Seven’s new balloon competition show, Blow Up, is set to premiere at 7.30 pm Monday, 15 May on Channel Seven and 7plus.
In a celebration of skill, precision, creativity and joy, Blow Up transforms the humble balloon into jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring artistic creations.
10 incredibly talented Australian balloon artists will converge on the Blow Up studio to weave their magic, with mind-blowing results that will delight fans of all ages.
The Blow Up 2023 contestants are:
Brendan Ord, 49, VIC
Chloe Lim 40, ACT
Donna Cochrane, 42, QLD
Justin Williams, 31, VIC
Matt Falloon, 38, NSW
Michelle Ferron, 33, VIC
Nicole Brusic, 50, SA
Robbie Kay, 34, SA
Tammie Timmers, 37, VIC
Trevor Timmers, 37, VIC
Hosted by acclaimed actor and funny-man Stephen Curry and quick-witted comedian Becky Lucas, Blow Up will showcase the competitors’ creativity across several weeks of mind-bending challenges, as they are charged with turning ordinary balloons into extraordinary works of art.
Host Stephen Curry said what surprised him the most about balloon artistry was how bad he was at it.
“I’d hoped I’d at least learn to make something to impress my children with, but alas, nothing. The skill, talent and creativity of the artists on our show is nothing short of spectacular,” he said.
When asked the same question, co-host Becky Lucas said she was genuinely surprised by what they could do.
“I thought I was walking in prepared, but I was shocked every time I saw them use a new technique to create something. I was also surprised by how established the scene is in Australia and how supportive they are of each other. If someone learns a new technique that helps create a better balloon creation, they share it with their friends as soon as they can,” she said.
With the title of the inaugural Blow Up Australia Champion and $100,000 in prize money on the line, the serious task of judging the balloon creations falls to Chris Adamo, CBA (Certified Balloon Artist). An industry icon with 26 years of experience, Chris has taught balloon artists and created balloon masterpieces worldwide. He will be looking for technical prowess, creativity, texture, colour and cohesion across the builds.
Blow Up premieres 7:30 pm Monday, 15 May on Channel Seven and 7plus.