MEDIA OPPORUNITY
Tomorrow – FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 at 11.30am
ON THE DIRT AHEAD OF THE PBR Australia Junior Grand Finals and open event on Saturday night
Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), Tamworth, New South Wales
MEDIA OPPORUNITY
Tomorrow – FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 at 11.30am
ON THE DIRT AHEAD OF THE PBR Australia Junior Grand Finals and open event on Saturday night
Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), Tamworth, New South Wales
Ahead of the 2026 PBR Australia Can-Am Junior Academy Grand Finals and the PBR Monster Energy Tour: Tamworth Iron Cowboy Invitational on Saturday, media are invited to the dirt at 11.30am on Saturday.
Opportunities:
- Film arena set up
- Interview 20-year-old Tamworth rider Colby Edgar who made his Origin debut this year and now rides in front of his hometown crowd.
- Interview internationally acclaimed Rodeo Entertainer, Tennessee-born army veteran Kyle Lamon, who has dedicated his life to entertaining rodeo crowds across America. A former bull rider turned trick roper, Lamon swapped the chutes for the arena spotlight after the birth of his son, Kaysen. He’s a total rockstar entertainer!
- Juniors Vision and stills here
- Interviews from Mackay last weekend: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/0z4vwrzu86py7edu2j644/AOlVSAuyMefk-q-ikbyFFko?rlkey=59rhine4n8dumsvj17tca9ulx&st=1c79ev2f&dl=0
- OPENS action from Mackay last weekend: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ls2hle4nemfvbvxc7voxz/ADewJ_S9eDiTAMdORxcANTI?rlkey=4t7k2v6dl1368z17b3ixhtm24&st=p422re5y&dl=0
- Current open rider standings PBR | Riders Standings
- Junior Academy PBR | PBR Australia Can-Am Junior Academy
Please let Kath Rose know if you would like to attend to arrange access – [email protected] or 0416 291 493
ABOUT
They might be young, the bulls are bucking and the stakes have never been higher: Australia's best young bull riders will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the 2026 PBR Australia Can-Am Junior Academy Grand Finals, where $29,000 in prizemoney and year-end bonuses will be on the line in what organisers describe as the richest junior bull riding finals in the country. From Queensland to Western Australia, New South Wales and beyond, these young cowboys and cowgirls have spent the season travelling thousands of kilometres, climbing into the chutes and battling for every precious point to earn their place on Australian bull riding's biggest junior stage. With $20,000 in event prizemoney and a further $9,000 in year-end bonuses, the Tamworth Finals represents a major investment in the future of Australian bull riding and the young athletes working their way towards the sport's elite ranks.
And the young guns won't be the only ones chasing glory in Tamworth this weekend! The PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour also rolls into town, bringing Australia's elite bull riders to the arena for another high-stakes showdown before the 2026 Grand Finals in Townsville on November 13 and 14. Reigning Australian Champion Kurt Shephard, from Mareeba, leads the national standings after a spectacular victory in Mackay last weekend, where he delivered a season-high 89.90-point ride aboard Last Post. With Athol's Zane Hall chasing him for the Gold Buckle and precious championship points still up for grabs, Tamworth promises eight seconds of adrenaline, serious bucking power and some of the best bull riding in the country.
The Tamworth Iron Cowboy Invitational takes over AELEC Arena this Saturday, October 24, from 7pm, with American rodeo entertainer Kyle Lamon adding his trademark comedy and arena antics to the action. The Junior Grand Finals begin at 12 noon, with free entry, giving fans a full day of bull riding, from Australia's future champions to its biggest stars.
THIS SATURDAY - PBR AUSTRALIA JUNIOR GRAND FINALS – FREE ENTRY, 12PM
Saturday 24 October: PBR Monster Energy Tour: Tamworth Iron Cowboy Invitational
- Venue: Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), Tamworth, New South Wales
- Booking: PBR Tamworth Invitational Tickets
THEN - Friday 13 – Saturday 14 November: PBR Australia Grand Finals
- Venue: Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, Townsville, Queensland
- Booking: PBR Australia Grand Finals Tickets
ABOUT PBR AUSTRALIA
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is one of the fastest-growing sports properties in the world, with tours across the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. A subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings —which also owns UFC and WWE— has transformed bull riding into a premier international sport since its founding in 1992. The organisation features over 1,000 riders globally and hosts more than 200 events annually worldwide. In Australia, Professional Bull Riders Australia (PBRA) stages more than 20 events each year, attracting over 75,000 fans. PBRA showcases key events and tours such as the Monster Energy Tour, PBR Origin Series, and PBR Grand Finals, while also partnering with regional event organisers through the PBR Touring Pro Division. The organisation supports emerging talent through its Can-Am Junior Academy and serves as an international pathway to the United States circuit for both Junior and Open competition athletes. For more information, visit www.pbraustralia.com.au.
For media information, contact Kath Rose on 0416 291 493 or email [email protected]
Contact details:
Kath Rose on 0416 291 493 or email [email protected]