This web page is provided to assist Show Societies in procuring suitable entertainment for their Show.

Entertainers with experience in providing quality entertainment to the Show Movement can apply through the QLD Shows Office to have details added to this site.  Email admin@queenslandshows.com.au  

Animal Mania

Pony rides, camel racing, animal farm, exotic animals. We offer camel rides, pony rides, animal farms and exotic animal displays, all contained in the one area, or as an individual event.

We provide animal farms which are a mixture of traditional barnyard farm sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, pigs and more exotic species including Alpaca, Chinese Crested ducks, Peking and Silky bantams and pygmy goats. In or rare breeds, we can provide water buffalo, llama and donkeys.

We strive to make this an educational as well as a fun environment.

  Camel Racing

Contact:

Lionel Keegan

Address:

PO Box 1397
Capalaba Qld 4157

Phone:

(07) 3823 2374 or 0417 464 546

Fax:

(07) 3823 1429

Email:

info@animalmania.com.au

Website:

www.animalmania.com.au

Angus Lane

Royal Show Ring Announcer and Commentator

Specialist show ring, public/corporate events announcer, experienced Master of Ceremonies and registered marriage celebrant.  Available for all your event bookings.

 

Contact:

Angus Lane

Phone:

(07) 4696 8077 or 0418 790 290

Fax:

(07) 4696 8088

Email:

angus_lane@bigpond.com

References:

Cairns Show
Toowoomba Show
Perth Royal Show
Sydney Royal Show
Ayr Show
Bowen Show
Claremont Show

Australia's Living History

John and Mary Jewell have been on tour with their attraction since 2000. They have travelled and performed in every main land state and to date have entertained the public at over 300 shows and events.

Australia's Living History has won awards in NSW, Qld and the NT from Major Regional and Royal Shows. The attraction also has a proven record of being re-booked.

One of the key factors to the success of their attraction is it operates all through the day; it's continuous with scheduled demonstration times. This means no matter what time or how many people are around they will be entertained.

Australia's Living History is an attraction for the whole family, every one finds something that thrills them be it the extensive museum of interesting artefacts, the wonderful award winning display and or the many entertaining and interesting demonstrations.

They travel with their dogs, Dot, Sam and Bert; they work the chooks in the background of their display. The chooks also travel with them.Mix all of that with great stories, yarns and entertaining trivia about our history and you have a successful attraction to help make your Show a great Event.

John and Mary travel the Country in a five tonne truck (it carries the extensive display) and a large caravan they call home for ten months of the year.

Please go to their website for further information.

Contact:

John Jewell

Address:

PO Box 424
Coominya Qld 4311

Phone:

(07) 5426 4433

Website:

www.alh.net.au

References:

Entertained over 300 Shows across Australia inlcuding many Regional & Royal Shows (Please contact them for a list of these Shows)

Brian Harrington's Family Show

I've had bookings all over the world with my unique acts attracting the biggest crowds at the biggest events. Named the Family Show, I can draw huge crowds to gather with interest from parents and grandparents all the way down to toddlers & children.

When my Family Show hits town i am always welcomed with a huge amount of media attention, everything from paper, radio and TV coverage! Extra promotion like walking some ducks fully costumed through the main streets of your town or city excites and engages onlookers to want more, even before your event begins all at no cost to you! I even attend primary schools and retirement homes to make sure everyone is aware that my Family Show is here!...
 
 The Famous Pigs are an act that can only be seen to be believed. With individual characters and personalities, these little terrors get up to all kinds of mischief! They battle for first place in an action packed race to the finish, and allow 'laugh-per-second' entertainment with their famous Musical Chairs routine along with the their partner 'Tweed' the Border Collie all the way from Ireland.

