2010 Media Releases

The skies above Coolum may be without colour this October if organisers of the iconic IGA Coolum Kite Festival are not able to find anyone to takeover the organisation of the vibrant community event. Following nine successful years, festival committee members have stepped down allowing an opportunity for someone with fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy to take the festival to new heights.

2009 Media Releases

Excitement is mounting as international kite flyers, artists and performers converge on the Sunshine Coast ahead of this weekend's 9 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival with perfect weather conditions predicted for the vibrant community event. The event, which has grown in popularity over the years, is set to attract over 40,000 spectators and kite flying enthusiasts to its spectacular beach setting with a program jam packed with activities on offer for all ages.

Festival organisers are urging all motorists to take advantage of the free parking and bus services available during the upcoming IGA Coolum Kite Festival from October 3-4, 2009 due to a number of road closures in and around the Coolum area. Over 40,000 visitors are expected to converge upon Coolum Beach for the festival, which will see Stumers Creek Road closed from 1:00 pm on Friday, October 2 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 4.

Fast becoming one of Australia 's most vibrant and much loved community events, this year's IGA Coolum Kite Festival is shaping up to be another exciting event filled with loads of colour and festivities including an impressive line up of entertainment, workshops and performances confirmed for the weekend festival to be held on October 3-4.

The skies above Coolum Beach will be filled with colour this October, for the much anticipated IGA Coolum Kite Festival which is expected to attract an impressive line up of high profile international kite flyers, kite surfers, artists and performers. Fast becoming a world renowned event, the vibrant festival draws over 40,000 people including an array of talented individuals from across the globe to its spectacular beach setting to showcase their extraordinary skills.

Preparations are well underway for one of Australia 's most popular community events and organisers of this year's IGA Coolum Kite Festival, are calling for volunteers interested in being a part of this vibrant event to register their details. Expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, the 9 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival to be held on October 3-4 is almost entirely organised and run by volunteer efforts.

One of Australia 's largest kite festivals will see the skies over Coolum Beach on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast transform into a kaleidoscope of colour. The 9 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, will be held from October 3-4. The vibrant event, which has grown in popularity over the years, will attract some of the best national and international kite flyers who will showcase their impressive skills over the two days.

The skies above Coolum may be without colour this October if organisers of the iconic IGA Coolum Kite Festival are not able to find anyone to step up as chair person for the vibrant community event. Following six successful years as chairman of the festival, Noel Mooney has decided to step aside leaving the position to be filled by someone who shares his passion and dedication to community events.

2008 Media Releases

Excitement is mounting ahead of this weekend's IGA Coolum Kite Festival with international kite flyers, artists and performers converging on the Sunshine Coast in preparation for the event which runs from October 11-12. The vibrant event, which has grown in popularity over the years, is set to attract over 40,000 spectators and kite flying enthusiasts to its spectacular beach setting.

The IGA Coolum Kite Festival is about more than just kites, this year the vibrant event will attract internationally acclaimed artists, performers and musicians who will showcase a spectacular performance which will light up the skies above Coolum Beach from October 11-12.

Festival organisers are urging all motorists to take advantage of the free parking and bus services available during the upcoming IGA Coolum Kite Festival from October 11-12, due to a number of road closures in and around the Coolum area.

The much anticipated IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to Stumers Creek this October, is shaping up to be another exciting event with something on offer for everyone including a series of workshops, children's activities and a spectacular line up of high profile entertainers confirmed for the weekend festival.

One of Australia's largest and most vibrant festivals, the IGA Coolum Kite Festival will take place on October 11-12 and organisers are calling for all volunteers interested in being a part of this year's exciting event to register their details. Expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular setting, the 8 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival is almost entirely organised and run by volunteers which enables the festival to remain one of the largest free public events in the region.

The 2008 IGA Coolum Kite Festival is set to draw an impressive line up of high profile international kite flyers, artists and performers to the Sunshine Coast for the 8th annual event to be held from October 11-12.

Now in its 8 th year, the vibrant IGA Coolum Kite Festival continues to grow in size and popularity and with the recent announcement of a $25,000 grant from Festivals Australia, an Australian Government funding program, for their cultural arts project, the event is set to soar to new heights.

One of Australia 's largest kite festivals will see the skies over Coolum Beach on Queensland's Sunshine Coast transform into a kaleidoscope of colour. The 8 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, will be held from October 11-12.

IGA Coolum Kite Festival Chairman, Noel Mooney and World Sport Kite Pilot, Steve Donovan will put Sunshine Coast firmly on the international map, when they fly to China to represent Australia at the world's largest international kite festival from April 19-22.

2007 Media Releases

This year's IGA Coolum Kite Festival will have something for everyone including the much anticipated Schools Day and a series of sand sculpting, kite making, and children's workshops for everyone to enjoy.

Festival organisers are urging all motorists to take advantage of the free parking and bus services available during the upcoming IGA Coolum Kite Festival from September 22-23, due to a number of road closures in and around the Coolum area.

The 2007 IGA Coolum Kite Festival has revealed its exciting program for this year's event from 22-23 September, including fireworks, demonstrations by the RAAF Roulettes, a fantastic live music program, kite surfing, sculptures and much more.

The 2007 IGA Coolum Kite Festival is set to attract an impressive line up of high profile kite flyers, artists and performers from around the world including world class and multi-talented kite flyer, Troy Gunn from Texas in the United States.

The IGA Coolum Kite Festival is not just about kites, this year the vibrant event will attract some of the best national and even international artists and sculptors to showcase their talent on the beach at Stumers Creek including internationally renowned Dutch sculptor, Robert Valkenburgh.

One of Australia 's largest and most vibrant kite festivals, the IGA Coolum Kite Festival is calling for all volunteers interested in being a part of this year's exciting event. The 7th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, will be held from September 22-23.

In the lead up to one of Australia 's largest kite festivals, event representatives will travel to Indonesia on August 7, to promote the upcoming IGA Coolum Kite Festival to officials and kite flyers from around the world. The internationally renowned Bali International Kite Festival held from August 9-12, attracts thousands of people from over 25 countries worldwide.

One of Australia 's largest kite festivals will see the skies over Coolum Beach on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast transform into a kaleidoscope of colour. The 7th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, will be held from September 22-23.