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SUMMARY:Birdsville Camel Carnival and Outback Camel Races
DESCRIPTION:The heart of Outback Queensland is set to come alive with the launch of the Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail\, a unique cultural tourism experience celebrating the rich cameleer history and the vibrant arts of the region. \n  \nThis month-long trail from July 5 to July 26 is set to become a cornerstone of sustainable tourism in Outback Queensland\, drawing visitors to multiple iconic towns. \n  \nThe trail includes the newly created Birdsville Camel Carnival supported by the Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensland. From July 8–10\, 2025\, this inaugural event in Birdsville is a central part of a larger Outback Camel Trail\, uniting communities across the region in a celebration of heritage\, sport\, and culture. The Birdsville Camel Carnival\, offers visitors an immersive cultural experience\, including: \n  \n• Evening concerts featuring headline acts at the Birdsville Hotel. \n• Camel rides and cameleer history celebrating the region’s unique heritage. \n• Entertainment by the Crack-Up Sisters\, pig races\, and acoustic performances. \n• Queensland artisan markets\, showcasing the creativity of local makers\, including the Birdsville Bakery’s Camel Pies. \n  \nMinister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the new Birdsville Camel Carnival will be a truly unique arts experience that will leave locals and visitors thirsty for more. “Birdsville’s newest cultural event is presented alongside the John Williamson Big Red Sunset Concert\, offering outback audiences a wealth of arts activity across several days\,” Minister Langbroek said. “The Crisafulli Government is proud to support Diamantina Shire Council to present the authentic Carnival experience\, set to drive cultural tourism\, employment opportunities for artists and arts workers\, and economic outcomes for the Birdsville community.” \n  \nThe Desert Champions Way Highlights The Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail will form the centrepiece of an exciting sequence of events featuring world-class camel racing and vibrant cultural festivities: \n  \n• Jundah Camel Races – July 5\, 2025: Launching the trail in the picturesque township of Jundah\, the event offers thrilling races alongside community markets\, family entertainment\, and a taste of the quintessential Outback spirit. \n• Betoota Outback Muster – July 4-7\, 2025: A new multi day event celebrating music at the Betoota hotel\, fantastic way to kick off the events in the Diamantina Shire. \n• NEW Birdsville Camel Carnival – July 8–10\, 2025: This new event combines camel inspired attractions\, storytelling\, local markets\, and live music to honour Birdsville’s rich history and cameleer heritage. \n• Bedourie Camel Races – July 12\, 2025: Known as the “Town of Sand and Sun\,” Bedourie hosts a day of exhilarating camel racing paired with family-friendly activities and local food stalls\, showcasing the hospitality of the Diamantina Shire. \n• Boulia Camel Races – July 18–20\, 2025: As the “Melbourne Cup of Camel Racing\,” the Boulia Camel Races are the pinnacle of the trail. This three-day event draws thousands for high-stakes racing\, entertainment\, and a true festival atmosphere. \n• Winton Camel Races – July 26\, 2025: Concluding the trail in the legendary town of Winton\, visitors can enjoy camel racing alongside the town’s vibrant arts and music scene\, including nods to its strong ties to Outback storytelling and history. \n  \nA Celebration of Outback Queensland The Outback Camel Racing Trail\, supported by the Outback Queensland Tourism Association and local councils\, is designed to enhance cultural tourism across the region. It aligns with the Diamantina Shire’s tourism strategy to expand arts and cultural events that highlight the region’s distinct identity while fostering sustainable economic growth. \n  \n“This trail embodies the spirit of Outback Queensland\, combining adrenaline-filled racing with rich cultural programming\,” said Diamantina Shire Mayor Cr Francis Murray. “It’s a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with our history\, meet our communities\, and experience the magic of the Outback.” \n  \nOutback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) CEO\, Denise Brown advised that the trail offered an authentic Outback experience like no other. \n  \nShe advised\, “The trail has been designed to celebrate one of the Outback’s most iconic attractions and allow visitors to have more opportunities to be involved with camel racing. \n  \n“Visitors are encouraged to explore a number of our townships providing a unique opportunity to meet more locals and really embrace an authentic Outback experience. \n  \n“Connecting our townships through a sequence of racing events will also provide ongoing benefits to our local operators and regional economies.” \n  \nEvent Details: \n• Desert Champions Way – Outback Camel Trail: July 5–26\, 2025 \n• Estimated Attendance in Birdsville: 3\,000 visitors Join us for a month of unforgettable events\, where the magic of camel racing and the culture of Outback Queensland come together.
