A growing list of Gold Coast events have been cancelled in the wake of new Covid restrictions
Gold Coast organisers have been left with little option but to pull the pin on multiple large-scale events over the next two weeks as Covid restrictions wreak havoc. FULL LIST >>>
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ATTENDEES to the Sanctuary Cove Food & Wine Festival will have to wait another year to sample an array of local treats after event organisers pulled the pin in the wake of new Covid restrictions that came into force on Tuesday.
The showcasing, due to take place from July 17 to 25, typically draws thousands to Gold Coast’s northern end each year with its stellar line-up of homegrown suppliers including Ioesco Cafe Cucina.
Sadly, it is just one of many large-scale events across the Coast to be thrust into chaos due to the changes over the next fortnight imposed by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Festival organisers say the decision to cancel the nine-day event is the “most sensible course of action,” as southeast Queensland prepares to enter a three-day lockdown.
“This decision has not been made lightly and we want to thank you for your support and understanding during these uncertain times,” a spokeswoman said.
“The health and safety of the Sanctuary Cove community and event attendees continues to be our highest priority.”
All ticket holders will be contacted to receive a full refund.
Global superstar Alan Cumming has also been forced to postpone the Gold Coast leg of his national tour that was due to take place at HOTA on Sunday.
Mr Cumming spoke of his disappointment in a statement released early Tuesday morning.
“I’m so sorry that Ms Rona is playing havoc with my tour but if the Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne audiences are disappointed, please know that no one is more upset than me,” he said.
“I will come back and make it up to you once Australia is vaxxed up and open for business. I am Cumming back.”
The latest cancellations have since prompted many to question the fate of other highly anticipated events due to take place over the coming weeks.
Word is yet to be received about the fate of the Gold Coast Marathon which is due to take place this weekend.
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate said he hopes the marathon can still be held without cancellation or major changes but conceded he would be guided by health authorities.
“That is another hard one. When you run a marathon you can’t put a mask on.,” Tate said.
“I will be guided by the health authority. If it is reduced in numbers or whatever covid plan they have, I support as close to normality as possible.
“I have got to be guided by the medical officer.”
Meanwhile, forty-eight schools from across Queensland taking part in senior school rugby league competition in Brisbane face a race against the clock to return home before lockdown commences at 6pm Tuesday evening.
Gold Coast Bulletin will update the list of impacted events as further information comes to light.
Public events to be impacted (as at 11am, Tuesday)
Sanctuary Cove Food & Wine Festival, July 17-25 – cancelled
Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, July 4 – postponed
Gold Coast Marathon, July 3-4 – TBA
Glastonferry Festival, July 3 – TBA
Paul Kelly with his band on the road again, July 3 – TBA
American Psycho, The Musical, July 8-10 – cancelled
Spacey Jane, Carla Geneve à Gold Coast à Miami Marketta, July 4 – cancelled
Trans Tasman Test, July 10-11 - TBA
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