CoastOut - Don't Miss Out!

CoastOuter's!

With the warmer weather upon us...it's COASTOUT Season!

CoastOut 2011 is just over a month away so its time to grab your Super Early Bird 3 day passes for $179 or $164 concession by this Friday 30th September.
Remember when you do, you go in the draw to WIN 3 nights accommodation @ the Novotel Pacific Bay resort & you can be cruising around the Coffs Coast in a brand new Audi, thanks to Bellbowrie Motors!
Go to www.coastout.com.au to secure your pass now!

Getting here & where to stay?

Our friends at Out Travel have great packages available, travelling from anywhere in the Country. Call Andy on 02 8667 3336 email: andy@outandabouttravel.com.au

Welcome Aboard! Catch the CoastOut Carriage with your Host Sandy Bottom!
CountryLink have kept a carriage aside for us this year from Sydney stopping at the Central Coast, Newcastle etc.
Leaving 0715 Friday 28th, arriving 2 hours before the festival begins!
Join Sandy and her gang for one hell of a ride North to the beach!
Only $55 one way when you mention CoastOut and quote the reference number PNR HCU871.

The Coffs Coast Visitor Information Centre can arrange your accommodation for you!
Call them on 1300 369 070. Mention CoastOut for possible discounts.

Swim, Run with heaps of FUN!
This years Beach Carnival is on Saturday 29th October at Coffs Harbour’s stunning Jetty Beach (Harbour).
The event is open to everyone as participation, inclusion and heaps of FUN is the message of the day.
Join our hosts Candy Box & Will Fennell as they commentate the 1.2km Ocean Swim, 4km Beach Run, Beach Flags, Beach Sprints and loads of beach games for everyone!

Event: CoastOut’s Beach Carnival
When Saturday 29th October, 10.30am.
Where: The Harbour: Jetty Beach.
Registration: $20 (1.2km Ocean Swim, 4 x 250m Ocean Swim Relay, 4km Run, Beach Sprints, Beach Flags) Over $1500 in cash & prizes.
Beach Games: Free.
Go to www.coastout.com.au to register by October 7th.

Carve it Up! CoastOut’s UNREAL Surf Comp Comp 2011
CoastOut 2010 saw the first Gay, Lesbian & their friends Surf Comp in the world. Thanks to our sponsors Unreal Estate the Comp is back on in 2011. This year we have included a long board section into the mix. We also welcome back our “Hostess with the mostess” the Hilarious Sandy Bottom to ride the waves in with our competitiors.
$500 cash & prizes are up for grabs in each division. Mens, Womens & Longboard.
Register by September 30 at www.coastout.com.au
Event: CoastOut’s Unreal Surf Comp
When: Saturday 29th October, 7.30am
Where: Park Beach, Coffs Harbour.
Registration Fee: $20


Look who’s coming to play?

We are thrilled to bring you some of the countries most interesting, diverse and FABULOUS entertainers & hosts for this years festival. Here we go:

Welcome Cocktail Party!
Where: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
When: Friday 28th October, 6pm.
What: Fundraiser for the Harbour Youth Service & the Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW.
Tickets: $69 from www.coastout.com.au
This years theme: BRING YOUR MAGIC!
Host: Jackie Loeb
Performers: Carlotta, Rhys Bobridge, Shauna Jensen, Sandy Bottom, Miss Man, Joyce Maynge, Dallas Della Force, Paul Nee & The Jazz Collective, Coco Jumbo, Terrance Wakewood and Mattius the Libidinous.

Drag Out the Dolphins!
Where: Pet Porpoise Pool, Orlando St Coffs Harbour
When: Saturday 29th October, 3pm
What: The World’s FIRST Live Drag performance show together with a Marine Magic Show! A highlight for all who came in 2010.
Tickets: $35 from www.coastout.com.au

Host: Joyce Maynge
Performers: Miss Man (MEL), Abel Seaman Hancock (SYD) and Sandy Bottom (SYD).

Concert in the Park
Where: Park Beach Reserve (CoastOut Main Stage).
When: Saturday 29th October, 6pm-10pm.
What: CoastOut’s First LIVE Concert in the Park.
Tickets $20 from www.coastout.com.au

Host: Polly Petrie
Entertainers: Melissa Tkautz, Divine Knights, Shiny Shiny, Round Mountain Girls, Terrance Wakewood, Vinegar Tom, Elyjah & More!

SWEET: The CoastOut Dance Party (not inc in 3 day pass).
Where: The Hoey Moey
When: Saturday 29th October, doors open 10pm
What: A sumptuous mix of the best tunes in the country!
With a Tantalizing laser light show & production!
Tickets: $25 + bf from Ice Graphics T-Shirts Coffs Harbour or on www.coastout.com.au
DJ’s: Kitty Glitter (SYD), Lady K (Lismore) & Dirty Luck (Coffs)
Special Performances: Shauna Jensen (SYD), Terrance Wakewood (Newcastle) Miss Man (MEL) & Mattius the Libidinous (SYD) and MORE!

Barefoot Bowls & Brekkie!
Where: Park Beach Bowling Club
When: Sunday 30th October, 9am
What: A recovery event to support the local ACON office in Coffs Harbour. $2.50 of your ticket goes directly to ACON.
A BBQ breakfast is included with DJ Box (SYD) playing some chilled out tunes preparing us for Fair Day 2011. Tickets at www.coastout.com.au

CoastOut’s Fair Day & Zinc Beach Party Finale
Where: Park Beach Reserve
When: Sunday 30th October, 11am.
What: So much FUN for everyone!
Bring your picnic rugs, friends and family down to the Park for a fabulous day of entertainment, food, stalls and maybe even a dance or 2.
To register for a stall at Fair Day go to www.coastout.com.au

Tickets: $35 for the whole Day 11am - 10pm! Tickets at www.coastout.com.au

More info Coming soon about:
CoastOut Conference: Gender & Sexuality in Rural & Regional Australia
Queer Film Shorts!
CoastOut's Art Exhibition
Marriage & Equality Workshop!

CoastOut would be possible without:
Coffs Harbour City Council, Coffs Coast Tourism, Zinc Clinic, Unreal Estate, BizAus, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, Coffs Coast Advocate, SSO Media, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Q News, LOTL, Pink Sofa, Ajit Adwords & Pavilion 3 Productions.

CoastOut Contacts:
Head Office: info@coastout.com.au
Surf Comp: Nat surfdiva@coastout.com.au
Beach Carnival & Volunteer Co-ordinator : Brenden brenden_neal@y7mail.com
Stall Holders: Shaun stalls@coastout.com.au
CoastOut Conference Raymond: r_mather@australiamail.com
Art Exhibition: Raymond r_mather@australiamail.com