The Chillus Experience

A full day of surfing, art and music — followed by a night of live music, laughter and community. Sydney's newest event dedicated to uplifting people facing mental health challenges.

Friday 30 October 2026Dee Why Beach & Dee Why RSL
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We run Surf, Art, and Music programs for the disadvantaged. As well as seed fund community farms abroad

What Is Chillus?

Chillus is a Sydney-based organisation running free surfing, art and music programs for people facing disadvantage. Our first flagship event — The Chillus Experience — is dedicated to people living with mental health challenges.

We believe that creativity, connection and the ocean have extraordinary power to heal. By bringing world-class mentors together with participants who rarely get this kind of access, we create something genuinely transformative — not just for the people who attend, but for everyone who witnesses it.

This is community at its best: generous, inclusive and alive with possibility. Whether you're joining us for the free day program or the public night concert, you're part of something meaningful.

The Day Program

Free · 60 Places · Ages 18+9am – 4:30pm · Dee Why Beach

Sixty participants come together for a full day of guided surfing, visual art and music — led by three extraordinary mentors. Referrals are coordinated through Mission Australia and LocalKind Northern Beaches, with six spots reserved for people from Gloucester.

🏄 Surf with Wayne Ryan

Hit the waves at Dee Why Beach with Wayne Ryan's Line Up Surf Australia — experienced, supportive and endlessly encouraging.

🎨 Art with Caspian de Looze

Create alongside Caspian de Looze, artist to the stars, and contribute to a collaborative painting that will later be auctioned at the night concert.

🎵 Music with Nicholas Howard

Nicholas Howard — composer and father of global superstar The Kid LAROI — guides participants through writing and performing a song together. Those who choose can join him on stage that evening.

The Night Concert

Public Event · Dee Why RSLDoors 7pm · Up to 900 Guests

After the day program, the night comes alive with an unforgettable fundraising concert at Dee Why RSL. Hosted by comedian Christian Elderfield and magician Philip Cornwall, the evening is warm, entertaining and open to everyone.

1

7:00pm — Doors Open

Welcome to the night. Settle in, grab a drink, and soak up the atmosphere.

2

Opening Set — King Bob and the Chinese Mafia

Caspian de Looze's own band kick off the night with a high-energy opening set that sets the tone perfectly.

3

Nicholas Howard + Participants

Nicholas Howard performs — joined on stage by any day participants who choose to take the leap and share what they created together. A genuinely moving moment.

4

9:00pm — Taxiride ft. Jason Singh

Beloved Australian rock legends Taxiride take the stage for a full headline set from 9 to 10pm. If their hit Get Set comes on, you'll know every word.

5

Live Auction

Following Taxiride, a live auction of extraordinary one-of-a-kind items raises funds for Chillus programs and partner causes.

General Admission

$65 per ticket · 750 tickets available
Buy at www.chillus.life or Humanitix

VIP Tickets

$110 per ticket · Limited VIP availability
Buy at www.chillus.life or Humanitix

The Live Auction

Following Taxiride's headline set, a live auction features a collection of truly one-of-a-kind items — each one with a story. All proceeds support Chillus programs, SurfAid, Support Act and our community farm in Cambodia.

Foo Fighters — Wasting Light (Signed) + Foo Fighters Tour Staff Jacket all in Box Frame

A one-of-a-kind box-framed Wasting Light record signed by the entire Foo Fighters band — including the late, great Taylor Hawkins. An extraordinarily rare piece of rock history..

Custom Surfboard

A beautifully shaped custom surfboard, made to ride and to display. A special piece for ocean lovers and collectors alike.

Collaborative Paintings by Caspian de Looze

A collaborative painting created by Caspian and the day's participants — a living artwork born from the experience — plus a separate original painting by Caspian himself.

Fundraising For Supportact and Surfaid

Where Your Support Goes

Every dollar raised helps fund three causes close to our hearts.

Our Programs, SurfAid & Support Act

Proceeds support ongoing Chillus events and programs across Sydney, as well as SurfAid — which uses surfing to improve health and wellbeing in vulnerable communities — and Support Act, Australia's music industry charity providing crisis relief to artists and crew.


3

Causes Supported

60

Day Participants

900

Concert Capacity

Join Us for the Chillus Experience

Whether you're registering for the free day program, buying a concert ticket, or simply spreading the word — you're helping build something that matters. Come and be part of it.

Attend the Day Program

Free for 60 participants aged 18+. Referred through Mission Australia or LocalKind Northern Beaches. Register before 23 October, 5pm.

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Buy Concert Tickets

GA $65 · VIP $110. Doors 7pm, Dee Why RSL. Tickets available online now — don't miss out.

www.chillus.life · Humanitix

Get in Touch

Questions, media enquiries or want to support Chillus in other ways? We'd love to hear from you.

[email protected]

Friday 30 October 2026 · Dee Why Beach (Day) & Dee Why RSL (Night, 7pm) · Sydney, NSW

humanitix_team

Click here to buy tickets The Chillus Experience Presents

We run Surf, Art, and Music programs for the disadvantaged. As well as seed fund community farms abroad