Live From Flotsam Festival: Behind the Lens and Into the Lineup

In our very first live recording of Tappa’s Green Room, captured at the iconic Flotsam Festival. Tappa sit's down with surf photographer Simon “Swilly” Williams, filmmaker Shannon Hayes, and surfer Annie De Santos for a deep dive into the creative heart of surf culture.From the challenges of capturing that perfect wave to the unspoken bond between surfer and shooter, this episode explores the art, trust, and hustle behind every iconic surf image and film. The crew shares personal stories, creative insights, and the gritty realities of documenting surfing in wild, unpredictable conditions. They also talk about the evolving role of technology, the pressures surfers feel under the lens, and what it means to chase waves purely for the love of it.Whether you're in it for the surf, the shots, or the stories—this live episode brings all the heart, humour, and raw energy of Flotsam Festival straight to your ears.