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Whats On Magnetic Island is your best source for finding a local island festival or event, or for activities, tours, gig guides, fishing, boating, bushwalking and lots more! There's also handy travel information about Magnetic Island in tropical North Queensland. Check out the daily (or annual) calendar for all events and for more info, or sign up to our FREE weekly eReminder to stay in touch with the latest events.
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COMING SOON:Great Barrier Reef Film Festival
7 to 10 September
World Premier and Gala Opening Night, 'Short By The Sea', 'Village Shorts' feature films, workshops for film professionals, film enthusiasts and the whole family!
See below or visit gbrff.com.au for more information.
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Afternoon Bowls: Every Friday  Regular bowlers, visitors, beginners, families and guests are invited to join Bowls Club members (or play in your own...
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The Verge: Sat 19 Aug  Townsville's five piece pub rock band, The Verge will be playing their great selection of songs from the 70's...
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Benson LIVE: Sun 20 Aug  This Sunday the Marlin Bar features live music by Benson Coppola 2pm to 6pm. Head on down for a...
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Mayweather vs McGregor: Sat 27  On Sunday 27 August Arcadia Vliiage Hotel and Showtime present another massive match The Money Fight - where champion...
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Horseshoe Bay Market: Sun 27 Aug  Jewellery, clothing, art, food, and an assortment of treasures are all available at the Horseshoe Bay markets. A wonderful...
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Remember to check the What's On calendar for more events happening this weekend PLUS sign up for your FREE weekly eReminder to stay up to date with Magnetic Island events.
2 simple ways to help our wildlife while your on Maggie:
• Drive carefully - especially at dusk
• Don't feed the birds, possums or any wildlife. What you may be feeding them could be harmful to their health.
• Drive carefully - especially at dusk
• Don't feed the birds, possums or any wildlife. What you may be feeding them could be harmful to their health.
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Great Barrier Reef Film Festival (GBRFF)
7 - Sun 10 September 2017
Magnetic Island, Townsville, North Queensland
The Great Barrier Reef Festival is one of North Queensland’s leading film festivals and serves up an exciting program of feature films, short films, documentaries, industry talks and workshops from around Australia.
Beginning with the World Premier Gala Opening Night, then Shorts At the Sea which is held at a spectacular seaside location in Geoffrey Bay with food and beverages available on the night. The GBRFF weekend continues at the Arcadia Village Hotel and includes Village Shorts plus a wide range of film events that will satiate the appetites of everyone from film enthusiasts to film professionals - with special events for families.
26 Short Films
9 Feature Films
4 Documentary Feature Films
9 Feature Films
4 Documentary Feature Films
4 Film Forums
3 Workshops
2 hours of JCU and Griffity University Student Films
1 Youth Talent Quest
1 FREE Kid's Confidential Show
GBRFF also offers kids and audiences a great way of enjoying film and related media through a variety of experiences and workshops including FREE kids film workshops.
Discount ferry and movie tickets are available. You will need to get in early to secure accommodation on Magnetic Island, and to book your GBRFF tickets.
More information and the full GBRFF program visit: gbrff.com.au
Visit the GBRFF Facebook page or YouTube channel.
THURSDAY 7 SEPT
World Premier and Gala Opening Night: 6pm
Join us for the world premier of 'Zelos' and the Gala Opening Night of GBRFF 2017 at Event Cinemas, Townsville CBD. Enjoy a red carpet event where you can meet the crew from Zelos and celebrate what will be a great weekend of film on Magnetic Island.
Join us for the world premier of 'Zelos' and the Gala Opening Night of GBRFF 2017 at Event Cinemas, Townsville CBD. Enjoy a red carpet event where you can meet the crew from Zelos and celebrate what will be a great weekend of film on Magnetic Island.
FRIDAY 8 SEPT
Shorts At The Sea: 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Where bringing out the big screen at a stunning outdoor venue by the sea - the old barge ramp at Geoffrey Bay, and showing a great mix of short films. A bar and food will be available on the night.
Shorts At The Sea: 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Where bringing out the big screen at a stunning outdoor venue by the sea - the old barge ramp at Geoffrey Bay, and showing a great mix of short films. A bar and food will be available on the night.
SATURDAY 9 SEPT
Films, Forums and Fun all day! 10am to 10pm
A great day of film industry talks, feature films, film workshops for adults and kids plus much more!
Films, Forums and Fun all day! 10am to 10pm
A great day of film industry talks, feature films, film workshops for adults and kids plus much more!
SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 SEPT
The Game Changer Intensive with international actor and coach, Andy McPhee. (Saving Mr Banks, Wolf Creek, Animal Kingdom, Sons of Anarchy, Neighbours, Pirate Islands and Home and Away). 6am to 6pm.
The Game Changer Intensive with international actor and coach, Andy McPhee. (Saving Mr Banks, Wolf Creek, Animal Kingdom, Sons of Anarchy, Neighbours, Pirate Islands and Home and Away). 6am to 6pm.
You don't have to be an actor to have a life changing experience at this retreat!
“My personal journey with Andy Mcphee was absolutely phenomenal. Andy has a unique method of teaching, allowing you to fully express the human body and mind to it's full capacity." Tony USA.
SUNDAY 10 SEPT
Kids Sunday of Film
Kids Sunday of Film
Comedian Sean Murphy presents his touring show 'Kid's Confidential' (the movie version) PLUS register for your chance to perform and win in the MI Musos Youth Talent Quest, followed by the feature movie 'Surf's Up'.
Sean Murphy: “A highlight of the Sydney Fringe”- Sydney Morning Herald (AU)
SUNDAY 10 SEPT
Adults Sunday of Film
More great films to choose from throughout the day!
Adults Sunday of Film
More great films to choose from throughout the day!
For the full festival program visit gbrff.com.au
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We highly recommend that you book your accommodation early and stay for the weekend!
We highly recommend that you book your accommodation early and stay for the weekend!
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Check out all the annual events on Magnetic Island.
What else can you do on Magnetic Island?
• Check out our 'Top Things To Do' and activities for some thought starters!
• Find out whats happening by checking the 24/7 calendar, or join our eReminder, with email updates every week.
• Check out our 'Top Things To Do' and activities for some thought starters!
• Find out whats happening by checking the 24/7 calendar, or join our eReminder, with email updates every week.
Magnetic Island Stories and Videos
This is our selection of overhead go-pros, roadside travels, island audio tracks, fascinating island characters plus lots more. Contact Whats On if you'd like us to add your story or video to our selection.
• The Magnetic Island Community Plan - 'Towards 2020'
