Basque Country (2023)30′
Spicy Knives Basque Country (2023) 10′
20:00—21:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: John Dealer and the Coconuts
Influenced by the Scandinavian rock wave initiated by The Hellacopters, as well as bands that have picked up their baton, such as Dead Lord or Grande Royale. They are characterized by live shows full of energy and R’n’R. The strength transmitted by the band, as well as their quality, reach all their audience and make the show great.
21:00—21:30 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Awards Ceremony #LKBSFF2024
Awards ceremony of the Surf Photo Contest and Online Surfing Championship, to the different sections of films submitted to the contest, with the presence of sponsors, collaborators, guests and public (translated into sign language).
21:30—23:00 02.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: Etxekalte
11:00—12:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
How does technology help us to evolve in surfing? Presentation of the expert in new technologies Daute Delgado, on how they can be applied to the world of surfing. From 3D surfboard printing, wearable gadgets, action cameras to artificial intelligence.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Art exhibition by Maitane Echaniz
Stimulating exposición of works by the artist Maitane Echaniz that reflects on the fundamental link between human beings and their environment, nature, the ocean.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Festival's surfboards exhibition
Every year, the festival organizers commission custom surfboards to local shapers and/or collectives with the design of the film that wins the ‘Best Film’ award of the edition. This year we will have them available in the Hall of the Itsasmuseum itself.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Airbrush exhibition by Kike Lafuente
Exhibition of creations of the artist Kike Lafuente, one of the pioneers of surfing on the beach of La Arena in Zierbena. Airbrushing and creative painting from the hands of Kike, an artist living in Gallarta, Bizkaia.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
#StreetKirolak freestyle: Skateboarding & urban sports
Skateboard exhibition and meeting, and more urban sports at the festival’s Skatepark, thanks to the special collaboration with #StreetKirolak and UK Skatepark school.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Surf Photography Exhibition
Photographic exhibition with the finalist photographs of the second edition of the International Surf Photography Contest, developed thanks to Itsasmuseum Itsasmuseum Bilbao.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
11:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Mechanical surfboard
Fun mechanical surfboard with different levels of difficulty for all ages.
Stand upright on our board and the world will be yours!
12:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
[Film] Bizkaia, Land of Riders
A review of the panorama and the evolution of surfing in Bizkaia, the land through which surfing entered our coast and our country, extending later to the rest of the Basque Country. An opportunity to enjoy surf cinema in the open air and free of charge.
12:00—13:30 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Special workshop on sustainability to raise awareness of keeping the oceans clean and the negative consequences of not doing so (which we are already suffering).
12:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Enjoy incredible waves, landscapes and adventures in different continents of the world without leaving the Itsasmuseum with Virtual Reality glasses thanks to EITB and the ‘Surfing360’ project that will be released soon on the Primeran platform and the group’s channels, with Xabi Lopez as the main character.
12:00—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
LKBSFF Taberna by Nave 9 + LA SALVE | Foodtruck by Mafaldo
To accompany an outside of Itsasmuseum with more activities and people than ever, the festival will have an outside bar provided by LA SALVE and managed by Nave 9. The best craft beer of Bilbao and the best drinks accompanied by the foodtruck Mafaldo.
13:00—14:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Talk and projections on the career of Javier Amezaga, chronicler of surfing for the last 40 years. One of the co-founders of the magazine and has been during all these years working very hard so that the issues could arrive punctually to the readers.
13:30—15:00 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Live music: Sergi Estella
Final concert by the Catalan singer, multi-instrumentalist musician and composer stylistically related to blues, American folk, southern rock and rock and roll.
14:30 03.03 Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Closing of the festival and winners of the raffles
Final meeting for the farewell of the IX edition of the festival on the outdoor stage for the final balance of the edition and to announce the winners of the various raffles and auctions that will be held during the event. The final touch to end on a high note!
*The programme may be subject to last-minute changes for reasons beyond the festival's control.
*The programme may be subject to last-minute changes for reasons beyond the festival's control.
