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Bollywood Dhamaka
11.30 am and 2.30 pm
A mix of classical Indian dances, Arabic and Bhangra folk dances, hip hop, jazz and a whole lot of funk.
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Channel 10’s Totally Wild
10.45 am
Children learnt about Australian wildlife with Pip Russell and Adam Cox. Plus, met their favourite personalities at Rainforest Green.
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Cuban Dance Company
1.50 pm and 3 pm
People moved to the passionate rhythms of traditional Afro-Cuban music.
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Dezarae
1 pm
An exciting song and dance performance by Brisbane's high school students from a variety of cultural backgrounds created music to inspire peace, respect, creativity and cultural awareness.
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Jay Jay
1.20 pm and 2.50 pm
Jay Jay entertained with a repertoire of amazing magic, hilarious comedy and clever pick pocketing. People were left mesmerized by this amazing performer.
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Mumbo Jumbo
10.25 am and 2 pm
Mumbo Jumbo is a fabulously fun and energetic youth marimba group from Maleny. Ranging in ages from 10 to 12 years, Mumbo Jumbo beat out worldly toe tapping rhythms and melodies from around the globe.
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Ran Tan Bush Band
1.30 pm
People got into the Aussie spirit and joined in some traditional bush dances with the Ran Tan Bush Band.
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Spankinhide
12 pm and 3.35 pm
Inspired by this dynamic African rhythm and dance ensemble, everyone joined in and made some noise at the interactive performance.
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Spikey and Friends
11 am
Children took an adventure with Australian bushland creatures, magic and music.
Spikey and Friends’ interactive song and dance workshop at Riverside Green was perfect for the little ones.
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ZimboyZ
11.40 am and 3.10 pm
People were amazed by the gravity defying stunts of these acrobats.
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| Bands |
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Art of Sleeping
4.10 pm
Brisbane indie-folk quintet, Art of Sleeping, has been enjoying great success since the release of their standout single ‘Empty Hands’.
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Busby Marou
5.10 pm
From humble beginnings on the banks of the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, folk inspired pop outfit, Busby Marou is making a serious impact on the Australian stage.
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Evermore
6.15 pm
Since 2004, Evermore’s anthems of youth, love and lament have captured the nation.
These three brothers have banded together to deliver songs that evoke a sense of grandeur, youthful energy, indomitable spirit and a constant yearning for human connection.
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| Activities (10 am – 6 pm unless otherwise specified) |
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Aussie Farmers Direct
Children entered the colouring in competition to win a family pass to Australia Zoo and met Mootilda the cow.
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Australian Unity photo booth
People captured the moment to remember this Australia Day for years to come, all courtesy of Australian Unity.
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Australia's Living History
People took a trip down memory lane and learnt historic crafts from an Aussie bushman. Highlights were the broom making, flint fire and foot powered pole lathe demonstrations. His dog and chooks were even there to lend a helping hand.
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Channel 10’s SCOPE
2.30 pm and 4.30 pm
Unfortunately Dr Rob Bell's live science demonstration full of explosive experiments was cancelled due to wet weather.
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Channel 10’s Wurrawhy
10.30 am and 12.30 pm
Lauren and Wubbleyoo hosted creative children’s craft activities.
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Chill out space
10 am – 8 pm
Glenelg Street Lawn was the place to be to sit back, relax and chill out on a beanbag under the shade of a tree.
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Darrell Lea
10am – 4pm
To celebrate the revival of Australia’s iconic confectionary maker, Darrell Lea, sampled some green and gold liquorice. Made in Australia especially for the occasion, the liquorice featured refreshing pineapple and green apple flavours and was the perfect way for Australians to show their true colours.
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Face painting and body tattoos
Chilren showed their true Aussie pride and had their faces painted bodies temporarily tattooed.
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Giant games
10 am – 8 pm
Children and adults jumped in and had a go at giant games of Jenga, Connect 4, chess, checkers, dominos and playing cards.
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Indigenous art workshop
People worked with an artist to create their own masterpiece.
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Lifestyle Markets
10 am – 8.30 pm
People wandered through an exciting range of arts, crafts, home wares, collectibles, exotic items, fashion and much more.
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Children learnt about some famous Australian animals at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary display.
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Making Food Fun
Workshops run every hour from 10.30 am.
Children created a fun and healthy fruit salad with a delicious Anzac crumble at the Making Food Fun workshop. All ingredients were sourced locally and were green and gold to help celebrate Australia Day.
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Plant an Australian Native Seed
Children took home their own planted Australian native seed to watch it grow.
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SandWizard
Children created their very own Australian art masterpiece from coloured sand.
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State Library of Queensland Children and Families Corner
Familiies explored Australian themes through music, arts-based activities, play and lively storytelling.
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Torres Strait Islander weaving workshop
10 am -3 pm
People heard about the Torres Strait Islands as they learnt about the traditional craft of weaving.
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Young Designers Markets
10 am – 6.30 pm
Unfortunately these fashion, art and home ware markets were cancelled due to weat weather.
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* Performer and performance times are subject to change. |