10THSUNDAYAUGUST INDIGENOUS RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS
3 Days of non-stop action
Live entertainment BBQ, Food & Outback Traders Brown Brothers Prosecco Paddock Back Paddock Chill Out Zone Side Show Alley
FRIDAY 8TH & SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST LUKE GEIGER
PRESENTED BY AKUBRA
On behalf of everyone at Glencore Mount Isa Mines, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, the largest and most iconic event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
As a proud foundation partner since the very beginning, we are honoured to stand alongside the new Rodeo Board this year and continue supporting an event that has become the heartbeat of our community. The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is more than just a celebration of rodeo sport; it represents the resilience, spirit and mateship that define our region.
This incredible event would not be possible without the unwavering support of our community, volunteers, competitors and visitors who come from near and far to share in the excitement. Your enthusiasm keeps the tradition alive and helps showcase the best of Mount Isa to the world.
At Glencore Mount Isa Mines, we take great pride in contributing to an event that brings us all together and highlights the strength of regional Queensland. We believe that when communities thrive, so do we, and this rodeo is a shining example of what we can achieve together.
Enjoy the action, soak up the atmosphere, and join us in celebrating another unforgettable year of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
See you at the rodeo!
Troy Wilson
Interim Chief Operating Officer –Metals Australia
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM AND MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION, THE HONOURABLE ANDREW POWELL MP
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
The Queensland Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Major Events program, a key driver of our outstanding $1 billion Queensland Events Calendar for 2025.
This event offers a true taste of Queensland’s vibrant spirit and contributes to our growing reputation as the premier destination for world-class entertainment and unforgettable visitor experiences.
If you’re here for the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, make sure you get out and explore everything this stunning region has to offer - from its natural beauty to its unique attractions.
Andrew Powell MP
Minister
for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation
Welcome to Mount Isa, Rodeo Capital of Australia. We are excited to have you here for the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
Mount Isa has a rich indigenous culture and is the city of opportunity. We invite residents and visitors from around the world to see the other side of Queensland, or what I like to call the best side of Queensland.
Our Rodeo is THE iconic event of Outback Queensland, attracting rodeo royalty to compete at the biggest and best rodeo in Australia.
Council is a proud sponsor of the rodeo, supporting the new committee in achieving what will be the best rodeo yet.
Join us for an incredible week of festivities that will leave you with lasting memories including the Isa Street Festival and the Mailman Express.
Our region is a close-knit community, supporting each other, our businesses and sharing the beauty Mount Isa has at its doorstep.
Don’t forget to showcase our incredible region in your communities. We hope to see you next year!
Peta MacRae Mayor of Mount Isa
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF MOUNT ISA
PRO RODEO LTD
MARK THOMPSON
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 Mount Isa Rodeo, Australia’s richest, largest, and most iconic rodeo in outback Queensland!
This year, our aim is to bring together the very best of rodeo sport, country hospitality, and community spirit, while showcasing the resilience, pride, and passion that define Mount Isa and the outback way of life.
2025 marks a fresh chapter with a newly appointed board, a team with strong ties to the land and a deep love for the Mount Isa community. We are committed to preserving the legacy of this iconic event, while embracing fresh ideas and new energy to take it to even greater heights.
We would like to sincerely thank our event partners for their support. Without your trust in the new board, this event would not have been possible. Your belief in our direction has given us the confidence to move forward with bold ambition.
We also want to acknowledge the incredible work of our volunteers. Your tireless efforts behind the scenes have been the backbone that made this event possible this weekend. Your dedication reflects the spirit of this
community – tough, generous, and unshakably proud.
On a personal level I would like to thank our team of board members and the entire team behind the Mount Isa Pro Rodeo Ltd including staff, contractors, judges and officials.
So whether you’ve come to compete, for the elite rodeo action, the live entertainment, or the unbeatable outback atmosphere, I hope this year’s event leaves you with unforgettable memories. Lastly, we would like to thank each and every one of you who have walked through the gates this weekend and shown your support in making this iconic event the success that it is. We hope you all sit back, relax, and enjoy everything the 2025 Mount Isa Rodeo has to offer. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Let’s make this one the best yet.
