DJ Fisher headlines Out 2 Lunch festival with Flight Facilities international guest Vintage Culture

The promoters behind homegrown star DJ Fisher’s “spectacular” festival last weekend say the event injected more than $50 million into the local economy.

The promoters behind homegrown star DJ Fisher’s “spectacular” festival last weekend say the event injected more than $50 million into the local economy.

Paul Fisher – also known as DJ Fisher – headlined his own festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta on May 4 along with Flight Facilities and international guest Vintage Culture.

Out 2 Lunch festival promoters TEG Live CEO Geoff Jones said the event was “no easy feat”.

Paul Fisher – also known as DJ Fisher – headlined his own festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta on Saturday afternoon along with Flight Facilities, international guest Vintage Culture and more.

“TEG is delighted with the inaugural Out 2 Lunch Festival, and it was great to see the economic impact that the festival had on the community,” he said. “The planning and logistics required to deliver the event were extraordinary, particularly as this was the very first time this many people attended a staged event on Coolangatta beach.”

Mr Jones said accommodation over the weekend was sold out across the Gold Coast, it created more than 2000 jobs and 200 local businesses were involved in the planning and delivery.

“We would like to sincerely thank Team Fisher, the City of Gold Coast, the World Surf League, Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce, Coolangatta and Greenmount Surf Life Saving Clubs and the many, many other partners and stakeholders who helped TEG bring this epic event to life,” he said.

Drone footage of DJ Fisher's festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta. Photo: Instagram

Fisher and his wife Chloe requested $1 from every ticket sold was donated to the Starlight Foundation and a $20 donation from festivalgoers who had complimentary tickets for Elephants Support Network. TEG Live confirmed they raised $35,320.

The statistics come only days after residents raised concerns over the condition of Coolangatta beach and foreshore.

“30,000 people, plus rain. What do they expect. I bet local businesses loved it,” Dianne McAllister wrote on Facebook.

A Gold Coast City Council statement said the event organiser was responsible for any costs associated with rectifying the damage.

‘No difference to kids sliding down Kirra hill’: Concerns over post-festival ground condition

Council has responded to residents’ concerns over the aftermath left at the Coolangatta foreshore from 30,000 people who attended DJ Fisher’s festival at the weekend.

Despite a rain bomb which hit around 3pm, thousands of people descended on Coolangatta beach for the Out 2 Lunch festival last Saturday.

Division 14 councillor Gail O’Neill shared a Gold Coast City Council statement which was in response to concerns over the condition of the foreshore and beach.

Drone footage of DJ Fisher's festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta. Photo: Instagram

“The event organiser is responsible for any costs associated with rectifying damage as a result of the event, including grass repairs,” the statement said.

“City officers will inspect the site and repair any damage.

“Costs will be recouped from the event organiser.”

Ms O’Neill said she had lodged an official request to council CEO Tim Baker to prioritise assessment, repairs/renovation to grass areas and dunes at the site.

She said the condition of the area was a concern as the major Cooly Rocks On nostalgia festival was only four weeks away.

“That event is one that has massive economic benefits for the majority of local businesses and the Gold Coast,” she said.

The aftermath of 30,000 people on Coolangatta Beach and foreshore for the Out 2 Lunch festival. Photo: Facebook/ Joseph DeGrazia Siruela

Wolf publications owner Brendon Wolf said the event was “incredible” for the Gold Coast.

“Yes, the foreshore ended up quite muddy but that was the result of an unfortunate downpour earlier in the day,” he said.

“The grass will grow back.

“It’s no different from the kids who make a slide down Kirra hill when it rains.”

‘That was incredible’: Australia’s biggest beach party proves a success

30,000 people descended onto Coolangatta beach and helped DJ Fisher make his “dreams come true” on his home turf and they only had one complaint – not enough toilets.

Paul Fisher – also known as DJ Fisher – headlined his own festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta on Saturday afternoon along with Flight Facilities and international guest Vintage Culture on the bill.

Fisher said it was a “surreal” moment playing on his “home turf” to more than 30,000 people.

“Can’t explain the feelings I have,” he said.

During his set he said it was “the best night of my life”.

Paul Fisher – also known as DJ Fisher – headlined his own festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta on Saturday afternoon along with Flight Facilities, international guest Vintage Culture and more.

Festivalgoers coined it a “spectacular” event and Gold Coaster Nigel Backham said it was “fantastic” for the southern end of the city.

“Easy in and out and massive for local businesses,” he said.

Promoters TEG Live’s managing director Tim McGregor said it was the “biggest beach party ever held in Australia”.

“Police and emergency services were very happy with our audience behaviour and how smoothly the event ran,” he said.

Ticketholders were faced with a downpour of rain around 3pm and Mr McGregor said it was “unfortunate” but “thankfully”, it was all clear for Fisher’s performance which he said was “absolutely huge”.

Paul Fisher – also known as DJ Fisher – headlined his own festival, Out 2 Lunch at Coolangatta on Saturday afternoon along with Flight Facilities, international guest Vintage Culture and more.

Mr McGregor said they hoped to hold another event on Coolangatta’s beachfront.

“It was a fantastic and unique venue,” he said.

“But this was the very first time anyone has pulled this off and naturally we have lots of ideas on how to improve in the future.”

Gold Coaster Justice Burow and Coffs Harbour man Tyler Murray said the event was “awesome” but it needed more toilets.

Mr Burow said the event reminded him of his 2016 schoolies beach party.

Port Macquarie local Briony Lane said: “must just say the toilets are not a vibe but at the end of the day we are here for the Fish. We love you and we would do it again”.

Gold Coaster Justice Burow and Coffs Harbour man Tyler Murray said the event was “awesome” but it needed more toilets.

Surfing world champion and friend of Fisher, Mick Fanning said he was “so bloody proud”.

“That was incredible. Always knew you were going to be famous, just didn’t know exactly where,” he said.

“To see everyone dancing and celebrating was truly amazing.”

Fellow professional surfer “Dingo” Dean Morrison said it was an “amazing event”.

“So much joy and happiness to see you doing what you love,” he said.

“You are a born entertainer.

“Grateful for your friendship and the laughter we get to share. Your energy has always been infectious. World hold on.”

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