My Rockhampton Issue 13

ISSUE 13 - WINTER 2019

ANNUAL FESTIVAL SET TO
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Issue 13 - Published June 2019 by Rockhampton Regional Council
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ISSUE 13 - WINTER 2019

What’s
Inside.

ADVANCE ROCKHAMPTON

Festival Return 04
River Run Ultimate Goal 06

A Trip Down Memory Lane 08

ONE TO WATCH 14

Big Time Baller!

WHY ROCKHAMPTON

Rocky Hockey Strikes Gold! 16

YOUNG BUSINESS IN
THE CBD
19
Beauty in the Woods 20
A Jolt to the Cafe Scene 21
Ink Differently 22
Everyday Luxe

EVENT GUIDE 24 Contents
MY COUNCIL 30

3

Festival
Return

We all fell in love with the amazing performances in the Spiegeltent
at the 2017 River Festival. This year the Kermonds will be back to
surprise and delight us once again with a brand new show.

B e lured into the serendipitous 2017) show and Rockhampton theatre
world of cabaret, comedy, circus lovers are probably already familiar with
and burlesque as song, dance and their musical production work at the
slapstick collide to create entertainment Pilbeam Theatre on shows such as Kinky
unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Boots, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Mary
Advance Rockhampton Panache - back with a brand new show - is Poppins and more.
a daring, quirky and sexy as hell cabaret
show that has been put together especially With over 30 years experience producing,
for the 2019 Adani Rockhampton River directing and choreographing musical
Festival. theatre, cabaret and major events
throughout Australia, Asia and the UK,
“This year’s show will include the same the Kermonds are no strangers to the live
ingredients you loved last time but with all entertainment industry.
new performances that are really exciting.
As a fourth generation performer, Wayne’s
“We really wanted to capture the family also has a strong connection
sometimes quirky history that to Rockhampton. His parents, Warren
Rockhampton has and put it into our and Pam Kermond were part of Sorlie, a
show,” says show creator, Wayne Scott travelling vaudevillian tent show that
Kermond. would visit Rockhampton for three weeks
of the year from the 1930s through to
4 Wayne and Katie Kermond are the creators the 1960s and Wayne has continued that
and directors of the Speigelesque (RiverFest legacy.

“We almost feel like we are Rocky natives PERFORMING AT THE Advance Rockhampton
and are really excited to be working and ADANI ROCKHAMPTON
collaborating with the River Festival again RIVER FESTIVAL 2019
this year,” said Wayne.
The shows will be held in Customs House Festival Dates: 12 - 14 July 2019
and will be one of the major draw cards for
this year’s Festival. Panache Shows will have an extended run
“I’m so excited about performing this pop- from 12 - 20 July 2019
up cabaret. The intimate venue of Customs
House is perfect for this show,” said Wayne. For more information about this year’s
With so much Rockhampton history Adani Rockhampton River Festival or
embedded in Customs House venue to purchase tickets to Panache, go to
itself, it is an opportunity for Wayne, Katie rockhamptonriverfestival.com.au
and their team to delve deeper into the
amusing and interesting episodes of our
city’s past. With tales of ghosts, mysterious
murders and more, the new show will have
a uniquely Rockhampton flavour that fits
perfectly with the festival’s theme this year
- Voice: Our Rockhampton Story.
“I think that living in a world of screens
as we do now, audiences will love the
immersive style of this Spiegeltent-
inspired Cabaret.
“You never know what might happen, so
watch out Rockhampton, here we come!”
said Wayne.

5

River Run
Ultimate Goal

Rockhampton local, Duncan Welsh has the finish line of the 7 Rocky River
Run in his sights. After shedding a massive 35kg through determination
and hard work, he is ready to lace up his walking shoes on Sunday 30
June backed by his support team from Vidafit.

Advance Rockhampton T he 7 Rocky River Run has proven which competitors have been known to
to be a successful event, being collect each year as a memento of their
Central Queensland’s largest fitness accomplishment.
running event, celebrating its twelfth year Local man, Duncan Welsh, is gearing up
in June. to undertake his own personal challenge
Drawing entrants of over 2000 in recent by entering the race as the next step in his
years from just under 400 entrants in its inspirational fitness journey.
inception, there’s no hints of registrations During July of last year at 181kgs, Duncan
slowing down for this year’s event. knew he had to make a change. Resigning
Raising funds to address youth mental from his job in management within the
health issues and youth suicide coal industry sector, he committed to his
prevention, the event has become one of goal of getting healthy and began his
Rockhampton’s favourite charity events weight loss journey.
where entrants are able to choose their “I was in a bad mental headspace and
pace and distance between 2km, 5km, knew I had to look after myself.”
10km and 21km with multi-lap courses.

