Caroline Bay Carnival

EFTPOS open from 1pm

Games and Rides operate throughout the afternoon from 1pm

1.00pm       

Mini Golf $6.00 per person  - 18 Holes

2.00pm     

Mayor Nigel Bowen will open the 116th Annual Carnival on stage at the Soundshell. 

Concert - The Coyotes

THE COYOTES

The Coyotes are a four-piece band featuring Shane Clarke, Mitch Low and Doug Blakie from Timaru, and Aroha Williams from Christchurch.

Playing venues across the South Island, The Coyotes bring together country, rock ’n’ roll and blues, with their signature sweet harmonies, humour and love of live music. They’re all about good music, good times and keeping audiences entertained!

Games open from approximately 6.30pm          Rides open from approximately 7pm                                                               

7.00pm       

Concert - Recliner Rockers

EFTPOS open from 11am

Games open approximately 10.30am 

Rides open approximately 11am

11.00am       

Tiny Tots -  In Games Complex

• Sponsored by 
• Open to Girls & Boys 2 - 4 years old. 
• Entries on the day.

11.30am       

Grandparent & Grandchild -  In Games Complex

• Sponsored by 
• Open to all Grandparents.
• Minimum age of Grandchild is 3 years
• Dress style optional.  Entries on the day.

2.00pm         

Concert - Recliner Rockers

Games open from approximately 6.30pm         Rides open from approximately 7pm       

7.00pm           

Concert - Cold Chisel Show

EFTPOS open from 11am            

Games open approximately 10.30am 

Rides open approximately 11am

11.00am        

Junior Miss Cutie - In Games Complex

                      Open to Girls 5 - 7 years 

                      Entries on the day

11.15am         

Miss Cutie -  In Games Complex

                       Sponsored by 

                       Open to Girls 8 - 9 years

                       Entries on the day

11.30am       

Children's Fancy Dress - In Games Complex

                       Sponsored by 

                       Age Groups: 0 - Under 4, 4 - 6, 7 - 9

                       Entries on the day

2.00pm           

Concert - Cold Chisel Show

Games open from approximately 6.30pm        Rides open from approximately 7pm 

7.00pm           

Concert  - Rumpus Machine

THE BIOGRAPHY:
Forming in 2020 this multi award winning sibling band has gone from strength to strength, gaining a keen local, national and international following. The early days of the band started in 2020 with all members having played guitar for around 4 years. The songs learned on acoustic guitars gave a long list of songs to take on as a band after their Dad’s bass was dusted off and an electric drum kit added to the mix. The girls found their instruments in drums and bass and Covid gave us time. They started videoing songs and uploading to youtube. The following grew, and in 2021 the band started writing original music and entered their first Rockquest aged 10, 10, 12 & 13. They started playing regular pub gigs in 2023 and have been growing in stature with a full calendar of pub, private, corporate, community and festival gigs ever since. They have more than 250 gigs under their belts.

THE ACHIEVEMENTS:
This youthful act is collecting a number of original songwriting and performance accolades. In January 2025 they opened for Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Everclear and Bic Runga to 18,000 in Taupo at the Greenstone Summer Concert. They’ve played 2x Beach Hops featuring in main stage marquee slots, headlined Kerikeri Xmas in the Park 2025, Soundsplash, 3x Music in Parks, NZ Music Month, 2x Cruz’n the Bayz, 2x Kowhai Festivals, Takapuna Rocks, Kumeu Classic Car Festival & The Festival of Lights. They’ve opened for Jordan Luck, Tadpole and international bands Skindred (Wales) and The Mad Caddies (California). They’ve had success at every competition that they’ve entered - recently winning Auckland Council’s SUSO competition in 2024, placing 2nd nationally in the 2025 Nationals and 3rd nationally in the Rockquest 2024 Nationals while winning the Rockquest North Shore Region in 2024 & 2025, winning the AJ Hackett #thrashmore songwriting competition in 2024 and placing 3rd nationally in the NZ Battle of the Bands 2023. In 2025 they were awarded the Pat McMinn Rising Star Award by the Variety Artists Club of NZ. With a worldwide social media following of 120,000+ and growing; over 60 million views online for some of their covers – and counting – you’ll find Rumpus Machine regularly playing packed out pubs, events, private functions and festivals.
THE MEMBERS:
Keeping it in the family, Rumpus Machine is a four piece sibling band consisting Daniel Hyde (18) on lead vocals and guitar, Matthew Hyde (16) on Guitar & BV’s, Hannah Hyde (15) on bass guitar & BV’s and her twin sister Ashley Hyde (15) on drums & BV’s.

