The Hills Carnivale is a fiesta of fun, food, and family entertainment!
Hills Carnivale brings to a close four weeks of incredible events as part of the Hills Festival. The annual Hills Carnivale on May 27 at George Willmore Park is a free event with a whole host of activities for little kids and big kids alike.
Get ready for a jam-packed entertainment program split between two stages and starring the likes of Dave Orr Band, Kent Tonscheck, The Curly Cousins, and Nickelby the Magician!
Kids will have lots to keep them busy with rides, stilt walkers, and musician roving through the park as well as free workshops and activities to enjoy. And mum and dad can wander through the dozens of lifestyle markets and multicultural food stalls.
Pull up a seat, look to the sky and be amazed by the huge Village Motors Fireworks Finale, which brings to a close the 2017 Hills Carnivale from 7.30pm.
Introducing Pocketlove a Brisbane based band who have been tearing the city apart with their mix of bombastic rhythms, searing guitars, angelic horns and anthemic party lyrics. Pocketlove are the pyromaniacs responsible for rekindling the raging fire of live funky music that has swept throughout Brisbane these last 5 years. Don't miss them on the Hills Carnivale Main Stage from 6.20pm.
Playing the blues is never as simple as it seems. It’s a balancing act between virtuosity and feel, rawness and finesse. Many try, but few seem to nail it like DAVE ORR. At the heart of his music is that unmistakably raw blues guitar. Dave knows this genre better than most as he has become nothing less than a fixture of the Brisbane music scene over the past decade.
If you thought there was nothing fresh and new out there when it came to musical families, it was clearly because you hadn't seen and heard, The Fergies. Since forming in late 2007 the award-winning band has experienced a steady rise in momentum, playing for tens of thousands of people all over the country. Their rich five-part harmonies and irresistible, tambourine-shaking, guitar-strumming, folk-dancing, electrified energy have attracted a broad and uniquely loyal fan-base of all ages, genders and walks of life, who have been drawn to The Fergies' and their vibrant original music.
Fieu (pronounced Fee-yoo) meaning ‘heat’ or ‘fire’ is the alias of Queensland Alt-Pop Artist Emily Brewis combining powerful vocals with keyboard synths, ambient electric guitars and energetic drum beats. Since releasing her debut EP in 2014, Fieu has topped Triple J Unearthed Charts, gained national radio play, as well as been recognised for her writing in the international song writing contest and QMusic Awards.
Kent Tonscheck is a vibrant new Australian act delivering original, heartfelt, pop-rock tales of truth and fiction. Kent studied as a vocalist and songwriter at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba. In December 2014, Kent attended the Applause Rising Talent Showcase in Florida, USA as one of 37 from Australia and NZ to present his skills in Singing and Modelling. He amazed the agents there winning Runner-Up Solo Vocalist overall and receiving 5 callbacks from world renowned agents.
Johanna & Jayden are a live music duo based in Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast who enjoy fusing different musical styles to capture a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere. Inspired by musicians such as Ed Sheeran, Missy Higgins and Ben Howard, they have captured the acoustic-blues style throughout their music. Since forming in 2014, the pair have been performing every weekend whilst studying their Bachelors of Music at University. Johanna & Jayden are in the process of writing their original songs and recording tracks to publish online and market at performances.
The Fabulous Lemon Drops are Dez and Vanessa Staunton, a musical duo based in Brisbane, Australia. Together they have created a unique and highly interactive sound, designed to encourage children to smile, think, laugh and dance.
The Curly Cousins present themed scripted concerts for children aged 3–10 celebrating the power of music to delight, with rich harmonies, uplifting arrangements, interactive movement and puppets. As multi-instrumentalists with wide experience as performing and recording artists, their material is of a high musical standard. Incorporating a strong theatrical element with costumes, props and characters interacting with each other and the audience. Performing a mixture of original material and cover songs with the 'Curly' treatment, their shows are interactive and family friendly – engaging for children and their parents!
The award winning Magical World of Nickleby is jaw dropping, first class entertainment! Animals, tricks, comedy and fast paced illusions to amaze the young and the young at heart. Nickleby is fast becoming one of Australia's Favourite Family Entertainers.
Larrikin Puppets introduces Trogg the blue monster and Moss the green monster when they bring fun and crazy antics to the Hills Carnivale kids stage. Children and families will love the puppetry genius from well-known puppeteer, Bret Hansen.
On your marks. Get Set. Eat! Make sure you're at the Kids Stage by 1.00pm to get the chance to be selected to take part in the Jelly Eating Contest. The contest will be divided into two ages groups - 12yrs and under, 13 to 16yrs.
Join Flutter the Fairy with a collection of songs and plenty of magical fun. The little ones will have a ball singing and dancing along with Flutter the Fairy.
Head to the Kids Zone between 1.30pm - 5.30pm and you could have your very own balloon animal or bike or...whatever you like. Our professional balloon sculpture will leave you smiling with your balloon creation. Best of all- it's absolutely FREE!
Test your skill in the Bean Bag Game, open from 12pm - 6pm. Toss the bag through holes. Who has the best accuracy? Step up and find out! The Bean Bag Game is FREE to play.
Ever wanted to be in the circus? Learn all the tricks of the trade at the Circus Workshops. The whole family can join in together and learn juggling, hula hoops, diablo's, flower sticks, poi, dancing ribbons, hack sacks, spinning plates and more. Circus Workshops are located in the Kids Zone and run from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and again from 3.30pm to 5.30pm - anyone can join and it's absolutely FREE to do.
Lion, Fairy, Butterfly, Spider-Man. Life is more fun with a painted face! Don't miss the awesome face painter at the Hills Carnivale. The Hills Carnivale Face Painter is absolutely FREE!
Every young adventurer will jump for joy in the Kids Play Centre. Located in the Kids Zone the play centre will feature a Soft Ball Play Pit, Play House, Soft Play Shapes and more. The Kids Play Centre operates from 12pm - 6pm and is FREE to attend.
Get ready for some thrills with your favourite rides including the Super Sizzler, Ferris Wheel, Two Up G Force, Rock Wall, Merry-Go-Round, and the Screamer Slide. Best of all - all rides are just $2 each!
Thanks to Big Show QLD for providing rides to Hills Carnivale