The event, held in Rockhampton’s Only a week after making his radical
beautiful June weather, sees runners, decision he signed up to the VidaFit gym
6 joggers and walkers alike taking in the where he has been attending ever since.
stunning views along the Fitzroy River. With its group programs and invested
There is also a medal for every race finisher, training, Duncan has found it to be an

incredibly motivating environment, 7 ROCKY RIVER RUN Advance Rockhampton
differing to his experiences of gyms in the
past. Sunday 30 June 2019 from 5am.
“You have your own personal trainer and a
group environment to motivate you, give MORE INFORMATION:
you a kick to keep going, and keep you
accountable.” Visit sevenrockyriverrun.com.au for
He says the first two months were the more information and to register.
hardest but says it’s all the support and
encouragement that has kept him going.
He has progressed from spending most
of his time sitting on the couch and only
being able to walk short distances of no
more than 300m to now being able to walk
everywehere.
“I’m proud of myself. I’ve lost 35kg so far
and can walk 2km with no problems.”
As an entrant in this year’s 7 Rocky River
Run, Duncan will have a great support
network to draw on with his own Vidafit
group walking with him in the event. He
will have his team with him every step of
the way to help get him across the finish
line.
“I know that I’ll be nervous on the day,
and I’m a little anxious about how I will go
because I know I’m not a fast walker, but I
know I can do it.”
The event will be held on Sunday, June 30.
Walk, jog or run yourself, or even better -
get a team together and get involved all
for a good cause.

7

Pilbeam
Theatre
Take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 40 years of the
Pilbeam Theatre since its official opening in June 1979.

A Trip Down Memory Lane F For 40 years, the Pilbeam Theatre venue for performances since it opened
has been at the forefront of this in 1964 and by the mid 1970s it was
region’s performing arts and live becoming obvious that in order to attract
entertainment, providing a venue for large scale international entertainment
local, national and international shows. acts, a new venue would need to be
built. At the same time, other Councils
It all began on 6 June 1979 when the in regional Queensland were planning
venue was officially opened by the similar-sized venues in their cities.
Governor General of Australia, Sir Zelman
Cowen. Following the opening there were Local firm Neil McKendry Architects was
nine days of celebratory performances by engaged to design the building, which
local and touring companies including along with the Art Gallery, was built at a
the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, combined cost of $3.5 million, according
Queensland Ballet, Rockhampton Little to newspaper reports of the day.
Theatre, Rockhampton Youth Orchestra,
Rockhampton Brass and Pipe Bands and Within the first few years of operation,
local dance schools. the Pilbeam Theatre had hosted
performances by international artists
The Council-owned and operated and shows including the Companie
Pilbeam Theatre replaced the Municipal Philippe Genty, George and Mildred,
Theatre which stood on the site of Ertha Kitt, Galapagos Duck, The Platters,
the current Rockhampton Library. The Jon English, Peter Allen, The Rocky Horror
8 Municipal Theatre provided a limited Show, Spike Milligan, Charlie Pride, Dick

Emery, Ronricco, Slim Dusty, The Black and
White Minstrel Show and Harry Secombe.
It also hosted regular performances by
local groups including the Rockhampton
Musical Union Choir, Rockhampton Little
Theatre and Beverley Prange Academy of
Dance.

The theatre continues to be a vibrant Exterior of the Pilbeam Theatre in 1979 from Cambridge Street.
centre of the performing arts, with recent
figures showing the box office sells more DANCE
than 61,000 tickets annually with a value One of the most popular genres of
of more than $1.8 million. production at the Pilbeam theatre
MUSICALS over the years has been dance, which
In 1986, Rockhampton City Council is probably not surprising when you
produced Crocodile Creek – the first of consider how well served for dance
many community musicals directed by schools Rockhampton is. The Pilbeam
a professional director, in this case, Baz Theatre has hosted performances of
Luhrman, and starring local performers. local dance schools as well as national
A total of 28 Council-produced musicals and international companies including
have been performed on the Pilbeam Queensland Ballet, Dance North, Sydney
Theatre stage. Mary Poppins (2016) broke Dance Company, the Australian Ballet and
the Pilbeam Theatre’s attendance record Expressions Dance Company.
by selling out all eight shows.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Record breaking Mary Poppins musical in 2016. Queensland Ballet perform Othello in 1999. 9

FROM PILBEAM TO THE WORLD
Many notable performers both nationally
and internationally had their start in a
production at the Pilbeam Theatre. We
can’t mention them all but suffice it to say
that quite a few actors, directors, singers,
musicians, dancers and technicians have
taken a little bit of the Pilbeam Theatre
with them when they have performed on
the world stage!

