Brisbane Latin Party
On July 29th 2023, join us for a day of celebration, dancing and music at King George Square in the heart of Brisbane CBD. Experience Latin culture, music, and food without leaving Brisbane.
The Festival will start at 10am with family and kids entertainment. More than 50 artists from South America and Australia will be performing throught the day until 6pm by dancing, playing live music and getting you to join in the party! Come to enjoy and support these young artists coming from all corners of the world. We keep on adding performers, for more information read the Artist Line Up section and follow our blog / socials. If you are keen to discover more about the many artisans and chefs joining the Party read more below: Artisans & Chefs
The Festival in King George Square is FREE for the public!
We thank our sponsors and supporting not-for-profits for their support including
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Redbull Australia
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Consulate General of Argentina
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Consulate of Uruguay in Queensland
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Australian Latin American Young Professionals Inc. (ALAYP)
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The Australian Latin American Young Professionals Network (ALAYP) is a not-for-profit organisation created to foster entrepreneurship, networking, business collaboration, learning and career opportunities between Latin America and Australia. We mostly focus on helping migrants acquire jobs and networking opportunities creating cultural and professional links between Latin America and Australia. We achieve this by creating events with expert panellists to provide opportunities and insights on life in the industry.
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Amiga Mia is a digital brand that celebrates the Latin Australian community. We share community stories through various media streams such as blogs, podcast and social media and create events to empower the Latin community.
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Photographer: Eduardo Espinoza
Artists Line Up
Artists will represent different cultures from Latin American with a focus on families and kids entertainment in the morning (10am to 12noon), followed by live music, dancing and more performances in the afternoon. Get ready to dance!
LINE UP
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LIZZILAND 45MINS 10:10AM
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SALSITA KIDS 25MINS 11:00PM
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EDDIE GAZANI 30MINS 11:40PM
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RIO RHYTHMICS SAMBA SHOW 30MINS 12:15PM
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MEXICO EN LA PIEL 15MINS 12:50PM
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TARPUY AUSTRALIA 15MINS 1:10PM
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DROP BEAR COMEDY CLUB 20MINS 1:30PM
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TANGO WORKSHOP BY GISELA VIDAL 30MINS 1:55PM
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DJ DON JUAN & K POINT LATIN DANCE 1HR 2:30PM
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BOLIVIA MARKA 20MINS 3:35PM
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DANTE RIVERA 45MINS 4:00PM
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JAVO 30MINS 4:50PM
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DJ DON JUAN 35MINS 5:25PM
Lizzie Land with Liz Young
Lizzieland is a kid show started by Liz Young (tango violin player and dancer) at the beginning of 2020 to share join in a time of lockdowns. The talented Liz has broaden her scope in the last years joining is passion for kids' entertainment, live music, performing arts and storytelling.
Salsita Kids
Ancestral Movement...Creation over Consumption... Theatrical dance workshops and performances with your child...for the community directly from Tasmania
Kangaroo Point Latin Dance
Eclectic group of dancing making Brisbane Latin scene even better every Sunday by organising events.
Peruvian Tarpuy Dancers & Performers
Welcome to the Fantastic World of Tarpuy! We are a Peruvian folk dance group in Brisbane, dedicated to spreading and preserving the rich culture of Peru through dance. At Tarpuy, we are proud to present some of the most iconic Peruvian dances in our repertoire, including the Yacumama, Valicha, Chicheño and Festejo.
Rio Rhythmics Samba Show
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a taste of Rio’s Carnival right here in Brisbane. Feel your heart thump to the live drums and your hips sway to the samba beat as Rio Rhythmics dancers get the party started. Guaranteed to make you smile deliriously to friends and strangers and transport you to party central - Brazil style.
Eddie Gazani Latin Band
Mr Gazani is an eclectic musician originally from Brazil who will be performing with his 4 piece band to make you dance!
Mexico en la Piel
Mexico en la piel is a folkloric dance group founded by Yazmin Macedo and a group of friends in 2012. Over time it has been made up of several members who have given life to this beautiful group, the most stable and with more time to belong to Mexico en la piel, Metzeri Sandoval and Hector Lopez who are also our star choreographers, along the way not only Mexican compatriots have been part of this beautiful group, but also other cultures that have been interested in Mexican folklore such as Colombians, Philipinos and Australians who share the love to dance on the stages. The purpose of Mexico en la Piel is to show our beautiful culture, tradition and beliefs through folkloric dances from different states of the Mexican Republic.
Bolivia Marka
The Bolivia Marka dancers are a group of fun-loving people brought together by their shared passion of Bolivian music, dance and culture in Brisbane Australia. The group was formed in 1999 by Jaime Moscoso, his daughters and close family friends. Born in Bolivia and now based in Brisbane, Jaime formed the Bolivia Marka Dance Group to share his cultural heritage and the various dances that hail from Bolivia.
Professional Tango Dancer, Teacher & Choreographer with more than 20 years of experience teaching and performing around the world. Join me for a fun- filled Tango lesson !!!
