With stunt drivers standing tall atop the moving machines, the performance fuses Roman-style theatrics with Aussie motorsport madness - rider vs rider in a wild race of skill and showmanship. Move over, Ben Hur - these chariots are turbocharged! Sparks will fly and engines will scream as riders push speed and stunt to the absolute limit! Jack Field - Known for defying gravity and reimagining what two wheels can do, Jack Field returns to EkkaNITES 2025. A veteran of the Australian freestyle trials scene, Jack is the founder of Flair Riders, one of the country’s most in-demand stunt entertainment teams. Starting his career on a PW50 at just four years old, Jack has since toured globally, won national trials championships and performed in over 1,000 live shows. His high-octane style and innovation have earned him roles in major action
productions, including Hollywood blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road and The Wolverine, where he worked as a motorcycle stunt double. Coca-Cola Dance Cam with the Smashing Bumpkins and the Farmyard Friends Mascots Get ready to dance like nobody’s watching - except the whole arena! Join The Smashing Bumpkins and the lovable Farmyard Friends Ekka mascots as the Coca-Cola Dance Cam scans the crowd for the best moves and biggest smiles. It’s your chance to shine on the big screen and kick up your heels in true EkkaNITES style! Each night, five of the best dancers in the crowd will be rewarded with a Coke prize pac k.
A Brumby’s Run - Wild Horses in Full Flight presented by Dave Manchon Experience the untamed beauty of Australia’s wild horses in A Brumby’s Run - Wild Horses in Full Flight, brought to life by renowned horseman Dave Manchon. This year, Dave has turned to Banjo Paterson for inspiration, with the show set to excerpts from the poet’s ‘A Brumby’s Run.’ The night-time epic sees more than 20 brumbies thunder across the arena in a choreographed liberty sweep, their raw power framed by sweeping spotlights and low-rolling fog. A dream sequence follows, with a herd of shimmering ponies cantering through laser-lit mist while a young cowgirl, angel wings outspread, invites city children to believe in bush magic. As the tempo rises, singer Emma Irene takes centre stage with a stirring vocal performance, as a massive Australian flag unfurls from horseback and circles the arena before settling over a poised Australian Stock Horse. Every audience member will feel the heartbeat of the bush galloping past their seats. With brumbies at full flight, Paterson’s words in the air and pyrotechnics overhead, A Brumby’s Run promises to be the most stirring chapter yet in EkkaNITES’ celebration of Queensland spirit. Dave Manchon - Raised on Queensland’s Darling Downs, Dave Manchon broke his first colt long before he earned his driver’s licence, setting the course for a career deeply rooted in horsemanship. With over two decades of experience, Dave’s expertise spans colt-starting, reining, trick-riding and producing large-scale equine shows that blend skill, storytelling and spectacle. He’s become one of Australia’s most respected and creative horsemen, known for his ability to connect audiences with the raw power and beauty of the horse.
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