A Trip Down Memory Lane LOCAL PRODUCTIONS Cover of programme from Rockhampton Musical Union Choir’s
The theatre isn’t just about touring The Sound of Music, October 1979
shows – it’s also about the locals. The
region has a fine tradition of excellence SENIORS
in performing arts with many local One of the most popular concert series
organisations regularly performing at the at the Pilbeam Theatre has been Morning
venue. Rockhampton Musical Union Choir Melodies. It has been running for more
was one of the first local organisations to than 30 years, bringing good quality
perform at the theatre – a tradition that but reasonably priced entertainment to
continues today. Other regular users have seniors in a morning concert. Some of the
included the Rockhampton Eisteddfod, performers in the early years of Morning
Rockhampton Little Theatre, Capricornia Melodies included June Bronhill, Bobby
Players, Combined Schools Orchestra, Limb, Darryl Stewart, Vic Gordon, Moyra
Choral Festival, Rockhampton Youth Briody and Billy Raymond. The acts have
Orchestra, a multitude of local dance changed but Morning Melodies continues
schools, and more. to entertain seniors.

FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE
We all need friends and the Pilbeam
Theatre is no exception! The Friends of the
Theatre Inc was established in the early
1990s. The Friends of the Theatre provide
an invaluable service by volunteering their
time in the bar and candy bar, programme
selling and ushering.

10 Story continues on page 20 >

Performers of Morning Melodies in the early 1990s.

Rockhampton Community newspaper clipping from 1978.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

External shot of the Pilbeam Theatre taken from Victoria Parade soon after it was opened in 1979. 11

A Trip Down Memory Lane ABOVE: Local performers rehearse for the Pilbeam’s first community musical, Crocodile Creek, directed by Baz Luhrman in 1986.

NOT JUST THE ARTS THE FUTURE
It’s not just all about the arts…The The Pilbeam Theatre continues to be one
Pilbeam Theatre has hosted a variety of of the busiest regional venues in the state.
events on its stage including conferences, To see what is coming up, visit
car launches... and it’s even had cattle on www.seeitlive.com.au
stage as part of Beef 88!

LEARN MORE

Next time you are at the
Pilbeam Theatre, allow some
time to have a look over
the display. There’s video,
programmes and other
memorabilia and more!

12 The first manager of the Pilbeam Theatre, Ian Satchwell (left)
preparing for a conference at the theatre in 1983.

ABOVE: Performers waiting backstage during a local pantomime
in 1979.

RIGHT: Mayor THREE IMAGES ABOVE: Some of the shows that have A Trip Down Memory Lane
Rex Pilbeam with graced the Pilbeam stage over the years.
his wife, Barbara,
at the Pilbeam
Theare opening
in 1979.
BELOW: The
interior of the
Pilbeam Theatre
auditorium: 1979
(left) vs 2019
(right).

13

Big Time
Baller!

We caught up with the Rockhampton Rocket’s newest recruit, Shaun
Bruce, to chat about his move to the region and all things basketball.

One to watch E ver since Shaun Bruce watched Zealand, and then coming back to
his two older brothers play Adelaide to take up a spot in the NBL
basketball, he knew it was in 2018. After some lack-lustre seasons
something that he wanted to excel at. from the Rockets in recent years, many
Now at 28 years old and having played are excited at the prospect that Shaun
professionally for the last seven years, brings to the 2019 QBL team along with
Shaun is excited to call Rockhampton fellow new recruit, Jamaal Robateau,
home as he takes his position in the and the continuation of team Captain
local Queensland Basketball League and crowd favourite, James “Jimmy”
(QBL) team, the Rockets, for this season. Mitchell.

Shaun comes into the 2019 season “Being 28 and having a fair bit of
off the back of winning Most Valuable experience playing professionally, I
Player in the QBL while playing for think I can bring a fair bit of experience
the Mackay Meteors in 2017, followed to the team.
14 by a stint playing in Wellington, New

coaches are confident that the 2019
squad is one of the best in the league
and they are ready to make their mark.
“My first QBL game was here in Rocky
when I was playing for Cairns and
everyone told me how hard it was to win
here.
“The atmosphere is so good and
Rockhampton has built a bit of a fortress
here at Adani Arena making them very
hard to beat on home turf,” said Shaun.
Anyone who hasn’t experienced the
electric atmosphere and passion at
a Rockhampton basketball game is
definitely missing out. The intimate
Adani Arena has you only meters from
the court, while fans energetically cheer
for their home team in a series of chants,
claps and the odd disagreement with a
referees call. Whether you are a sports fan
or not, it is a must to head to Adani Arena
and check out the next home game for
both the Rockets and Cyclones - you
definitely won’t be disappointed.

