Champion of Champions Gold Coast 2026

16/04/2026

✨ Celebrating our VOLUNTEERS ✨

An event the size of Champion of Champions simply doesn't happen without a huge team of volunteers giving their time and energy to help everything run smoothly. We are delighted to share some photos taken across the weekend, but we know there are many people we have missed who played a big part behind the scenes.
Please know how much we appreciate everything you did. We couldn't have done it without you!

15/04/2026

✨Celebrating our JUDGES and PIPERS ✨

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Judges and Pipers who worked tirelessly over the weekend. We were honoured to have such a wonderful mix of both local and international expertise officiate at our competition.

We truly appreciate the long hours you spent not only judging and piping, but also preparing for and travelling to our event. Thank you again for being such an essential part of it all.

12/04/2026

🏆 CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS 🏆

Congratulations to the winners of the Champion of Champions Championships of Australia.

🏆 7-11 Years
Champion: Pippa Johnston (VIC)
2nd: Poppy Dawkins (TAS)
3rd: Kyah Murray (NZ)
4th: April Chen (VIC)
5th: Juliette Rigby (SQ)
6th: Anna Jack (TAS)

🏆 12-15 Years
Champion: Millie Cameron (WA)
2nd: Andie Lane (FNQ)
3rd: Grace Cameron (VIC)
4th: Mackenzie Gill (VIC)
5th: Rhiannon Wainwright (VIC)
6th: Erin Loubser (SQ)

🏆 16 Years & Over
Champion: Alice Gill (VIC)
2nd: Morven Johnston (WA)
3rd: Cyan Macleod (VIC)
4th: Tristan Wainwright (VIC)
5th: Ellie Murgha (FNQ)
6th: Steffaney Treadwell (NSW)

A full list of the weekend's results is available on the ScotDance app.

💚💜 Recognising Australia’s top Highland dancers 💜💚

Congratulations to the winners of the Champion of Champions Championship of Australia 🏆

Held biennially, this event brings together dancers from across the country who have qualified by placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a recognised Championship. With eligibility earned through results, the standard of competition reflects the very best of Highland Dancing in Australia.

To our winners, your achievement demonstrates consistent excellence, dedication, and commitment at the highest level. A significant milestone and one to be proud of. 👏

12/04/2026

That's a wrap! 🎉

On behalf of the Executive of SQRCHDI we would like to thank everyone for attending Champion of Champions 2026. We're so grateful to all of the dancers, teachers, parents and friends who supported our event. We hope you enjoyed sharing your weekend with us on the Gold Coast.

We couldn't have done it without the many people working behind the scenes to bring it all together. Thank you to our volunteers - your time and effort is so appreciated.

We’ll be sharing highlights from the event, as well as professional photos, over the coming week so please keep an eye out!

11/04/2026

Congratulations to the winners of The Australian Championships 🏆💜💚

A sincere thank you to the South Queensland Regional Committee of Highland Dancing Inc. (SQRCHDI) for hosting this outstanding event and bringing our community together.

11/04/2026

Kiltie has made so many new friends this weekend!

Thanks for sending in your photos, we’ve loved seeing them!

11/04/2026

🎥A little bit of the behind the scenes here on Day 1 of the festival!

We asked Premier dancers from across Australia how it felt to dance up on the prestigious stage of the Australian Highland Dancing Championship👏🏼

11/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Australian Champions! 🇦🇺

🏆7-9yrs - Poppy Dawkins (TAS)
🏆10&11yrs - Pippa Johnston (VIC)
🏆12&13yrs - Rhiannon Wainwright (VIC)
🏆14&15yrs - Grace Cameron (VIC)
🏆16&17yrs - Ellie Murgha (FNQ)
🏆18-20yrs - Alice Gill (VIC)
🏆21-23yrs - Cyan Macleod (VIC)
🏆24&over - Steffaney Treadwell (NSW)

11/04/2026

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