Mark Thompson ChairmanMount Isa Pro Rodeo
From a Rotary fundraiser in 1959 to today’s Southern Hemisphere showcase, Mount Isa Mines has been in the chutes since day one.
The first Mount Isa Rodeo was staged in September 1959 at Spear Creek by a visionary local committee (including Mount Isa Rotarians) determined to put a young outback mining town on the map and raise funds for local causes. Mount Isa Mines backed the event from the start, establishing a partnership that would span generations.
Early prize purses were modest – a little over £500 in the early years, but the community spirit, alongside Mount Isa Mines support, drew more riders, stock and spectators each season, helping the rodeo become a fixture on the Australian circuit.
As Mount Isa’s mining operations expanded, so did the rodeo. Increased sponsorship, infrastructure upgrades and national media attention saw competitor numbers surge and visitor caravans roll in from across Australia.
By the 1990s the rodeo had become a major annual fundraiser and tourism driver, reinforcing the intertwined fortunes of Mount Isa Mines, local businesses and civic groups. Event add ons like balls, parades and community quests broadened its reach beyond the arena rails.
Operational scale demanded modern event management, safety systems and larger spectator capacity. Strategic sponsorship from Mount Isa Mines helped professionalise delivery as crowds and television exposure grew. Debates about tradition vs. growth marked the era, proof of how much the community cared.
The rodeo’s move and continued development at Buchanan Park cemented a purpose built red dirt arena experience capable of hosting tens of thousands, main stage concerts and full festival programming. Mount Isa Mines stayed in the chute as Naming and Foundation Partner, helping scale the site and spectator experience.
The event celebrated its 60th anniversary, highlighting its journey from humble local ride to the largest and richest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere. Anniversary storytelling reinforced decades of Mount Isa Mines sponsorship and community volunteerism.
Mount Isa Mines sponsorship expanded to include the inaugural Indigenous Rodeo Championships, creating a platform for First Nations riders, cultural exchange and new youth pathways.
Tourism and Events Queensland research for the 2023 event confirmed significant direct expenditure for Mount Isa and across Queensland, underscoring the rodeo’s regional economic muscle and the value of sustained corporate community partnerships.
Financial headwinds saw Isa Rodeo Ltd enter voluntary administration, sparking intense community discussion about governance, tradition and the rodeo’s future. Through it all, the event’s importance to local identity and the outback calendar never wavered.
With a new Rodeo Board and broad community, council and partner support, the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo charges ahead (8–10 August 2025, Buchanan Park). As a foundation partner from the beginning, Mount Isa Mines is honoured to help steady the reins and back a new era of locally led rodeo action.
LET’S RIDE TOGETHER. Whether you’ve been here since ‘59 or it’s your first time on the rails, thank you for keeping Australia’s biggest rodeo proudly Mount Isa. Mount Isa Mines, Foundation Partner since day one.
Miner or cowboy? Shilo sees himself as a cowboy first, however, his career in mining has been important in supporting his passion for competing in rodeos over his lifetime.
