As the hills turn gold and the day exhales, an evening unfolds.
A long table set amongst the trees. The quiet murmur of conversation. Flavours pulled from the locally sourced and organic Byron Bay Lychee Farm.

When the light fades, the doors open.
Boards, shaped and ridden.
Two films flicker to life — fragments of a journey.

Not a playlist, but a pulse —
Public Address System breathing life into the dark.

A ticket may carry you home with more than a memory

4:00pm: Pre-show Caribbean-inspired dinner prepared by chef, Daniel Requiz, featuring locally sourced, organic ingredients. Set at a long table at our beautiful farm setting in Byron Bay’s hinterland, fostering community and conversation. Reserving dinner seats is a wonderful way to connect with your local community and share thoughtful moments before the show.RSVP required. Limited seating.
Please note: dinner is not vegan-friendly.
5;30pm General Admission - gain access to the Higher State.
Music, open bar, and light snacks available throughout the event.
Win a Custom Higher State Surfboard! The raffle will be drawn on the night, and you do not need to be in attendance to win.

Kai Ellice-Flint is a professional longboard surfer, surfboard manufacturer from the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Known for a contemporary blend of traditional surfing style and modern craftsmanship, Kai made history in 2025 as the first Australian to win the US Open of Surfing (Longboard Division) — doing so on a board he shaped and built himself.

With over 25 years in the water and a deep respect for the roots of surfing, Kai’s approach is as much about connection and culture as it is competition. He’s the founder of Higher State Surfboards, a label dedicated to reimagining historical board designs, and his work spans film, design, and performance surfing.

This event is a rare chance to step inside Kai’s world — where craft meets culture, and where every board and film tells a story far beyond the shoreline.