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27 April 2022
The Gold Coast looks skywards to secure major international event
In a huge coup for the Gold Coast, Major Events Gold Coast (MEGC) with the support of the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, has secured one of the world's biggest and most spectacular airshows. Renowned for its heart-pumping aerobic displays, awe-inspiring aviation feats, ...
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20 July 2021
Major Events Gold Coast secures long-term Aussies surf deal for Queensland recovery
The largest event of its kind in Australia, The Aussies brings together thousands of Surf Life Saving competitors representing their Surf Club for the chance to be deemed Australia’s best. The partnership marks the first time Major Events Gold Coast has secured a joint council approach, collaboratin...
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02 July 2021
Proof age is just a number - Major Events Gold Coast has a reason to celebrate
After being in operation for less than a year, the new kids on the block, Major Events Gold Coast are quickly making a name for themselves. Major Events Gold Coast (MEGC), funded by City of Gold Coast was formed to drive a whole-of-city strategic approach to major event acquisition, management and d...
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25 June 2021
Behind the scene with Blues on Broadbeach Festival Director
A year after Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival was cancelled due to COVID-19, Australia’s largest non-ticketed music festival returned in May without missing a beat! With the 20th edition of Blues on Broadbeach done and dusted for another year we sat down with Festival Director, Mark Duckworth (Duc...
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05 March 2021
Gold Coast secures Wheelchair Rugby National Championship for the first time
The 2021 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Championship will take the stage on the Gold Coast for the first time, this May. Major Events Gold Coast is pleased to announce its newly formed partnership with Wheelchair Rugby Australia, bringing the 2021 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Championship to the Gol...
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16 December 2020
Cooly Rocks On announces merge with VIVA Surfers Paradise
Australia’s largest Rock ‘n’ Roll and nostalgia festival, Cooly Rocks On has announced that it will merge with the award-winning VIVA Surfers Paradise in 2021. The Major Events Gold Coast owned and produced events will see Cooly Rocks On welcome the spirit of VIVA Surfers Paradise with five days of ...
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19 November 2020
Guns N’ Roses stadium tour to kick off on the Gold Coast
TEG Dainty and Major Events Gold Coast are thrilled to announce one of the greatest bands of all time Guns N' Roses, will return to our shores in November 2021. Gold Coast fans should be extra excited too, with the stadium tour due to kick off on the Gold Coast on Saturday 6 November 2021 at Metrico...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.