Group Y Connect: Fuel TV Returns, Celebrating 20 Years of Group Y

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ICYMI: We're celebrating 20 years of Group Y by revisiting some of the moments, conversations, and connections that have defined our community, and hearing directly from members about the experiences that mattered most.

We're also excited to spotlight the return of FUEL TV to the U.S., bringing together action sports legends, iconic storytellers, and the community that helped shape a generation of skate, surf, BMX, moto, and snow culture.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2026

Rivian South Coast Theater
162 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
6:30 pm Doors / 7:00 pm Show

Join us for a Special Event screening of Taylor Steele’s Drive Through South America – in conjunction with the Coast & Music Film Festival

FUEL TV — the legendary home of action sports, music, and culture — is back in the US. Born in 2003 and broadcasting to over 130 countries, FUEL TV built a global community united by skating, surfing, snowboarding, moto and BMX. After years of growing the brand worldwide, FUEL TV is coming home. This is the official US relaunch — and Orange County is where it all begins again.

The evening will be hosted by legendary FUEL TV host Pat Parnell, who will MC the night and introduce a live panel to meet the team behind the brand in person, hear where FUEL TV is headed, and be part of the first chapter of what comes next.

The night will also feature a special screening of Drive Thru South America, and conversation with its legendary director, Taylor Steele. Steele’s work has long been synonymous with the soul and spirit of action sports filmmaking, and his presence underscores the caliber of talent and storytelling that FUEL TV has always championed.

For more information on where you can watch FUEL TV in the US, please click here.

I 20 YEARS OF GROUP Y

Let's look back at some of our members' favorite events from the past 20 years

January 2014

We teamed up with the Agenda Show to launch Agenda Emerge, a speaker series that highlights industry leaders and cultural trailblazers. One of the featured talks was a conversation between legendary rapper Nas and pro skateboarder Paul “PRod” Rodriguez. They shared their personal stories, discussed how they have influenced their fields, and talked about the campaign they worked on together with Nike. »  Event Photos + Video

July 2008

We held one of our first Innovator Series events at the Fox Racing HQ, where motocross legend and entrepreneur Carey Hart joined TV personality Selema Masekela for an open and entertaining conversation. They talked about moving from sports into building businesses and non-profits, and shared where their journeys are leading them now. » Event Photos

January 2023

A packed crowd joined us at the Community 101 series at Skullcandy’s West Coast HQ for an evening focused on community and conversation. CEO Brian Garofalow talked about building brand-driven communities. Later, Kyrstin Stone led a panel with Jessa Williams, founder of Intrsxtn Surf, and skateboarder and influencer Brooklinn Khoury. They spoke about authenticity, intersectionality, and the importance of being true to yourself online. » Event Photos + Video

What were your favorite Group Y moments? Share with us at [email protected] 

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