Main Beach Events

Spirit of the horse show: Australian Outback Spectacular

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Spirit of the Horse

Australian Outback Spectacular – New show ‘Spirit of the Horse’

In November, Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Heroes of the Light Horse’ closed its doors for the final time to make way for an exciting new show, which launched just one month ago on December 6, 2011.

The third chapter in the Australian Outback Spectacular story is titled ‘Spirit of the Horse’ and celebrates the courageous spirit of the Australian horse and honor the legend that is Phar Lap.

Australian Outback Spectacular first opened in 2006, with the second show ‘Heroes of the Light Horse’ launching in September 2009 and proving a huge success. Australian Outback Spectacular has entertained millions of visitors from all over the world.

You’ll be treated to a 3 course Aussie BBQ Dinner while you enjoy the show starting off with a Home grown bush spinach and ricotta tart with camp fire roasted capsicum, bush tomato chutney and pesto infused oil…..followed by barbecue tenderloin beef steak with rich gravy, seasoned with Kakadu plum sauce and served with garden vegetables, then it’s finished off with traditional baked Pavlova with Queensland berries and country cream and Bush Billy Tea!

You’ll also be served a choice of either beer, wine or soft drink throughout the show.

Yum … I don’t know about you but I’m off to book tickets! http://myfun.com.au/

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Summer Beach and Water Safety

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Beach and Water Safety

Our Gold Coast beaches are world-class with kilometre’s of golden sand and fantastic swimming and surfing opportunities. But if your planning on spending some beach time on your next Gold Coast holiday it’s important to be aware of some water safety basics. (beach safety tips provided by the Gold Coast city council website)

NEVER:

Swim alone or surf at beaches not patrolled by Lifeguards or Lifesavers

Bathe outside the red and yellow flags that mark safe swimming areas

Bathe directly after a meal or under the influence of alcohol

Bathe when the beach is closed. (Observe the sign “Danger- Reserve closed to bathing” and the red flag)

Bathe when there are no safety flags

Panic if caught in a current or undertow, but raise one arm straight up and float until help arrives

Struggle if seized with a cramp, but raise one arm for help, float and keep the affected part of the body still

Go out far when a yellow flag is flying- it means the surf is dangerous

Bathe if unsure of safe conditions, but seek advice of the nearest Lifeguard

Struggle against a rip or current, but swim diagonally across it.

ALWAYS:

Swim between the red & yellow flag on patrolled beaches

Read the Flags and Safety Signs and understand what they mean before entering the water.

And, don’t forget to ‘Slip-Slop-Slap’ and drink plenty of water on those hot summer days!

Enjoy our beautiful beaches!

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Burn the Floor Show at Jupiters Casino

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Jupiters Hotel & Casino is fired up for their new stage show spectacular, Burn The Floor – International Dance Sensation, live in Jupiters Theatre from Thursday August 26, 2010.

  Burn The Floor – International Dance Sensation will entertain the Gold Coast in spectacular style for an exclusive 10 week season.  Sell out tours in Vegas, West End and on Broadway and now on the Gold Coast.

Beat the crowds book and stay at Oscar On Main Beach Resort, show package available.

The Jason Gilkison sizzling production is an intoxicating blend of Latin American and Ballroom dance, he choreographed the entire show guaranteed to thrill the audience as did  “So You Think You Can Dance” in Australia and the United States.

 With an all-star cast, incredible music and dazzling costumes, Burn The Floor – International Dance Sensation is a stage-scorching, heart-pounding inspirational , red hot dance revival that will leave you just dying  for more.

 Dive into the world of the Waltz, Salsa, Tango and Jive and experience the electrifying energy of a live stage show with Burn The Floor – International Dance Sensation only at Jupiters Casino.

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V8 Super Car Series

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

THE best event of the year at the Gold Coast will be the revamped  annual motor racing carnival which now become a three-day SuperCarnival’, with all the  excitement and adrenalin of Australia’s V8 Supercars.

They will race in a 600km competition over two days, and there will be a radical new endurance race with world-renowned drivers.  This will be the 19th year that the Gold Coast has hosted a motoring spectacular, with the event annually attracting thousands of visitors who revel in the action, both on and off track.  So stay at Oscar On Main in Main Beach, accommodation so close the V8 Spuper Cars Race Track, walk to all events and have a quiet night at the end of an exciting day.

Nightly entertainment will feature international music acts, while the infamous pop girl ‘ Pink’ has been recruited as the face of the V8 Supercar series. Love that girl, how’s that for getting publicity. 

The new Broadwater Park (click here for picture gallery) will be transformed each night into an entertainment precinct, with major concerts featuring Australian and international acts.  All within walking distance of Oscar On Main Beach Resort in Hughes Ave Main Beach.

The V8-only race will see the track size slashed by almost half, and ticket prices will also be slashed, this will make it more affordable for so many people.

We can all get a chance here to really prove that this event in its 19th year can go up several pegs,” said V8 Supercar chairman, Tony Cochrane, he deserves the support of all the locals, residents and businesses alike.

Mr Cochrane, whose `rock and race’ concept took off last year in Sydney with the reformation of Cold Chisel, is confident the exciting off-track concerts and endurance race, which will team high-profile international drivers from a range of disciplines with Australian teams, will attract an international audience.

The fleet of legendary cars and drivers will go on constant display in a free public pit area, with autograph sessions across the weekend. So bring books and felt pens and lots of Jackets and your ear plugs to retain all those petrol driven memories for years to come.

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