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LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May
DESCRIPTION:All New Show – Live on Stage \nJames May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in Australia\, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts\, scaled the mountains\, sailed into the unknown. The live show combines theatrical techniques and James’ charismatic storytelling to create an evening of compelling intellectual entertainment. \nFrom Ice Age migrations to space travel\, the stories of famous\, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life in a theatric style\, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May. James May is best known as a co-presenter of the motoring programs Top Gear and The Grand Tour\, and as the host of the Our Man in… TV series. \nFew endeavors have captured the imagination and spirit of humanity as profoundly as exploration. Audiences will embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space. They will discover the stories of those who risked (and sometimes gave) everything\, driven by insatiable curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for discovery\, pushing back the boundaries of the unexplored regions of the world\, and now\, the universe. \nLive on stage\, James May will unravel the breathtaking tales of humankind from the earliest wanderings of ancient hunter-gatherers to the intrepid\, often obsessive explorers\, among them Lief Ericson\, John Cabot\, James Cook’s navigator Tupaia\, Stanley and Livingstone\, Gertrude Bell\, through to the moon walkers\, space exploration and the seemingly impossible challenges of interplanetary and intergalactic travel. \nPlease note: Explorers: The Age of Discovery has no connection to James May’s Great Explorers\, a TV series broadcast on the UK’s Channel 5. \nWatch the trailer  \nPromoter Presale:           Tue 25 Mar\, 10am > Fri 28 Mar 9am (local times) \nGP On Sale:                   Fri 28 Mar\, 10am (local times)
URL:https://australiansenior.com/event/explorers-the-age-of-discovery-with-james-may/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Concert / Tour
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SUMMARY:Coreto - Cirque du Soleil
DESCRIPTION:Within Australia\, Corteo is heading exclusively to Perth\, Melbourne\, Sydney\, Brisbane and Adelaide. This exceptional show\, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca\, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005 and features a double-sided stage where audiences face each other. Since its creation\, Corteo has amazed over 12 million spectators\, in 30 countries\, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented in Australia for 53 shows in Perth\, Melbourne\, Sydney\, Brisbane and Adelaide before the show heads to New Zealand. Corteo\, which means cortege in Italian\, is a joyous procession\, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the artist\, with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun\, comedy and spontaneity\, situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. In a Cirque du Soleil first\, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue\, with each half of the audience facing the other half\, giving a unique perspective not only of the show\, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. \n  \nBRISBANE\, ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE: 18 – 28 SEPTEMBER  \nThursday 18 September – 7:30 PM \nFriday 19 September – 7:30 PM \nSaturday 20 September – 4:00 PM\, 8:00 PM \nSunday 21 September – 12:00 PM\, 4:00 PM \nThursday 25 September – 7:30 PM \nFriday 26 September – 7:30 PM \nSaturday 27 September – 4:00 PM\, 8:00 PM \nSunday 28 September – 12:00 PM\, 4:00 PM
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LOCATION:Brisbane Entertainment Centre\, Brisbane Entertainment Centre\, 1 Melaleuca Dr\, Boondall\, Queensland\, 4034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert / Tour
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SUMMARY:_INSPIRED - A Mind's Eye_
DESCRIPTION:Emerging artists embark on a journey to explore the intricate relationships between nature\, identity\, culture\, and place. Through their art\, they reveal the transformative power of creativity\, inspiring us to see the world anew. Their works weave a rich tapestry of visual expression\, capturing the beauty and complexity of human experience. \nThrough their art\, they invite us to question our assumptions\, engage more deeply with the world around us\, and discover inspiration in the everyday. Their creative voices echo the whispers of nature\, the rhythms of culture\, and the heartbeat of identity. \n \nImage Credits – Top Row: Stacey Morrison\, Cheryl Dundas\, Liz Faul / Bottom Row: Ambrosia Jones\, Elena Trajceska\, Magda Myszkowski\n\nBy _INSPIRING_ a new perspective\, the artists challenge us to see beyond the ordinary\, to explore the unknown\, and to imagine a world of endless possibilities. As we immerse ourselves in their art\, we are reminded of the transformative power of creativity and the boundless potential of the mind’s eye\, where imagination knows no bounds and inspiration is limitless – fueling our own creative spark\, igniting our passion\, and inspiring us to see the world through fresh eyes. \nIn this space\, their work fosters connection\, sparks imagination\, and cultivates a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world\, ultimately leading us to a place where creativity and imagination reign supreme: the mind’s eye. \n \nImage Credits – Peta Harvey and Leila Davis\n\n  \nPLAN YOUR VISIT\nThe exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm from 13th to 18th of February. \n• Opening Night: 13th February 6pm to 9pm\, showcasing Tarot Reading by “A Curious Crow” and Didgeridoo by Duane Doyle.