Tango! It's all about passion, elegance, and dancing your heart out! Whether you're a dancer or a complete newbie, this lesson is perfect for everyone. Don't worry if you've never danced before – we'll be learning the basics together and having an absolute blast.
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Artisans & Chefs
Come taste Latin America and enjoy the diverse culture that all our artisans bring to Australia
ALK Kreations
Object
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Offering a range of Drink-ware, ReUseable Signs, Fun Items, Games, Accessories and so much more.
Something for everyone with a side or Quirk!
Batch Cookie Bar
Cookies
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Batch Cookie Bar is an Artisan Bakehouse based in Brisbane specializing in luxurious, decadent handcrafted BIG cookies. Founders Ginger Mendoza and Søren Andersen founded Batch Cookie Bar at the start of the pandemic!
Bird of Paradise
Bags and Accessories
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Boutique style retail store specialized in handmade accessories and bags made in Colombia. The products are a representation of Latin American culture with its bright colours and unique designs
Boujee by Borg
Headpieces
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How to makeup classes
Prosthetics
Costume & drag makeup
Headpieces
BrazilianFlavor
Burgers
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Brazilian burger is a traditional and cultural one from the center of brazil, mix between succulent breaded beef and chicken and mixing with incredible dry straw potato in half. unique flavor.
Carlos Tacos
Mexican Street food
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Mexican street food cooked with fresh local ingredients with Mexican heart.
Casa Bonita Lifestyle
Artisan Fashion & Décor
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Artisanally made fashion. Casa Bonita Women's Empowerment Hub and Shop are a unique social enterprise
Chrissy's Toys
Toys
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Light up superheroes masks, wands, swords, shields, trucks, princess wands, accessories, mystery gift bags, poppers shoulder bags, balls, sensory toys, and many more.
Embellished by Emski
Home décor
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I offer an eclectic range of Jewellery, gifts & home decor.
My handcrafted Jewellery pieces are 100 % natural crystal. I have a wide range of crystals featured in Jewellery and free form pieces such as carved angels, bowls, points & spheres for example.
The 'DIY' section still remains to be most popular. The bead selection is always growing to make sure we have something for everyone! Avid DIYers and beginners will find everything they need to create their own stunning jewellery pieces. I cater for all jewellery types, rings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings etc. Let your imagination go wild. Kits are available for every budget and size.
My home decor range is always expanding. I regularly update and launch new designs and keep a selection of popular household goods such as signage for your wall or desk, moneyboxes, organisation & calendars bathroom decor and so on. Expressing our personalities through personalised decor around our home is so on trend right now. So if you have something custom in mind just as about my "pre-order a personality" service.
I'm also an event stylist and offer a range of packages to suit any theme and any budget!! 'Bling it up' Birthday Party's are a fantastic party idea if you have a young DIYer on your hands. Just ask for the details if your interested.
Face Paint Luz
Face Painting
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I'm a Colombian Teacher and mum. Facepainting is something that I love to do at home with my little one or a my workplace as a hobby. I've been participating in some events as fundraisings,family events and private events mostly as volunteer work. Now, I've just started my own bussiness offering affordable facepainting for your kids entertainment.
Frooly
Snow Cones
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We are a lively snow cone stand, dedicated to providing magical moments for families and children. Our vibrant and colourful visual identity reflects the joy we aim to share with our customers. Beyond just serving snow cones, we strive to offer an enchanting experience, brimming with happiness and imagination. Our snow cones are true works of art, featuring rainbow colours and unicorn touches, sparking curiosity and wonder. Our space is a welcoming haven, where kids can embark on imaginative journeys while families enjoy special moments together. Come visit us and embark on this adventure of flavours and smiles!
German Sausage King
German Sausages
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German sausages
Hamid Goran
Shwarma
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We’re sellers wrapped freshly made shwarama and on plates
House of Poffertjes
Pancakes
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We have freshly cooked mini pancakes with gourmet toppings like strawberries & cream and banana & Nutella
Iced Tea Co
Tea
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Me and my wife are Mexicans (Australians too) We are a small local family business based in a regional post code. We would love to apply for your Latino event, our friends from Mexico en la piel told us about the event and we have shared the word with other latino food trucks.
We create traditional Milk Bubble Tea and Iced Teas in refreshing flavours: peach, pink grapefruit, lemonade, forest fruits, mango, mint & hibiscus! All our products are organic, vegan suitable, gluten free, and we have sugar-free options! We are not juices, we are a completely different product (bubble tea) and we would be very happy to offer a different and trendy option to our latinos
We have a strong brand and social media with regular followers of our product and would love to be considered for your Event. We are a perfect trendy addition to popular events, and we love decorating our stall or trailer! We are happy to pay a site fee and a percentage of the total turnover on the day.
Strong green policy:- We don't use plastic cups or straws, we use biopack made of plant based materials.
- We compost our waste and use green solar energy.
