The SAS 35th Anniversary Ball was EPIC
The 2025 SAS Ball was nothing short of incredible. Rain or shine, you showed up, danced hard, and made it a night to remember.
Wow. We’re still buzzing after an absolutely magical, windswept, and unforgettable night on the cliffs of St Agnes!
Despite the wild Cornish weather—you showed up in your thousands to celebrate, support, and stand up for our mission to protect the ocean, rivers, and lakes. You turned a grey, damp evening into a kaleidoscope of colour, music, and joy. Thank you.
We asked you to go big on ocean-themed fancy dress, and you went huge. The creativity and dedication were mind-blowing—mermaids shimmering in the rain, glowing jellyfish bobbing through the crowd, pirates, lobsters, sharks, sailors, and so many upcycled masterpieces. You truly embodied our call to reuse, recycle, and upcycle, transforming practical rainproof gear into works of art. You turned the cliffs into a living, breathing ocean festival, and it was truly a sight to behold.
Photos by Luke Gartside.
From 3 pm to midnight, the epic music kept us moving and grooving. With acts like Dreadzone, A Blaze of Feather, The Oggymen, and so many incredible local artists, the soundtrack to the night was unforgettable. You sang, swayed, and jumped along to every beat—even as the sea spray and drizzle drifted in. Highlights included the insane energy from The Tinnies, which blew the roof off the Anarchist Arms. And all our amazing guest speakers, who inspired us all to keep fighting for our blue planet.
As our CEO panel discussion host, John Elkington, noted:
“For me, the extraordinary charm of Surfers Against Sewage is its sense of humor, its playfulness and the joy that members show in interacting with and campaigning for the natural world […] To sustain the necessary level of effort over the necessary expanses of time, most of us will need some fun along the way.”
You can read more of John’s write up of the SAS Ball here.
Photos by Luke Gartside.
Thank you
Massive thanks to the incredible lineup of artists who lit up the party, and to every one of you who braved the weather to celebrate and support our mission. A HUGE thank you to the amazing teams, volunteers and vendors who made it all possible.
You all made this Ball a night to remember, and you reminded us all why this community is so special. Here’s to many more years of protecting the ocean together—and to many more wild, wonderful, rain-soaked nights on the cliffs.
So, what’s next…?
Continue supporting our mission
The energy at the SAS Ball is something we won’t forget. You didn’t just come for a party—you came to stand together for clean water, healthy oceans, and thriving wildlife and people.
Want to keep riding this wave of electric energy from the Ball? You can help us continue defending our seas, rivers and lakes, by becoming an SAS member today. 🌊
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can help fuel the research, investigations and campaigning that goes into fighting water pollution. You’ll receive exclusive perks and be a key part of the driving force that enables us to drive real change.
Stay connected to the SAS community
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