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March events on the Gold Coast
Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast
Make it golden with the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Join the world's best surfers led by reigning three-time ASP World Champion and local boy Mick Fanning for the opening stop of the 2014 season.
Action takes place at the primary venue of Snapper Rocks with the worlds best surfing happening just metres from shore. In addition to the surfing action, enjoy concessions, interactive fan experiences and educational engagements for the whole family.
Location: Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta QLD, 4225 Start Date: 01-Mar-2014 End Date: 12-Mar-2014 www.quiksilverlive.com
Paul Anka
The legendary Paul Anka will perform his only Queensland show when he takes to the Jupiters Theatre stage as part of his first public concerts in Australia in more than 40 years. Regarded as one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters of any generation, Canadian-born Anka is the only artist in history to have a song in the Billboard Top 100 during seven separate decades.
From the 1950's right up until today, Anka continues to write and perform hit after hit, with his dynamic, high energy shows always leaving audiences wanting more. His credits include Diana, Buddy Holly's It Doesn't Matter Anymore, the Tom Jones hit She's A Lady, Michael Jackson's This Is It, and of course, Frank Sinatra's signature song My Way.
Location: Broadbeach Island, Gold Coast
Start Date: 08-Mar-2014 End Date: 08-Mar-2014
Price Range
All Tickets $89.00
From: 08-Mar-2014 To:08-Mar-2014
XXXX Sail Paradise Regatta
2014 will see the return of Sail Paradise to Southport Yacht Club, Gold Coast, a unique event open to all Offshore divisions, from Sports boats to the more competitive IRC division Keel Boats.
With both On-water and On-shore events, there is something for everyone, the Waterfront Clubhouse will be hosting Live Entertainment and food each night for all competitors to enjoy.
The entire concept has been based on a plan to provide the highest level of competitive and satisfying summer sailing for crews of a wide range of yachts and at the same time present the sailors, their families and friends the chance to enjoy the many holiday pleasures to be found on the Gold Coast.
Location: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach
Phone: 07 5591 3500
Start Date: 14-Mar-2014 End Date: 16-Mar-2014
Somerset Celebration of Literature
The Somerset Celebration of Literature Festival is Australia's leading children's literature festival. Each year the Festival hosts over 50 schools from south east Queensland and northern New South Wales with up to 8,000 students attending over a three day period.
Celebrating 21 years in 2014, they welcome over 30 Australian and international authors and illustrators, who take part in author sessions and workshops. The Festival Bookshop is open for the three days for book purchases and author signings. For the adults, there are panel sessions and workshops along with an "In Conversation" session held during The Prologue Party (a fair style event for the whole family), Literary Lunch with Robin de Crespigny discussing her controversial book The People Smuggler. Peter FitzSimons entertains on the Friday evening, as guest speaker of the Literary Long Table. Winners of the National Novella and Poetry Prize competitions are announced during the evening.
Location: Somerset College, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba
Phone: 07 5559 7377
Start Date: 19-Mar-2014 End Date: 21-Mar-2014
Price Range: All Tickets $7.00
Kokoda Grunt
Q: So what is a "Grunt"?
A: Grunt is a term used for an infantry soldier, one worn with pride.
And so the Kokoda Grunt is the "foot soldier" of the Kokoda Challenge - Australia's premier endurance event. Kokoda Challenge now takes Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice one step further - sideways, to bring you a new, extreme challenge in the form of the Kokoda Grunt.
The inaugural Kokoda Grunt was a great success and will be repeated in 2014! They are excited to be planning their new obstacles and improved course! And look out for their new Grommet Grunt Obstacle Course for the younger enthusiasts.
From courses of five kilometres for the newly recruited adventurers, to the grueling 10 kilometres for the more seasoned competitors, they will have you sweating, laughing, crying and begging for more. Bring your friends and family to cheer you on.
Location: 1/26 Central Park Avenue, Ashmore
Phone: 07 5539 4141
Start Date: 22-Mar-2014 End Date: 22-Mar-2014
Price Range: All tickets $60.00
Live at Bond - Nicky Bomba's Bustamento
Bond University and Bleach* Festival present Nicky Bomba's Bustamento in their first ever Gold Coast performance ... and it's free!
Nicky Bomba is one of Australia's most popular and respected musicians. His band Bustamento is a tropical shaking six piece that pays homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean - calypso, mento (Jamaican folk), reggae and ska.
Bustamento's amazing chemistry comes from the band having played together for more than 15 years, including in Nicky Bomba's twice ARIA-nominated Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
Supporting performer Tyus Arndt is a Thursday Islander, and starred in the popular Qantas ad. He has performed in the USA with the Gondwana Choir, and at the Sydney Opera House. He's rarely seen without his ukelele.
Plus, special guest appearance by multi-award winning, innovative, enigmatic poet David 'Ghostboy' Stavanger, as part of the Poetry Gallery (open from 2pm).
Location: Bond University, Robina
Phone: 07 5595 5709
Start Date: 23-Mar-2014 End Date: 23-Mar-2014
Welcome to International Students Day
The Welcome to Gold Coast - International Students Day is an annual event now in its second year, created to help encourage community engagement between International Students currently studying on the Gold Coast and the local Community.
They warmly encourage international students, families and the local community to join them for a day of education and entertainment at the picturesque Southport Broadwater Parklands. There will be live entertainment, a variety of international food stalls, and the opportunity for students to talk to education providers about future courses.
Location:> Marine Parade, Southport
Phone: 07 5510 3790
Start Date: 23-Mar-2014
End Date: 23-Mar-2014
Cooly Classic Ocean Swim
Iconic location, iconic swim. Join Olympic Legend, Michael Klim, on the start line for the final event in the Milk and Co Queensland Ocean Swim Series.
The Cooly Classic is fast becoming Queensland's premier ocean swim and offers competitors a rare opportunity to conquer three of Australia's most revered surf breaks - Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta and Kirra.
Whether you're an elite swimmer looking for the ultimate surf challenge, or a newcomer to ocean swimming, the Cooly Classic has an option for you.
Your Options: 2.0 kilometre Cooly Classic, 1.0 kilometre Cooly 1,000, or 300 metre Kids Surf Dash.
Location: Marine Parade, Kirra Surf Life Saving Club, Coolangatta
Start Date: 30-Mar-2014 End Date: 30-Mar-2014
Price Range: Adult $45.00
Discover Sailing Day at Southport Yacht Club
Southport Yacht Club will hold a Discover Sailing Day, a free "Come and Try Sailing" Day for the public from 9am to 12 midday. Under close supervision, both children and adults will have the opportunity to go for a short sail in the sheltered waters of the Broadwater at their Club's Hollywell Sail Training Facility. Breakfast and Coffees will also be available from their Waterfront Cafe.
If you require any further information on their Discover Sailing Day, please contact the Hollywell Sailing office.
They hope many members of the public are able to join them, for a bit of fun on the water!
Location: 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell
Phone: 07 5537 7030
Start Date: 30-Mar-2014
End Date: 30-Mar-2014
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