The Bus Stop Ball
Join us for a night of Hollywood glamour, community and impact!
Seats are limited and selling fast, don’t miss your chance to walk the red carpet at The Bus Stop Ball 2026!
One unforgettable night. World-class entertainment. All in the name of creating real opportunities for people with disabilities in the screen industry through our programs and scholarships.
THE BUS STOP BALL ENTERTAINMENT IS HERE AND IT'S BRINGING THE HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
We're thrilled to announce the incredible entertainment lineup for The Bus Stop Ball and trust us, you will NOT want to miss this.
Hosted by beloved television personality and Nine's very own Mr Hollywood, Richard Wilkins AM, the evening promises to be one of the most memorable events on Sydney's 2026 social calendar.
Guests will be welcomed with a red carpet experience hosted by Elle Dawe alongside Abbey Faulkner from The Assembly, complete with photographers, live music, and unmistakable Hollywood glamour.
KAT HOYOS triple threat star of stage and screen, brings the golden age of Hollywood to life in one showstopping performance. From the ARIAs and MTV Awards to Jersey Boys, Here Come the Habibs, Bus Stop Films' The Bystander Effect and the upcoming Stan series The Killings at Parrish Station, Kat is a force of nature. Prepare to be dazzled.
Then DJ ADAM KATZ takes the decks and the Parkside Ballroom becomes the hottest dancefloor in Sydney. Adam delivers dancefloor bangers that will have everyone making moves and singing along all night long!
An auction of amazing items will be hosted by Vic Lorusso and there’s plenty of prizes in the raffles. All funds raised will help people with disabilities build careers in the screen industry through paid employment and offer scholarships for our Accessible Filmmaking Program for those in need.
The Bus Stop Ball 2026!
🎬 Saturday, 9 May 2026
📍 Parkside Ballroom, ICC Sydney
🎬 Theme “HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR”
🎬 Dress Code: Formal
Guest Speaker: Ronan Sousa
Making an Impact
Every ticket purchased contributes directly to paid placements and professional opportunities for emerging filmmakers with disability, helping to open doors to meaningful careers in Australia’s screen industry.
Bus Stop Films is committed to delivering a fully inclusive event, with Auslan interpreters, accessible seating, and amenities to ensure everyone can participate. If you have specific access requirements, our team will be happy to assist.
There are many ways to get involved and support the Bus Stop Ball. You can purchase individual tickets, host a table with colleagues or friends, become a sponsor or prize donor, or donate and participate in the auctions and raffle.
Every contribution helps create opportunities for emerging creatives and advances inclusion in the screen industry.
Auction Items
Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a curated selection of auction and raffle items, including:
A fully catered corporate box at CommBank Stadium for an NRL match
Exclusive hospitality in the Nine Suite with tickets to the Australian Open
A week’s stay at a private chalet in Thredbo
Original artworks
Fine wine collections
A CAMILLA kaftan