“The Rockets have a fairly young team ROCKHAMPTON One to watch
this year so I think that is where I can ROCKETS AND CYCLONES
definitely come in to help the guys out UPCOMING QBL HOME
and hopefully be a good mentor to GAMES:
them,” says Shaun.
The Rockhampton Rockets have been a Saturday, 16 June | 6.00pm - 8.00pm
force to be reckoned with over the years Friday, 22 June | 6.30pm - 8.30pm
with a championship dynasty created Saturday, 14 July | 6.00pm - 8.00pm
to see them qualify for six straight QBL Sunday, 22 July | 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Grand Finals between 2009 and 2014, Saturday, 28 July | 6.00pm - 8.00pm
winning titles in 2010, 2013 and 2014. Saturday, 4 August | 6.00pm - 8.00pm
The club has been in a rebuilding phase
over the past few years, but fans and Contact Rockhampton Basketball for
ticket information on (07) 4922 5544

15

Rocky Hockey
Strikes Gold!

Rockhampton, get ready to
welcome our finest hockey stars at
the 2019 Oceania Cup.

Why Rockhampton Rockhampton has set the stage women’s teams. Barbara says, “This is a
for something big as we get very exciting time for Rockhampton and
ready to welcome international it is going to be great to bring so many
superstars to our fields. In September, we sporting icons to our community”.
will play host to our second international Played every two years, the Oceania
hockey tournament, the 2019 Oceania Cup is used as a qualifying event for the
Cup. Olympics and Hockey World Cup. With
Rockhampton has a remarkable history Tokyo 2020 fast approaching, this event
with hockey and Rockhampton Hockey will see teams battle for an automatic
Association President, Barbara Knowles, qualifying place at the Olympic Games.
explains. With that being said, this is an event that
surely cannot be missed.

“We are a major player in Australian The action doesn’t stop there. Not only
hockey and are seen as a breeding will we see the Australian and New
ground for elite players as well as Zealand men’s and women’s teams take
providing exceptional facilities for our to the field, Rockhampton will also be
grass roots.” hosting the Intercontinental Hockey 5’s.
This competition gives the opportunity
The 2019 Oceania Cup, a three game test to our sister nations including Fiji, Samoa,
series will see the Australian Kookaburras Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Solomon
16 and Hockeyroos fight it out against Islands and Vanuatu to be a part of an
the New Zealand Blacksticks men and international competition.

Zealand, South Africa, Indonesia, and other
countries around the world in Asia and
Europe.

“We are extremely lucky to have been given
this opportunity and bringing events like
this to regional centres like Rockhampton
will only grow the sport and inspire future
generations,” said Ms Knowles.

Many of you are probably thinking, why
Rockhampton? How did we get so lucky?
Well it wasn’t as easy it may seem to score
six international test matches on our local
soil.

“After our bid to host the event in 2015 fell
short, we knew we had to be better. So we
enlisted the help of the local Council to
improve our facilities.

As we celebrate our current Kookaburras “With a lot of hard work from the Why Rockhampton
and Hockeyroos, this year also marks 15 Rockhampton Hockey Association and
years since the Kookaburras won their financial assistance from local, state and
first and only Olympic gold medal at the federal governments, we are currently
2004 Athens Olympic Games. To celebrate, investing over $5 million into our hockey
a Legends Exhibition Game will be held centre to upgrade the facilities to make a
during the event that will bring together venue suitable to secure such a significant
many of the faces that were a part of event and appropriate for an extremely
that history-making team including our strong hockey community.”
own Jamie Dwyer and Mark Knowles. The The current upgrade will see the
2004 Kookaburras will face a local Central completion of a second international
Queensland team hoping to bring a crowd standard hockey field, as well as upgrading
of many to the stands of Kalka Shades. In the existing turf field with new synthetic
addition to the gold medal winning players, turf, lighting and scoreboards. All of
coach Mr Barry Dancer will also be here to this will be in readiness for when our
celebrate the occasion along with the 2004 international superstars are ready to clash
assistant coach and now current coach of on September 5.
the Kookaburras, Mr Colin Batch.
With the Oceania Cup being such an SEE YOU THERE!
iconic event on the international sporting
calendar, all six test matches will be WHEN: 5, 7 & 8 September 2019
streamed live across the nation, into New WHERE: Kalka Shades Hockey Fields
34 Water Street, Koongal
For more information, go to facebook.
com/RockhamptonHockeyAssociation

17



Beauty in
the woods

Indulge in all things beauty set inside a bohemian
calming and unique oasis in Rockhampton’s CBD.

