Singing on
Magnetic Island
2026
West Point • Picnic Bay • Nelly Bay • Arcadia • Horseshoe Bay
MAGNETIC ISLAND SINGING WORKSHOPS 2026
A TYPICAL ITINERARY
Below is a sample of what you can expect when you join Gary on Magnetic Island for a week of singing and sight seeing.
Note* The Welcome and Farewell dinners are included in the workshop price, and all other lunches and dinners are the responsibility of the participants.​
MUSICAL STYLES FOR THESE WORKSHOPS
​
Gary has introduced his community choirs to a great variety of music from pop to classical and everything in between including gospel, folk, jazz and world music. Participants will be surveyed on their particular preferences in order to achieve the best balance of styles. It will be a wonderful musical adventure - mostly acappella - definitely not boring.
DAY 1 Saturday
​
Arrivals during the day.
7.00pm Welcome dinner, drinks and singing.​
DAY 2 Sunday
​
9.30am - 11.00am Workshop
11.30am - 1.00pm Workshop
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 4.30pm Free Time
4.30pm - 6.00pm Workshop
7.00pm Welcome Dinner​
DAY 3 Monday
9.30am - 11.00am Workshop
11.30am - 1.00pm Workshop
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 4.30pm Free Time
4.30pm - 6.00pm Workshop
7.00pm Dinner
DAY 4 Tuesday
Free Day - Take a day tour or just relax. Plenty to do on Magnetic Island.​
DAY 5 Wednesday
9.30am - 11.00am Workshop
11.30am - 1.00pm TBC
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 4.30pm Free Time
4.30pm - 6.00pm TBC
7.00pm Dinner​
DAYS 6 Thursday
9.30am - 11.00am Free time
11.30am - 1.00pm Free time
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 4.30pm Free Time
4.30pm - 6.00pm Workshop
7.00pm Dinner
DAY 7 Friday
​​​
9.30am - 11.00am Workshop
11.30am - 1.00pm TBC
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 4.30pm Free Time
4.30pm - 6.00pm TBC
7.00pm Farewell Dinner & Performance
DAY 8 Saturday
​
​​10.00am Tour ends
​​​
NB. More detail will be added to this itinerary as we get closer to the arrival date, including the location, dates and times of rehearsals and performances. A full itinerary will be provided to each participant in the weeks before the singing starts.
BOOK NOW​
​
When would you like to come?
​
Magnetic Island has a reputation for beautiful mild sunny days and safe swimming conditions during the cooler months from May to October. We're offering two possibilities to participate in this exciting workshop in 2026.
​
23rd May - 30th May 2026 BOOK HERE
​
1st August - 8th August 2026 BOOK HERE​​
TOUR PACKAGES
​
May 23rd - 30th (8 days, 7 nights)
* Early Bird ends 30th November 2025
​
Aug 1st - 8th (8 days, 7 nights)
* Early Bird ends 28th February 2026
Where will we be singing?
The workshop space will be in Nelly Bay, which is a short distance from the main Resorts. If you choose to book your own accommodation, you might like to book somewhere in Nelly Bay.
Staying at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort
Nelly Bay
$3950 Per Person - Early Bird - Twin Share
(Inc. Our Accommodation Discount and Breakfast)
* Deposit $200 per person
* Single Supplement $1200​
* Deadline for full payment - 8 weeks prior to the start of the workshops
* Regular Price $4250 Twin Share
Staying at Amaroo on Mandalay Resort
Nelly Bay
$3225 Per Person - Early Bird - Twin Share
(Inc. Our Accommodation Discount)
* Deposit $200 per person
* Single Supplement $525​
* Deadline for full payment - 8 weeks prior to the start of the workshops
* Regular Price $3525 Twin Share
Book your own Accommodation
There are many possibilities for accommodation on Magnetic Island including hostels, resorts, B&B's, serviced apartments and houses for guests up to 8 or more people. Please be aware that the workshops and meals will be predominantly located in Nelly Bay. If you book your own accommodation, you may have to make your own way to the workshop venues.You can also hire a car or a motor cycle or just take the bus which is very regular and costs only $0.50.
​
​$2700 Per Person - Early Bird - Book Your Own Accommodation
* Deposit $200 per person
* Deadline for full payment - 8 weeks prior to the start of the workshops
* Regular Price $3000