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SHOWBIZ WINTER2018
Special
Ekka
edition
Presented by
The official magazine of the RNA
Contents
Latest Regeneration News Retail Update
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On the cover:
Samanatha Swaine
What’s New at Ekka RQFWS Champions
Welcome
A
lmost 31 million people have come through the gates high space shuttle inspired truss.
since the first Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in 1876 The RNA has dropped the gate price of a Family Pass for the first
and this year around 400,000 are expected to flock to the time in 15 years, making the show even better value.
Ekka presented by RACQ.
A Family Pass for two adults and two children can now be
This year the Ekka continues its investment in our competitions
purchased at the gate for just $80, 10% cheaper than last year and
with our world first large animal pavilion and all-weather Woodchop
even cheaper if families buy online, with more discounts on offer
Arena.
through promotional codes.
The pavilion will be home to beef and dairy cattle, dairy goats and
We have also frozen the price of the combined Adult and Child Pass
poultry this year, offering another two football fields of space where
and Concession Pass plus we have dropped the price of a Child
visitors can see animals at show.
Pass by $1.
Meanwhile the undercover Woodchop Arena has expanded the
Ekka is a true family affair and the RNA is proud to stage
iconic competition area by 50 per cent and for the first time some of
Queensland’s largest event on behalf of the community each year,
our Woodchop events will commence from 6pm.
building on it for future generations to enjoy.
Make sure you download the Ekka App which contains the timetable
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our hard working Ekka
for all events including Woodchop.
staff, stewards, judges, volunteers and sponsors, who all play an
Agriculture and competition traditions are the heart and soul of essential role in staging this iconic event.
the show and these two facilities will ensure the next generation of
I look forward to welcoming our RNA members, Ekka exhibitors,
exhibitors and visitors can enjoy a better experience.
competitors, volunteers and visitors to this year’s show. We hope
There is a new technology hub at the Ekka where guests can you enjoy Ekka 2018.
experience a glimpse into what the future holds.
From interactive virtual reality experiences to the latest in agri-tech,
the technology hub will show Ekka visitors how tech is changing the
world and what the future of farming looks like.
David Thomas
The night show will also transport Ekka guests ahead in time, RNA President
through its futuristic fireworks spectacular featuring an eight metre
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News in Brief
The pavilion at night
Latest regeneration news
The pavilion is part of the $2.9 billion committed to leasing four of the nine floors,
The Pavilion Brisbane Showgrounds Regeneration with the first tenants moving in by early
The RNA’s large animals Pavilion is on track Project. next year.
to be finished by mid-October, with partial There will also be three ground level retail
use for the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) tenancies.
in August. 25 King
The ground floor will house around 370 The world’s largest engineered timber office
head of beef cattle and 180 head of dairy building, 25 King, has taken shape, with all Alexandria Park
cattle, while level one will be the new home timber now in place.
The creation of Alexandria Park will get
of dairy goats and poultry (more info on The cross laminated timber columns, underway in late August, following the
page 9). beams and floor panels have all been Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).
Outside of the show, the four-storey installed, with the internal fit out now
The new green space, located off
pavilion will be used as a car park and underway.
Alexandria Street, will provide a venue for
event space. With the 45 metre high office building to be markets, events and social gatherings.
Once the remaining floors are finished post complete by the end of the year, the first
The works will also include an upgrade to
Ekka, the first event to use the completed crane will be removed from the site in mid-
the heritage-listed Building 8.
pavilion will be the Pre Christmas Caravan September.
and Camping Sale in late October. Expo Place will still be used for car parking
Global engineering firm Aurecon has
during construction.
SHOWBIZWINTER 3
News in Brief
Kuhl-Cher
Café is now
open
Bavarian Beerhaus
Retail Update
Café now brewing sausages and schnitzels and the best line- and Saturday and Sunday from 11am until
up of ales this side of Bavaria. late.
Coffee connoisseurs have been enjoying
the freshly roasted brews at Kuhl-Cher In a nod to the Ekka, the venue also has
Cafe, since opening in King Street in June. a Royal Snack Bar menu including loaded Medical centre just what the
fries and mini Dagwood Dogs. Showgrounds ordered
Kuhl-Cher is one of the only inner-city café
roasteries in Brisbane, with all coffee beans Adding to the lively atmosphere, the Australia’s fastest growing medical centre
roasted on site, from the finest house beerhaus has a weekly line-up of games group, Myhealth, has recently opened a
blends to single origins from across the including foosball tournaments, ping new practice in Machinery Street in the
globe. pong battles, giant games and more. To Brisbane Showgrounds.
view the line-up click here. (http://www.
