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Renowned NBA coach Mike Dunlap is visiting the Gold Coast this week to see the city’s potential as a sporting destination.
Mr Dunlap, who coached the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Bobcats team, will visit The Southport School (TSS) where he will meet with Basketball Director Dave Claxton and offer some guest coaching; and meet with City of Gold Coast representatives. Continue reading
World class West African musicians, Keyim Ba, will bring the rhythm, dance and music of Africa to The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Thursday 12 September with their show African Caravan. Enjoy powerful African drumming, percussive music and high energy dance.
Diverse and innovative, African Caravan explores melody, song, rhythm and movement across culture and time, taking audiences on an extraordinary musical journey. Continue reading
The Gold Coast will take centre stage next year with the region confirmed to host Opera on the Beach, an Australian exclusive of Opera Australia’s The Magic Flute, to be performed on Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta from 9-11 May.
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said the new event would be the only opera of this calibre and scale to be performed on a beach stage, shining an international spotlight on the Gold Coast. Continue reading
The Gold Coast’s swimming elite have celebrated the one year countdown till they compete in front of a home crowd at the 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
The redeveloped Gold Coast Aquatic Centre currently under construction will make its international debut as the host venue for the event and local swim stars took time out to inspect progress onsite. Continue reading
Honing its strength as a digital marketing innovator, Gold Coast Tourism has unveiled a destination app that is set to become one of Australia’s most sought after travel companions.
Offered free of charge for the enjoyment of locals and the City’s 11 million-plus visitors, the Gold Coast Traveller App has been developed by Gold Coast Tourism to meet visitor demands and boost tourism business. Continue reading
Celebrating the contribution small business makes to our state, Queensland Small Business Week started on the 24th of July and runs through to the 31st.
There are a number of events planned to help small businesses learn about best practices, latest trends and innovative technologies.
As part of the campaign, this Saturday will become Buy Locally Saturday, an expansion of the “Think Queensland, buy locally” effort. Business owners are encouraged to hold an event offering discounts, prizes or special offers to help entice locals to support local business.
Businesses owners are encouraged to register any other activities, promotions or talks throughout the week so other business owners and operators have a chance to hear new ideas and connect with other locals, creating a more resilient local business sector.
So if you’re a local business make the most of this week and either host an even, or attend one of the many opportunities available to learn, grow and network with the local business community.
It’s that time of year again – the 4th Annual Gold Coast Local Business Showcase is here & we’ve got a special offer for attendees!
The Local Business Showcase is a great opportunity for businesses and potential clients to meet, network, and put on display what they have to offer. The event is free to members of the general public, giving them a chance to learn about some of our local businesses and what makes them special.
Date: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Address: RACV Royal Pines Gold Coast, Ross Street, Benowa
For the last 19 years locals and tourists alike have visited Trevor’s photo shop on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh. Once the biggest drawcard on the street, with long lines of people waiting to pick up their photos, the digital age has seen the business slow considerably in recent years.
In spite of Trevor’s long time tenure and good standing, his landlord will not allow him to renew his lease. A nearby, upmarket pizzeria is due to expand into Trevor’s vacated shop space. Continue reading
The 2013 Short+Sweet short play festival is shaping up to be an exciting year of performances. With 40 different plays, as many writers & directors and well over 100 actors, you’ll experience the best of Brisbane and Gold Coast talent as you laugh, cry, tremble and weep.
Short+Sweet is an annual festival of short, 10 minute plays celebrated through multiple festivals throughout Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taipei, Auckland, Delhi, Chennai & Mambai. This year’s performances mark Brisbane’s 5th year of the festivities and the Gold Coast’s 3rd. Continue reading
THE Gold Coast’s biggest event, the ARMOR ALL Gold Coast 600, returns to the streets of Surfers Paradise with tickets to the signature race week going on sale this morning.
A crowd of up to 180,000 people will invade the Gold Coast for three days of heart pumping V8 Supercars racing on one of the most exciting – and toughest – street circuits in Australia.
Tickets for the event, priced from $48 for a pre-purchased single-day adult trackside pass, go on sale this morning at 10am through Ticketek.
V8 Supercar Chief Operating Officer Shane Howard said the Gold Coast was a favourite for businesses, sponsors, fans, drivers, teams and organisers alike. Continue reading