\n• Special Feature – Valentine’s Day: 14th February 10am – 1pm – Meet the Artists and a Valentine’s Day Tarot Reading. \nThe exhibition is at Field Trip Gallery\, 1 Latrobe Terrace\, Paddington\, Brisbane\, Queensland \nAll are welcome to come along. \n#arts_culture\n#gallery\n#indoor\n#family_friendly\n#exhibitions\n#community\n#shopping_markets\n#free\n#localartists\n#emergingartists\n#ceramics\n#sculpture\n#handmadeceramics\n#artistsofbrisbane\n#artisans
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LOCATION:Field Trip Gallery\, 1 Latrobe Terrrace\, Paddington\, QLD\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Talks,Visual and Creative Arts
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SUMMARY:Dog Lovers Festival - Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s biggest celebration of our four-legged friends is returning to Brisbane\, with the Dog Lovers Festival set to unleash two huge days of shopping\, tail-wagging fun\, fresh experiences and festival vibes when it bounds to the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May\, 2026. \nAfter a two-year hiatus\, the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival will bring an expanded festival footprint\, new outdoor zones\, and a refreshed format that transforms the Brisbane Showgrounds into Queensland’s biggest weekend celebration of dogs\, joy and pure puppy love. \nRelocating to the spacious and centrally located Showgrounds\, the 2026 Festival will occupy the Ekka’s Showbag Pavilion\, Woodchop Arena and Sideshow Alley\, giving visitors more room to explore\, connect and immerse themselves in everything dog related. This year’s super-sized layout allows the Festival to bring together a record number of breed clubs and adoption groups\, and more than 50% more brands and services on sale – ensuring it will be the biggest celebration of pooch parenting in Queensland’s history! \nAll the much-loved attractions that have made the Dog Lovers Festival a highlight on the national calendar will return\, including the always popular VitaPet Arena\, the bustling Dog Expo filled with the latest and greatest in dog products and services\, the curated boutique Marketplace of start-ups\, the Breed Showcase\, the heartwarming Adoption Zone and the adorable Pat-A-Pooch experience. \nThe VitaPet Arena will host an exciting line-up of talent in 2026\, delivering high energy dog sports and unforgettable entertainment across the weekend. Festival goers can look forward to appearances from Dr Katrina\, Kelly Gill and The Wonderdogs\, professional dog trainer and founder of Dogly School for Dogs\, Brooke Ellis\, plus Cilla Pershouse and Ash Barky from ABC’s Muster Dogs will be onsite\, alongside beloved television presenter Lara Shannon\, and crowd favourite Dances with Dogs. \nAdding to the action\, the larger outdoor format will allow for more thrilling dog sports and live demonstrations than ever before. \nA major new highlight for 2026 is the introduction of the Outback Arena\, celebrating the skill\, instinct and intelligence of Working Dogs in action. The purpose-built arena will showcase traditional herding skills\, giving audiences the rare opportunity to see these remarkable dogs demonstrate the precision\, control and teamwork that underpin working dog disciplines. \nMaking its Australian debut alongside the Working Dogs is Scurry Dog\, a fast-paced and interactive new dog sport arriving from Wales. Designed to bring gun-dog inspired skills into a fun\, accessible format for everyday dogs\, Scurry Dog puts training into action through retrieving\, searching and trailing challenges. \nThe arrival of Scurry Dog marks an exciting first for Australia and adds another dynamic layer to the Festival’s expanded outdoor program \nDetails of the Festival’s full presenter line-up and programs will be announced soon. \nFestival Director\, Paul Mathers said the re-invented 2026 Festival format marks an exciting evolution for Brisbane. \n“We’re thrilled to bring the Dog Lovers Festival back with a brand-new format that truly harnesses the incredible atmosphere of the Brisbane Showgrounds\,” Mathers said. \n“This new site gives us the space to create a real festival environment\, one where visitors can wander between indoor and open-air experiences\, enjoy fantastic street food\, and soak up all the exhibitors have to offer.” \n“We wanted 2026 to feel fresh\, energetic and personal\, and we can’t wait for visitors to experience the most exciting Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival we’ve ever produced.” \nThe 2026 Festival is designed to welcome everyone from seasoned dog owners seeking the latest products and advice\, to families looking for a fun\, feel-good day out\, for animal lovers wanting a weekend of puppy smooches\, smiles and shared moments.
URL:https://australiansenior.com/event/dog-lovers-festival-brisbane/
LOCATION:Brisbane Showgrounds\, 600 Gregory Terrace\, Bowen Hills\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Convention / Trade Show,Festival
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