The café also boasts a unique Brew Bar, Providing a full range of medical and allied
thebavarians.com/bavarian-beerhaus/
educating people on the many alternative health services, the centre offers bulk billing
whats-on-beerhausbrisbane/ )
brewing techniques associated with coffee. as well as chronic disease and mental
Bavarian Beerhaus is open seven days a health management, skin checks, antenatal
Kuhl-Cher offers an extensive breakfast week from 11am until late.
and lunch menu, along with a cabinet filled shared care, women’s and children’s
with fresh sandwiches, salads and sweets. health, immunisations and pathology
Have a sip at Swill services.
The café is open seven days a week from
5.30am to 5.30pm. The Welcome to Bowen Hills gin bar, Swill, Myhealth is open Monday to Friday from
is proving popular with those who like a 9am to 5.30pm and on Saturday from
sophisticated drink. 9am to 1pm, with walk-in consultations
A slice of Bavaria welcome and online bookings available.
It opened in late May and has around 120
The Bavarian Beerhaus has been a popular gins, serving everything from the classic
addition to King Street since opening its gin and tonic to gin cocktails and even Also coming soon:
doors in May. refreshing gin spritzers. ¢ Mercado (grocery store) - October
Located in the revitalised Ekka Royal Snack Swill is open Wednesday to Thursday from
Bar, the beerhaus boats a menu full of ¢ Wine bar - October
5pm until late, Friday from 12pm until late
German classics like crispy pork knuckles,
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OPEN FOR
EKKA
Located at the heart of Brisbane Showgrounds,
King Street is Brisbane’s newest high street connecting
St Pauls Terrace to Gregory Terrace.
Get your caffeine hit on the way in to the Ekka or stay
for dumplings after the show and see
King Street come to life.
For EKKA parking and
King Street information, visit
kingstreetbrisbane.com
Montrachet
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News in Brief
Will Roberts now World
Merino president
RNA Councillor Will Roberts has been Spain, Uruguay and America.
named president of the World Federation It’s the first time in history a Queenslander
of Merino Wool Breeders. has held the position.
The position will see Mr Roberts become The next World Merino Conference will be
the voice for 12 countries, including in Hungary in 2022.
Argentina, France, Hungary, Lesotho, New
Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa,
RNA Foundation
The RNA Foundation (RNAF) is the
charitable arm of the RNA, established
to aid agricultural heritage preservation,
agricultural education and agricultural
awareness throughout Queensland.
Please be aware, donations to the RNAF
HERITAGE
of a value of $2 or more are fully tax-
deductible. Donations may be allocated
EDUCATION to a specific charitable pillar (heritage,
agriculture or heritage), or to the general
AGRICULTURE charitable funds within the RNAF.
For more on the RNAF or to make a
donation please click here
Brisbane Showgrounds upcoming events
The Brisbane Showgrounds hosts more American duo of Josh Clark and more than 300 cats and dogs will be
than 250 events each year. Here are some Chuck Bryant will inform and entertain ready to find their fur-ever homes.
of the upcoming events: as they record one of their hilarious Entry is a gold coin donation.
¢ Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) from podcasts live. For tickets click here ¢ Oktoberfest Brisbane from October
August 10-19 - a special guide to ¢ Eco Expo from September 14-16 - 5-7 and 12-14 - Australia’s largest
Ekka and an exclusive ticket offer can Australia’s largest sustainability expo Oktoberfest celebration will offer all
be found from page 9. will give you tips and tricks for going things German from bratwursts to
¢ Stuff You Should Know on September green. For tickets click here schnitzels and traditional beers.
2 - with no topic off limits, the ¢ Big Adopt Out on September 15 - For tickets click here
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Cheers to a
News in Brief ‘cellar-bration’
of fine wine
A ‘grape’ night
Around 900 people raised their glasses to almost 1,800 fine wines, including the RQFWS.
the newest and best wines in the nation, Royal Queensland Wine Show (RQWS) Grape Grazing by Night continues to grow
at the fourth Royal Queensland Food and medal-winners and new vintage of season. in popularity each year, with tickets to this
Wine Show (RQFWS) Grape Grazing by Apart from browsing one of Australia’s year’s event selling out.
