Media Centre

Everything the press, bloggers and influencers need to cover Australia’s biggest family fishing event.

The Flathead Classic
One of Australia’s longest-running fishing tournaments, now in its 31st year. Each September, over 250+ teams descend on Southport to compete for more than $500,000 in prizes—boats, cash, custom team gear and more.

Key Dates & Location

When: Tuesday 30 Sep – Friday 3 Oct 2025

Where: Northern Pavilion, Marine Parade & North Street, Southport QLD

Event Facts & Figures

750 ANGLERS

$40K COMPETITOR PRIZES

305 TEAMS

$50K+ BOAT PRIZES

$100K+ RANDOM DRAWS

5000+ SPECTATORS OVER 4 DAYS

$250K TEAM BAGS & SHIRTS

3000+ EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS

$16k SOCIAL FOLLOWERS

We’re using Canva to make it easier than ever for our sponsors to access and customise their media assets.

All official event graphics, social media templates, and promotional materials are available via editable Canva templates — so you can add your logo, tweak the messaging, and share your involvement with ease.

Sponsor Media Assets

FLATHEAD CLASSIC LOGO

SPONSOR FACEBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT

SPONSOR INSTAGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

SPONSOR STORY ANNOUNCEMENT

SPONSOR VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT

Sponsor Social Media Guide – Download Now

Make the most of your sponsorship at the 2025 Gold Coast Flathead Classic with our easy-to-follow Social Media Guide.

Packed with tips, post prompts, key dates, and best practices, this guide helps you promote your brand, connect with the fishing community, and maximise your exposure before, during, and after the event.

Download the guide and start sharing your involvement today!

DOWNLOAD GUIDE

Media Gallery

Three people fishing on a small boat in the water with a sailboat and shoreline in the background.

Three men fishing on a boat in a city skyline background.

Two women in casual outdoor clothing smiling and holding a small fish with a green cloth, on a boat in a body of water.

Two women in gray jackets and sunglasses celebrating on a beach with fishing equipment, one holding a fishing rod with a fish in the net, and both making peace signs with their hands.

Night scene at an outdoor event with a boat on trailer in the foreground, many people gathered around, food and drink trucks, tents, flags, and bright lights, with a helicopter and trees in the background.

Our official event photo gallery is now available via Dropbox. Sponsors and participants can view and download high-resolution images for use across social media, websites, and marketing materials.

Simply click the download link below, browse the folders, and hit "Download" on any image you’d like to save.

Need help or custom image sizes? Email our media team at media@gcsfc.com.au, and we’ll be happy to assist!

DOWNLOAD

Latest Press Releases

Featured

Flathead Classic 2025 Launch Night Set to Kick Off Australia's Premier Fishing Event

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Flathead Classic 2025 Launch Night Set to Kick Off Australia's Premier Fishing Event

media release

With major sponsors, returning teams, and new faces already confirmed, the 2025 Flathead Classic is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the event’s long-standing history.

Event Contacts

Event Manager & Infrastructure Enquiries

Lacey Events
Nicole & Ian Lacey
nicole@laceyevents.com.au

0408 686 474

Media & Marketing Enquiries

Kadee Folker
Media & Marketing Manager
media@gcsfc.com.au

0404 982 235

Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Representative

Danny Sands
President
president@gcsfc.com.au

0439 654 734