The Gold Coast Prem Of Ethan Ewing’s Stab in the Dark Is Going To Be Huge
Beers, boards, shaper banter and star talent to pack out Kirra Surf on May 3.
Watch: Stab in the Dark with Ethan Ewing here: episode 1 + episode 2.
On May 3, Episode 3 of Stab in the Dark starring Ethan Ewing will be premiering at Kirra Surf. A stone’s throw from one of the most mythologised sand-bottoms on earth, during the CT window, with a room full of people who care way too much about vee, bottom contours and whether Kelly knew.
Date: May 3, 2026
Doors: 5:30pm
Film: 6:30pm
The long-range forecast for the Gold Coast? On brand for ‘Magic May’. And there’s a good chance you’ll need to wash the dust off behind Little Marley with the number of free Stone & Woods being handed out.
The following Monday is a public holiday, FYI. So, to ever-so-slightly modify the words of Bob Hawke after witnessing Australia II’s historic 1983 America’s Cup victory, “Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up [on Monday] is a bum.”
Consider this your medical note.
At least six shapers have confirmed their attendance: Matt Biolos, Britt Merrick, Darren Handley, Jason Stevenson, Hayden Cox and Marcio Zouvi. We’ll be doing a Q&A before the film drops. No doubt the chirp will be all-time.
Ethan will be in the room. As will the 12 boards he absolutely demolished over the course of our series. Go fondle them, and appreciate how hard it is to tell them apart.
As far as surf meccas go, the Gold Coast is pinnacle. And thanks to Billabong, we’ve secured its Town Square.
This will likely be a week of surfing action that you remember vividly. Or not at all. Choose your own adventure.
Futures and Creatures will have prize packs to give away. Bong will be handing out limited edition EE SITD merch.
As always, Stab Premium members get special treatment.
See you there.