Night. finest wine libraries, event attendees To be notified when tickets go on sale
The exclusive event in July gave the indulged in Australia’s best cheese, lamb, for 2019, simply subscribe to the wine
general public the rare chance to sample beef and ice cream, as awarded by the show mailing list by clicking here
More than 350 people
attended the Ekka
Media Launch
A taste of Ekka
More than 350 people were given a taste arena. There was also Royal Queensland Food
of what to expect at the Royal Queensland Guests were also given a sneak peek and Wine Show (RQFWS) award-winning
Show, when they attended the Ekka Media at some of this year’s world-class beef and cheese to indulge in, along with
Launch in July. entertainment, including the ‘Enchanted show favourites the iconic strawberry
The major announcement at the launch Winter’ themed Natural Fibres Fashion sundae and Dagwood Dog.
was the RNA investing in its traditions by Parades and the futuristic fantasy fireworks For more on the Ekka Media Launch,
building a new home for animals during spectacular featuring Australian first remote check out our episode of Ekka TV by
the show - The CRT Pavilion, plus giving control cars strapped with pyros. clicking here
woodchop a brand new all-weather indoor
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Ekka
What’s New at Ekka
Your guide to what’s new this year at Queensland’s largest and most loved annual
event, the Royal Queensland Show.
Investing in our can enjoy a better experience. Woodchop Arena
competitions The CRT Pavilion The new undercover Woodchop Arena has
expanded the competition area by 50 per
The RNA is continuing to invest in its The ground and first floor of The CRT
cent.
charter of championing and celebrating Pavilion will be home to beef and dairy
agriculture, building two brand new cattle, dairy goats and poultry this year. This not only means more visitors will see
competition facilities. the iconic competition, but it also allows
That’s another two football fields of space
woodchop events to run later until around
A world first animal pavilion and where visitors can see animals at Ekka!
7.30pm.
undercover Woodchop Arena are part of The pavilion is the only building of its kind in
the $2.9 billion Brisbane Showgrounds The all-weather space will make woodchop
the world and has been specially designed
Regeneration Project. Ensuring the one of the most entertaining arenas at the
to house animals during Ekka. Outside of
Ekka remains at its original birthplace at show.
show, it’ll be used as an events space and
the Showgrounds is one of the driving car park facility - with all revenue invested Outside of Ekka, the marquee will be used
principles behind the redevelopment. back into the Ekka. as an events space.
These two new facilities will also ensure the All four storeys of The CRT Pavilion will be
next generation of exhibitors and visitors in use for the 2019 show.
Tickets online using the below promotional code. Special Ekka Ticket Offer!
For the first time in 15 years, the RNA has New this year: *Save 15 per cent on tickets using
dropped the gate price of its most popular ¢ $100 and $50 ride cards, with savings promo code SHOWBIZ. Click here to
family ticket while freezing others. of up to 20 per cent buy your tickets now.
A Family Pass for two adults and two ¢ $50 food and drink card offering a 10
children can now be purchased at the gate per cent saving Discount applies to full priced general admission
for just $80 - 10 per cent cheaper than the
¢ Ten Day Pass - visit for the equivalent tickets. Offer excludes 10 Day Pass, Discount
gate price last year.
of just $10 a day Ride Cards and Discount Food and Drink Cards.
We have also frozen the price of the Maximum 10 tickets per person. Offer available
The discounted Twilight Ticket is on offer
combined Adult and Child Pass and online until 11:59pm AEST Thursday 9 August
for a second year - perfect for families
Concession Pass, plus we have dropped 2018. Cannot be used in conjunction with any
bringing their kids in for a shorter evening
the price of a Child Pass by $1. other offer.
visit or for those visiting Ekka after work.
These tickets are even cheaper if you buy
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Ekka
A daring diving pig
The Crackup Sisters
Daytime Entertainment
Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Records for the longest dive by a pig. Everyone’s favourite farmyard friends will
take to the stage in a talent quest full of
When: 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm &
laughs.
3.30pm daily Ag-ucational entertainment for Barbara the sheep, Daisy the cow, Hayden
Where: XXXX Stockman’s Rest the kids the horse and Milo the sheep dog will battle
Pigs really will fly at Ekka (and no, we’re not Where: Community Stage in King Street it out with their moves and microphone on
telling porkies), with the return of the wildly ‘The Choice.’
popular racing and diving pigs! Farmer Rob Show Not only will the show be an absolute hoot,
These brave little piggies will fly through the When: 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm daily the kids will learn interesting agricultural
sky, dive into a pool of water and race each facts along the way like how many cartons
See the much loved Australian kids
other around a track. of milk a cow can produce a day (13).
program, the Farmer Rob Show, live at
The pigs are extremely competitive and Ekka.
