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MotoGP Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024 returns in Phillip Island from 18-20 October 2024

Phillip Island is set for an action-packed October with major events including the Rip Curl GromSearch, Tour of Gippsland, Australian SUP Titles, and MotoGP from October 18-20. It will feature thrilling racing, live music, and family-friendly fun.

By news@gippsland - 9th September 2024 - Back to News

Phillip Island is revving up for an action-packed month of October, packed with marquee events across Bass Coast, including the Rip Curl GromSearch Phillip Island, the Tour of Gippsland, the Australian SUP Titles, and the headlining MotoGP from 18 October to 20 October 2024 at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix returns to Phillip Island from 17-20 October 2024, featuring thrilling racing on the iconic Grand Prix Circuit

Range of free events

The MotoGP Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024 will once again bring tens of thousands of fans to the island for three exhilarating days of racing, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Highlights include the local favourite Community Day, where Bass Coast residents can enjoy free entry, and the Cowes Entertainment Precinct, transforming Thompson Avenue into a hub of music and fun. Plus, there are free tickets up for grabs!

As the biggest sporting event in regional Victoria, the MotoGP is expected to attract up to 100,000 attendees over the three days. "This is the cornerstone of Bass Coast Shire Council's events program, bringing an economic boost of over $42 million to our region. It's a major driver for off-season tourism, employment, and international exposure."

"Phillip Island has proudly hosted the Australian MotoGP for nearly 30 years at our world-famous Grand Prix Circuit, and we are excited to once again welcome visitors for this brilliant family event with community days, activities, and a range of programs supporting the main races," said Bass Coast Mayor Cr Clare Le Serve.

The Cowes Entertainment Precinct returns in 2024!Prepare to witness Thompson Avenue transform into a vibrant hub of music and nonstop fun, day and night, over four days

Free community day

A community day will again be held on Friday, 18 October, which provides free general admission tickets for Bass Coast residents. To receive a complimentary ticket, just present your proof of residency at any gate on the day or avoid the queues by collecting your tickets in advance from Gate 1 on Thursday, 17 October.

Thompson Avenue in Cowes will remain the entertainment hub and will be filled with live music and entertainment with the BMW Superscreen showing race footage, rider interviews and movies throughout the weekend to keep the party going. Highlights include performances from The 3 Johns (John Farnham, John Fogerty, and John Cougar tribute), Rehash Cover Band, and Oz Rock Express.

Road closures will be in effect from Thursday, 17 October, at 12:00 PM to Monday, 21 October, at Midday, with Thompson Avenue closed from Chapel St to The Esplanade and The Esplanade closed from Warley Ave to Bass Ave. Only motorcycle parking will be available along Thompson Ave, creating a family-friendly MotoGP experience in Cowes.

Thompson Avenue in Cowes will be the entertainment hub with live music, the BMW Superscreen showing race footage, rider interviews, and movies to keep the party going throughout the weekend

Get your tickets now

Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to yet again invite the community to this year's MotoGP, and we're giving away some tickets! Simply subscribe to Council's email newsletter, Coastell, for your chance to win:

• 4 x double general admission tickets for Sunday only
• 7 x double general admission tickets for all three days

Winners will be announced in the September issue of Coastell on Friday, 13 September. For more information on road closures or to enter the draw for free tickets, visit MotoGP Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024 website.

Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com