Blues, Booze and BBQs at MANIAX Newstead

Fight the Sunday scaries with this beer-fuelled, axe-throwing, barbecue-filled Sunday session.
Aimee O'Keefe
Published on June 30, 2025

Overview

Blues, Booze and BBQs is coming to MANIAX Newstead on Sunday, July 27. The event, which runs in two separate, two-hour sessions, combines axe throwing, ice-cold beers, good tunes and a barbecue showdown. 

The first round of the barbecue battle sees Flaming Horns Barbecue take on Peteʼs Barbecue Catering. All you have to do is taste test and vote for your favourite. The winner earns the right to return for the next showdown and has a shot at being crowned Brisbaneʼs Barbecue Champion.

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Once you're fuelled up and well and truly in the competitive spirit, head to the axe range and test out your range while channelling your inner Viking.  

Along with axe-throwing and barbecue battles, there will also be live music from Jake and the Cadillacs, and two tasting plates from Brisbaneʼs top barbecue crews. Keep yourself quenched with booze from Black Flag Brewing and Travis Fimmel's Travla. 

Two sessions are available from 12–2pm or 2.30–4.30pm. Spots are limited, so booking is recommended.

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