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 25 at George Willmore Park is a free entry event with a whole host of activities for little kids and big kids alike.
For one day only enjoy a jam-packed entertainment program split between two stages!
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.
See you at the 2019 Hills Carnivale!
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Hannah Bryant is a local musician from the Ferny Hills area. She has played in a variety of venues, events, functions, fundraisers, weddings, private birthday
parties and plays regularly at Open Book Cafe at Everton Hills and Samuel Grey's at Albany Creek.
She has been inspired by artists such as The Beatles, Missy Higgins and Johnny Cash and plays styles and songs familiar to both the young and old.
Dan Horne is a foot stompin' folk infused blues & roots multi instrumentalist.
The singer/songwriter began his music career in 2014 performing on the streets, busking and travelling. His "one-man- band" style is a mesmerising
blend of foot drums, harmonica and multiple guitars.
In 2017 he released his debut album 'From the roots'. A folk infused, feel good, surf/roots album, independently recorded at paperbark recording co.
Dan has quickly become a must see act in the live music scene, rigorously touring and playing music festivals across the country, including, Caloundra
music festival, Blues on Broadbeach & Agnes Blues and Roots just to name a few.
Dans first single 'This Town' is currently the soundtrack to the Sunshine Coast, and featured on the 'Come To Life' television ad campaign.
Since the release of 'From the Roots' Dan has rigorously toured Australia, playing festivals and shows across the whole country, and across Europe.
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. It’s the sound of late night whiskey bars, of musicians
stretching themselves and just letting loose.
It’s a scene that Dave knows better than most as he has become nothing less than a fixture of the Brisbane music scene over the past decade. A
legend even that has shared more stages with more artists than even he could remember.
Let’s Bollywood Dance School started with a passion to bring the fun and excitement of Bollywood dancing to Brisbane. They get kids and adults of Brisbane
enjoying the movement of their bodies to the upbeat Bollywood music.
Fusing together classical and folk Indian dance styles with contemporary Bollywood movements they create a fun and thrilling environment. Their classes
are focused on making you happier, smarter and a whole lot healthier!
Cigány Weaver are one of Australia's most exciting gypsy-jazz ensembles who’s virtuosic and energetic live performances invoke everything from subtle toe-tapping
to exuberant dance floor foot-stomping.
Their sound is reminiscent of jazz Manouche, traditional swing and Romani music, interwoven with contemporary material from artists like Bjork, and the
band’s reinterpretations of classics from popular culture.
The band has performed at major festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, MONA's Dark Mofo (TAS), Wallaby Creek Festival (FNQ) and Cullulleraine Music
Festival (SA).
With regular appearances in Brisbane's most popular music venues, Cigány Weaver continue to make their stamp on the city's vibrant live music scene and
cement their place as one of Australia's must-see bands.
Flaskas’ trademark sound is a re-imagining they call 'Earth Rock' – an organic high-power blend of alternative world, coastal roots, funk, folk, blues
and Indigenous music utilizing various native instruments.
Bringing a real live tribal acoustic sound to the doorstep of your senses, sharing a multi-dimensional & cultural experience that will touch and invigorate
your soul.
Combining pop-folk fanfare with toe-tapping melodies, soaring harmonies and happy high hopes, Brisbane folk collective The Lighthearts set stages and ears
ablaze with their radiant sonic stylings.
Since taking out the Westfield Sound Search competition in 2015, The Lighthearts have since illuminated stages far and wide, appearing alongside Aussie
music royalty including The Cat Empire, Guy Sebastian, Busby Marou, Ash Grunwald, The Beautiful Girls and Birds of Tokyo, while also gracing festival
stages at Caloundra Music Festival, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Brisbane’s iconic Caxton Street Festival and beyond.