Klassy Homemade Kreations
Scarfs, beanies
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variety of homemade such as crochet amigurumi, scarfs, beanies, can cozies, mandala vests, tea towel toppers etc I also sell ear rings, scrunchies, nappy cakes and playdough
Little Caracas
Venezuelan Arepas
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After 12 yrs in the kitchen I decided it was time for mew to start my own business, that's when my partner and I decided to create Little Caracas. Bringing my passion for food and my beloved Venezuelan food to the people of Australia. All items are handmade by me, including the dough and the sauce. Most items are, or can be, gluten and dairy free to suit most dietary requirements - yes, including the cake!.
Arepas are a staple in Venezuelan cuisine. They are a cornmeal bread that you slice open and stuff with your favourite foods. Our Arepa Pabellon is definitely the most popular
Luiz Barbecue
Brazilian BBQ
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Brazilian bbq
Lunar Pies
Empanadas
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Lunar Pies is an Artisan Bakehouse based in Brisbane specializing in handcrafted gourmet Empanadas with different flavours
Magia by coky
Alfajores
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Hojaldres 100 % manteca laminados a mano, cookies satisfactorias, brownie de otro planeta.
Miss2shades
Sunshades
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Miss2shades is a stylishly cool retail sunglasses business which has been in operation for the past 20 years.
We specialise in shading faces with our awesome eclectic designs..
Our collections are immaculately displayed with over 400 styles to choose from,
ranging from the 60’s to the now.
We cater for all ages, including the most crazy, weird and wacky wonderful styles. Most importantly maintaining protection for our eyes.
Our wide range are all 100% uv which fit the Australian standards/guideline requirements, this includes a huge range of polarised designs.
We are regular vendors at many markets and events across Qld, and just adore getting involved and sharing our favourite styles with you.
Sunglasses are much like those missing socks in the wash..
Where on earth did they go🤪
Needless to say people are always happy to see us..
Miss2shades is a stylishly cool retail sunglasses business which has been in operation for the past 20 years.
We specialise in shading faces with our awesome eclectic designs..
Our collections are immaculately displayed with over 400 styles to choose from,
ranging from the 60’s to the now.
We cater for all ages, including the most crazy, weird and wacky wonderful styles. Most importantly maintaining protection for our eyes.
Our wide range are all 100% uv which fit the Australian standards/guideline requirements, this includes a huge range of polarised designs.
We are regular vendors at many markets and events across Qld, and just adore getting involved and sharing our favourite styles with you.
Sunglasses are much like those missing socks in the wash..
Miss2shades is a stylishly cool retail sunglasses business which has been in operation for the past 20 years. Our collections are immaculately displayed with over 400 styles to choose from, ranging from the 60’s to the now. We cater for all ages, including the most crazy, weird and wacky wonderful styles. Most importantly maintaining protection for our eyes.
Our wide range are all 100% uv which fit the Australian standards/guideline requirements, this includes a huge range of polarised designs.
My Latin Fusion
Latin Street Food
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Latin Street Food
NaMeche Place
Empanadas
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We are a venefood truck, we do empanadas, patacones, Tequenos, tres leches and hot dogs , we have been working with our food truck since 2014.
Oh Waffles
Waffles
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I am a waffle vendor and my food items have some latin twist such as with kinder bueno and stuff.
Onawa Hadicrafts
Colombian jewelry
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The Embera Chami indigenous community of Colombia, whose name means "People of the Mountain," have a deep ancestral connection to jewelry-making. This concept of ancestral craftsmanship is deeply rooted in their cultural beliefs and is showcased in their unique designs, featuring indigenous patterns, contrasting colors, and symmetrical shapes. Onawa is proud to partner with this community .
Pachamama Coffee
Coffee
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Pachamama Coffee only launched in November 2022. With this brand we aim to bring awareness and knowledge about Peru, the culture, and the products so that consumers within our beautiful Australia can trust the name of Peru and feel more comfortable and excited about trying products from this country. We want the name of Peru to be related to excellent quality, rich culture, healthy and exotic products, great customer service and have a deeper connection with our brand and what we can offer.
Our Peruvian Specialty Coffee brings a unique, exotic, and elegant experience to Australian coffee lovers.
We have carefully selected our suppliers and growers, sourcing the finest Peruvian coffee beans, and connecting Australian shores to a new & immersive cultural experience. We want to be the prefer choice for business and consumer. We aim to build a strong and loyal community and we want to do this in the most sustainable way possible from the farmers we work with to the final package we present. To do this we need to keep humble and keep learning, not only from our experience as a business but also learning from other businesses in the industry that share our values and that have been around for longer and learning from you, the consumers, the customers, our community.
"Pachamama Coffee has a vision: To build a selection of specialty and organic coffee beans grown in the rich soil of the majestic Peruvian highlands, to be the preferred choice of businesses and individuals and build a strong loyal community. Sourced from specific farms and origins with sustainable and fair-trade practices, we introduce to you elegant and exotic flavors to help you enjoy, reflect and lead your day with style and self-Sovereignty.”
PipiCuCu
Empanadas
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We are Pipi Cucu empanadas, tradtional hand made Argentine empanadas. Based on the Sunshine coast we use high quality locally sourced ingredients and knead, make and bake each empanada.
Poncho Mexican
Mexican
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Authentic freshly made home receipies full of flavour and affordable, cooked with lots of love.