Originally from Mundubbera, Josie allowing you to escape the hustle and Young Business in the CBD
Weller is a twenty-three year bustle of everyday life in a calming and
old girl boss and owner of the unique environment.
incredibly beautiful salon, Beauty in the Set along the beautiful new revitalised
Woods. riverside precinct, Beauty in the Woods is a
At just 19 years of age, she had a desire to space of true beauty.
bring a touch of luxury to her small country “By combining my flare for decor design
town. Beauty in the Woods was born in and passion for beauty, I have not only
2015 as a place where people could escape created my own piece of paradise but
the day-to-day demand of country living opened the doors to allow others to enjoy
and indulge in some relaxation. the beauty within.”
Wanting to expand her business, As a young business owner, Josie says that
Josie decided to make the move to the key to success at such a young age is
Rockhampton in November 2018. to find your passion and stay true to your
“Rockhampton is the perfect hub brand. Being willing to put in the hard
for business. With so many remote yards is also so important.
communities surrounding us who use “Success doesn’t happen overnight. You
Rockhampton as a central destination, it have to work at it but as long as you have a
just makes sense.” strong passion, it will shine through.”
From a young age, Josie formed a love for Beauty in the Woods is located at 174 Quay
beauty and wanted to make people feel Street and is open Tuesday 9am - 5pm,
special. When a client steps through the Wednesday 10am - 6pm, Thursday 10am -
door, Josie’s mission is to provide them 7pm, Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 1pm,
with a personalised experience in a setting Sunday and Monday closed.
that is like no other. Offering everything Ph: 0487 650 890
from tinting, waxing, manicures, pedicures,
massages and facials, Beauty in the Woods 19
is not just your typical beauty salon. It’s a
service that is tailored specifically for you,

A jolt to the
cafe scene

Tantalise your taste buds with a fresh fiesta of flavours
inside one of our favourite iconic buildings.

Hitting the ground running is and growth and I think it is a great place for
new owner of Jolt Bakery Cafe, families and business.
Cameron Maltby. Originally from “There is plenty of opportunity in the future
Mackay, Cameron made the move to for the CBD and it will end up being a
Rockhampton in October 2016 to be closer fantastic place to explore.”
to family.

Young Business in the CBD Identifying a large gap in the market for Hoping to make a mark on the night life in
good quality service and dining options, the CBD District, Cameron’s next challenge
Cameron saw an opportunity to transform is to prepare Jolt to extend their opening
the historic Post Office, that has been an hours to include evenings.
iconic landmark in the Rockhampton CBD
for many years, into a cafe oasis. “By opening for dinner, I am hoping to offer
more options for people to dine out in the
“I really love the heritage buildings that fill CBD and encourage them to be a part of
the Rockhampton CBD and I wanted to be the new revitalised area.”
a part of it.”
As an ambassador for other young people
After taking over Jolt Bakery Cafe in wanting to get involved in business,
December 2018, Cameron wanted to bring Cameron says seeking advice from
a fresh outlook and make it his own. The experienced business professionals first is
exciting new house-made menu, made paramount.
from fresh local produce, offers you a tasty
dining experience. “Don’t just jump into it – do your research
first. It’s not about the idea, it’s about
As a young business owner, Cameron says making it happen.”
that he is all about supporting the local
community and bringing life to the region. Jolt Bakery Cafe is located at 80 East Street
20 “Rocky has a lot of potential for expansion and is open Monday to Friday 6.30am - 3pm,
Saturday and Sunday 6.30am - 2pm.
Ph: (07) 4927 8102

Everyday
luxe

Add a touch of luxury to your life with a milkshake
massage, salad facial and more at Rocky’s very own day spa.

For close to a decade, owner of Girt 10pm on weekdays and weekends to allow Young Business in the CBD
Spa, Louise Mylrea has worked in 5-6 everyone the opportunity to look after
star luxury day spas across Australia, themselves in their own time, not just in 21
but Rockhampton always has been and typical business hours.
always will be the place she calls home. “Offering more abstract hours to the usual
“The country lifestyle mixed with a city 9-5 hopefully allows everyone the chance to
flair that Rockhampton has to offer is what enjoy and embrace self care.”
makes it so attractive,” said Louise. Looking at the menu, Girt Spa really is a
After moving home in 2018, Louise wanted fun place to explore. While traditionally
to continue doing what she loves, in a place women are the main consumers of spa
that she loves, so she opened the doors of services, Girt has broken the mould and is a
Girt Spa in July 2018. gender inclusive space with a strong male
“I really love this area and I wanted to start a clientele from local tradies to business men.
business here.” With treatments inspired by our favourite
Set among the heritage buildings of East treats like the Milkshake Massage, Girt uses
Street, Girt Spa is positioned in the perfect only local produce and Australian organic
destination to be able to offer something products in all of their treatments.
special. Looking to expand the business district to
Girt Spa is not your typical beauty salon. really create a vibrant CBD, Louise says that
It’s simply a space that provides personal if you have a love for something and think
luxury experiences in a fun and quirky you can bring something new and exciting
environment allowing you to celebrate all to the area, now is definitely the time to
aspects of you. start a business.
“Girt Spa is a boutique day spa with a “It will be challenging but very rewarding
wellness approach, which is something a for you and the whole community in the
little bit different and refreshing for this long run.”
area.” Girt Spa is located at 17a East Street and
Bringing difference to the region, Girt Spa is open by appointment only with online
is open by appointment only, working until bookings and information online at
girtspa.com

Ink
differently

Explore a modern tattoo experience for people of all
walks of life set in our ever-growing CBD.

