The Groundswell Festival BMX stunt shows brought the hype and saw Sam Grace backflip whip over Jack Carwardine.
The 2024 Groundswell Festival delivered sun, surf, and an adrenaline rush like no other, with Freestyle Now returning for another year of electrifying BMX stunt shows on the iconic beachside stage. Our team has been a part of this epic celebration for several years, and each time we turn it up a notch. This year was no different—our skilled riders and engaging MCs kept the crowd hyped with every backflip, tailwhip, and spin!
The Freestyle Now squad featured a world-class lineup that left audiences cheering for more. Joining us for this year’s festival were Samuel Grace, fresh off his elite-level success, Chris James, who flew in from the east coast to bring next-level BMX action who also won the BMX bowl battle the previous day, and Luke Tooze, one of Perth’s finest riders and a long-time Freestyle Now squad member. Luke’s riding is always something special to watch, with his fearless approach and hyped energy which he brings to every performance. The shows also had Freestyle Now squad member Jack Carwardine on the microphone duties amping up the crowd ensuring their cheers fueled the riders’ stoke. Jack also had some time on his bike during the shows. The Groundswell festival BMX stunt shows also featured Freestyle Now co-founder Shaun Jarvis pulling double duty as both MC and performer, spinning his signature flatland moves that kept fans glued to the edge of their seats.
Clockwise from top left – Freestyle Now co founder Shaun Jarvis hit up some flatland moves like this no handed swivel. – Chris James did nothings in a large way. – Chris James sent the largest front flips over Shaun Jarvis. – Luke Tooze letting go with a nothing front bike flip.
Clockwise from top left – Jack Carwardine was on the mic and the bike at the 2024 Groundswell Festival BMX stunt shows. – Luke Tooze with a superman seat grab, one of the most famous tricks in BMX. – Chris James with a super stretched cannonball, – Sam Grace is amazing and a hopeful future Olympian BMX rider. His unique style shines out with tricks like this cliffhanger backflip.
This year’s stunt shows were packed with highlights. Luke Tooze had the crowd roaring as he unleashed huge tricks and threw down 360 tailwhips and bike flips like they were second nature. Samuel Grace’s hit some massive 1080 spins, down whip 720s and large flip whips showing effortless control and why he’s a future Olympic hopeful. Chris James went big. The biggest cannonballs and supermans we have seen and the most amazing double backflips which left the crowd in awe.The Groundswell Festival also saw a first at a Freestyle Now BMX stunt show with a double jump over with Luke and Chris, Luke and Chris hit the ramp at the same time, Luke jumped low while Chris jumped high and back flipped over Luke. What a super rad stunt they did showing how much trust is required when performing high risk stunts in a show. The chemistry between the riders was undeniable as they pushed each other to go bigger, higher, and wilder with each show.
Groundswell is all about bringing the community together, and this event proved once again why it’s such a fantastic platform for promoting action sports culture. With perfect weather and the beach as a backdrop, the vibe was nothing short of incredible. From younger fans seeing their first live BMX show to seasoned riders inspired by what’s possible, Groundswell 2024 delivered fun, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. Freestyle Now would like to extend a huge thank you to the Groundswell Festival for inviting us back. There’s no better feeling than performing for such an engaged, energetic crowd year after year—it’s proof that the thrill of BMX stunt shows is alive and well.
Chris James and Luke Tooze hit up a first for a Freestyle Now BMX stunt show with a double jump over. A backflip jump over. Luke and Chris hit the ramp at the same time, Luke jumped low while Chris jumped high and back flipped over Luke.
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