EFTPOS open from 11am                  

Games open approximately 10.30am     

Rides open approximately 11am

11.00am

Parent & Daughter - In the Games Complex

• Open to Parents with Daughters 3 - 5 years.
• Footwear is compulsory 
• Sponsored by

11.15am    

Parent & Son - In The Games Complex

• Open to Parents with Sons 3 - 5 years
•  Footwear is compulsory
•  Sponsored by
• ENTRIES ON THE DAY

2.00pm     

Concert - Rumpus Machine

Games open approximately 6.30pm       

Rides open approximately 7pm

7.00pm     

Concert - The Groomsmen

EFTPOS open from 11am              

Games open approximately 10.30am       

Rides open approximately 11am

11.00am     

Junior Master Caroline Bay - In The Games Complex

• Open to ages 5 - 7 yrs

11.15am     

Master Caroline Bay - In The Games Complex

• Open to ages 8 - 9 years

2.00pm       

7.00pm       

Concert - Strings Attached

EFTPOS open from 11am 

Games open approximately 10.30am   

Rides open approximately 11am

2.00pm  

Concert - Strings Attached

7.00pm       

Concert - Liberator  Band 

Liberator rock band is a Christchurch based 8 piece band that performs a wide range of music styles including rock, pop, funk, rockabilly and ska; featuring a two piece horn section, and multiple vocals.

Games and Rides operating from

approx - 7pm throughout the evening

9.00pm - 11.00pm 

Liberator Rock Band joins us again on stage for New Years Eve

Bring along the whole family for a night of fun and entertainment 

12.00am 

PUB CHARITY Fireworks Spectacular display YouTube Dec 2023

 EFTPOS open from 11am              

Games & Rides open approximately 12noon

2.00pm     

Concert - Liberator Band

Games open approximately 6.30pm   

Rides open approximately 7pm

7.00pm     

Concert  Cliff Richard Tribute

Paul Madsen as Cliff Richards Show will be launching his Tribute May 2026 

With the recent concert of the real thing in Auckland the timing is right 

This Tribute show packed with countless hits such as wired for sound , The young ones,We dont talk anymore ,Summer Holiday,Congratulations plus many more 

Paul renowned for his involvement numerous  other productions such as the Bee gees and Queen is feeling great about touring this next show around NZ  

Complete with nostalgic cliff attire and on stage antics indicative to Cliff himself, this show will. Have the fans engaged and dancing all night long 

Paul will be joined his Band to ensure a strong authentic sound 

 EFTPOS open from 11am             

Games open approximately 10.30am   

 Rides open approximately 11am

11.00am     

Children's Pet Parade

 on the Grass Area by the Bay Hall

                   Sponsored by For Pet's Sake

12noon   

Childrens Sandcastle Building 

                   Sponsored by 

2.00pm       

Concert - Cliff Richard Tribute

Games open approximately 6.30pm 

Rides open approximately 7pm

7.00pm       

Concert - Ruby Fraser & The After

Ruby Fraser & The After deliver high-energy rock’n’roll with stadium level, electrifying live shows. Fresh off their third consecutive Asia Pacific tour and a run opening for Australian rock legends The Superjesus, the band brings polished power and raw heart to every set. Hailing from Timaru, Ruby played her first-ever gig at the soundshell in 2009 and after more than a decade away, she can’t wait to return for a special hometown performance