Starting 2019 with TV appearances, radio interviews and the release of a brand new single ‘Love Is Here To Stay’, things are certainly looking bright for
this Brisbane six-piece; produced by ARIA-nominated producer Stuart Stuart ‘Love Is Here To Stay’ has already whipped up commercial and community radio
love all over the country with the likes of KIIS FM (Sydney/Melbourne) and RED FM (WA), and joins previous singles ‘Hold Back The Sun’ and ‘Your Man’
as both a fan and critic favourite.
With more hit songs and shows on the very near horizon, The Lighthearts are burning brighter than ever – be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for more
to come from this brilliant bunch.
McKenzie are one of the youngest bands playing at leading venues, festivals and corporate events around Australia, and with good reason. This 4 piece band
perform songs from the 50’s to today, backed with their high energy interaction and stage presence (sometimes with a little McKenzie twist). McKenzie’s
key focus is to keep the crowd involved and to put on a great show no matter what the occasion.
McKenzie recently supported a show for James Reyne in the red centre at Alice Springs. Nowhere is too far for the boys. They’re recently performed a massive
Australia Day gig with Daryl Braithwaite!
The Young Mic is a strictly under 18 open mic that comes to North Brisbane venues. Young Mic provides young vocalists and singer/songwriters, performance
opportunities in their local area.
See some wonderful young talent take the Kids Stage from 12:00PM.
Put your dancing shoes on, Zumba with Narelle will have you moving and shaking to all your favourite hits! It's fun, it's dancing and it's fitness.
Zumba takes the "work" out of workout and is often called exercise in disguise. You may even learn a few new dance moves. Boogie with Narelle from 12:40pm.
Bahja is a collaboration of Tribal Bellydance and original music inspired by the Celts, Spain and the Middle East.
Dynamic rhythms of the darbuka and frame drum accompany the rich sounds of the oud, Irish bouzouki and klassic kemence, which together provide a soundtrack
for this colourful and vibrant dance form.
The Birralee Kindy Stars will perform three songs from 2:50pm. You will leave grinning from ear to ear as you watch their excitement and smiles on stage.
Nick Britt lives by the saying, A day without fun is a day wasted! He believes it’s important to dream big, follow your passions and have fun along the
way. He has been living this dream for the past 16 years, travelling the world performing shows, hosting events and creating magical moments.
Trained and mentored by his father, Nick’s Dad has a long successful career that spans over 40 years with 450 t.v episodes, a touring show that's been
seen by 1 million people and even an award from the Queen. Nick has also received his fair share of awards as an entertainer throughout his journey.
More recently Nick has been a breakfast co-host on Salt 106.5 with a current audience as big as the Gabba stadium.
Nick is passionate about engaging with clients to help create their most successful event.
Get Ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet because “Theodore’s Kids Club House’ is in town and is returning to the Hills Carnivale in 2019.
This musical extravaganza will get all the kids clapping their hands, and even grown ups, so come and join the fun and even come and give Theodore a cuddle
when he is out roving.
Every young adventurer will jump for joy in the Cheeky Little Monkeys 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 Cheeky Little Monkeys Play Centre operates from 12pm - 6pm and is FREE to attend.
Get ready for some thrills with your favourite rides including the Super Sizzler, Dodgem Cars, Tea Cups, Rock Wall, Mega Slide, Jumping Castle and Obstacle
Course.
Enjoy FREE face painting at Hills Carnivale. The beautiful Flutter the Fairy will be painting colourful and fun designs all afternoon long.
Life is more fun with a painted face! Whether you choose a lion, fairy, butterfly, Spider-Man or something else Flutter the Fairy will make you feel amazing.
Enjoy a FREE "hands on" gardening experience with Little Green Thumbs from 12:00pm - 6:00pm in the Kids Zone.
An educational, exciting and innovative way for children to discover and investigate the natural world and building a healthy respect and understanding
for nature, nutrition and the environment.
Are you interested in nominating your kid for a Local Sports Star Award? The team from Quest will have a bunch of information on how to apply as well as
postcards, water bottles and bags to giveaway.