FAST - they can cover a 50 metre racing
track in a little over five seconds!
Farmer Rob will teach kids all about life on Crackup Sisters
the farm and how they can grow their own
When the last curly tail has crossed the When: 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm daily
super tasty food right at home.
finish line, it’s time for the diving stars to The energetic Crackup Sisters will perform a
The kids will also have fun singing and
make a splash. unique blend of comedy, whipcracking and
dancing along to educational songs
After running up their two meter high throughout the show, such as Corn Pickin, slapstick acrobatics, as they tell stories of
specially designed and built diving platform, H20 and Recycling. the outback and its larrikin characters.
up to three little piggies will launch Through their show, the Crackup Sisters will
themselves into a diving tank. remind people to ‘get in and give it a go,’ as
These are the only true diving pigs in the Farmyard Friends Stage Show they tell the feats, the failings and the reality
world and hold the Guinness Book of When: 3pm daily of people on the land.
10 SHOWBIZWINTEREkka
The Natural Fibres Fashion Parades
have an Enchanted Winter theme
Natural Fibres Fashion Parades be photographed with a featured model be a close shave!
and designer outfit. The student design The four wool handlers will then compete,
presented by Moët & Chandon competition and educational Fibre to being judged on how flat they can throw the
When: 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & Fashion Conversation Series will return to fleece onto a table.
2.30pm daily the program for the second year.
Where: Fashion Stage in the Royal The spectacular show will open with a
International Convention Centre stand-out winter themed collection led by Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating
This year’s Natural Fibres Fashion Parades one of the state’s most exciting up and Competition
will transport audiences to a whimsical coming designers, Year 12 Brisbane student
Connor O’Grady. When: 12.30-2.30pm August 19
winter wonderland, in a new Enchanted
Winter theme. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill
The parades, directed by Laura Churchill for It’ll be man versus food, when competitors
the second year, will champion Queensland
Queensland State Shearing and face off in the Ekka’s inaugural Dagwood
fashion, with a fresh line-up of 26 women’s Wool Handling Championships Dog Eating Competition.
and menswear designers (18 of which When: 11am (Round 1), 2pm (Round 2) & These competitors will be hungry for a win,
are new to Ekka) showcasing the natural 5pm (Finals) August 18 as they compete across three classes -
materials of cotton, wool, silk and leather. Amateur, Professional and Celebrity.
Where: Expo Place
The brand new set design will provide a Entering the Professional class is Australia’s
Eight of the best sheep shearers and wool
spectacular ice forest themed backdrop number one Ranked Pro Competitive Eater
handlers in Queensland will go head to head
to showcase Queensland’s natural fibre ‘Hulk Smash Food’ (aka Cal Stubbs). He’s
at the Queensland State Shearing and Wool
fashion. the reigning Luna Park Hotdog Champion;
Handling Championships, held at Ekka for
Other new additions to the long-running has won Lord of the Sausage Champion
the very first time.
parades include a lingerie designer four times; came third representing Australia
Run by Sports Shear Australia-Queensland, at the World Championships in New York
segment, an extra show each day of Ekka
four shearers will each give four sheep a and was the first to finish Australia’s Biggest
and daily ‘Meet a Model’ sessions after
haircut, with the shearer who records the Burger!
each parade where fashion lovers can
fastest time taking out the win - it’s sure to
SHOWBIZWINTER 11Ekka
6pm Australian National Anthem - Country Music Star Adam
Brand
August 10 to 18
6pm Australian National Anthem – GOLDHEIST (aka Hester
Fraser)
August 19
6.05pm Children’s Fireworks presented by MG Motor - Colours of
the Outback
6.15pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by Racing
Queensland
6.25pm Farmyard Friends Ride and Drive presented by MG Motor
6.35pm Lone Ranger and Tonto Time Trial
6.50pm Wild Colonial Wagon Chase
EkkaNITES
7.05pm Coca-Cola Dance Off with Legendary Country Singer
Adam Brand
7.10pm Lowd V8 UTES Super Challenge - Bronco vs Cowboy
7.20pm Wheel Standing Monster Trucks Competition
7.30pm Showtime FMX: Battle of the Golden Helmet II
supported by RACQ LifeFlight 7.45pm
8pm
Fireworks Spectacular - Futuristic Fantasy
Meet the Stars Under the Stars
The Main Arena comes alive each night of outback’ theme. Celebrating all things first ‘comet fireball,’ created by strapping
show with the spectacular never before Australian, fireworks in the colours of the pyro to a moving vehicle.
