Contributed by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins* Yesterday (2 Nov) I attended a function at O’Connell’s Pub in South Melbourne. It was a gathering organised by Richard Pegum, head for the Brew Syndicate (pictured), who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup. Thirty Melbourne Cup owners and trainers attended the function. I was there to share my […]
The London Hotel is celebrating the biggest ever William Street Festival, taking it to the streets with entertainment, Chinese food and gallons of Pimms. The annual William Street Festival is billed as Sydney’s first fashion laneway celebration, the myriad of boutique fashion and art businesses joining hospitality in a tribute to “one of the most
Another edition of Hotels & Hashtags took place last week, helping hoteliers in Victoria to consider and plan beyond the today. The Hotels & Hashtags concept began two years ago, a partnership between the AHA Victoria and Carlton & United Breweries. First held in Bendigo, last year it moved to Richmond and this year more
In celebration of the ABC’s running of the Classic Countdown series, venue entertainment provider Nightlife has produced a Countdown party pack to tune in generations of Aussies. The pioneering ABC music show Countdown, hosted by Molly Meldrum, aired from late 1974 until mid-1987. Over 13 weeks from September to December, the national broadcaster is re-running
Next week will see the South Australia Hospitality Industry Forum and Exhibition, renamed Invigorate, taking place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October. The expansive trade-only event is produced by the AHA|SA, with support from Clubs SA, Restaurant & Catering and Foodbank. There will be stands and product engagement from suppliers
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Famed authority on the Melbourne Cup, Max Hitchins, was also the former proprietor of Bondi Junction’s iconic Billy the Pig’s, which won every year, courtesy of its dedication to the race that stops the nation. Hitchins – known in certain circles as Melbourne Cup Max for his in-depth knowledge of the big event, able to
Typifying the enterprising festive events that take place around the country, the Let’s Dance Festival stems from the legendary David Bowie’s surprise appearance at the outback Carinda Hotel. Australia prides itself on festival events based in local history, locally produced produce, or simply the crazy quirks of its local inhabitants, most taking place in the
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Sydney craft brewer Young Henrys has been behind some innovative “have a beer on us” campaigns popping up in pubs around NSW and Australia. Occupying a post-industrial era warehouse in Newtown, the hipster mecca heart of Sydney’s inner west, Young Henrys has produced dozens of short-batch and seasonal brews over the years to complement its
The W. Short Hotel Group branched further into festivals on the weekend, holding the inaugural Cider Fest at The Tudor to the delight of the people of Redfern. The first ever Cider Fest at The Tudor took place on Saturday (2 September), showcasing Australian and international ciders from the “Adelaide Hills to Spain” and serving
Solotel’s Golden Sheaf consolidated its reputation as one of Sydney’s best live band venues yesterday, serenading the city-to-surfers with an impromptu gig by hard-rockers You Am I. Surprising the more than 80,000 runners taking part in this year’s instalment of the classic endurance event, serious athletes and fun-seeking alike trekking the 10-odd kilometres from the
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