Contact:

Brian Harrington

Address:

PO Box 310
Deniliquin NSW  2710

Phone:

0408 489 593

Website:

www.bhthefamilyshow.com

References:

Sydney Royal Easter Show
Canberra Royal Show
Melbourne Royal Show
Adelaide Royal Show
Geelong Royal Show
Perth Royal Show
Hobart Royal Show
Brisbane Royal Show
Townsville Show
Cairns Show
Bowen Show
Mossman Show
Serena Show
Ingham Show
Deniliquin Ute Muster

 

Crack Up Sisters

Regulars in main arenas on the agricultural circuit across the nation, they are spreading laughter like a natural disaster. From the big to the small, the sisters have a whole bucket load of entertainment options to suit ANY location, venue and budget!!

These mistresses of the ridiculous have brought good old fashioned clowning back to main arenas with a number of specialty acts such as their hilarious MINI STUNT BIKE act and BULL WRANGLING display with their trained Black Angus bull called Barry even the bull thinks its side splittingly funny!

But it is with pride that the sisters offer their most FUN entertainment package - Unlike anything seen in Australia today, the sisters invite audiences to take pleasure in the newly constructed Crackup Sister's HOMESTEAD SHOW!

A fully self sufficient show, The Crackup Sisters brightly coloured homestead set includes an 8m high aerial windmill rig and exploding outhouse. This family friendly and highly energetic slapstick comedy show creates true country magic for audiences of all ages. Offering 3 different shows at the one location, shows are usually 30-45 minutes with photo opportunities offered afterwards a true favourite with kids and those young at heart!

Versatile performers with over 10 years in the entertainment industry the girls can also provide street and roving performance at shows, as well as whip-cracking and acrobatic workshops for young and old!!!

Check out The Crackup Sisters website (www.crackupsisters.com ) for more information.

Contact:

Amanda-Lyn Pearson

Phone:

0407 152 172

Email:

amandalyn@crackupsisters.com

Website:

www.crackupsisters.com or have a look on Facebook

Reference:

Royal Brisbane Show
Perth Royal Show, WA
Cairns Show
Toowoomba Royal Show
Emerald Show
Rockhampton Show
Pioneer Valley Show
Newcastle Show, NSW
Whittlesea Show, VIC

Double Dan Horsemanship

Double Dan Horsemanship as seen on Australia's Got Talent - are currently taking bookings for shows around the country and would like to offer you the opportunity to book world class entertainment at your show.

The founders of Double Dan Horsemanship - Dan James & Dan Steers- have performed worldwide and are very well known for their horsemanship and showmanship skills.

They are experienced in providing live entertainment and have a variety of acts to suit every need and budget. Acts can be tailor made to suit each individual show.  They are not to be missed and can guarantee shows with flair as they perform amazing acts and tricks with their stallions and liberty horse team throw in some whip cracking good humour and crowd participation.

Educational, clinic style demonstrations and corporate/private shows are also available on request.

Contact:

Daz McDowall

Phone:

08 9643 1017 or 0429 803 105

Email:

daz@doubledanhorsemanship.com.au

Web:

www.doubledanhorsemanship.com.au

References:

Australia's got talent

Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne Royal Shows

Beefweek Rockhampton

World Equestrian Games, Kentucky, USA

Equine Affair, Ohio USA

Links:

Australia's Got Talent - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tlsmV7JfF8

Promo 2012 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi4aGjWRg40

Promo 2011 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NogvzvYAGs0 

 

Dave Reynolds - Cash is Back

Dave Reynolds presents The ROCKABILLY SHOW featuring the six piece Travelling Show Band.  Band members can complement other artists such as JOHNNY CASH, ROY ORBISON, JERRY LEE LEWIS, ELVIS, LINDA RONSTADT, CARL PERKINS, RICKY NELSON, EVERLEY BROTHERS and others.

Shows can be tailor-made for your function whether it be a corporate show, a wedding or a full three hour show.  His shows are available as a duo, trio or full band.

He also performs a fabulous Slim Dusty Show and receives rave reviews wherever he goes.

The shows are powered by world-class Meyer Sound and a dynamic light show and mobile stage can be provided as necessary.

