About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Episode 1
Aired 17 April 2023 • 46 min
New Zealand's best balloon artists compete for the title of Blow Up Champion in this colourful new competition series
2. Episode 2
Aired 17 April 2023 • 46 min
Aotearoa's best balloon artists battle to avoid elimination. Their challenge, to build a character that is battling against the wind.
3. Episode 3
Aired 22 April 2023 • 46 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 24 April 2023 • 46 min
After a shock announcement the top 5 balloon artists compete to make a creation that must fly through the sky.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 April 2023 • 45 min
It's an out of the world challenge as the contestants are given ten hours to create a scene from an alien planet.
6. Episode 6
Aired 1 May 2023 • 45 min
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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 8 May 2023 • 45 min
Today's challenge will test the contestant's techincal expertise, as our final 4 create a dress made completely from balloons.
8. Episode 8
Aired 9 May 2023 • 45 min
Prepare for a fashion show like no other as the balloon artists put their couture creations on the fashion runway.
9. Episode 9
Aired 15 May 2023 • 45 min
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.
10. Episode 10
Aired 16 May 2023 • 45 min
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!