Technorama Roadshow is coming to Toowoomba
And it’s shaping up to be our best yet!
🚪 Go behind the scenes at the stunning Empire Theatre
🧠 Dive into a full day of hands-on learning, tech demos, and big ideas at the Saturday conference
📻 Visit local stations and meet the people behind the mics
🎟️ Connect with passionate people, discover tools to power your station, and enjoy a weekend that’s as fun as it is practical.
📍 8–10 August, Oaks Conference Centre, Toowoomba QLD
🛫 Traveling in? The Represent! Bursary is available to assist
💡 Book Now — Early bird tickets end 11.59pm July 20
PRE DAY: FRIDAY 8 Aug 2025 - Empire Theatre Tour
🔹Friday Afternoon – Industry Tour
Be inspired by the dazzling transformation of a tired building into one of Australia’s premier theatres. With world-class lighting and sound, 80+ rope fly lines, and a tech manager-led tour, this is a backstage pass you don’t want to miss.
Bonus Extras: Indicate your interest via POLL
💡 Morning: Do you want to kick off with an extra technical session? let us know what would be useful to you.
🍽️ Evening: get to know the team before the big day and join us for dinner – included in your registration!
📅 Friday, August 8 | Have your say on our survey POLL
CORE DAY - SATURDAY 9 Aug 2025
Oaks Conference Centre in Ruthven Street, Toowoomba CBD (address shows as Annand Street, which is at the rear)
| Time | Topic | Description |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration | |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Open & Welcome | |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Analogue vs Digital | We kick things off with a deep dive into Analog vs Digital — exploring where traditional meets modern in community broadcasting. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | CMTO | Education is really important if you want to stay afloat. What’s on offer? |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | CBF | We all go for CBF grants. What’s the skinny, and how can you do better? Our special guest is Rachel Rees |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning Tea | |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Outside Broadcasting | The magic of Outside Broadcasts. From gear setups to going live in the wild, we break down the essentials of taking your station beyond the studio. Real-world tips, practical workflows, and the confidence to hit the road with your sound. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Acoustics | Chasing sound perfection? Let’s hear it straight. How perfect is perfect? Is it music to your ears or just a sound illusion? Let’s review what we’ve discussed in webinars and tours this year. Tune in, turn up the truth, and find the sweet spot between echo and excellence. |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | CBAA | The latest in landscape and regulatory stuff. Where can you go for help with that pesky licence, LAP or rules challenge? Jeremy Graham is here from CBAA |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Show and tell | Bring along some toys (in reality or on pix) to let everyone else know what’s exciting |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | An hour to catch up with your old and new mates. |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Show and tell | Bring along some toys (in reality or on pix) to let everyone else know what’s exciting |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Not That Kind of Networking |
Let’s connect the dots (and the cables). |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | DocoBlitz | Help getting your station into order: it’s on the way. We provide some useful tools to get started. |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | SIgnal coverage, power, field strength, LAP | The most difficult topics to negotiate: your transmitter location, operating conditions, and audience location. Jeremy, John and Josh help you get on the best track. |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Final Thoughts | We close out the conference and reflect on the day |
| 18:30 – 20:30 | Unwinding time | Whether you’re wired, wireless, or just running on low battery — it’s time to recharge. We’ll have some drinks and nibbles to help you unwind. And then… you can find or not find dinner as the mood strikes. |
POST DAY: SUNDAY 10 Aug 2025 - Station Tours
🔹Sunday Station Crawl
Station tours will take you inside two of Toowoomba’s most dynamic community stations — VoiceFM and 4DDB. You’ll see real-world studios, smart setups, and meet the teams keeping local radio alive and thriving.
Whether you’re proud to show off your home station or excited to explore how others do it, every stop offers ideas you’ll want to take home — and stories that stay with you.
🚌 We’ll kick things off in the morning, and have you ready to head home by lunchtime. If you’d like to stay on, or if you need a lift to Wellcamp airport: let us know. The schedule is carefully set up so that you can make QF1411 at WTB back to SYD, or catch a plane after 1600 from BNE. 👀
📅 Sunday, August 10 | 🕘 0900–1200
More Information
How to get there
Oaks Conference Centre in Ruthven Street, Toowoomba CBD (address shows as Annand Street, which is at the rear)
🚂Trains, ✈️Planes, and 🚗Automobiles:
* distance to “city centre” is 300m from the Oaks (noting that The Oaks is not 300m from The Oaks, and Burke and Wills is next door).
* there is significantly cheaper accommodation available fractionally further out from the CBD – many small motels
* all-day parking is available around the venue for $10 or less (especially Saturday).
* parking fees and maps: https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/our-region/transport/roads-parking/10985-park-smart
* if you’re quick, showing on the big websites there are a few inner-city hotels with OK rooms under $100
And the links that we have provided might not be the cheapest by the time you come to look.
Accommodation
Accomodation can be found within a short distance from the conference centre. See the Motel Map and the Toowoomba Accommodation Guide below
Accommodation Options in Toowoomba
| Hotel Name | Distance to City Center | Price per Night (AUD) | Booking Link |
| Oaks Toowoomba Hotel | 0.3 km | From $196 | Agoda |
| Burke & Wills Hotel | 0.4 km | From $158 | Trivago |
| Potters Toowoomba Hotel | 0.9 km | From $209 | Trivago |
| Comfort Inn Glenfield | 3.5 km | From $122 | Trivago |
| Platinum International | 2.4 km | From $173 | Trivago |
Note: Prices are approximate and may vary based on availability and booking platforms.
Additional info
Visitors Info – Accommodation Guide
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Registration
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