Blow Up - Season 1
1 - Episode 1
Air Date: May 15, 2023
Two teams of five have 12 hours on the clock to create a balloon world with a theme of Future or Fantasy. Then, five artists from the winning team must create a floating piece of art, using helium.
2 - Episode 2
Air Date: May 15, 2023
Inspired by the giant T-Rex skeleton that greets them, today's challenge for the 10 talented Balloon Artists is to create a prehistoric sculpture fit for a museum.
3 - Episode 3
Air Date: May 20, 2023
Contestants have 8 hours to create a piece worthy of being under the Big Top as the Blow Up Studio is transformed into a circus.
4 - Episode 4
Air Date: May 22, 2023
Today’s challenge is over two rounds. For the first challenge, contestants must work in pairs to transform a beat up car into a balloon dream machine in six hours.
5 - Episode 5
Air Date: May 28, 2023
Today's challenge is a dress making challenge, with 12 hours to make their dresses. The creations will be worn by models and walked down a catwalk in front of a live audience.
6 - Episode 6
Air Date: May 29, 2023
Our remaining balloon artists arrive to find the Blow Up studio transformed into an impressive jungle, filled with trees and vines. Contestants have 10 hours to create a spectacular wildlife scene.
7 - Episode 7
Air Date: June 4, 2023
Today’s challenge is all about creating an original street art balloon sculpture to display in one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways, Hosier Lane.
8 - Episode 8
Air Date: June 5, 2023
In the final challenge to determine the winner, the final three contestants must build a spectacular Carnivale style-float.