Brisbane Gang Show is looking for Scouts and Guides to take to the stage for our 2027 season!
Being part of the Cast is about more than performing. It’s about making friends, building confidence, learning new skills and being part of a team that brings an incredible show to life.
Our auditions are your opportunity to show us what you can do. Please keep reading, more information below.
Audition Dates
Friday 27 November 2026 – 7pm to 10pm
Sunday 29 November 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Friday 4 December 2026 – 7pm to 10pm
Sunday 6 December 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Auditions will take place at Scouts Queensland State Office – 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower
Audition dates and time are subject to change.
Being part of the Brisbane Gang Show Cast is an exciting commitment, but it also comes with responsibilities and expectations.
Before applying, please take the time to read through the Cast Member Expectations below and review the Brisbane Gang Show Code of Conduct. By applying, you are confirming that you understand and are prepared to meet these expectations throughout the season.
The 2027 BGS Dairy will be available soon, rehearsals will start on Sunday 21 February 2027 and expected show season is 2 – 10 July 2027.
- Applications are open to current and finanical members of Scouts Queensland or Girl Guides Queensland within the following ages:
- Scouts members must be 9 years of age by Opening night,
- Girl Guides members must be at least 13 years of age by Opening night.
- All applicants must have not yet reached their 26th birthday by Opening night.
- Applications outside of these age ranges may be agreed at the Production Director discretion.
- Submit an online application each year to be part of the Cast which includes providing personal and health information in the second part of the online process after auditions.
- Attend an audition involving – singing part of your own chosen song, acting out lines from a sketch provided to you on the day, participating in a short dance routine and answering questions asked by the audition panel. Auditions determine roles for each cast and not all applicants who audition may be accepted into the cast. Review the auditions page of this website to help you prepare.
- Agree to participate and be available for the season’s rehearsal schedule as per the 2027 Diary involving all rehearsals and camps. The Diary can be found here. For over 15’s this includes each Tuesday Night rehearsal as required. Absence from Rehearsals for other Scouting or Guiding activities will be considered, however attendance from 16th May onwards and at all Performances (including Dress rehearsals) is compulsory. Any more than three absences may result in termination of membership with the Gang.
- If under 18 – complete travel authority details as part of the application process to allow you to travel to and from rehearsals with people who are not your own Parents / Guardians.
- Agree to sign in & sign out at rehearsals in accordance with established procedures. Under 18 must be signed in and out by a approved Adult.
- If over 18 or turning 18 during the season, you must have a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card), which must remain current throughout the season.
- Pay the cast activity fee of $190 prior to 5 February 2027 (the 2027 fee includes the 2 x rehearsal camps, final night dinner and other inclusions).
- The full instalment of the cast fee is due by at least 5 February 2027. If it’s not paid and contact hasn’t been made to finance.bgs@scoutsqld.au you won’t be able to attend the first camp.
- To keep cast fees low, all cast are expected to assist BGS fundraising (this is normally in the form of BBQs, chocolate drives or fun runs). You can “opt out” of fundraising by paying a $30 fundraising levy in the BGS cast application System.
- Agree to promote the show actively to all family members, friends, colleagues and other groups in order to assist with ticket sales.
- Cast members agree to try to the best of their ability to sell at least 20 tickets to each years show. (you advise your contacts to provide a name as reference when they make the booking to have these allocated against your name).
- Agree to supply the ‘Personal Wardrobe Items’ per the list distributed each year as part of the season (eg. black shoes, white shoes, joggers, personal support and other clothing items). Please note for Scouts – a button-up uniform shirt with all badges correctly applied will be required. (the polo shirt style Scout uniform is not acceptable on stage at BGS) In addition, you must have the Scout belt and clean, polished black shoes. Members of Girl Guides Queensland will require formal uniform for performances.
- Agree to abide by a rehearsal dress code. Shorts must be respectable in length and pulled up to waist height. Shirts or tops must have sleeves and be long enough that when bending over for dance moves the shirt still falls below the short/pant waistline. Closed-in footwear must be worn at all rehearsals and suitable deodorant applied and available for reapplication as needed.
- Agree to participate in additional Patrol or Section activities as arranged.
- Agree to supply a plate of home bake for each camp (per cast member).
- Agree to adhere to BGS and Scouts Queensland social media and personal communication policies.
In 2027, we’ll kick off the Brisbane Gang Show season with our Welcome BBQ and Support Sign-On on Sunday 21 February 2027, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Scouts Queensland State Office – 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower.
This will be a great opportunity for our new and returning cast, families and supporters to come together, meet the team and get ready for another exciting season. More information will be shared soon.
FIND YOUR PLACE ON STAGE IN 2027!
Take your chance to find your place on stage in 2027! Applications are now open for the Brisbane Gang Show Cast. If you’re ready to sing, dance, act, make new friends and be part of something special, apply now and start your Gang Show journey.
Need assistance with your application?
Email our Operations Team at operations.bgs@scoutsqld.au
Have a question about being in Cast?
Email our Production Director at director.bgs@scoutsqld.au
Looking to gain real world qualifications through your involvement through Gang Show?
Reach out to our BGS training officer Jake on jake.goodall@scouts.com.au for information on qualifications available and how to enrol!
*Any member of Scouts Australia or Girl Guides Australia, who has sufficient evidence, can apply for Recognition of Prior learning (RLP) through Scouts Australia Institute of Training (RTO No.5443). SAIT is an assessment-only pathway via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). As an assess-only RTO, SAIT does not deliver formal training. The qualification is available to youth members aged 15 and over, as well as adult members and leaders.