- Shilo Gosbee, Ringfirer George Fisher Mine
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
TIME EVENT
7.00am GATES OPEN
7.30am –11.30am
11.45am –3.45pm
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA MORNING SESSION
(Today Show Broadcasting live from 6am)
Over 55’s Team Roping – Ariat
Team Roping – Akubra
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
2nd Division Bull Ride – Queensland Country Bank
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Junior Team Roping – Akubra
2nd Division Saddle Bronc – Lewie Fire Protection
Team Roping – Akubra
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Junior Steer Ride – Mount Isa Mining Supplies
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Junior Breakaway – Aggreko
Kalkadoon Arena 11.30am – 11.45am | Short break in the arena
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA AFTERNOON SESSION
Over 55’s Team Roping – Ariat
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Rope and Tie – Mount Isa City Council
2nd Division Bull Ride – Queensland Country Bank
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Team Roping – Akubra
Junior Bull Ride – North West Phosphate
Ladies Barrel Race – Bell and Moir Toyota
Junior Barrel Race – AAA Vets
2nd Division Bull Ride – Queensland Country Bank
Junior Breakaway – Aggreko
Kalkadoon Arena 3.45pm – 4.00pm | Short break in the arena
4.00pm –6.30pm
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA AFTERNOON SESSION CONTINUED
Saddle Bronc – Lion Nathan XXXX
Over 55’s Team Roping – Ariat
Rope and Tie – Mount Isa City Council
Bull Ride – Glencore Mount Isa Mines
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Junior Barrel Race – AAA Vets
Ladies Barrel Race – Bell and Moir Toyota
Local Steer Ride – Onsite
6.30pm –7.15pm OPENING CEREMONY AND GRAND ENTRY
Kalkadoon Arena
Kalkadoon Arena
Please Note: Arena Schedule is approximate and is subject to change.
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST (continued)
TIME EVENT
7.15pm –10.00pm
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA EVENING SESSION
Bareback Bronc – Bell and Moir Toyota
Team Roping – Akubra
Rope and Tie – Mount Isa City Council
Eli Donovan Memorial Local Station Buck Jump – ENZED
Junior Team Roping – Akubra
Team Roping – Akubra
Saddle Bronc – Lion Nathan XXXX
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Bull Ride – Glencore Mount Isa Mines
LOCATION
Kalkadoon Arena
10.00pm –11.30pm (approx.) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LUKE GEIGER Rodeo Forecourt
11.45am GATES CLOSE
SATURDAY 9 AUGUST
TIME EVENT LOCATION
7.00am GATES OPEN
7.30am –11.30am
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA MORNING SESSION
Junior Team Roping – Akubra
2nd Division Saddle Bronc – Lewie Fire Protection
Team Roping – Akubra
Junior Bull Ride – North West Phosphate
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
2nd Division Bareback – Linmar Cranes & Haulage
Over 55’s Team Roping – Ariat
Junior Steer Ride – Mount Isa Mining Supplies
Rope & Tie – Mount Isa City Council
2nd Division Bull Ride – Queensland Country Bank
Team Roping – Akubra
2nd Division Saddle Bronc – Lewie Fire Protection
Junior Breakaway – Aggreko Kalkadoon Arena
10.30am –12 noon COWGIRLS IN THE CAPITAL COCKTAIL BRUNCH (TICKETED EVENT ) Cattleman’s Bar
11.30am – 11.45am | Short break in the arena
Please Note: Arena Schedule is approximate and is subject to change.
SATURDAY 9 AUGUST (continued)
TIME EVENT
11.45am –4.00pm
4.15pm –6.45pm
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA
AFTERNOON SESSION
2nd Division Saddle Bronc – Lewie Fire Protection
Ladies Barrel Race – Bell and Moir Toyota
Junior Barrel Race – AAA Vets
Mini Bull Ride 8-10 – Powerlink
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Mini Bull Ride 11-14 – IQ Access
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
2nd Division Bull Ride – Queensland Country Bank
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
2nd Division Bareback – Linmar Cranes & Haulage
Junior Team Roping – Akubra
Local Steer Ride – Onsite
LOCATION
Kalkadoon Arena 4.00pm – 4.15pm | Short break in the arena
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA
AFTERNOON SESSION CONTINUED
Introduction of Cowboys and Cowgirls
Saddle Bronc – Lion Nathan XXXX
Over 55‘s Team Roping – Ariat
Bull Ride – Glenore Mount Isa Mines
Team Roping – Akubra
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Saddle Bronc – Lion Nathan XXXX
Junior Barrel Race – AAA Vets
Ladies Barrel Race – Bell and Moir Toyota
Rope & Tie – Mount Isa City Council
Eli Donovan Memorial Local Station Buck Jump – ENZED
Kalkadoon Arena
6.45pm –7.15pm INTRODUCTION OF COWBOYS & COWGIRLS AND GRAND ENTRY Kalkadoon Arena
7.15pm –9.30pm
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO PRESENTED BY AKUBRA EVENING SESSION
Bareback Bronc – Bell and Moir Toyota
Team Roping – Akubra
Rope and Tie – Mount Isa City Council
Eli Donovan Memorial Local Station Buck Jump Final – ENZED
Junior Team Roping – Akubra
Team Roping – Akubra
Saddle Bronc – Lion Nathan XXXX
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Bull Ride – Glencore Mount Isa Mines
Kalkadoon Arena
9.30pm –11.00pm (approx.) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LUKE GEIGER Rodeo Forecourt
11.15pm GATES CLOSE
Please Note: Arena Schedule is approximate and is subject to change.
