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🍽️ Our website is now LIVE and we have launched The Curated Plate program for 2024 and you are in for a treat! This year’s program is better than ever with some old time faves returning, exciting newcomers, next level experiences and delectable feasts galore! We cannot wait until July but make sure you book your tickets now as many events are already selling fast! 🍽️
A special night out at the brand new Iron Paddock function space at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge Australia Zoo, talking all things Visit Sunshine Coast’s Reforest project! This project focuses on replanting trees (343 to date!) in our local area to offset our carbon footprint… a real first in our tourism sector! Great to network and catch up with everyone, especially the special ‘animal’ guests! Thanks for having us Erina Kilmore… great venue!🌳
🌟🎂 25 YEARS OF SPECTACULAR! 🎂🌟
Today, my company - Spectacular Events Pty Ltd - celebrates 25 years of operation.... 1 company, 1 owner throughout, 25 years of excitement, conferences, events, travel, expos, highs & lows and 1000's of relationships built, with staff, clients, colleagues and suppliers (many who have become friends). Today, Spectacular Events Pty Ltd encompasses Spectacular Events, Spectacular World Travel, SunSHINE Boxes, SHINE Business Women & www.eventtravel.com.au
To celebrate our special birthday, we've recorded a SHINE'ing the Spotlight 'special event' podcast episode... to tell our story and share some insights, some of which you might know and some of which you won't.
Simon Nedelko interviews Zoe Sparks, Director & Owner of Spectacular Events, and Founder of SHINE Business Women & SunSHINE Boxes, as Spectacular Events celebrates it's 25th Birthday.
This celebratory episode is SHINE'ing the Spotlight on Spectacular Events Pty Ltd / Spectacular World Travel, and Zoe talks about her 25 years in business and shares the tips, tricks and insights into what makes this business not only tick but constantly thrive, expand and adapt, especially over the past few years where things in travel and events have been particularly tough as they have been for many others.
This is an episode not to miss as we celebrate 25 Years of Spectacular! Check us out on Apple or Spotify now!
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/25-years-of-spectacular/id1510178872?i=1000615688471
About Spectacular Events:
Spectacular Events Pty Ltd focuses on the professional planning, management and delivery of group movements from 20 to 2000 delegates/attendees.
Creations include conferences, expos/exhibitions, specialised group tours and team building experiences, golf days, launches, business meetings, workshops and cocktail functions/Gala dinners.
Their dedicated fully accredited travel division creates tailored travel packages for major events, held throughout Australia and around the world, and also puts together the travel logistics and partner program elements around all types of events.
📣 Calling all foodies!
🍽️ Looking forward to showcasing our Sunshine Coast Culinary Festival with you… don’t miss out! Tickets are running out the door for The Curated Plate 🍽️
Sunshine Coast Council
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Visit Sunshine Coast
Visit Queensland, Australia
Hot 91
My Weekly Preview
Sunshine Coast News
Hello Sunshine Magazine
Did you catch Spicers Tamarind Retreat this morning on Today Show with Tim Davies and Executive Chef Dan Jarrett? Dan whipped up one of the dishes we'll be serving at this year's which is part of the The Curated Plate Culinary Festival.
Tickets can be secured from today for the event happening on Saturday 5 August, 2023.
See link: https://fal.cn/AsianFoodFestival2023
For the first time ever, three of the Sunshine Coast's best Asian restaurants will be collaborating and coming together for the festival: Sum Yung Guys, Riceboi and Spirit House Yandina
You do not want to miss this! And tickets are flying out the door…
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Sunshine Coast Council
Visit Sunshine Coast
Visit Queensland, Australia
Hot 91
My Weekly Preview
Sunshine Coast News
Hello Sunshine Magazine
Join us for a celebration of our local producers, makers and growers at Meet the Makers 2023.
Meet the Makers is THE MUST attend food and beverage event of the year.
The event now in its 5th year showcases fresh produce and food and beverage products from over 100 exhibitors from the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, Moreton Bay and beyond.
👉 https://foodagribusiness.org.au/meet-the-makers/
It’s been a Bonza day… as we welcomed 130 VIPs and media to the Sunshine Coast on the inaugural flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport! ✈️
A BIG thank you to Sunshine Coast Council and Mayor Mark Jamieson for showcasing our wonderful region, to Chris Sell for providing a The Curated Plate taster and to The Dock Mooloolaba for hosting. Visit Sunshine Coast’s Matt Stoeckel was the perfect emcee and we were delighted to serve up Sunshine & Sons cocktails, Moffat Beach Brewing Co. craft beers and Frozen Sunshine Iceblocks for dessert.
