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17 October, 2025
Rock Pop Mime celebrates 35 years in Mount Isa tonight
The popular family event will feature 14 acts from around 450 students.
More than 450 children across schools from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and the School of the Air are set to take centre stage for Rock Pop Mime tonight.
The popular family event, which can see a crowd of more than 5000 descend on Tony White Oval, will feature 14 acts.
The theme of each performance is decided by the school, with popular entries in the past including Disney movies like Frozen, classic children’s novels such as Matilda, family favourites such as Grease and even songs about Mount Isa by Slim Dusty and John Williamson.
Apex Rock Pop Mine Show chair John Davis said the family event brought back fond memories for many across Mount Isa and Cloncurry.
“I think there are some nervous people about the weather but it will be perfect for the show,” he said.
“Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a great family night that is very affordable.”
Mr Davis said tonight would be all about the students.
“I look at it from the kids’ point of view – it gives them something to look forward to in their school year because the kids start talking about it in March,” he said.
Mr Davis, who is also the president of the Mount Isa Apex branch, thanked his small team of volunteers, as well as the school teachers and community helpers, for volunteering to keep the tradition alive.
This will be 35 years since the first Rock Pop Mime was staged in Mount Isa in 1990.
The gates at Tony White Oval will open at 5pm, with the show beginning at about 7pm.
There will be a wide selection of food available for purchase on the night.
Entry for the event is $5 per person, with free entry for children aged under three.