66 YEARS. ONE RODEO. ONE COMMUNITY.
SUNDAY 10 AUGUST
TIME EVENT LOCATION
7.00am GATES OPEN
7.30am –10.15am
MOUNT ISA MINES INDIGENOUS RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Mini Bull Ride 8-10 years – Ringers Western
Junior Steer Ride – BlueTel Communications
Rope and Tie – ISC Mount Isa
Ladies Breakaway – World Welding & Transport Services
Mini Bull Ride 11-14 years – FastScaff
Team Roping – Gidgee Healing
Bull Ride – Calton Hills
Bareback Bronc – HIT 102.5
Junior Steer Ride – BlueTel Communications
Mini Bull Ride 11-14 years – FastScaff
Saddle Bronc – Calton Hills
Mini Bull Ride 8-10 years – Ringers Western
Ladies Barrel Race – Ochre Sun
Steer Wrestling – Blackwoods
Bull Ride – Calton Hills
Kalkadoon Arena
10.15am –10.30am Indigenous Rodeo Championships – Buckle Presentations Kalkadoon Arena
10.30am | Indigenous Rodeo Championships – Event Closes
10.30am –10.45am Grand Entry and Closing Speeches
10.45am –4.15pm
MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO, PRESENTED BY AKUBRA - FINALS
Mini Bull Ride 8-10 – Powerlink
Junior Breakaway – Aggreko
Mini Bull Ride 11-14 – IQ Access
Junior Bull Ride – North West Phosphate
Over 55’s Team Roping – Akubra
Junior Barrel Race – AAA Vets
2nd Division Saddle Bronc – Lewie Fire Protection
2nd Division Bareback Bronc – Linmar Cranes & haulage
Rope & Tie – Mount Isa City Council
2nd Division Bull Ride – Queensland Country Bank
Ladies Barrel Race – Bell and Moir Toyota
Kalkadoon Arena
Kalkadoon Arena 4.15pm – 4.30pm | Short break in the arena
4.30pm –6.45pm FINALS CONTINUED
Saddle Bronc – Lion Nathan XXXX
Team Roping – Akubra
Ladies Breakaway – Tourism and Events Queensland
Bareback Bronc – Bell and Moir Toyota
Steer Wrestling – HV Power Mount Isa
Bull Ride – Glencore Mount Isa Mines
Kalkadoon Arena
6.45pm –7.00pm
Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Presented by Akubra Open Buckle Presentation Main Stage
7.30pm 2025 EVENT CLOSES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Please Note: Arena Schedule is approximate and is subject to change.
INDIGENOUS RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS
AMBASSADOR
SAM THAIDAY
Rugby league icon Sam Thaiday is the inaugural Ambassador of the Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships. A proud Indigenous man with 304 Broncos games, 29 Origin caps and 34 Tests, Sam brings star power, community pride and unwavering support to riders and fans all weekend
“Rodeo is about grit, heart, and heritage – and the Indigenous Rodeo Championships showcases the best of that spirit.”
INDIGENOUS RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CALTON HILLS
Rising from the dust, the Cattleman’s Bar – dreamt up by bush graziers Hannah Hacon (Granada Station) and Shelley Curr (Yelvertoft Station) – will unite cowboys, cattlemen, and locals for cold drinks and true outback camaraderie, with the best views over the rodeo arena.
