It’s hard to believe, but the third edition of Indiblock Stars wrapped up three weeks ago, marking our 3rd-year anniversary!

We’re incredibly proud of how the competition turned out, and as we reflect on what an event like this means to us, we feel grateful for every moment that made it so special.

The finalists, the stars of the show.

Amazing climbers who gave it their all on the wall. Despite any nerves or challenges the route setters presented, they powered through and made their sends. Huge congratulations to all the finalists! It was incredible to watch your performances on the day. 

Here’s how the rankings played out:

🥇 Gold: Jess & Adam
🥈 Silver: Alec & Jasmin
🥉 Bronze: Jake & Alice
🏅 4th: Karl & Sophia
🏅 5th: Sean & AJ
🏅 6th: Isaac & Michelle

We hope to see you all back next year!

The routesetters, the heroes of our comp.

This year, we were thrilled to have Jack Thomas as our chief routesetter, supported by Jakub, the one and only, Jake Mason, Joe, and James.

Without their work behind the scenes, the finals wouldn’t have been the show it was. Those routes were the ones that brought out the emotions in our finalists—and in turn, the spectators too.

The spectators, the heartbeat of the event.

The crowd was electric, ready to cheer and share those intense moments with the climbers. Some brought banners for their friends, and the energy was contagious, with everyone cheering for every climber that stepped up.

When all elements align:

We’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a competition like this so special. 

While we could try to pinpoint the most important aspect of a comp, we realized that it’s not about one thing—it’s about all these elements and people coming together!

To borrow a cliché, “it takes a village.” And we’re so lucky that our “village” is filled with passionate climbers who come together and create moments like these. Moments that are hard to put into words and often leave us saying, “You should’ve been there.”

Take a look at the gallery below to catch a glimpse of the vibes, but honestly, you should’ve been there! It’s not just about climbing—Indirock is about nurturing community, creating friendships

If you’re curious to experience it yourself, head down to Indirock Climbing Gym in Southend. Maybe grab the 2-week intro pass or book a Ready to Rock session. Even if you’re not here for a comp, you’ll see firsthand what we’ve managed to build over the years.

We truly love it. And we’re sure you’ll love it too.