New Zealand’s best balloon artists battle it out to showcase their skill and creativity. Within a limited timeframe, the contestants must complete unique challenges and wow the expert judges with their mesmerising creations. These one-of-a-kind creations bring audiences into the magical world of balloon art and highlight the potential each balloon poses.
Blow Up (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2023-04-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: New Zealand's best balloon artists compete for the title of Blow Up Champion in this colourful new competition series
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2023-04-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Aotearoa's best balloon artists battle to avoid elimination. Their challenge, to build a character that is battling against the wind.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2023-04-22
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: To celebrate Warners Brothers 100 year anniversary. the balloon artists must create a character from some of our most iconic movies, from Batman to Scooby Do.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2023-04-24
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: After a shock announcement the top 5 balloon artists compete to make a creation that must fly through the sky.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2023-04-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: It's an out of the world challenge as the contestants are given ten hours to create a scene from an alien planet.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2023-05-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Contestants must create an animal found in a zoo, as well as its enclosure. The bottom two face off in a balloon battle where one will be eliminated.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2023-05-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Today's challenge will test the contestant's techincal expertise, as our final 4 create a dress made completely from balloons.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2023-05-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Prepare for a fashion show like no other as the balloon artists put their couture creations on the fashion runway.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2023-05-15
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: In the Blow Up semi-final, 3 contestants compete for the remaining 2 places in the final. Contestants must create something from the Jurassic world.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2023-05-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: It's the Blow Up grand final! Our contestants must build their Blow Up masterpiece. They have 18 hours to prove themselves the best balloon artist in Aotearoa and take home the Blow Up trophy!
