Murphy’s Pigs

Event staged the Bluewater Quay.

This year’s Bluewater Fling is bigger and better than ever, celebrating 100 years of community service. The Mackay and District Pipe Band’s 10th annual Fling promises to be a fantastic day of family entertainment. Pipers and drummers from around Queensland will march across the Forgan Bridge to kick off the event. We are especially excited to introduce for the first time in Mackay the fabulous  special guests  Murphy’s Pigs. (No, we haven’t opened a livestock exhibit. These guys are an award-winning, big-sounding, high-energy Celtic band. They twist traditional tunes into absolute party anthems. If they don’t get your toes tapping, you might want to check your pulse)

Provisional performer line up;

1:30 pm: Murphy’s Pigs

2.00 pm: March across Forgan Bridge footpath into Bluewater Quay

Piping MaD

Rockhampton Highlanders;

• Danny Boy
• The Irish Washer Woman / The Wearing of the Green 
• Endearing Young Charms / Skye Boat Song 
• Leaving Liverpool / Willies Brogues / University Hill
• The Blue Bells of Scotland / Loch Lomond 
• Mull of Kintyre

Kathleen Campbell 

3 RAR Pipe band

Kathleen Campbell

Mackay Highland dancers With Mackay & District Pipe Band;     

• Lilt – Battle of the Somme / Bells of Dunblane / Flora – Atholl Highlanders.

Kathleen Campbell

Highland dancers;

• Pas De Pas / Sword Dance – Senior dance

RSL Memorial Pipes & Drums Townsville

Mackay & District Pipe band

Piping MaD

Massed Bands.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Grand Finale: Bluewater Quay

Where the Pioneer River meets 100 years of history.

As the sun begins to dip over the stunning Pioneer River, the centenary celebrations dial up a notch. Grab your picnic blanket or favorite camp chair and settle in on the banks for an evening of riverside magic and world class entertainment.

🍴 Feast at the Fling

• The Brews: Savour the taste of the Highlands right here in Queensland. Red Dog Brewery will be serving up Scottish-inspired craft brews and hearty riverfront eats. 

• The Food Village: Follow your nose to our curated Food Stalls! From local favorites to festival classics, there’s a feast waiting for every appetite.

🎸 The Riverfront Soundtrack

The energy stays high on the River Stage right through until dusk. Enjoy the foot-stomping rhythms of Murphy’s Pigs as they carry us through the afternoon and into the big Fling Afterparty.

🎆 The Big Finish: Fireworks & Remembrance

The night reaches its peak at 8:30 PM with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Pioneer River.

As the last sparks fade, join us for a truly moving moment of reflection: a Mass Pipe Band will unite to play Auld Lang Syne. It’s the ultimate tribute to 100 years of history and a celebration of the friendships made along the way.