Australia, we’re coming… – JACKALOPE BLOCK PARTY Newcastle

JACKALOPE is landing in Australia for the very first time!

Join us November 14-15, 2025 at South Newcastle Beach Skate Park for two insane days of skateboarding, music, art, food, afterparties and straight-up vibes. And yes, it’s free for the public.

Expect an hybrid contest that fuses street obstacles with flowing bowl transitions, more than $10,000 AUD prize pool, and the chance for one skater to win the Golden Ticket: an all-expenses-paid trip to compete at JACKALOPE Virginia Beach 2026 (USA).

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New Forms: Giovanni Vianna Talks His Favorite Fakie Moments

In New Forms, Brazil’s Giovanni Vianna talks us through how his personal style of skating has evolved. A Fakie pioneer, he explains how his father’s suggestion led him down a creative skateboarding path which has seen him put down some of the most impressive NBD’s in skate history. World Skate caught up with him to learn about commitment going blindside, square rail testing and Full Cab Bennetts!

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Des Moines Streetstyle Open 2025: Fifth Annual Skateboarding Takeover Recap | Platfrm

The Des Moines Streetstyle Open hit its fifth year, turning the city into a multiday skate takeover. Skaters from across the country linked up with the local scene to session the streets and be part of a one-of-a-kind even. Powered by Skate DSM with backup from USA Skateboarding, Subsect Skateshop, and the city itself, the Des Moines Streetstyle Open continues to push to new levels. Hit play to catch locals hype up their event and watch heavy hitters like Jake Kelly, Colin Slew, Gabe Vigliotti, Josh Douglas, Jake Ilardi, and many more rippers.

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