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Barry Pearson

Stars of Wollongong 2025

Barry Pearson | Disco Dining

Barry is the proud Co-owner of two popular South Coast restaurants, Bóveda in Thirroul and Bar Cabrón in Wollongong, where he works alongside his partner Amy and their friend Andrew. With a culinary background as a chef, Barry transitioned from the kitchen to running his own businesses, though he admits he’s happiest outside the kitchen these days—unless it’s Taco Tuesday at home! He loves the ability to bring new ideas and creative concepts to life, whether through the dishes he serves or the experiences he curates for his guests. 

Barry will be dancing this year to celebrate and support his Nan, Lesley. She has inspired him to get involved and use his platform to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council, with the hope of making a difference. While dancing is well outside his comfort zone—despite Amy’s best efforts to drag him onto the dance floor—Barry’s determination to honor his Nan and his strong sense of community spirit will drive him to bring his very best to the stage. 

Fun facts about Barry? He’s the proud father of four kids, has cooked dinner for Barack Obama, and once sustained third-degree burns on his face from a beetroot mishap while training as an apprentice chef! Despite the nerves, Barry’s sense of humor and resilience will no doubt make his dance journey one to remember—especially with his beloved Nan cheering him on. 

Barry’s fundraising goal for the event is an impressive $40,000, when you see him on the dance floor, rest assured there’ll be a lot of fun, a few laughs, and a whole lot of heart! 

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🪩💃 I’m Dancing for a Cause – and I REALLY Need Your Help! 🕺🪩

Hey everyone, Barry here!

I’ve decided to swap my usual moves (which are mostly limited to the BBQ or the kitchen) for the Stars of Wollongong dance floor 😬 – all to raise money for the Cancer Council. That’s right, I’ll be shimmying, twirling, and probably tripping over my own feet, but it’s all for an amazing cause, that hits incredibly close to my heart.

My goal? 2,000 people donating just $20 each. If we can hit that number, we’ll raise $40,000 to fund life-saving cancer research, prevention programs, and support for those affected.

We all know I’m a bit of a legend, but let’s be real—my dancing might need a little (a lot) work. The good news? You don’t have to dance—just donate! Every dollar helps make a real difference in the fight against cancer.

So whether you want to support a great cause or just see me bust a move (and hopefully not a bone), click the link and donate today! Let’s make this happen together!

If you can please just remember the number 13 11 20!

👉 https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/fundraisers/barrypearson 👈

Thanks for the support – and wish me luck!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$260.75

Mum & Darryl

We are really proud of you Barry. Love Mum and Darryl

$106.12

Betty & Max Clay

$54.12

Peter Williams

On ya Baz 🕺🏽

$54.12

Carly Veitch

Can’t wait to see you shimmy Baz!

$54.12

Heath Cattell

Keep up the good work

$54.12

Felicia Lawrence

$54.12

Julie Core

$54.12

Larnie Teal

$54.12

Jon Delia

$54.12

Trevor Core

All the best pop xx

$54.12

Gabby Spinks

❤️❤️❤️

$52.92

Lesley Core

❤️ thanks for thinking of Nan

$52.92

Elle Evans

$27.81

Graeme Phillips

$27.81

Anonymous

Best wishes for your Nan, Barry.

$27.81

Paula Core

Great cause, have fun Shimmying :)

$27.81

Paula Ginson

$27.81

Cassandra Cahill

$22.58

Montana Breakspear

$22.58

Nico Agostino

$22.58

Anonymous

Get it

$22.58

Michelle Pendergast

$11.65

Dale Mcpherson

Yewwww Barry

$11.65

Owen Weller

Legend

$11.65

Anonymous

$6.13

Owen Weller

Bazza is the man

$6.13

Jordan King

$6.13

Owen

Legend