28/06/2026
MAGIC MANJIMUP 15000 HEADS TO PERTH: HISTORIC MX FILM PREMIERES AT Camelot Arts Club
On Saturday, 11 July 2026, the Camelot Arts Centre in Mosman Park will host the Perth premiere of a brand-new documentary produced by Australian Motocross History, celebrating the remarkable story of the Manjimup 15000 and the Manjimup Motor Cycle Club.
Originally scheduled to premiere during the 2026 Manjimup 15000 event, the documentary instead debuted at the Power Up Electricity Museum in Manjimup on 31 May following the unfortunate cancellation of Australia's premier annual outdoor motocross event.
Earlier this year, Dirt High Promotions made the difficult decision to cancel the race amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding rider and team travel logistics linked to fuel supply issues.
The documentary has received outstanding feedback following two successful screenings in Manjimup. On 21 May, the Shire of Manjimup hosted a special screening and celebration recognising the achievements and enduring legacy of the Manjimup Motor Cycle Club.
Spanning four decades of motocross history, the documentary takes viewers on a journey through four distinct eras of Australia's most successful outdoor motocross event — from its groundbreaking beginnings in the early 1980s through to its revival and modern-day success under Dirt High Promotions from 2009 onwards.
Featuring rare archival film footage and hundreds of historic photographs — many supplied by renowned Australian motocross photographer Peter Kitchingman — the documentary captures the atmosphere, personalities and moments that helped make the Cosy Creek Motocross Circuit famous throughout Australia and internationally.
At the heart of the story are two of the event's most influential figures: Trevor Holm and Willie Thomson. Holm was the visionary behind the inaugural Manjimup 15000 in 1980, named after its then record-breaking $15,000 prize purse, and played a pivotal role in establishing the event's reputation on the national and international stage. Thomson later ushered in a new era, helping revive and elevate the event from 2009 onwards for a new generation of riders and fans.
The film is a must-see for motocross enthusiasts, sporting historians and anyone with an interest in Western Australia's rich sporting heritage.
The Perth premiere will follow a format similar to last year's highly successful Harley Scramble celebration at the Camelot. Guests will have the opportunity to view a display of historic motorcycles before veteran broadcaster Con Migro and motocross historian John Steyntjes interview legends of the sport. The evening will culminate with the screening of the documentary, offering a unique opportunity to relive one of Australian motocross's greatest success stories.
Watch the official trailer here:
https://vimeo.com/1181737481/cbaca443e1?share=copy&fl=sv...
AMX HISTORY in assoc. with HOLDEN ON TIGHT, preserving Australian motocross history - www.amxhistory.com.au
Photos: Highlights from the Shire of Manjimup documentary screening on 21 May 2026 acknowledging the efforts of the Manjimup Motor Cycle Club members – life members, past presidents and vice presidents [L-R] Ryan Bachos, Shane Blakers, Greg Banfield, Bevan Blakers, Wayne Connelly, Sue Edwards, David Blakers, Alan Duns, and Greg Smeathers. (By Shire of Manjimup)
