The GO Diving Show ANZ, now in its third year, returns to the Sydney Showground on 5-6 September and promises a rich smorgasbord of world-class speakers, inspirational exhibitors and entertaining activities – whether you are a novice diver, an experienced recreational diver or a hardcore techie, there is something for everyone. And with kids under 16 going free, it is the perfect weekend of water-related fun for the whole family.
Headlining the Main Stage, and fresh off crowd-busting talks at the UK and North America shows, is commercial diver Chris Lemons, whose miraculous tale of survival in the depths of the North Sea inspired the riveting documentary, and subsequent Hollywood movie, Last Breath. Hearing first-hand from the man himself about being stranded in 100m for 40 minutes after a freak accident cut him off from his surface-supplied gas, light and heat is real edge-of-your-seat stuff and a must-see.
He is joined by technical diver, underwater photographer and wreck hunter Pete Mesley, marine biologist, award-winning author and documentary film-maker Sheree Maris, underwater photographer and conservationist Ross Long, and the intrepid team from Shipwreck Hunters Australia, who will be taking us behind the scenes of the popular TV series.
This year we are also showcasing the stunning images of the winners of the prestigious Underwater Awards Australasia photography competition on the Main Stage on the Saturday afternoon, where the huge video wall can display them in all their glory.
As well as the star-studded Main Stage, there are also three dedicated secondary stages – Photo Stage, Tech Stage, and Inspiration Stage – boasting a cracking line-up of presenters, including underwater photographers Vanessa Mignon, Michael Aw and Brett Lobwein, technical divers Mark Tozer, Yana Stashkevich and John Kendall, and many more.
There are also a host of interactive features to suit young and old, from VR diving experiences, a demonstration pool, a trydive pool, and much more.
Surrounding the stages and features will be a broad range of exhibitors, from tourist boards and tour operators to resorts, liveaboards, training agencies, retailers, manufacturers, and conservation organisations.
Get your tickets now!
Tickets for the GO Diving Show ANZ are on sale now – advance day tickets are $12 instead of the on-the-door price of $15, but the first 1,000 tickets are 2-for-1, making it incredible value for money, so get your skates on and book now. Kids 16 and under get in for free, making it the perfect family day out. There is plenty of parking on-site and the venue is easy to get to with plenty of transport options, so get the dates in your diary now and prepare for an epic weekend celebrating all forms of diving.
