​​​The Showcase

 

​The Magnetic Island Photography Showcase is an annual photography competition and exhibition. The aim of the Showcase is to capture and display the incredible natural beauty that Magnetic Island/Yunbenun has to offer. 

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This year we are very grateful to our major sponsor MI Ride for supporting the event!

The competition is open to photographers of all levels whose images have been captured on Magnetic Island or its surrounding waters and the exhibition highlights the work of other local photographers, as well as historical images of the island and information boards on some of the ongoing environmental work undertaken on the island. The Showcase is organised and run on a volunteer not-for-profit basis by a committee of local Magnetic Island photographers and nature lovers under the auspices of the Magnetic Island Community Development Association (MICDA).

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The Magnetic Island Photography Showcase for 2026 will be held at Tamarind Events in Arcadia, from Saturday October 3rd to Tuesday October 6th.​

 

The opening hours for the Showcase are: 

 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th

 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th

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This year we will be displaying a range of great photos in 12 categories (see below for details), and, as it was so successful and so much fun last year, the winners in each category will be chosen by you, the people coming to the Showcase! Nominations will close at 4.00pm on Sunday 4th October and winners will be notified later that afternoon.​ Winning entries will be revealed on Monday morning at the Showcase and on the Magnetic Island Photography Showcase Facebook page.

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​As well as our category entries, images taken by local photographers and Committee members Bruce Hobby, Kaspa Blewett, Lawrence Scheele and Oliver Scheele will be on display. 

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Historical images taken around the island over the past hundred years or so have been generously loaned to the Showcase by the Magnetic Museum and a display by the various groups participating in the Coastal Stewardship Project will describe the great work they have been doing to protect and preserve our beautiful island.

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So please come along and support this fun and inclusive community event!

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Showcase 2026 categories

 

• Landscape and Waterways: An image that is predominately of land based natural features with a possible aspect of the sea included or any image that highlights the waterways on Magnetic Island.

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• Seascape: An image that is predominately of the sea and beaches with a possible aspect of land included.

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• Marine Life: An image that showcases Magnetic Island’s underwater world taken from either above or below the water surface.

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• Sunrise/Sunset: An image that has been taken immediately before or after sunrise or immediately before or after sunset on Magnetic Island.  

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• Island Animals: An image that showcases Magnetic Island’s land-based wildlife.

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• Birds: An image that showcases the birdlife on Magnetic Island. 

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• Plants, Fungi and Insects: An image that showcases Magnetic Island’s plants, trees, flowers, fungi and insects. 

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• Drone: An image that has been taken by a drone. The rules and regulations of drone usage must be adhered to. 

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• Lifestyle/Island Life: Images that showcase human activities enjoying the beauty of Magnetic Island. ​​​

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• Open/Creative: An image that doesn’t necessarily fall under any of the above categories e.g. nightscape, macro, black & white, reflections etc. 

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• Junior: Any topic, entrants must be 10 years of age and under.

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• Intermediate:  Any topic, entrants must be 11 to 17 years of age. 

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