A spectacular event! 🎆
🍽️ We are now live! 🍽️
After a mammoth effort by an incredible team The Curated Plate program for 2023 is now live and on sale… grab your tickets at www.the curated plate.com.au and be quick as they are already racing out the door.
Love working with Shane Purss, Natalie Polizzi , Lucy Ravenwood (Amos), Katherine Morgan, Bryn Skilbeck & Prue Egan… the TCP team!
Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
Sunshine Coast Council
Visit Sunshine Coast
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Tourism & Events Queensland
Hot 91
My Weekly Preview
Sunshine Coast News
Hello Sunshine Magazine
Seven News
*** Space is filling fast, don’t miss out! Please contact me for all the details ***
Calling all food or beverage manufacturers and primary producers.
Would you love the opportunity to showcase your product to buyers passionate about sourcing local?
Become an exhibitor at FAN's 5th Meet the Makers event, Tues 2 May at Aussie World. Spots are going quickly so jump on this link to secure your place now https://lnkd.in/gAwPkgj3
Food Agribusiness Network (FAN)
- Jennifer Swaine
🚀 The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Program has officially LAUNCHED! 🚀
Jump on to the site and check out the BRAND NEW SEASON NOW!
And start booking those tickets: www.sccmf.com.au
📸 Eyes Wide Open Images
Packages now available with accommodation, transfers, tickets and flights if required!
Head to www.eventtravel.com.au for all the details 🎶
Last night I attended the launch of this year’s Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival… an incredible performance in a spectacular setting, which set the scene for the exceptional events that are coming to town for the King’s Birthday long weekend in June.
This year Eventtravel.com.au will be providing packages so you can take in events spread throughout the Sunshine Coast over three days, and there will also be a special long lunch performance in the hinterland as part of The Curated Plate in July.
Watch this space for all the details!
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
2️⃣0️⃣ weeks until the 2023 7 Cairns Marathon Festival - the perfect time to commit to your running goals & start training.
Enter here 🔗 http://bit.ly/3Iq0BGs
Bonza has added 12 more routes for Easter travel and Virgin Australia have also announced a huge flight sale.
7NEWS at 6pm. More: 7news.link/BonzaSpecials
We’re thrilled to once again be supporting RoboRave Australia (under our Eventtravel.com.au brand) as they open up to international teams to participate and compete against state and local teams! This incredible event will be happening in mid July and will be held at University of the Sunshine Coast
✈️ Woo hoo… flights are a comin’ ✈️
Allstralia, here we come! We have achieved our Air Operator Certificate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and are now preparing to go on sale with our Sunshine Coast base (to be followed by our Melbourne base) 🎉💜✈️
If you haven't already, download the Fly Bonza app as it will be the only place to book flights direct.
The wait is nearly over so get your thumbs at the ready, pack your budgies and get ready for an adventure with Shazza, Bazza or Sheila!
More to follow!
🎄Wishing our clients, suppliers & friends a very Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Enjoy the break & look forward to seeing you in 2023! 🎄
No filter needed on this one… a beautiful sunset and bright colours for all the kids at Sea World Resort. Home for the next few days and settjng up for a magical few days of conferencing! 🐬
It was a really great morning out at The Sweetest Things earlier, hosted by Sunshine & Sons and Silver Tongue Foods as part of The Curated Plate program.
On the menu was:
☕️ Vietnamese Coffee liqueur
🍹 B52 over ice
🥃 Rum Ball over ice
🍩 Raspberry Jalapeño Jam & Custard Donut
🍩 Cinnamon Donut
🍩 Wattleseed Donut
🌰 Rum soaked Macadamias
Proudly supported by the fabulous Cassy Small & Simon Nedelko of Hot 91.
