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2026 Paint The Town Red People’s Choice Awards

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2026 Paint The Town Red People’s Choice Award, and the 2026 Red Hot Business Shots.

Close to 3,000 entries. Eighteen finalists. One People’s Choice winner.

2026 Peoples Choice Winner

Keiko Dalby

https://www.instagram.com/keikointas/

2026 Overall Winner

Jessica Ray

https://www.instagram.com/keikointas/

2026 Major Finalist

Clint Taylor

https://www.instagram.com/flight_risk_sailing/

2026 Major finalist

Drew Latham

https://www.instagram.com/fiondru/

Major Finalist

Steve Puli

https://www.instagram.com/steve_art_photography/

2026 Red Hot Business Shot

Rebecca Gibson

https://www.instagram.com/bec_snaps_pics/

2026 Red Hot Business Shot

Gillian Dayton

https://www.instagram.com/tassieapplespice/

2026 Red Hot Business Shot

Katy Morgan

https://www.instagram.com/katypotaty77/

Photography Prizes:

From 8–22 June 2026, photograph and share images of participating businesses, glowing red landmarks, and Dark Mofo-inspired displays to enter our PTTR26 Photography Competition. The winners will walk away with some incredible prizes from our wonderful sponsors.

Overall Winner:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart

1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart in a King Deluxe Room for two people including Breakfast in Leatherwood Bar & Kitchen.

Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD, DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart places guests within easy walking distance of some of the city’s most iconic attractions.

Terms and conditions apply.

Peoples Choice:

Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures

2 tickets on the Sea to Sky night cruise on the 17th July 2026.

Begin your journey with a ‘Welcome Aboard’ hot cider. As we launch, we’ll prepare our famous abalone starter. Followed by soup, scallop pie, oysters and apple cake. These dishes will be intertwined with storytelling, star gazing and searching for marine life.

Terms and conditions apply.

Major Finalist:

The Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School

The Agrarian Kitchen offers weekly cooking, gardening and lifestyle classes. Win an Agrarian Experience Class valued at $990.00

Major Finalist:

Callington Mill Distillery

Located in the historic sandstone village of Oatlands, Tasmania. Win a bottle of Callington Mill Whisky.

Major Finalist:

Kuuma – Nature Sauna

Located just 20 minutes south of Hobart at Margate Marina. Win a $180.00 gift card, equivalent to two seats on a communal sauna cruise.

Red Hot Business Shots:

Capture the spirit of Paint The Town Red by photographing a participating business lit up or themed in red. Whether it’s a glowing shopfront, a creatively styled interior, or a red-themed experience, show us how local businesses are bringing the winter magic to life.

Red Hot Business Shot:

Frida’s Luxe Sip n’ Paint

Enjoy a creative experience on the Hobart waterfront for 2 people, plus receive a complimentary grazing box.

Red Hot Business Shot:

Cable Hobart

Win a shopping voucher valued up to $200.00 at Cable Hobart, Collins Street.

Red Hot Business Shot:

Lost Freight Cafe

Win a $50.00 voucher to enjoy at Lost Freight Café, halfway up kunanyi / Mount Wellington.