seen EkkaNITES supported by RACQ stunning Australian outback will fire high The night show will also feature plenty of
LifeFlight. into the sky complemented by imagery of action-packed acts including a wild Cobb
The two hour night show from 6pm Aussie traditions including Vegemite and & Co wagon chase, which will see 20
features action-packed entertainment and kangaroos. bulls mustered in spectacular fashion and
two breathtaking fireworks displays - and Meanwhile the fireworks spectacular at a talented Aussie stockman leap from a
this year it’s all about Aussie themed family 7.45pm will blast into the arena with a galloping horse onto a moving wagon.
entertainment and futuristic fun. futuristic fantasy theme. With 150 firing Also sure to be a hit is the Bronco verse
The popular early children’s fireworks points, pyros will fire from a space shuttle Cowboy Lowd V8 ute challenge and the
presented by MG Motor will return for inspired truss and from remote control cars fearless FMX riders and wheel standing
a second year, with a ‘colours of the zipping around the Main Arena at more monster trucks.
than 100km/h. There will also be a world
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14 SHOWBIZWINTERThe Smashing Bumpkins
Ekka
Flower crown queen
GOLDHEIST (Hester Fraser)
Music
GOLDHEIST - Hester Fraser Camellia Tree,’ which she wrote following ships across Australia, with their unique
the death of her grandfather, the late Right instrument choice and party pop motto
When: 11am, 1pm & 2pm August 10-19;
Honourable Malcolm Fraser - a musical sure to bring a feel good vibe to the show.
12pm August 10, 14, 16, 17 & 19; 3pm
tribute to his life and legacy.
August 11 & 13-19
Where: Technology and Fashion Precinct Smashing Bumpkins
With many original songs to her name,
Lazy Leis When: 8pm-late August 11
GOLDHEIST (aka Hester Fraser) is sure to When: 8pm-9:30pm August 11 & 19 Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill
impress during her Ekka debut. Where: Multicultural Plaza Music Stage The Smashing Bumpkins are a Brisbane
With a sold out album launch at the Using electric ukuleles, this unique band based band, combining simple dance step
Sydney Opera House in 2017 and concert from the Gold Coast is sure to make the instruction with an energetic performance.
for Sydney’s VIVID Festival in 2018, crowds smile with their island inspired set. The band is known for their bush dances,
GOLDHEIST will bring her floral wonderland
Captain Dizzy, Handsome Doll, Vinny having set the Guinness World Record in
and thought-provoking performances to
Vegas and First Mate Lucas will grace 2014 for the world’s largest Madison dance
the show.
the Ekka stage for the very first time, with (a line dance popular in the 1950s) when
The talented performer will play a baby their electric ukuleles and tight harmonies 1,155 people took part.
grand piano while singing to the crowds in bringing an original take on pop, rock and Their inaugural performance at XXXX
the fashion precinct. reggae classics. Stockmen’s Bar and Grill is sure to have
One of her standout original songs is ‘The The Lazy Leis have played on cruise everyone on their feet.
SHOWBIZWINTER 15Ekka
Agricultural Hall
presented by seqwater
The Agricultural Hall presented by seqwater health. Kids will learn methods for at wheat, oats and barley, before taking
features plenty of ag-ucational activities home composting, as they take part in an interactive grains quiz
for children, including the Field to Fork fun interactive activities including lifting ¢ Cooking - kids will be inspired as they
interactive rural journey. flaps to find composting fun facts and learn to make a delicious and healthy
It’s vital the next generation understands pulling out draws to see the different corn and vegetable fritter at the Get
that everything starts with agriculture, from layers of a compost bin Kids Cooking activity - perfect for their
the food they eat to the clothes they wear. ¢ Growing and Planting - kids will learn school lunchbox
Ekka is Queensland’s largest classroom, how to identify different types of fruit All Field to Fork activities run from 9am to
with more than 30,000 children inspired, and vegetables. They’ll dig through the 6pm.
educated and entertained each year over Farmers Patch, finding five different
the 10 days of show. types of vegetables including potatoes
and carrots. Raised garden bed kits seqwater
from Vegepod will also be used to When: 9am to 6pm
Field to Fork teach kids about growing and planting Kids will H2-GO to seqwater’s stand
Kids will once again be taken on a rural ¢ Harvesting - kids will be given 15 to get an interactive lesson in all things
journey, as they discover how food gets minutes to carry out farming related water. Children will learn to appreciate
from the field to their fork. tasks on a PS4 game, such as the value of water; understand how water
In order of the agricultural cycle - harvesting, looking after farm animals, works and where it comes from; learn
composting, soil analysis, growing and selling fresh produce and investing in how to conserve water through everyday
planting, harvesting and processing - they’ll farming vehicles and tools sustainable practices; and find out why
take part in the following activities: ¢ Processing - kids will learn about the seqwater has to plan for the future by
¢ Composting - this activity highlights grain to flour process through the exploring alternative water sources.