Thanks Michael and team… a beautiful sunny day, a great turnout and tasty treats! Delish! 😋🍽
Sunshine Coast Council
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Visit Sunshine Coast
Visit Queensland, Australia
🍽 Counting down the days now to The Curated Plate … and there’s not long to wait! 🍽
The Sunshine Coast is famous for the Mooloolaba prawn, recognised as the Craft Beer Capital of Australia, known for our celebrity chefs and renowned for its Kenilworth Bakery donuts (people travel for hours to sample a donut… I kid you not!) AND all these food and beverage offerings and more will all be on show from 29th July to 7th August! Here’s a sample of the wonderful events on offer…
Most events are now almost at capacity, even SOLD OUT so get in quick and grab your tickets!
https://thecuratedplate.com.au/
Sunshine Coast Council
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Visit Sunshine Coast
Visit Queensland, Australia
Creative Tours
Hello Sunshine Magazine
Kenilworth Country Bakery
Eumundi Markets
Matt Golinski - Official
It’s less than two weeks now to The Curated Plate; ten days of food and beverage events being throughout the Sunshine Coast, showcasing the amazing venues, produce and products we have on offer and supporting our local businesses! Many events are already SOLD OUT or at capacity so make sure you grab your tickets if you’re going to join us! 🍽
A BIG thanks to My Weekly Preview for the great article!
Sunshine Coast Council
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Visit Sunshine Coast
Visit Queensland, Australia
Well, we are all set and ready to go. One sleep left until the first face to face Officiating specific Summit! It’s Time!
Tickets still available at officiatingcollective.com
Today was the official opening of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Maroochydore, a very welcome addition to our region and it’s a beautiful hotel with a stunning rooftop pool area and spectacular views. Congratulations all round, this is really exciting for the Sunshine Coast!
There are so many experiences to be had at The Curated Plate, and here’s a taste! Degustations, long lunch, tourism foodie experiences, master classes, brewery tours, workshops and lunch specials… the Sunshine Coast will be your oyster from 29th July to 7th August.
But don’t hang around, with many events ‘sold out’ make sure you grab your tickets before they’ve all gone!
www.the curatedplate.com.au
Sunshine Coast Council
Visit Sunshine Coast
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Visit Queensland, Australia
Hot 91
My Weekly Preview
There are so many experiences to be had at The Curated Plate, and here’s a taste! Degustations, long lunch, tourism foodie experiences, master classes, brewery tours, workshops and lunch specials… the Sunshine Coast will be your oyster from 29th July to 7th August.
But don’t hang around, with many events ‘sold out’ make sure you grab your tickets before they’ve all gone!
www.the curatedplate.com.au
Sunshine Coast Council
Visit Sunshine Coast
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Visit Queensland, Australia
Hot 91
My Weekly Preview
Last chance to grab your ticket!
The weather really turned it on today for the opening of the Queensland Garden Expo @ Nambour Showgrounds, 8-10 July 2022…. one of the largest Garden Shows in the Southern Hemisphere. With more than 300 exhibitors, 40 speakers and 40,000 people expected to visit over the three day event, make sure you pop in this weekend!
Qld Garden Expo
Next week’s Officiating Collective Summit is the first if its kind… two days of professional development and training for officials of all experience levels (grass roots to professional experienced coaches, umpires and referees) and it’s right here on the Sunshine Coast at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Don’t miss out as tickets will close out soon!
🏀 Across the nation, there are hundreds of coaches, umpires and referees - seasoned veterans that can read you the rule book off the top of their head and know everything there is to know about their sports protocols and those facing their very first match.
🏉 From grass roots to professionals, the Officiating Summit will be a real opportunity for this special group of people to come together and share their knowledge and insights in what will be the first ever development opportunity for sporting officials.
🎾 Speaker backgrounds vary from AFL, basketball, cricket, hockey and more.
📅 16 & 17 July, 2022
📍 UniSC (The Auditorium)
🎫 https://fal.cn/3q22W
🗓 SUMMIT SCHEDULE CONFIRMED!
JULY 16 & 17
Sunshine Coast OFFICIATING SUMMIT presents 2 days of all things officiating, brought to you by world class speakers and presenters.
🎟 Tickets are selling quickly
Secure yours by visiting the link
🔗 www.officiatingcollective.com/officiating-summit
This year, the season will run through till the end of October and estimates this year suggest that 40,000 humpback whales will swim through Sunshine Coast waters during the annual migration, which will breach all previous records.
Make sure you get in early!
Tickets available now at or why not spend a few days and we can organise a travel package for you?
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eventtravel.com.au is a new division of Spectacular Event Pty Ltd - which has been in operation with one Owner/Manager (Zoe Sparks) at the helm since 1998. Based on the Sunshine Coast, we shall be delivering packages to various events throughout Australia.
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