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Contact:

Dave Reynolds

Phone:

07 3284 5750 or 0408 193 442

Email:

dave@sundownpublishing.com

Website:

www.sundownpublishing.com or see Facebook

References:

Redcliffe Cultural Centre
Caboolture Farm Fantastic
Caboolture Urban Country Music Festival

Eljay Freestyle Entertainment Show

The Eljay Freestyle Entertainment show is an action packed motorcycle and bicycle trials stunt show that constantly amazes crowds Australia wide. It was founded in 1997 and continues to evolve year to year. 

We are a fully self contained show supplying everything necessary to put on an amazing show at any event. We have a purpose built, portable ramp structure and can perform in remarkably small spaces when needed. We are a professional show offering multiple themed shows all individually compared and choreographed to upbeat sound tracks. We can perform indoor or outdoor and on almost any surface. The best part is that our show is an 'all weather show' so even if it's raining, we can still perform for your crowd.

The Eljayshow team consists two super skilled and experienced riders who continually amaze their crowds with spectacular moves, gravity defying trials action and a little comic relief. At the completion of every show the riders are always available for media or press interviews, autograph sessions and simply to shake hands with their fans.

 Eljay Freestyle Entertainment Show

Contact:

Eljay Driessens

Phone:

0417 782 969

Email:

eljay@eljayshow.com

Website:

www.eljayshow.com

Facebook:

 www.facebook.com/eljayfreestyleentertainment

References:

Toowoomba Royal Show
Moree Show
Goondiwindi Show
Taroom Show
Roma Show

First Light Entertainment - Stilt Walkers

All our Roving Theatrical Stilt Characters are dramatic and well developed, each with their own look, personality, accent and style.  We are a fantastic way to add visual pleasure "Eye Candy" to your show, with the beauty of costume, theatre and of course size, we are a crowd pleasing addition.  Our experience and versatility enables us to entertain all ages and keep people smiling!

 

 

Contact:

Diane Paulger

Phone:

0402 670 918

Email:

info@firstlightentertainment.com.au  

Website:

www.firstlightentertainment.com.au  

References:

Cloncurry Show
Bowen Show
Bundaberg Show
Rockhampton Show
Mackay Show
Mount Isa Show

FIREWORX - Masters of Firework Artistry 

Founded in 1988, FIREWORX have been illuminating the skies over showgrounds all over the country.

Managing Director Ian Riedel, has been on the show circuit for over 38 years perfecting his craft.  Ian is the longest serving Licenced Fireworks Operator in Australia.

 

FIREWORX is one of the leading fireworks display providers in Australia and overseas.  We have achieved this by pairing original displays with excellent service and a high priority on your safety.

Come and draw on our experience, and let FIREWORX and Ian Riedel make your show the most explosive ever!

 

Contact:

Jodie Riedel-Carter

Email:

Jodie@fireworx.com.au

Address:

Po BOx 706, Archerfield, 4108

Phone:

07 3272 9423

References:

Canberra Royal Show

Emerald Show

Proserpine Show

Bundaberg Show

Mackay Show

Clermont Show

Cloncurry Show

IWA PRO WRESTLING - International Wrestling Australia

We are the "Agricultural Show" Entertainment Specialists!

IWA Pro Wrestling (as seen on Foxtel and Austar TV) is a family fun Show with great characters.  With singles and tag team match ups it is a unique event for your show!  Showtime Rock N Wrestling, it's Australia's Hottest Live Touring Act!

 

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Contact:

Mark Mercedes

Phone:

0412 404 917 or 02 9314 1192

Email:

markmercedes@iwawrestling.com.au

Website:

www.iwawrestling.com.au

References:

Rockhampton Show
Royal Easter Show
Royal Melbourne Show
Royal Canberra Show
Royal Bathurst Show
Charters Towers Show
Newcastle Show
Parkes Show
Cowra Show
Dapto Show
Gosford Show
Muswellbrook Upper Hunter Show
Ballarat Show
Bega Show
Nyngan Show
Tenterfield Show
and many many more!!!!

IZIT? Entertainment

Since 1990 IZIT? Entertainment has deliverd uniquely designed, quality entertainment that provides you wiht that unexpected dimension.

