02 June 2024 - Wackadoo! Hundreds of Bluey fans have set a world record for the biggest game of Keepy Uppy in Queensland, Australia, the home state of Bluey on Sunday, 2 June 2024.
Spanning an almost 2,000km playing field, 702 Keepy Uppy ‘experts’ joined in the epic game made famous in the much-loved television series, Bluey, determined to keep a sea of red balls from touching the ground.
Families and friends of all ages gathered the length of the state as adjudicators from The Australian Book of Records oversaw three official games played simultaneously at Brisbane’s South Bank, as seen in Bluey, Gold Coast’s sparkling shores of Main Beach and Cairns Esplanade, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Delighted cheers rang out across the state as families, friends and neighbours came together at the same time to embrace the fun with mini games of Keepy Uppy popping up in cities, by the beach and in country towns, from the Queensland coast to the Outback, including at the world-famous Whitehaven Beach in The Whitsundays.
Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan
“In a globally competitive market, Queensland must show the world what makes us special.
“Bringing the Bluey’s World Brisbane immersive experience to Queensland means fans from around the world have a chance to experience Queensland’s world-class icons and landscapes, such as our beaches, rainforests, the outback and our Great Barrier Reef.
“We could not be more excited to be working with BBC Studios to invite the world to experience Bluey’s world for real life, right here in Queensland.”
Picture shows: Helen Taylor, TABOR, Premier Steven Miles MP with daughter Bridie and Tourism and Events CEO Patricia O'Callaghan.
Picture Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland
