HARDCORE

In 1974, brothers Peter, Stephen and Matt Hill embarked on a journey that would spark a lifelong passion for skateboarding and lay the foundations for an extraordinary Australian success story. What began with homemade decks, backyard ramps and an unrelenting dedication to the sport soon evolved into Hardcore Enterprises, the company that would later become Globe, an internationally recognised and publicly listed brand. From shopping centre demonstrations and chaotic ramp riots to Easter tours and stadium spectaculars, this book chronicles Hardcore’s profound influence on skateboarding culture in Australia and around the world. Fifty years later, Hardcore and the generations of skaters shaped by its legacy remain deeply woven into the fabric and future of Australian skateboarding.