BATTLE OF THE FOOTY CODES “GOOD FOR PUBS”
In the past fortnight Australia has seen first a huge – and then an enormous – sum of money agreed for the TV rights of football codes. Rupert’s war with Nine is good for footy, and for pubs. While the
BAR’S OPEN FOR 2015 CRAFT BEER AWARDS
The Craft Beer Industry Association has opened entries for its 2015 Awards, following continued growth in the sector and the success of its inaugural Awards last year. Representing the craft beer industry nationally, the CBIA says the Awards are a
RESEARCH SHOWS HOTELS STILL ROCK FOR LIVE MUSIC
In the wake of recent findings that live music is a “significant contributor” to the economy, hotels are shown to be the greatest driver. The University of Tasmania released a report last week that quantified the live music industry as
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SET TO ATTRACT PUB PATRONS
The Australian Cinema & Entertainment Network is kick-starting its expansion into the pub industry with The AUSSCAs ‘crowd-powered short film tournament’. The traditional cinema model is under pressure from increased availability of entertainment and piracy, but going to the cinema
MERIVALE STAR-STUDDED EVENT ASKS R U OK?
Pioneering hotel operator Merivale has announced a gala event fronted by some of the country’s best chefs, in support of the awareness campaign asking R U OK? R U OK? is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2009 that pursues the
TOP UK JUDGE JOINS SYDNEY BEER & CIDER SHOW
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has added another celebrity name to its judging line-up for the 2015 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show. Former chief brewer at Lion Nathan and UK Chairman of Judges Bill Taylor will join fellow