Young Business in the CBD As a Rockhampton local, owner of Located in the heart of East Street, Haylee
The Arrow’s End Tattoo Parlour, says it is the perfect destination for
Haylee Cotter, has always been business. With vibrant cafés and shops
artistic and wanted to find a career that surrounding as well as the manicured
would allow her to unleash her creativity. gardens and heritage buildings, the
In what was a very male dominated scenery is really something special.
industry when she first began in 2009, “There is so much space available in the
Haylee became the first female to break CBD and the buildings have so much
into the local tattoo industry. Since then, character just waiting for someone to
we have seen many other females follow bring them to life. It definitely has a lot of
suit. potential just waiting to be unleashed.
After working for a local parlour for 5 years, “The more businesses we attract to the
in 2014 Haylee decided it was time to step CBD, the better it is going to be and the
out on her own and build something a more foot traffic we will start to see.”
little different for the Rockhampton region.

“I think historically people believed going As a young business owner, Haylee said she
into a tattoo parlour was intimidating and I definitely would encourage other young
wanted to break that stigma. people to jump on board.

“I wanted to create a space where “Being a young business owner, I think you
everyone feels welcome. Whether you are have more passion and energy to put into
a shy 18 year old girl looking for your first it and you have time to watch it grow and
tattoo, a 40 year old business professional expand.”
or anyone in between, The Arrow’s End is a
place for people of all walks of life.” “There is nothing more gratifying than
being self-employed and successful when
Offering a more modern approach to you’re young.”
tattooing focusing on the art, business is
booming for The Arrow’s End with five full The Arrow’s End Tattoo Parlour is located
time artists. at 151 East Street and is open Tuesday to
Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm or by
22 “The call for professional tattoo services in appointment.
Rockhampton offering good quality work Ph: (07) 4921 1000
at affordable prices is quite strong.”

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Leichhardt Park ART WALK

01 Rockhampton Art Gallery
S AT U R D AY 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM
07-08
THE WEEKEND WARRIOR EXPO BY F R I D A Y & S A T U R D A Y Various performance times
BIG BOYS TOYS
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS
Callaghan Park WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

01 Pilbeam Theatre
E V E R Y S A T U R D A Y 7.00 AM – 9.00 AM
Upcoming: 08 | 15 | 22 | 29 07
F R I D A Y 7.00 PM
ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN
SCREAMING JETS
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
Great Western Hotel
01
S A T U R D A Y 8.30 AM – 9.30 AM 08
Upcoming: 08 S A T U R D A Y 11.30 AM

PILATES AMONG THE PAINTINGS ROCKHAMPTON JAGUAR LAND
ROVER ‘POP UP POLO’
Rockhampton Art Gallery
Victoria Park

02 JUN

24 E V E R Y S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM

Upcoming: 09 | 16 | 23 | 30

ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS

Kern Arcade Car Park

09JUN JUN15
S U N D A Y 7.30 PM S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM
JUN
THE TEN TENORS TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDING
JUNSERIES ROUND 5
Pilbeam Theatre
JUN Great Western Hotel
10
M O N D A Y 11.00 AM JUN15
S A T U R D A Y 7.30 PM
MORNING MELODIES JUN
ROCKHAMPTON SYMPHONY
Pilbeam Theatre JUNORCHESTRA “FIESTA”

12-14 McKeague Hall, Rockhampton GirlsJUN
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Grammar School
JUN What’s on
ROCKHAMPTON AGRICULTURAL 15
SHOWJUN S A T U R D A Y 8.00 PM

Rockhampton Showgrounds A TASTE OF IRELAND 25

fb.com/rockyagshow Pilbeam Theatre

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F R I D A Y 7.30 PM T U E S D A Y 6.30 PM

