Freestyle Now Brings Epic BMX Stunt Shows to Groundswell Festival 2025
Sam Grace gets it done for the crowd while Shaun Jarvis has nerves of steel.
Sam Grace came into the shows already fired up after taking the win in the Groundswell BMX Bowl Battle the day before. That momentum carried straight into the stunt shows, with Sam doing what he does best, going huge and making elite-level BMX tricks look effortless. The bigger the moment, the bigger Sam rides, and Groundswell crowds got to witness the kind of riding that makes people stop in their tracks from across the festival. Luke Tooze was in full flight mode all weekend, delivering the kind of dialled trick selection that makes him one of Perth’s most reliable and exciting BMX show riders. The Groundswell crowd energy clearly hit different too, because Luke stepped it up in a big way, throwing down a double backflip for the first time in four years. That moment was a perfect example of what happens when the crowd gets loud and the riders get even louder. Andrew Ahumada brought his trademark power and technical riding to the ramp, mixing big tricks with clean execution and keeping the level high in every performance. Andrew also dropped a double backflip of his own, adding to the “anything can happen” feeling that ran through the shows. The riders were feeding off each other, pushing the level higher every run, and the crowd was right there with them. It was also awesome to have Roman Depiazzi in the lineup, bringing youthful energy and a fresh spark to the show team. Roman delivered one of the standout moments of the weekend with a jump-to-bounce front flip, a trick that had the crowd losing it and the riders hyping him up instantly. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Freestyle Now show without Shaun laying down some flatland BMX freestyle as well. Shaun mixed the MC duties with flatland tricks, and even got jumped over while still on his bike, always a crowd favourite and one of those classic stunt show moments that makes Groundswell shows so fun to watch.
Clockwise from top left – Sam Grace gets sendy with this super rad backflip cliffhanger. – Side by side backflips from Luke Tooze and Sam Grace. – It was great to have Roman Depiazzi back in Western Australia and keen to get rad. – Andrew Ahumada flips over a balancing Shaun Jarvis. – More photos can be found on our Facebook page here
What made this Groundswell Festival BMX stunt shows so special was how much the crowd involvement directly shaped the riding. The louder the cheers got, the more the riders stepped up, and it turned into a perfect mix of performance and friendly competition, the riders pushing each other, the crowd pushing the riders, and the whole festival area buzzing because of it. A huge thank you to the Groundswell Festival team for having Freestyle Now back again. We love bringing BMX stunt shows to events that celebrate action sports culture, and Groundswell continues to be one of the best.
Freestyle Now remains committed to delivering high-energy performances and inspiring communities. Freestyle Now is Australia’s premier BMX stunt show team, committed to delivering high-energy performances and inspiring audiences. From thrilling stunt shows to engaging coaching sessions, Freestyle Now promotes active and healthy lifestyles while pushing the boundaries of Action Sports entertainment. Stay connected with us on our Facebook and Instagram social media channels and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on our latest news, events, and behind-the-scenes action. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Freestyle Now’s BMX stunt shows please contact us directly. To look over the history of the stunt shows Freestyle Now has undertaken check out our past stunt shows page for a full 39 year list. We look forward to bringing our high energy BMX stunt shows to your next event.
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