Step Onto the Stage with Showbirds 2026!
Showbirds was created to support any amateur aerialists who are new to competitions or have limited performance experience. If you’ve ever thought “maybe one day...” this is your moment!
Date: 20th June 2026
Location: Bluebird Diverse Movement, 6/12 Lyn Parade, Prestons, NSW, 2170
What is Showbirds?
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An Amateur Competition
Designed for aerialists who are new to performing or competing. A supportive, low-pressure environment where growth is celebrated.
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Open to All Studios
Showbirds welcomes amateur aerialists from any studio or training background. Anyone who meets the amateur eligibility criteria is encouraged to apply.
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Age Divisions
Juniors – 6–17 years
Adults – 18+ years
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Multiple Categories
Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Artistic Solo divisions, plus Duo/Group categories so you can enter at your level!
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Professional Event Experience
Judges feedback emailed after the competition, medals for 1st–3rd place in each division, and a professional photographer capturing your performance.
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Safe & Supported Environment
3 rigging points available, in-house apparatus options, crash mats provided and required for all performers.
How Auditions Work
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Auditions are submitted via video along with your entry form.
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Competitors are selected based on their audition video, entry form and eligibility as an amateur performer.
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Organisers reserve the right to adjust divisions to ensure fairness and safety.
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Full division requirements, apparatus rules and judging criteria are available in the Information Pack.
What Makes Showbirds Special?
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Low-pressure and beginner-friendly atmosphere.
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Encouragement-focused judging with written feedback.
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A chance to celebrate how far you’ve come and step confidently onto the stage.
Extra Details
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Minimum age is 6 years old at time of entries closing.
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Duo/Group entries may include 2–6 performers.
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BYO single-point apparatus welcome (subject to safety check).
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All performances must comply with division safety guidelines.
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Showbirds organisers reserve the right to combine or split divisions if required
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