the importance of compost in soil Grain Chain. They’ll touch and grind
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Ekka
Flower and Garden Stage highlights
What When
School Scarecrow Competition sponsored by Total Building Maintenance Awards 10am August 10
Presentation
RSPCA 11.30am August 10, 13, 14, 16 & 17
QPS Dog Squad 1.45pm August 10, 13, 14, 16 & 17
Water Warriors 3pm August 10; 10am & 3pm
August 13, 14, 16 & 17
Bush Poetry (Open & Student classes) 9.30am August 11
Floristry Competition - Student Mystery Box 8.30am August 15
Flower Beard Competition 11am August 15
Floristry Competition - Open Mystery Box 2pm August 15
AMIC Sausage King and Best Butchers Burger 9.30am August 19
The Old Museum
For the third year, The Old Museum will depression. It then became home of the Our Backyard by Claire Bickle
be a green thumbs paradise, buzzing with Queensland Museum in 1899.
Featuring at Ekka for the very first time,
a hive of activity from stunning garden
Our Backyard will showcase a collection
displays to hands-on horticultural activities
and blooming great entertainment on the Making Gardening Accessible - of backyard designs guaranteed to inspire
that landscaper inside.
Flower and Garden Stage. Everyone, Everywhere
Four concepts will be showcased at The
In 2016, The Old Museum came home A slice of the prestigious Chelsea Flower Old Museum - Edible Patch featuring a
to Ekka for the first time in 119 years, Show in London is coming to the Ekka bean teepee; Everyday Living with a ‘Hills
becoming the base for the show’s Flower this year, with Vegepod recreating their Hoist’ and living pots; Productive Pets
and Garden precinct and Quilts Across exhibit in a display titled ‘Making Gardening with a chicken coop and banana tree; and
Queensland. Accessible - Everyone, Everywhere.’ Urban Habitat featuring a birdbath, pond
Built for the RNA in 1891, The Old Museum The company was invited to exhibit at the and native stingless bees.
was originally called the Exhibition Building most famous flower and garden show in The designer, Claire Bickle, has been a
and Concert Hall. The Queensland the world in May 2018, using edible and qualified horticulturist for more than two
Government took control of the building sensory plants and props to show how decades.
and grounds in 1897, when the RNA was gardens can be created in any location - at
forced into liquidation by the economic home, at work or in the community.
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20 SHOWBIZWINTERTechnology Precinct
From interactive virtual reality (VR) even using satellite data to accurately show Drone Flying
experiences to the latest in agri-tech, the what the Brisbane Showgrounds land
Find out what it takes to be a drone pilot at
new technology hub in the upper Royal looked like all those centuries ago.
Ace Aviation Drone Flying.
International Convention Centre will give With VR headsets on, Ekka guests will
Taking the controls, Ekka guests will fly
Ekka guests a glimpse into the future. explore the land - collecting historical
micro-drones around an obstacle course
The Technology Precinct will feature artefacts, building huts and starting fires.
in a netted area, seeing how well they can
the latest in technology and innovation,
manoeuvre them.
showing Ekka visitors young and old how
tech is changing the world and teaching Snow Slingers VR Experience
them about the future of farming. Take a trip to the snow without setting Virtual Reality Pods
foot outside sunny Queensland, at the
Experience the latest Virtual Reality pods
Snow Slingers VR experience created by
Virtual Barambin by Big Fun.
Lightweave.
Visitors will strap themselves into the pod,
In a never before seen virtual reality By putting on a VR headset, Ekka visitors
put on the VR goggles and be blown away
experience, Ekka visitors will feel like will be transported to a chilly snow
as the moving motion pods take them to
they’ve stepped into a 3D time machine environment where they’ll sling snowballs
another dimension.
as they walk in the footsteps of Indigenous at each other.
people from the 1770s. There are VR simulations for any age.
This multi-player snowball fight gives users
Virtual Songlines has created an 60 seconds to score the highest amount of
educational VR game especially for Ekka - points.Ekka
Rides and Showbags
Rides experience varying levels of g-force as this Selection of new showbags
spinning sensation rocks them around.
