Pinata Party - Ground Level, Substation No4

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Saturday night was my Pinata Birthday Party event, held at Ground Level, Substation No4, Petrie Terrace in Brisbane.
It was an unusual event to have in the first place, let alone a 27th birthday! However, I love throwing parties, and I haven’t had much opportunity to have many this year.
After a few phone calls, looking for places which would allow pinatas, I found Substation No4. Thanks to Bec, my work colleague, I booked the venue for June 23rd.
To pay for the venue, I knew I’d have to have a cover charge of $20. This covered the venue, frozen cocktail machine, spirits for the machine, wine, food, equipment, soft drink and most importantly the pinatas, toys, lollies and fillings!
There were 7 Pinatas in total, including the traditional bull, butterflies, a star, and a fish. Filled with over hundreds if not thousands of lollies which burst into the crowds when cracked open.
There were approximately 140 people in attendance for the evening, a record number for any private party i’ve held so it was great to see that turn-out.
Anna Weatherup and Dale Carmody both played acoustic sets for the guests, whilst Cameron & Patrick gave the crowd a blast from the past rendition of “Ice Ice Baby”.
Mum was at the event helping out (in a big way), taking care of the food, greeting guests, decorating the venue and being the official photographer for the night. Thank you mum!
Amanda and my brother Ellery also played their part, by helping with decorations and checking guests as they arrived off the list.
The frozen cocktail machine consisted of Magarita on one side and Strawberry Daiquiri on the other. This machine was supplied by CitySlush
I had chairs, tables and the bain-marie supplied by All-Well Hire.
Finger food was supplied by Harry’s on Petrie Tce and Pizza was supplied by Pizza Hut.
Wristbands were supplied by AAC Wristbands
Pinata’s were supplied by Spotlight
Lollies and confectionary were supplied by Tom’s Confectionary Warehouse


Comment by Jessica.Kovac on 25 June 2007:
GREAT PARTY CHRISTIAN..Stacey and I had a awsome time and hope you did too
congrats on another great event thrown by the one and only Christian Bowman
hahaha..have a good one! from jess
Comment by Christian on 25 June 2007:
Thanks Jess
Great to see you there, i’m glad you had such a great time and THANKYOU for the pinata! I loved it! I didnt actually get to see what was in it, what did you have in it?
Comment by Martini on 25 June 2007:
Great party mate! Thanks for inviting all the footy boys, I hope we all weren’t too stupidly drunk and dressed up as gay pirates!!! The missus and I had a great time, can’t wait till ur 28th, 29th and 30th bdays!!
Might have to get you to organise Gladiators functions!!!
Comment by lumpy on 26 June 2007:
Great stuff Mate!
That would have to be one of the best night’s out I have had in a long time. You sure do know how to organise a cracking b’day bash!! I vote you as coordinator of our end of season shindig.
Comment by Christian on 26 June 2007:
Thanks boys, glad to have you guys there to cheer me on! I’m glad everyone got drunk and had a good time, that was the whole point of it all! Something to remember I’m sure!
Comment by casbot on 13 July 2007:
Sorry I couldn’t make the party, it looks like you had an amazing time. I’m in awe of your ability to throw such great parties - every photo and video I’ve seen makes me wish I had been there!