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Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussies battle it out for free flights
Aussies have stormed a quiet neighbourhood park in medieval get-up in an epic battle to win $50k worth of free flights. Eight contestants chosen from the ultimate costume contest geared up to compete in a Live Action Role Play (LARP) event 'Knight of the Skies' in a bid to win a free trip, or a few, in celebration of Jetstar's 21st birthday. Contestants fought to win $50k free flights in a massive LARP battle for Jetstar's 21st birthday. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia The eight were split into two teams, Team Jet and Team Star – to wield battle alongside long-time LARP warriors from Australia's largest LARPing organisation, Swordcraft. The event was co-hosted with Swordcraft – biggest LARPing organisation in Australia. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia With $50k worth of free flights on the line, no one held back, and insane battle scenes roared out on the quiet Saturday morning. Puzzles, politics, and full on battle all ensued in the crisp Melbourne air at Edinburgh Garden, North Fitzroy as the LARPers fought it out. People were pommeled to the ground, hit over the head with swords, kicked and punched – all in the name of good old medieval fun. Aussies had to face up against ogres, Vikings and everything in between for a shot at the free flights. Credit: Supplied They will be split into two teams to wield battle alongside long-time LARP warriors from Australia's largest LARPing organisation, Swordcraft. Australian comedian and radio star Liam Stapleton is playing the role of Jetstar birthday host and LARP wizard himself, joining in on the action this Saturday. 'The folks from Jetstar reached out and look, it's not too far from a stretch, like I dress up and chase my wife around as Shrek and that sort of stuff on the weekend, so I've never done LARPing before though, but I felt like I was the right man for the job,' Stapleton told NewsWire. Liam Stapleton led the massive LARPing group. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia Radio and TV star Stapleton said impressions and role-play have been a big part of his career. 'It's something I've done like since I was a kid … and it's led to fun opportunities like this. Like now I'm dressed as a wizard in a park speaking to you.' Radio and TV star Liam Stapleton will also be trying his hand in medieval battle. Credit: Supplied The event centres around 21 being the age of knighthood in medieval times, and everyone is dressed the part with knights, fire mages, goblins, alchemists and everything in between. 'When you work in radio, you are always afraid of the axe. But this is, you know, today I'm afraid of real axes because people have that sort of weaponry,' Stapleton said. There was a variety of weaponry, each deadlier than the last. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia If he wins, Stapleton said he would love to fly to Japan. 'Top of the list. Yeah. It's somewhere I've always wanted to go … I've heard cherry blossom season is the time, it's literally like the top of my wife's and myself's bucket list. So that's where I'd love to go.' But Stapleton is not sure about his chances of winning. 'Look, I'm an optimistic man, but there is some genuine giants. LARPers were very well prepared in their medieval armour. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia 'There's some people who are like dressers giants and there's other people who are like, no, you are actually seven foot. 'There's some intimidating looking figures with proper armour. I'm wearing basically a dressing gown. So I don't know how we're going to go.' Stapleton did not win – Team 'Jet' emerged victorious, and four lucky winners won the ultimate $50k prize – Genevieve Maisey, Cameron Riches, Nicole Brownlie and Julian Dods. Four lucky Aussies walked away with $50k in free flights, to share. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia Either way, Swordcraft head of advertising Lou Harwood is glad more people got to take part in LARPing and hopes the contestants enjoyed the medieval role-play. 'The rush you get when you're in combat is like nothing else. So if they even if they don't win, if they just come away, just feeling excited, having had given it a go, that's a win in our books,' she told NewsWire. Ms Harwood said she is glad more people have been able to experience LARPing. Credit: Supplied 'I've really found my chosen family in this crew. And I wouldn't give them up for anything in the world. 'We're so grateful for the opportunity to show off lap to the wider community and get people to see how much fun it can be.'