Experience the thrills and excitement of the ¢ Showpo - $28
Ekka with two adrenaline charged carnival The ride features nine cars that spin freely
¢ Miss Coco - $30
precincts. over four humps on a moving platform -
¢ Nude by Nature - $26
they’ll spin, rise, fall and accelerate fast, all
Serious adrenaline junkies should head to ¢ Roxy - $30
while the ride itself rotates.
Sideshow Alley, while the little daredevils ¢ Allen’s Pick n mix - 2x lolly selections
are guaranteed a fun-filled time at the Kids for $12 or 4x lolly selections for $20
Carnival. Dragon Castle ¢ NYX Professional Makeup - $25
Remember, Super Ride Tuesday is back for Australia’s newest spooky attraction is sure ¢ Australis Cosmetics - $25
the third year, with 2 for 1 rides between to scare the socks off even the bravest
10am and 5pm on August 14. ¢ Sasy n Sasy - $25
riders at Ekka.
¢ Shimmer and Shine - $26
Newly manufactured in Europe, the Dragon
¢ Pusheen - $28
XSCREAM Soundwave Castle ghost train features seven gruesome
¢ Spirit State ‘Studio’ Fitness Pack - $30
carts to transport those who dare through
New to Australia this year, XSCREAM ¢ Spirit State ‘Girl’ Fitness Pack - $28
two levels of frights.
Soundwave is the closest thing you’ll find ¢ Girls Night In Pamper Pack - $28
to a Sideshow Alley nightclub! Along the creepy journey they’ll encounter
crazed criminals, mad scientists and plenty ¢ Love to Squish Bag $15
With bright flashing lights, lasers and the
of blood and gore! ¢ Slime Bag - $10
latest music tunes pumping, riders will
¢ Jurassic World Bag - $28
22 SHOWBIZWINTEREkka
Food and Beverages
The Taste Triangle Bavarian Beerhaus item the 2018 Grand Champion Branded
Beef of Show Kiwami Wagyu from the
Foodies will get lost in the new Taste This new bohemian inspired beer hall has
Darling Downs.
Triangle at this year’s Ekka. a menu full of German classics like crispy
pork knuckles, sausages and schnitzels Book a table now by clicking here.
Our version of Bermuda, The Taste Triangle
is the only food experience of its kind and the best line-up of ales this side of
where Ekka guests can enjoy everything Bavaria.
Moët & Chandon Fashion Bar
from cheap eats to fine dining and Insta-
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be serving a selection of refreshing cocktails nation’s finest steak, lamb, wines and ¢ Cooking School presented by
from their famous long bar, with those who cheeses all at the on location. Spotlight - vegan cooking classes
like a sophisticated drink invited to head to Its unique menu is sourced directly from (Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion)
their gin bar called Swill. the RQFWS medal-winners, with a new
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24 SHOWBIZWINTEREkka
Chef Daniel is ready to inspire you in the kitchen
Cooking School
presented by Spotlight
For the very first time, Ekka guests will go company Fork n’ Knife, heads up step by the chef on the demonstration
‘bake’ to school as they get hands-on at masterclasses on P&O Cruises and has stage, as they chop, mix, stir, blend and
the brand new Cooking School presented demonstrated alongside celebrity chefs even boil on their individual stove tops.
by Spotlight in the Woolworths Fresh Food including Jamie Oliver, Manu Feildel and Once their culinary creation is complete,
Pavilion. Miguel Maestre. the School graduates will get to eat their
With 60 free classes over the 10 days of He will be joined by a number of top local hard work - enjoying a long table feast
show - each class seating 20 people at chefs including Will Cowper from OTTO together, sharing their new knowledge and
their very own cooking station - 1,200 Ristorante, Javier Codina from Moda making new foodie friends.
people will learn to ditch the takeaway and Restaurant and Ames Starr from Raw and With home cooking continuing to rise in
cook from scratch, while many others will Peace. popularity, these classes are a great way
listen in, getting plenty of kitchen tips and The chefs will teach 45 minute classes for people to improve on their culinary
tricks. such as whipping up perfect pancakes, skills, no matter what level they’re at - from
The School will be hosted by Chef Daniel mastering risotto, making decadent raw aspiring chefs to those who rarely set foot
(Daniel Abou-Chedid), whose love of food desserts and becoming a pro at paella - all in a kitchen.