We pride ourselves in providing you with the best entertainment and by doing so we are not only one of Queensland's most respected entertainment providers but we have continually been in the forefront of supplying entertainement for over 20 years.

IZIT? Entertainment is not just a booking company but a creator of some of the entertainment on offer.  We have our own vast repertoire of improvisational comedy roving characters. We write and produce shows as well as creating new acts for the marketplace.

 IZIT? Acts for you: We provide clients with a large range of entertainment options.  When organising a function or event you may have some specific entertainment ideas which could b e as easy as a 'Band' or as rare as a 'flea circus'.  So, check out our website and if we do not have it listed, contact us for further information.

IZIT? Roving Characters: We provide roving entertainment drawn from a pool of characters and performed by a core ensemble of Brisbane's best actors.  These characters can enhance your themed event both visually and verbally.  Totally spontaneous elements emerge, as the moent, mood and audience change.  There comic inspiration comes from the laughter and enjoyment of each individual audience.

IZIT? Workshops: We can provide you with a wide range of workshops.  Our workshops can be held on the day of your event or we can provide workshops and train a community group leading up to the event.  Our workshops include Street Theatre, Circus, Puppertry, Visual Arts and more.  Please refer to our workshops page on our website.

Contact:

David Coombs

Phone:

07 3352 6615 or 0411 663 011

Email:

david@izitentertainment.com.au

Website:

www.izitentertainment.com.au

Kathy Sunners

A versatile, polished performer who can provide entertainment for all occasions.

Playing shows across five States, Kathy brings a wealth of experience in how she operates, and a willingness to work in with the Show Committees.

Kathy's professionalism, her friendly, easy-going nature, and flexibility is greatly appreciated by committee members of the shows she has worked at.

Choose from a great range of options
20 minute feature shows where children are encouraged to join in and become part of the band
Easy listening ambient music during the day
Rock it up at the bar in the evening

Contact:

Kathy Sunners

Address:

PO Box 25
ESK Qld 4312

Phone:

(07) 5424 1002

Email:

kathy@renditionrecords.com.au

Website:

www.kathysunners.com.au

References:

Wondai Show
Allora Show
Mt Larcom Show
Mudgeeraba Show
Agricultural, Pastoral and Show Society of Lockhart (NSW)
Warracknabeal (Vic)
Coffs Harbour (NSW)
Toowoomba
Dalby
Alpha
Capella
Springsure

Glen Rhodes - Magic & Balloon Art  

Do you want a 'sure fire' success that will keep children and families fully engaged and entertained?

I have the solution! Options include:

Children's/Family Magic Show A 'VERY' funny, interactive children's magic show that adults like to watch. A fabulous roller coaster ride of fun and laughter from the very beginning to the very end. Includes a live Rabbit and free magic gifts for all the children.

Roving Balloon Twisting Amazing Balloon Twisting, very popular with the young and not so young - See www.The BalloonGuy.com.au 

Roving Magic "Mind blowing" close-up magic entertainment and comedy that will have you laughing and 'Amazed".

Balloon Twisting Workshop This is a 30minute fun, colourful, hands on, creative workshop. The children are shown how to twist balloons and then left to twist their own shapes into Amazing Hat Creations which they get to take home.

Comedy Magic Show: A mixture of Stand-up comedy and hilarious magic for adults.

 

Contact:

Glen Rhodes

Phone:

07 3300 1741

Web:

www.KidsPartyMagic.com.au

www.TheBalloonGuy.com.au

www.MagicEvents.com.au

Email:

glen@magicevents.com.au

Links:

Magic Show - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6c0gnS6koE 

Roving Magic - http://youtu.be/DAiec3Kcp_Y

Ballon Twisting Workshop - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw5pSB7y9v0 

Magical Mal

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FUN MAGIC, STAGE & CLOSE UP PARTIES & EVENTS

Contact:

Mal Sprenger

Phone:

07 5464 4457 or 0412 186 689

Email:

sprengersproduce@bigpond.com

References:

Laidley Show Society

MANOEUVRE

Manoeuvre is an elite stilt performance company provIding roving stilt acts to festivals, nightclubs and corporate events throughout Australia and overseas.