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EFTPOS open from 11am        

Games open approximately 10.30am   

Rides open approximately 11am

12noon 

Children's Beach Dig -

on the sand east of Mini Golf

·       Sponsored by  

2.00pm       

Concert - Ruby Fraser & The After

3.00pm 

Best Dressed Man & Best Dressed Female -

 1st Appearance on the Soundshell

Entries to Eftpos Office during the carnival or post to PO Box 691, Timaru, 7940

7.00pm       

Concert - ACE

8.00pm 

Best Dressed Man & Best Dressed Female -

2nd Appearance on the Soundshell

 EFTPOS open from 11am            

Games & Rides open approximately 11am     

12.30pm-3.30pm   

Entertainment on the Band Rotunda

NO EVENING CONCERT

EFTPOS open from 11am            

Games & Rides open approximately 11am     

12.30pm-3.30pm   

Entertainment on the Band Rotunda

NO EVENING CONCERT

EFTPOS open from 11am  

Games & Rides open approximately 11am

12.30pm-3.30pm  

Entertainment on the Band Rotunda

EFTPOS open from 11am

Games and Rides operating from approx. 11.00 am throughout the afternoon

9.00am     

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest -  Dance & Variety Section Auditions

• At the Sound Shell
• Limited to first 35 Entries Received 

2.00pm     

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest - Dance & Variety Section Semi Final

• At the Sound Shell

3.30pm     

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest - Vocal Section Auditions

• At the Sound Shell
• Limited to first 35 Entries Received

Games open approximately 6.30pm      Rides open approximately 7pm

7.00pm     

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest - Vocal Section Semi Final

• At the Sound Shell

Please click the following link for the Ashley Communications Timaru Talent Quest.  Entries close 8pm on Thursday 7th January 2027.

Caroline Bay Carnival Talent Quest 2026 2027.pdf

EFTPOS open from 11am

Games open approximately 10.30am      Rides open approximately 11am

9.00am   

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest

Live Band & Instrumental Auditions with Backing Band Tightazz

• At the Sound Shell
• Limited to first 35 Entries Received

2.00pm

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest

Live Band & Instrumental Semi Finals with Backing Band Tightazz

• At the Sound Shell

Games open approximately 6.30pm       Rides open approximately 7pm

7.00pm     

Ashley Communications Timaru - Talent Quest

FINAL with Backing Band Tightazz

With Presentations to follow 

• Dance & Variety
• Vocal
• Live Band & Instrumental Sections 

Please click the following link for the Ashley Communications Timaru Talent Quest.  Entries close 8pm on Thursday 7th January 2027.

Caroline Bay Carnival Talent Quest 2026 2027.pdf

EFTPOS open from 11am

Games open approximately 10.30am     Rides open approximately 11am

1.30pm-3.30pm

Concert: 

Tony Lewis as ROBBIE WILLIAMS

Introducing The Worlds No 1 Tribute Show to Robbie Williams

For the past two decades, Tony has been turning heads and wowing audiences worldwide with his amazing portrayal of Britain's Greatest Entertainer, Robbie Williams. After making his debut in 'Legends' in 2002, he has gone on to perform all across the globe, leaving audiences constantly gagging for more. He continues leaving onlookers asking, '"Is that really…?”

Tony is based in Manchester, England

In 2005 Tony was lucky enough to first meet Robbie in person, chatting about women, music and most importantly football, even gaining his idol's approval with Robbie saying, "I think it's great, I'm really flattered! It's bloody hard work being me!" Three years later in 2008 Tony beat all his 'Robbie' competition and peers, landing a spot on BBC ONE's, 'The One And Only,' performing in front of 7 million viewers for 6 successive weeks in reaching the final. The resemblance is so uncanny that tony has appeared for numerous promotional campaigns and tv shows throughout Europe appearing on occasion as Robbie's double including playing robbie in a series of official short films for the album, 'Rudebox,' Tony’s also helped Comic Relief, when he’s stood in for our favourite cheeky chappy, featuring on sketches wrote by Robbie’s close friend David Walliams. Amongst others they included Simon Cowell, Olly Murs, Liam Gallagher, Stephen Fry, Sheridan Smith and Walliams himself. Ant and Dec even booked Tony to prank the main man and his wife Ayda on one of their ’Saturday Night Takeaway’ episodes which resulted in more catch ups, stories and shared experiences.

Tony's show covers all of the greatest hits of Stoke’s finest export, with a few special surprises thrown in for good measure, capturing the true spirit of everything RW! The show takes you on a journey of the old favorites, a hint of swing, right up to date with the modern classics and even incorporates a certain boyband. Constantly rebooked over and over, this tribute show has something for anyone and everyone and suited for almost every occasion. The look's, the moves, the voice, the ego…. This show has it all!

Please click on this link for further Information https://www.facebook.com/share/1F7p3j56oS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

NO EVENING CONCERT