Curbside Carnies

27/08/2026

The program for 's exciting Be Bold festival has just launched!

Check it out at www.creativebrimbank.com.au/be-bold-festival-2026

There's entertainment and activities happening on the Be Bold Main Stage, Bowery Theatre, Bowery Gallery, the carpark, Errington Oval, and inside St Albans Community Centre.

Curbside Carnies will once again be providing circus fun throughout the event. We'll see you there!

27/07/2026

The next exciting partner organisations we can announce for our vulnerable youth program in Logan (greater Brisbane) are:

: Creative arts, mentoring, sport & opportunities designed for young people aged 12–24.

Logan Youth Foyer: A & initiative to tackle homelessness for young people.

Starting mid-August, our facilitator will be providing circus play spaces, curated workshops & prop-building activities to these groups via our circus wellbeing program "Start Clowning Around".

Funded by Community Project Grants.

14/07/2026

Curbside Carnies is excited to work with a new council partner in the southern suburbs of Brisbane!

Using Community Project Grant funding, we will be working with 3 organisations and the first we'd like to announce is presented by .grains.

A grassroots organisation dedicated to supporting, celebrating and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community, they deliver a range of activities for adults and youth in the Logan area.

We've already brought our circus joy to the recent Pride March and look forward to creating more magic with "out & proud" kids in the coming months!

Proudly supported by .council.

03/07/2026

01/07/2026

We'd like to introduce you to the next graduate of the recent Street Performance Program run by Vulcana Circus & Hannah Cryle

✨️ Piper Mae ✨️

"My name is Piper Mae. I have been working as a performer, predominantly in children’s entertainment for the past 3 years.
I was feeling curious about street performing and I auditioned for a buskers permit in November 2025. I was successful in my endeavour, however I wasn’t exactly successful at getting myself onto the street.

In the new year, a friend sent me a link to a street course by Hannah at Vulcana Circus. I thought to myself ~ this is it!!

The course was not only super helpful, but bundles of fun! Hannah gave us her street knowledge and we explored our creativity in a safe environment. At the end of the course we went out onto the street to share what we had created.

I now feel more excited than ever to dive into this world of street and I can’t thank Hannah enough for giving me the space, knowledge and encouragement I needed to explore this avenue of performing."

Piper is already performing as part of the Queen St activation run by Street Performers Australia, with assistance by Curbside Carnies.

Give her page a like to see where she's performing next!

25/06/2026

See you Sunday for the next "Pat a Pony"!

Meet cheeky Mango & loveable PJ in a low pressure environment. Open to all ages.
Treats not required but you can bring some carrots if you wish!

Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: 50 Old Peachester Rd, Beerwah
Please park on the right hand side of the driveway along the hedge

Circus props supplied by Curbside Carnies.

Weather note: We will proceed in light rain but anything more, we'll have to call it a day. Bring your gum boots and rain jackets just in case!

24/06/2026

Behind the scenes in Brisbane, there are some individuals and organisations really making a difference to street performance and arts.

Recently, Vulcana Circus partnered with Hannah Cryle to offer a course in street performance development for those wanting to make the big leap.

One graduate was Izzy Sticks a phenomenally talented fire spinner who is now expanding their repertoire to include circle shows.

Of the experience, Izzy said: "Hannah was an incredibly warm and encouraging teacher with a deep wealth of knowledge on the industry, Classes were both fun and constructive and I have left with a new group of lifelong busking friends."

They will debut their show as part of the ongoing Queen St mall activation, which showcases the nation's best every weekend.

Check Izzy out for yourself:
11am-3pm, Sunday 28 June

Initiatives co-presented by Street Performance Australia, whose ongoing mission is to support emerging street performers.

19/06/2026

This weekend, get glow-up at the exciting "Lights on the Goulburn" event in Goulburn Park, Seymour!

Curbside Carnies will be bringing a UV-reactive play space, LED roving performance and a special stage set from top street performer .

Free to attend, this is the best way to light up your weekend! Event info here:
https://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/discovermitchell/awards-ceremonies-and-events/events/lights-on-the-goulburn

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