Much more than simply "walkers", these Stilt Performers; whilst strutting, looping and dancing through the crowd, stimulate the imagination, inspire joy and offer an engaging, playful and interactive experience for audiences of various sizes.

Manoeuvres characters are available separately or in combination.
While they most frequently appear as a duo, they are also available as solo characters, and selected acts, as groups of 3, 4 or 5.

Go to Roving Acts to see the full range of Manoeuvre characters www.manoeuvreacts.com

Once you are familiar with Manoeuvre's work and you feel that your audience has already had the Manoeuvre experience, think again, as new characters and costumes are always in the pipeline.

Stage Shows

While Manoeuvre performances are not stage shows per se, Manoeuvre are able to effectively hold an audience in an informal or semi-formal setting.

For example, Jack and Jack have performed a 20 minute set in front of a grandstand at the races in Mombai, India; and Blax have performed a 5 minute set for a seated audience at an Audi launch in Seoul, Korea.

Manoeuvre characters can also be combined with other performers within a larger performance context. For example Blax have performed as part of a stage show at The Family NIghtclub - Brisbanes premier nightclub.

Contact:

David Coombs

Phone:

07 3352 6615 or 0411 663 011

Fax:

07 3352 6614

Email:

david@izitentertainment.com.au

Website:

www.izitentertainment.com.au

Melville's Petting Farm

Melville's Petting Farm/Pavilion has been voted as one of the best presented animal farms in Australia.  The Animal Farm, being one of the most visited sites on any showgrounds, is an integral part of the entertainment with patrons returning two or three times throughout the day.  Our presentation is paramount and we take pride in our animals, display and staff.

We are a family business and have been operating for the past 22 years, specialising in shows, corporate events, functions, movie productions and television commercials/documentaries.

Our Mobile Animal Petting Farm includes cute and cuddly babies through to exotic feature animals such as llama, alpaca, camel, water buffalo and Middle Eastern Fat Tailed Sheep, as well as some very special feature animals such as albino calf, Texas long and many more.

Melville's can provide a complete animal pavilion for your large metropolitan show or our custom built marquee can be used for smaller regional shows who do not have a purpose built animal pavilion.

We also have available Cobb & Co stage coaches and carriages, blacksmithing and sheep shearing demonstrations, whip cracking displays and Australiana themeing.

Contact:

Craig Melville

Phone:

(07) 4780 4814 Mob: 0438 735 891

Fax:

(07) 4780 4814

Email:

craig.melville@hotmail.com

Website:

www.melvilles.com.au

References:

Cairns Show

Memphis Moovers

They will shake, rattle and roll you! Flip, flop and fly you! You'll move baby move! But that's alright mama, because the Memphis Moovers have hit town - dressed in bright 50's style suits with large 50's ducktail hair, pushing a traditional style Jukebox.

The Memphis Mooves have been doing their "thing" since 1997 and have gathered themselves a great reputation amongst festivals and events throughout Queensland and beyond.

These guys are a wealth of talent, performing all the great songs from the 50's to the 80's.

They can rove as a duo or trio through to a 4-5 piece roving band, we rove with our cute novelty cars and can also perform on stage as a 4-5 piece live band.

Moovin' Balloonin' - a zany character on foot or in a novelty car balloon modelling.  Great for kids and adults alike

Contact:

Valerie Edwards

Phone:

(07) 3202 3683 or 0427 219 931

Fax:

(07) 3202 3683

Email:

johan@froggy.com.au

Website:

www.topchoice.com.au 

References:

Toowoomba Show
Mudgeeraba Show
Gold Coast Show
Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival
Sunshine Coast Show
Wintersun Festival
Redcliffe Sails Festival
Boonah Show
Beaudesert Show

                                            

Professor Wallace's Puppets

Professor Wallace's Puppet Theatre is one of the oldest continuous performing acts in Australia, with its origins dating back over one hundred years. Puppets perform from either a circus wagon or puppet booth, with shows running for between 30 and 40 minutes.

