by Allan Spencer | Mar 16, 2026 | 2026 ANBC Braddon, ANBC General
2026 Braddon Busking Festival
And the Winners are…
Open Category (18 years +)
1st Place: Aria and the Echoes $1,000 sponsored by Spacelab.
2nd Place: Skyline Vultures $500 sponsored by Shane Rattenbury MLA
3rd Place: Lucius Nicholson $250 sponsored by Kivotos Greek Wine Bar & Restaurant
Youth Category (aged up to 17 years)
1st Place: Ruby Holden $500 sponsored by Spacelab.
2nd Place: Bowie Polsen $300 sponsored by Art. Haus
People’s Choice:
Aria and the Echoes $500 sponsored by ECM Coffee Services
Congratulations to all the amazing buskers who made such a wonderful day. Also, the fantastic
Braddon Collective for all the planning and volunteer hours.
High praise for the wonderful judges, generous sponsors, and the people of Braddon for their enthusiastic support.
by Allan Spencer | Mar 5, 2026 | 2026 ANBC Stanthorpe
The 2026 ANBC Stanthorpe Busking Championships.
And the winners are:
Open Category
1st Valoura $1000
2nd Adam Warren $300
3rd Grace Steel $200
Secondary School Category
1st Georgia Kelly $500
2nd Hannah Buckle $200
3rd Mackierlia Casey $100
Primary School Category
1st Keire Humphreys $300
2nd Isabella Patti $200
3rd Aoi Wright $100
Best Duo Category
1st The Tabby Cats $500
2nd Aria Cook & Greg Bawden $300
Best Band Category
1st Paper Sons $500
2nd The Sloan Family $300
People’s Choice Awards
1st Paper Sons $700
2nd Aria Cook & Greg Bawden $200
3rd Georgia Kelly $100
Special Judges’ Awards ($200 each)
Liseo Tuvukica
Casey Brown
Sakura Wright
Malia Albert
Eve Wybrew
by Allan Spencer | Mar 4, 2026 | 2026 ANBC Cobargo
Primary School 1st Place – Ericdakid $300 sponsored by Bega Group
Secondary School 1st Place – The K Brothers $500 sponsored by Cobargo APH Society Inc.
Open 1st Place – Tulli Naji $1500 sponsored by The Cobargo Hotel
Open 2nd Place – Pete Davies $500 sponsored by Yuin Folk Club
People’s Choice Award – Cobargo Public School $500 sponsored by Bendigo Bank
Encouragement Award – L for Jay $100 sponsored by Bega Group
Encouragement Award – Josie $100 sponsored by Bendigo Bank
Encouragement Award – Cobargo Public School $100 sponsored by Yuin Folk Club