GRAEME CONNORS BILLIONAIRE BOY

Pilbeam Theatre Pilbeam Theatre

21
F R I D A Y 7.30 PM

LEAVING JACKSON - THE JOHNNY
CASH AND JUNE CARTER SHOW

Pilbeam Theatre

21-23
FRIDAY - SUNDAY

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FRENCH
FILM FESTIVAL

Walter Reid Cultural Centre

22
S A T U R D A Y 5.30 PM

REFLECTIONS - VICKI DAVIS
ACADEMY OF DANCE

Pilbeam Theatre

26 JUN 29JUN
W E D N E S D A Y 7.30 PM S A T U R D A Y 7.30 PM
JUN
TONI CHILDS RETROSPECTIVE TOUR JOHNATHAN THURSTON
JUNLIVE - ENCORE
Pilbeam Theatre
JUN Pilbeam Theatre
28
F R I D A Y 7.30 PM 29JUN
S A T U R D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.30 PM
THE VANDA & YOUNG SONGBOOK
THAT BABY MARKET
Pilbeam Theatre
Bauhinia House, Beserker Street
29
S A T U R D A Y 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM 30
S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM
FESTIVAL OF THE BAZAAR
MARKETS ON QUAY
504 Quay Street
Littler-Cum-Ingham Park (near boat ramp)
JUN
30
S U N D A Y 4.00 PM – 5.00 PM

PEOPLE 4 PETS INC. DOG WALK

Rigarlsford Park

What’s On 30
JUN S U N D A Y 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM

7 ROCKY RIVER RUN

Quay Street

26

12-14

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

ROCKHAMPTON RIVER FESTIVAL

Rockhampton Riverside Precinct
July JUL
JUL
01 What’s on
JUL
M O N D A Y 10.30 AM & 1.00 PM
JUL JUL
CAT IN THE HAT
JUL
Pilbeam Theatre
JUL
03
W E D N E S D A Y 7.00 AM – 8.00 AMJUL All event information correct at time
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YOGA IN THE GALLERY updates in case of location or time
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Rockhampton Art Gallery

04

T H U R S D A Y 8.00 PM – 11.59 PM

KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE

Great Western Hotel

06

E V E R Y S A T U R D A Y 7.00 AM – 9.00 AM
Upcoming: 13 I 20 I 27

ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens

07

E V E R Y S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Upcoming: 14 I 21 I 28

ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS

Kern Arcade Car Park

07

S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 1.30 PM

HERITAGE VILLAGE MARKETS

Rockhampton Heritage Village

07
S U N D A Y 1.00 PM – 4.00 PM

TRAIN RIDES IN THE PARK

Leichhardt Park

JUL13 JUL27
S A T U R D A Y 8.00 AM - 12.30PM
S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM JUL
THAT BABY MARKET
TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDINGJUL
ROUND 6 Bauhinia House, Berserker
JUL
Great Western Hotel 28
JUL
16 S U N D A Y 5.00 PM
JUL JUL
T U E S D A Y 7.30 PM PEOPLE 4 PETS INC. DOG WALK

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Rigarlsford Park

Pilbeam Theatre 30

19 T U E S D A Y 7.30 PM

F R I D A Y 8.00 PM JHONETSU: PASSION - YAMATO
DRUMMERS
THE KINGS OF ROCK & SOUL
Pilbeam Theatre
Pilbeam Theatre
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20
W E D N E S D A Y 7.30 PM
S A T U R D A Y 8.30 AM – 9.30 AM
MY URRWAI
PILATES AMONG THE PAINTINGS
Walter Reid Cultural Centre
Rockhampton Art Gallery

August
01 04
AUGT H U R S D A Y 6.30 PM E V E R Y S U N D A Y 8.00 AM - 12.00 PMAUG
Upcoming: 11 I 18 I 25
AUGPOSSUM MAGIC AUG
ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS
What’s On Pilbeam Theatre
Kern Arcade Car Park
03
09-11
E V E R Y S A T U R D A Y 7.00AM – 9.00 AM F R I D A Y - S U N D A Y Various show times
Upcoming: 10 | 17 | 24 | 31
MATILDA
ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN
Pilbeam Theatre
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
AUG
03
28
S A T U R D A Y 8.30AM – 9.30 AM
Upcoming: 10 I 17 I 24 I 31

PILATES AMONG THE PAINTINGS

Rockhampton Art Gallery

10 24 AUG
S A T U R D A Y 4.00 PM - 10.00PM
S A T U R D A Y 8.00AM - 7.00PMAUG
ROCKHAMPTON CULTURAL
MOUNT MORGAN SHOW FESTIVAL

Mount Morgan Showgrounds Rockhampton Riverside Precinct

15AUG

T H U R S D A Y 10.00AM - 11.00AMAUG

ART WALKAUG

Rockhampton Art Gallery

17

S A T U R D A Y 7.30PM

TRIBUTE TO MARIO LANZA

Pilbeam Theatre

31

S A T U R D A Y 8.00 AM - 12.30PM

THAT BABY MARKET

Bauhinia House, Berserker

17AUG

S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM 25AUG

TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDINGAUG S U N D A Y 9.30 AM
ROUND 7
MULTICULTURAL SUNDAY 2019AUG
Great Western Hotel
AUG St Joseph’s Cathedral
19
25AUG What’s on
M O N D A Y 11.00 AM
S U N D A Y 4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
MORNING MELODIES
PEOPLE 4 PETS INC. DOG WALK
Pilbeam Theatre
Rigarlsford Park
24
31
S A T U R D A Y 8.00 PM S A T U R D A Y 8.00 AM - 12.30PM

