The Pacific Airshow will contact down on the Gold Coast in August 2023, marking the start of a new annual aerial show occasion on the iconic Queensland vacation vacation spot.
The latest Australian airshow will happen at Surfers Paradise over three days, and has been supported by the federal, state and native governments, together with the Australian Defence Force.
The present is anticipated to draw in crowds each regionally and globally, and can embody each native and worldwide aerobatic spectacles, with Red Bull Air Race world champion Matt Hall already signed on because the present’s first ambassador.
While show acts for the inaugural occasion are nonetheless to be confirmed, the present will boast shows of each navy and civilian aerobatics capabilities, in addition to rising city mobility applied sciences.
The three-day affair will contain quite a few aerial shows, together with meals and market stalls, leisure and hospitality applications, together with VIP events and meet-and-greets, in accordance to its organisers.
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast will likely be run by Code Four, the Los Angeles-based firm that launched the unique Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, California in 2016.
By 2021, 3 million guests attended the California present, which has included aerial shows by the US Navy Blue Angels, US Air Force Thunderbirds, Royal Air Force Rd Arrows and the Canadian Forces Snow Birds.
“There has by no means been an air occasion of this scale staged wherever in Australia. That’s why the Gold Coast is legendary for enjoyable – in the air and on the bottom,’’ stated Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.
“This event underscores our commitment to attracting the very best in global entertainment for our residents, visitors and businesses.”
Code Four CEO Kevin Elliott stated Pacific Airshow Gold Coast could be a spectacle like no different.
“This will be an annual event that will feature the finest aerobatic teams and performers from around the globe as well as inspiring educational STEM activities, music, entertainment and much more,” he stated.
“The economic impact of this event will be tremendous and well timed given Gold Coast’s recovery from covid and should reinforce that the destination is open for business. I would expect to see a major increase in theme park attendance on Airshow weekend, as an example,” stated Elliott.
Major Events Gold Coast CEO Jan McCormick stated, “This exciting five-year partnership well and truly cements our city’s reputation as a world-class events destination that has the capacity to host the biggest shows on the planet.”
“The economic impact of hosting an event of this size is also substantial and will deliver a significant boost not just for businesses in Surfers Paradise but for hotels, restaurants, retail, and the event industry supply chain right across the city and the greater Southeast Queensland region.”
