Australian Surfing Magazine Offers Reality TV Opportunity for Young Surfers
Tracks, an Australian surfing magazine, is launching a reality TV show targeting Gen Zs with a passion for surfing. The program, aimed at surfers aged 18-25, offers participants a chance to travel across Australia, surfing the nation's best breaks and earning $50,000 a year.
Three selected participants will feature on the show, living on a converted bus for two weeks each month while promoting Australia as a prime surfing destination. The program covers all travel and living expenses during filming periods.
Tracks, established in 1970 and known for its influence on Australian surfing culture, is expanding into video production. The reality show reflects the magazine's counterculture ethos, originally a response to societal norms prevalent during its inception.
Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew, a noted Aussie surfing icon and Tracks ambassador, highlighted the unique opportunity, comparing it to the prestige of landing on the magazine's cover.
Bronte Gooch, a surf instructor from Bondi Beach, and musician Ethan Eshuys are among the first to express interest in joining the show.
The program, scheduled to start filming in September, will evaluate candidates based on their on-camera presence and social media skills, welcoming surfers of all proficiency levels. Tracks aims to build a dedicated 24/7 streaming channel filled with surfing, skating, music, and lifestyle content.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on the Tracks website.