FAQ

B.C.E is a free event, no need to buy a ticket.

Participation in the B.C.E. is free for all.

The detailed schedule is in its final touches. It will be available for download on the site very shortly.

B.C.E 2024 will take place on November Friday 22^nd, Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th at the Casino de Biarritz.

• Friday November 22^nd: from 5 to 10 pm
• Saturday November 23^rd: from 11am to 11pm
• Sunday November 24^th: from 11am to 5pm

Competition is only accessible via our website www.boardcultureexpo.com from April 15^th until June 30^th at midnight. Past this date, no photo material will be considered for B.C.E 2024 edition.

Professionals and amateurs are welcome. No distinction will be made in the choice of the finalists and winners. Only the quality of the proposed images will be taken in consideration. On top of that, B.C.E is open to photographers worldwide.

Yes, every photographer will have the possibility to enter any category of his choice.

A maximum of 5 photos per category is set. Except in the “report” category in which candidates will be allowed to submit 2 series of min 5 to max 10 photographs.

No, for this first edition, you can submit any photograph of your choice, whether it’s been shot in 2024 or in the 30’s, as long as it fits the category its submitted to.

Any photograph that documents the practice of skateboarding, in all its forms.

Any photograph that documents the practice of surfing, in all its forms.

Any photograph that documents the practice of snowboarding, in all its forms.

Any photograph that documents an atmosphere, a moment of life related to skateboarding, surfing, or snowboarding.

Any photograph that documents an atmosphere, a moment of life related to skateboarding, surfing, or snowboarding.

No, each photo can only compete in one category.

All images must be in Jpeg format with an RGB color profile. The size of each file must not exceed 6 Mo for a resolution of 300 dpi in a maximum format of 1675 x 1256 pixels. Files’ names must scrupulously respect the following nomenclature: NAME_FIRSTNAME_SUBJECT_LOCATION_DATE (without accent or punctuation). The first and last name are those of the photographer, the subject can be the name of the trick performed and/or the name of the athlete, location, and date of the shooting.

For any other questions about B.C. E’s regulations, you can view and download it HERE.

Finalists will be notified directly by email.

The list will be announced officially early August.

Biarritz is the cradle of surf culture in Europe, and therefore by extension skate and snowboard cultures, it is the most beautiful setting to showcase Board Culture!

B.C.E. was born from a deep desire, getting people to discover the many photographic masterpieces from this culture, and thus highlight the inseparable link that exists between athletes and those who document their prowess.

All finalists will see their selected photos exhibited in the sumptuous Diane lounge of the Biarritz Casino for a weekend, the rewards for the winners of each category will be revealed soon.