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Jetstar plugs medieval duel for Aussies to win $50k of flights
Aussies have the chance to win $50,00 worth of free flights in an epic medieval battle, with a nationwide hunt for knights starting on Wednesday. In honour of Jetstar's 21st birthday, the budget airline is hosting a 'Knight of the Skies' tournament as a historical nod to 21 being the age of knighthood in medieval England. Knight of the Skies will be an epic live action role-playing battle on May 25 at a location soon to be revealed in Melbourne, as brave and noble Aussies are called to centrestage. Travel hopefuls are able to enter the competition and literally fight for flights, with $50k worth of flights up for grabs. The nationwide hunt starts on Wednesday for eight lucky winners to join our battle like no other. To enter this modern day competition, Aussies must take a pic in their finest medieval costume and post it to their Instagram feed tagging @JetstarAustralia and #KnightsOfTheSkies or send it as an Instagram DM to Jetstar. Alternatively, comment the pic on Jetstar's competition post on Facebook. The more DIY the better, think dusters as swords, pillow suits of armour and medieval helmets that look remarkably similar to a frying pan. Eight champion competition winners will be given the chance to claim flight vouchers worth $50K for the winner and $1K for each of the runners up in the mighty LARP play battle. They will be split into two teams to wield battle alongside long-time LARP warriors from Australia's largest LARPing organisation, Swordcraft. LARPing is an immersive form of role-playing where participants with medieval costumes and props physically act out characters and battles, and is one of Australia's fastest growing hobbies. Australian comedian and radio star Liam Stapleton is playing the role of Jetstar birthday host and LARP wizard himself, joining in on the action May 25. 'I'm absolutely chuffed to be partnering with Jetstar for their 21st birthday. When they initially told me their plan for a mega LARP battle, I have to admit, at first I thought they were kidding,' Stapleton told NewsWire. 'My only prerequisite to become the official party host was that I get to wage battle myself. I've been practising at home in the backyard and getting a bunch of tips from the legends at Swordcraft. 'I will be making landfall on the 25th armed with my trusty staff, a fireball or two, and a desperate need for a free holiday. So watch out world.' Swordcraft Community Liaison and National Executive Letita Pullen said the LARPing community are excited to share this passion with the world. 'We are honoured to be partnering with Jetstar to celebrate the magic of LARPing,' she told NewsWire. 'The LARP community in Australia is over three decades old and continues to grow exponentially. Our hope is that this initiative can encourage even more Aussies to give LARPing a try.'
Perth Now
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jetstar's unique way to win $50k flights
Aussies have the chance to win $50,00 worth of free flights in an epic medieval battle, with a nationwide hunt for knights starting on Wednesday. In honour of Jetstar's 21st birthday, the budget airline is hosting a 'Knight of the Skies' tournament as a historical nod to 21 being the age of knighthood in medieval England. The hunt is on for courageous Aussies to fight it out for $50,000 worth of free flights. Credit: Supplied Knight of the Skies will be an epic live action role-playing battle on May 25 at a location soon to be revealed in Melbourne, as brave and noble Aussies are called to centrestage. Travel hopefuls are able to enter the competition and literally fight for flights, with $50k worth of flights up for grabs. To enter the competition, dress yourself up in your best DIY medieval gear. Credit: Supplied The nationwide hunt starts on Wednesday for eight lucky winners to join our battle like no other. To enter this modern day competition, Aussies must take a pic in their finest medieval costume and post it to their Instagram feed tagging @JetstarAustralia and #KnightsOfTheSkies or send it as an Instagram DM to Jetstar. Alternatively, comment the pic on Jetstar's competition post on Facebook. The more DIY the better, think dusters as swords, pillow suits of armour and medieval helmets that look remarkably similar to a frying pan. One winner will win 50k, but the runner ups will still each get 1k worth of free flights. Credit: Supplied Eight champion competition winners will be given the chance to claim flight vouchers worth $50K for the winner and $1K for each of the runners up in the mighty LARP play battle. They will be split into two teams to wield battle alongside long-time LARP warriors from Australia's largest LARPing organisation, Swordcraft. LARPing is an immersive form of role-playing where participants with medieval costumes and props physically act out characters and battles, and is one of Australia's fastest growing hobbies. Liam Stapleton will be hosting the event, and playing a wizard. Credit: Supplied Australian comedian and radio star Liam Stapleton is playing the role of Jetstar birthday host and LARP wizard himself, joining in on the action May 25. 