QUEEN: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY THAT BABY MARKET

Pilbeam Theatre Bauhinia House, Berserker

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My CouncilRex’s
Mayor Margaret Strelow with the Rockhampton Art Gallery’sMaster Stroke
portrait of Rex Pilbeam. Photo by Steve Vit.
How Mayor Rex Pilbeam made Rockhampton the home of one of
Regional Australia’s greatest art collections.

T he story of Rockhampton Art As you are doubtless aware, the City of
Gallery’s enviable art collection is Rockhampton is quite unique in Queensland
a remarkable tale of imagination, in having the only Municipal owned and
philanthropy, hard work and cultural pride. controlled Art Gallery. We are very concerned
Lead by Rex Pilbeam, Mayor of the City of to build up this gallery into one which
Rockhampton, and supported by regional will be acclaimed right throughout the
businesses and local residents, the Gallery Commonwealth.
amassed $140,000 in order to develop an
art collection. Pilbeam’s appeal began to garner success
as donations arrived at City Hall and by
This effort was motivated by a government September 1976, the Rockhampton Art
funding scheme that was introduced in Gallery, armed with advice and flush
1973. The Australian Contemporary Art with donations and the promise of more
Acquisition Program, run by the Visual Arts government funds, was ready to start
Board of the Australia Council, would match buying.
dollar for dollar (later doubled) all monies
raised locally. The fund was largely directed towards
acquiring contemporary Australian art
In just one financial year, 1976–77, the including significant paintings by artists
Rockhampton community acquired modern such as Albert Tucker, Fred Williams, John
Australian art worth around $500,000 — Brack, John Perceval, Arthur Boyd, Russell
part of a collection that today is valued Drysdale, Sidney Nolan, Charles Blackman,
at $14 million. This achievement reflects Jeffrey Smart, Sali Herman, Margaret Olley
the pride and generosity of Rockhampton and Danila Vassilieff.
residents and the civic devotion of Mayor
Pilbeam. The core of the Rockhampton Art Gallery
collection captures an exciting time in
From the start, Pilbeam envisaged a cultural Australian modernism and artworks capture
heart for Rockhampton and was ambitious important historical points in the lives and
about developing the Gallery’s collection. careers of the artists.
He wrote to potential donors in 1975,
outlining his vision in a typically cavalier Pilbeam had achieved his visionary
30 style: ambition and assembled a stunning
collection of Australian paintings for
Rockhampton.

James Gleeson, artist and then curator
at the Australian National Gallery, visited
in 1977 and was very impressed by what
the town had achieved. In his view, ‘What
had been happening in Rockhampton
is the talk of Australia in the art world
… There has been nothing like it in the
country before’.

By their nature, the paintings in I solemnly charge the future citizens of
Rockhampton Art Gallery are one-off Rockhampton to maintain and advance
objects, and the collection as a whole is this Gallery in years to come. This is the
relatively unique in its regional context. least that we can expect of the citizens
Only few regional art galleries can boast of tomorrow in return for the splendid
such a breadth of representative artworks contribution made by the citizens of today.
by Australia’s most respected modern It’s been more than 40 years since Rex
artists. laid that responsibility at our feet. Today,
From 1967, the gallery had been located we fulfil it.
in a remodeled auditorium within This year we will commence construction
City Hall, which was recently restored on the new Art Gallery in Quay Street
and re-opened as the Jim Webber where Pilbeam’s legacy art collection,
Reception Room. Pilbeam had also rated as Nationally Significant, will be
been busy establishing a purpose- pulled from storage and put on display
built Rockhampton Art Gallery next to for the local community and visitors to
the Pilbeam Theatre. To coincide with enjoy and appreciate.
the opening of the gallery in 1978, an Rex’s legacy was always the collection.
exhibition of all the acquisitions was held. The legacy our community will leave now
In its catalogue, Rex Pilbeam challenged is its home.
the next generations:

Image (top right): Margaret Olley | Pots and objects, 1975 | oil on composition board | Rockhampton Art Gallery collection, Art
Acquisition Fund, purchased with the assistance of the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council 1976 © Estate of Margaret Olley

My Council

Artists impression of the new Rockhampton Art Gallery located on Quay Street, which is set to commence construction in the second 31
half of 2019.

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