Watch them take flight.
Get ready to watch The Pole Room's incredible students take flight at Aerial Shine, our combined aerials competition celebrating strength, artistry, creativity and performance. From breathtaking tricks to captivating routines, they'll showcase their skills across a range of aerial disciplines, competing for the chance be crowned winner of SHINE 2026!
Show night in:
Loud crowd Wanted.
Aerial Shine is The Pole Room's combined aerials competition, open only to TPR students. Every performer you'll see auditioned at their home studio and earned a place on the night. Most have never performed on a stage before.
A range of aerial disciplines, one stage at Circus Nexus, a judging panel, and an audience that is louder than any you'll hear at a professional show, because everyone in the room knows someone up there. Come along, cheer on our performers and experience an unforgettable showcase of aerial skill.
Buy ticketsWhat you’ll see
The night runs in two divisions. Lyra has its own categories from beginner through to advanced, and Open is everything else — five or six apparatus including silks, hammock, trapeze, net, chains and fly pole. You will see all of them before the night is out.
The steel hoop. Static and spinning shapes, hangs and rolls, held on a single point of contact.
Two lengths of fabric. Climbs, wraps and the drops that make an audience gasp.
The people in the air.
One host, three judges and every aerialist who made it through auditions. Click anyone to read their story before you book your seat.
Event details
Everything you need to know before you arrive, in one place. If it isn't answered here, the contact details are below.
One night only. Doors open 5:00pm, show starts 5:30pm. Latecomers are admitted between acts.
1-7 Chifley Dr, Preston VIC 3072. A dedicated circus and aerial space with full-height rigging.
No allocated seating. Arrive when doors open to sit together and choose your spot.
100 tickets available. One ticket type. Buy online in advance; door sales only if any remain.
Street parking on Chifley Dr and surrounding streets. Bell Station (Mernda line) is a short walk; buses stop on Bell St.
Ground-level venue with accessible bathrooms. Email us when booking if you need space for a wheelchair or a carer.
No food or drink is sold at the venue. Bring a water bottle and eat beforehand; there are cafés and takeaway along Bell St and High St, Preston.
Family-friendly show. Everyone entering needs a ticket.
Take photos for the performers, but no flash and no filming full routines. Professional photos and video are shared after the night.
Get your ticket
Only 100 tickets are available and every performer has a cheer squad. One ticket type, general admission, so arrive early for the best spot. Book through Ticket Tailor.
No allocated seating. Every spot at Circus Nexus has a clear view of the rig, and arriving at doors means you sit with your crew.
General admission, no allocated seating. Tickets sold via Ticket Tailor; booking fees may apply. Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred.
Questions? Ask us.
Questions about tickets, accessibility or the show? Contact the team here.
Contact us todayPreston VIC 3072
Phone: 1300 230 938
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