'I'm absolutely chuffed to be partnering with Jetstar for their 21st birthday. When they initially told me their plan for a mega LARP battle, I have to admit, at first I thought they were kidding,' Stapleton told NewsWire. Jetstar is partnering with Swordcraft for this event, and the professional LARPers say they hope the battle will bring some exposure to passion. Credit: Supplied 'My only prerequisite to become the official party host was that I get to wage battle myself. I've been practising at home in the backyard and getting a bunch of tips from the legends at Swordcraft. 'I will be making landfall on the 25th armed with my trusty staff, a fireball or two, and a desperate need for a free holiday. So watch out world.' Swordcraft Community Liaison and National Executive Letita Pullen said the LARPing community are excited to share this passion with the world. 'We are honoured to be partnering with Jetstar to celebrate the magic of LARPing,' she told NewsWire. 'The LARP community in Australia is over three decades old and continues to grow exponentially. Our hope is that this initiative can encourage even more Aussies to give LARPing a try.'
West Australian
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Jetstar plugs medieval duel for Aussies to win $50k of flights
Aussies have the chance to win $50,00 worth of free flights in an epic medieval battle, with a nationwide hunt for knights starting on Wednesday. In honour of Jetstar's 21st birthday, the budget airline is hosting a 'Knight of the Skies' tournament as a historical nod to 21 being the age of knighthood in medieval England. Knight of the Skies will be an epic live action role-playing battle on May 25 at a location soon to be revealed in Melbourne, as brave and noble Aussies are called to centrestage. Travel hopefuls are able to enter the competition and literally fight for flights, with $50k worth of flights up for grabs. The nationwide hunt starts on Wednesday for eight lucky winners to join our battle like no other. To enter this modern day competition, Aussies must take a pic in their finest medieval costume and post it to their Instagram feed tagging @JetstarAustralia and #KnightsOfTheSkies or send it as an Instagram DM to Jetstar. Alternatively, comment the pic on Jetstar's competition post on Facebook. The more DIY the better, think dusters as swords, pillow suits of armour and medieval helmets that look remarkably similar to a frying pan. Eight champion competition winners will be given the chance to claim flight vouchers worth $50K for the winner and $1K for each of the runners up in the mighty LARP play battle. They will be split into two teams to wield battle alongside long-time LARP warriors from Australia's largest LARPing organisation, Swordcraft. LARPing is an immersive form of role-playing where participants with medieval costumes and props physically act out characters and battles, and is one of Australia's fastest growing hobbies. Australian comedian and radio star Liam Stapleton is playing the role of Jetstar birthday host and LARP wizard himself, joining in on the action May 25. 'I'm absolutely chuffed to be partnering with Jetstar for their 21st birthday. When they initially told me their plan for a mega LARP battle, I have to admit, at first I thought they were kidding,' Stapleton told NewsWire. 'My only prerequisite to become the official party host was that I get to wage battle myself. I've been practising at home in the backyard and getting a bunch of tips from the legends at Swordcraft. 'I will be making landfall on the 25th armed with my trusty staff, a fireball or two, and a desperate need for a free holiday. So watch out world.' Swordcraft Community Liaison and National Executive Letita Pullen said the LARPing community are excited to share this passion with the world. 'We are honoured to be partnering with Jetstar to celebrate the magic of LARPing,' she told NewsWire. 'The LARP community in Australia is over three decades old and continues to grow exponentially. Our hope is that this initiative can encourage even more Aussies to give LARPing a try.'