This variety show combines traditional wooden hand puppets, marionettes and modern puppets. All performances include lots of audience interaction.

Contact:

Garry Walsh

Address:

PO Box 457
Bellara Qld 4507

Phone:

0427 580 544

Email:

profwallace50@yahoo.com.au

References:

Toowoomba Show

Cairns Show

Bundaberg Show

Ipswich Show

Redcliffe Show  

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Rings of Fire

A Ring of Fire is a show demonstrating the different skills and maneouvres that showcase great horsemanship. The show includes a flagdrill, whip-cracking, aborigional dancing, Coomera's Romeo's Reflection, Bollock whip and an electric cow. The main highlight of the show will have you on the edge of your seat when a horse and its rider jump through six rings of fire; firstly with a bridle, then without, followed by the rider being blindfolded.

                                                                               Contact:

Micheal Sekulich

                                                                             Address:

Imbil, QLD 4570

Email:

info@australianhorseacademy.com.au

Website:

www.australianhorseacademy.com.au

 

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Robinsons Family Circus

Robinsons Family Circus can mail an entertainment directory calendar free of charge and free to subscribe.  They do not have a Website at the moment but can be contacted as follows:
Mark & Karlene Robinson

Contact:

Robinsons Family Circus

Address:

PO Box 4737
Toowoomba East Qld 4350

Phone:

(07) 4630 3045

Fax:

(07) 4637 4262

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Showbags

We can provide all the showbag needs for any show. If you are in a remote area and do not get any showbag vendors at your show, we can supply bags for you to sell through the local scouts or service club , providing a service and also helping a local community group.

Contact:

Kids Showbags

Phone:

1300 showbags

Fax:

(07) 5529 8266

Email:

info@kidsshowbags.com.au

Website:

www.kidsshowbags.com.au

References:

Cairns Show

 

Tall Poppies - Puppets in Motion

Hello, We are Sally Terrey and Steve London.  We are Tall Poppies and we would like to introduce you to our colourful and entertaining puppets.
Our puppets have entertained all around the world.  At agriculture shows, festivals circuses and corporate events. 
Our Roving Riot of Entertainment is visual and interactive, and brings laughter and fun to all ages and cultures.
We introduce bystanders to our world, using a combination of puppetry, mime, comedy , street-theatre and ventriloquism all around your event.

We bring a Surreal Ambience, Maximum entertainment and The Wow Factor to your event. 
We present several different characters over a call.  Not just one.
We are seen all over your event.  So a greater number of people are entertained by us. 
We bring Value, Variety and Laughs Unlimited to your event.   

 

Contact:

Steve and Sally

Phone:

0424 599 386

Email:

tall_poppies@yahoo.com.au

 

THE LUMBERJACK SHOW

 Nothing else like it! This international act is a highly action packed, humurous and interacive entertainment show that caters for all demographics.

A tale of two lumberjacks who battle it out to work out who is the best out there in the bush. Using the skills of tree climbing, log rolling, carving with chainsaws, it is combined with humour and antics that will leave you in stitches.

An aerial stunt act is spliced into mix that will ring out laughter, cheers and make the skin crawl.

This family fun entertainment show has been operating for 10 years between Canada, NZ and now of course Australia. Its flexibility allows it to be well suited for main arena and side entertainment. There are also variations of the show to cater for not only the larger budgets but the smaller ones too....no one should miss out on the giggles!

Contact:

Ben James

Phone:

0438 870 671 (Australia)

+6047 658 836 (Canada)

+6421 970 173 (New Zealand)

Email:

ben@loggersports.co.nz

Website:

www.loggersports.co.nz

References:

Toowoomba, Bega, Canberra, Moss vale, Nowra, Kiama, Mt Gambier, Dapto, Sheeparton, Naracoorte, Armidale, Melbourne, Sydney, Upper Hunter

Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHeOpGDoCE&feature=player_embedded

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Coffs Harbour (NSW)
Toowoomba
Dalby
Alpha
Capella