When he’s not selling out national tours, Ziggy’s getting waves.
If you’re a fan of homegrown folk sensation Ziggy Alberts, there are two things that you’ll probably already know about him. Firstly, he’s one of the most talented songwriters Australia has produced in recent memory, with a masterful ability to gently pluck away at the heartstrings with an overwhelming authenticity. And secondly, he’s a (very) keen surfer.
Travelling around the world playing shows Ziggy has had a chance to indulge both of these passions. Shortly, he’ll embark on a massive 54-date world tour in support of his latest record Laps Around The Sun, further cementing his status as one of our most in-demand musical exports. The tour will also include a second run of Australian shows at some of our biggest venues (dates below) such as The Hordern, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and Thebarton Theatre.
You only need to look at his social media to see what these shows mean to fans, with many who have missed out on the mostly sold-out shows begging for new ones to be added (or openly contemplating the drive/flight to Adelaide or Brisbane to where tickets are still available). Perhaps that’s the reason he’s just released a live EP titled A Postcard From An Australian Summer – you know, to soften the burn for ticketless followers.
Whatever the reason is, you oughta give it a spin whilst he talks us through his top five favourite surf breaks. Check it out:
Lofoten Islands, Norway
I did a strike trip up into the Arctic Circle in February 2018. I was picked up by Hallvard Kolltviet and it was some of the best waves I’ve ever surfed. I think I was in a 6mm wetsuit, 7mm boots and 8mm gloves, and the water was between 3-6 degrees Celsius. Amazing local crew and the most intense snowy backdrops.
Image by Hallvard Kolltviet
Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast
It ain’t a secret, but this is one of the best longboard waves in the world – and you still get mellow days out there. It’s a beautiful spot even when the waves are tiny.
Image by Jack Dekort
Norfolk Island
I went to Norfolk Island for the first time doing a show, organised by Emily and Zach Sanders. I’ve been back several times since and the waves can get so good and it’s never crowded – the island is 8km by 5km so you can surf across all sides.
Image by Zach Saunders
South Island, New Zealand
A couple of years ago I did my first cold water strike missions down in the South Island and I’ll never forget them. Minimal crowds. Seals, fucking cold, good crew. It was my introduction to cold water surfing.
Image by Jack Dekort
South Australia
The SA coastline is super inspiring. It’s really rugged and it can go from 2ft to maxing in the space of a couple of hours. The ocean is really alive down there, and I’ve had some amazing sessions with just friends that I’ll never forget. It’s currently under threat for deepwater drilling and an oil spill would only be a matter of time due to its crazy weather systems – which would cover 3 states in an oil spill & affect over half the Australian coastline. If you want to show your support against that, click here.