and passion to educate and entertain will using fresh and local produce. Book your class on the day at the Cooking
inspire foodies on their culinary journey. With the ingredients in front of them, the School
Chef Daniel currently runs catering School students will be guided step by
Cooking School highlights
What When
JBS – Cooking with Beef 11.30am August 10-19
Ames Starr from Raw and Peace - Decadent Desserts 1pm August 10, 4pm August 11
Chef Taya Meeikeaw from Taya Kitchen Culinary School and My Thai Restaurant 1pm August 11
- Rock n’ Rolled Noodles
Chef Will Cowper from OTTO Ristorante Brisbane - Crab Spaghetti 1pm August 12
Chef Daniel - Back to Basics, Mexi-Can 5.30pm August 12
Zoe Byres from Sugar Art by Zoe Byers - Cake Decorating Masterclass 1pm August 13; 2.30pm August 13 & 19
Chef Mel from Vanilla Zulu Culinary Adventures - Create a Death by Chocolate 2.30pm August 15
Tower
Chef Sean Cummings from the Royal International Convention Centre - The Fresh 2.30pm August 16
Catch
Chef Daniel - Back to Basics, Mastering the Art of Risotto 5.30pm August 16
Chef Daniel - Back to Basics, Perfect Pancakes 10am August 17
Javier Codina from Moda - Paella Like a Pro 1pm August 17
Matt Kirkegaard and Chef Daniel - Cooking with Beer, Chilli Crab and Beer 4pm August 17
SHOWBIZWINTER 25RQFWS
Champions
The prestigious Royal Queensland Food Curd it be true? Queensland ice Meanwhile the historic Stodart Trophy for
and Wine Show (RQFWS) has continued Best Young Red Table Wine of Show was
to unearth Australia’s top food and wine
cream scoops title taken out by a Grenache for the very first
products this year. There’s nothing sour about this win - a time.
From May to July, the RQFWS judged Brisbane ice cream maker took out the SC Pannell Wines, McLaren Vale, won the
more than 2,350 entries across its major RQFWS Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet award for their Basso Garnacha which Mr
competitions - Branded Beef; Branded Competition presented by Lendlease, for Bicknell described as “fragrant, supple and
Lamb; the Cheese and Dairy Produce their lemon curd ice cream. flavoursome with great texture.”
Show; Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet; and Gourmet Ice Cream Products, based in
the Royal Queensland Wine Show (RQWS). Virginia, squeezed out 171 other ice cream,
gelato and sorbet entries to claim the RQFWS 2018 Winners
prestigious title. THE JOHN KILROY CHA CHA CHAR
Marbleous Darling Downs International dairy expert and RQFWS GRAND CHAMPION BRANDED
Wagyu Chief Judge Russell Smith said the ice BEEF OF SHOW
cream had a beautiful balance and silky Stockyard Pty Ltd - Stockyard Wagyu
The Darling Downs once again showed it
smooth texture. Kiwami
was yards ahead, with Stockyard’s Wagyu
Kiwami crowned Australia’s best steak at SUPER BUTCHER CHAMPION
the prestigious RQFWS Branded Beef and BRANDED LAMB OF SHOW
Chardonnay on top as
Lamb Competition Awards. Melrose Wholesale Meats - Tasmanian
It’s the second year in a row the Wagyu
Australia’s finest drop Royal
Kiwami, produced at Jondaryan near A Chardonnay crushed the competition for LENDLEASE GRAND CHAMPION
Toowoomba, has steaked the coveted the second year in a row, with a wine from ICE CREAM, GELATO OR SORBET
John Kilroy Cha Cha Char Grand the Yarra Valley crowned Grand Champion OF SHOW
Champion Branded Beef of Show title and Wine of Show at the Royal Queensland Gourmet Ice Cream Products - Lemon
the fourth in a row beef from the Darling Wine Show (RQWS) Awards. Curd
Downs region has taken it out. The Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay LENDLEASE GRAND CHAMPION
The Wagyu Kiwami beat 36 other entrants, was described by Chief Judge David DAIRY PRODUCT OF SHOW
with Chief Judge Elaine Millar describing Bicknell as “a drop that would hold its own Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese - Oak Blue
it as an extremely well-balanced, superb against wines from anywhere in the world.”
GRAND CHAMPION WINE OF SHOW
judging and eating experience. The Grand Champion Wine of Show TROPHY
was last year awarded to Xanadu Wines Coldstream Hills - Coldstream Hills Reserve
Reserve Chardonnay 2015 from the Chardonnay
Margaret River.
26 SHOWBIZWINTEROur Christmas Gift to You
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