FRIDAY 8 & SATURDAY 9 AUGUST
The Luke Geiger Band – renowned for their high energy, nonstop Cowboy Country sound inspired by George Strait and Garth Brooks – will light up the Cava Hydraulics Mainstage both Friday and Saturday nights, immediately after rodeo concludes. With authentic Aussie country flair, they’ll keep the crowd dancing late into the night
ONSITE CAMPING POWERED AND UNPOWERED SITES EMERGENCY EVACUATION POINT
Food Outlets
Bars
Rodeo Merchandise
Cava Hydraulics Main Stage
Sideshow Alley
Brown Brothers Prosecco Paddock
Mount Isa Race Club
Toilets
Cattleman’s Bar Showers
Disabled Toilets
Taxi Rank
Public Carpark
Smoking Area
Information Desk
Ambulance Services
Pedestrian Access
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
Gates Open – 7.00am until 11.30pm
SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST
Gates Open – 7.00am until 11.15pm
SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST
Gates Open – 7.00am until 7.30pm
Operating throughout Rodeo from the Mount Isa CBD, Northside and Southside to Buchanan Park Events Complex with Mount Isa Coaches. Visit our website for the timetable.
Parking is available within Buchanan Park via East Street parking entry.
Collection and drop-off are located on Sutton Street. To book a taxi phone 131 008.
Concreted pathways and ramps are available throughout Buchanan Park with designated wheelchair areas along the walkway in the arena. Accessible collection and drop-off are located outside the South Entry via George Street with parking available in the sealed carpark located in Sutton Street.
Get into the spirit of Rodeo with the new range of merchandise available at the rodeo shops in the Rodeo forecourt.
Items lost or found can be reported at Treasury near the Northern Gate. Post Rodeo, email admin@mtisarodeo.com.au
A Parents Room is available in the Rodeo Forecourt toilet block along Sutton Street.
Police and Ambulance services are located to the left of the arena near the Northern gate. See map for location.
Step away from the arena dust and head to the end of the market area, closest to the pavilion – that’s where our Back Paddock awaits this Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10. It’s your go to zone for great bites, easy going tunes, and pure outback charm.
Enjoy local talents – musicians, dancers, poets, yodellers – each performing laidback 30minute sessions. This space is for emerging artists, community groups, and anyone who loves a tune or a yarn.
Plus, don’t miss NRL star Sam Thaiday, soaking up the atmosphere and supporting the region’s vibrant vibe.
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We are supported by over 670 volunteers who undertake 1,200 shifts during the event.
Our volunteers represent all walks of life, all age groups (from 18 years and up), some driven by an interest in Rodeo and all with a drive to help community and the spirit of the event.
While many of our volunteers are from the local community, some travel vast distances to help out, returning annually to Mount Isa.
Thank you to everyone, the quiet achievers, who have and continue to work collectively above and beyond, behind the scenes to make the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo what it is today.
PRESENTING PARTNERS
MAJOR PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
YELVERTOFT STATION
COPPERSTRING 2032
ATOM Supply
Atull Plumbing and Drainage
BlueScope Steel
City and Country Realty Cold Phase
Jacks Creek Apex Inspections
CNW Electrical
PLATINUM PARTNERS
EVENT PARTNERS
Far Northern Pools
Health First Group (Mt Isa Physio) The Boss Shop
Totally Work Wear
Mount Isa
Qh2O
Fleetcrew
Blackform Contracting
Delta Office Supplies
TecNQ
Isa Skip Bins
Bike and Rider
HeavyMech
Ausure
Elders
Trevor Morris Builders
Rod Pilon Transport
Steejo Press
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Sunset Tourist Park
Mount Isa Ice & Cold Storage Ochre Sun AKMANS Berko Jerky CSE Crosscomm Silver Spur Productions
ENTRY LEVEL PARTNERS
