Born and raised on a cattle property in Queensland, Cilla left the land to pursue a career in performing arts. After several successful years as a singer in live theatre and television across Australia, Cilla couldn’t shake her country girl ways and returned to her family property. Since then, Cilla has shelved the sequins and taken on a troupe of stock dogs.

She has combined a life on the stage with a passion for rural Australia to share stories from the land and hero the work of farming families. Known for her appearance in series two of the smash hit show Muster Dogs, Cilla, along with her Border Collie Ash Barky, makes a great team in the paddock as well as on the stage.

Where to see Cilla and Ash Barky

At the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival 2026, Cilla presents The Border Collie Boogie. This high-energy presentation takes audiences on a journey to outback Australia, meeting Axel the Kelpie and Ash Barky as they join the show. With their playful, outgoing nature and incredible ability to connect with the crowd, these talented stock dogs deliver a performance that’s truly a spectacle to behold.

VitaPet Arena | 11:30am & 3pm Daily