Festivals & Events Articles
March 10, 2005
LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA: Quiet side to beer culture
This would be a good year for Yarra Valley wines, and spirits are high at the annual grape grazing festival, traditionally held on the third weekend of February. The spirit flows on for winegrowers in Victoria, which with South Australia and New South Wales, is at the forefront of the Australian wine industry. Wine is a new growth industry for Australia. Over the past 10 years, it has doubled in size, driven by exports. Now Australia leads the "New World" producers. Among global exporters, Australia lies fourth behind Old World producers France, Italy and Spain in terms of volume and value.From LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA: Quiet side to beer culture
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November 21, 2004
An extreme Christmas Holiday - the infamous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
This Christmas, Global Yacht Racing is providing ordinary people with a passion for adventure travel the opportunity to experience the ultimate challenge in adventure holidays � ocean yacht racing. Global Yacht Racing�s next major race package is a gruelling 630nm ocean race starting in Sydney and racing to Hobart, Tasmania starting on the 13th December 2004. This year is the 60th anniversary of the race which has become a summer icon in Australia and with an adrenaline filled fleet already lined up, the start looks set to be spectacular.From An extreme Christmas Holiday - the infamous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
I want to go on a boat ride!
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Christmas cheer without the beer
No alcohol will be allowed during the annual backpacker Christmas Day party on Australia's Bondi Beach, which attracts 40,000 people, after hundreds of often drunken revelers had to be rescued...Continue reading... | by Court | #
In 100 Words or Less? You've got to be kidding...
This is Ging-Ms Vebose-Bangpants we're talkin' 'bout here; how on EARTH am I to be THAT succint. However, that was my assignment for last night's sassy acoustic gig from a...Continue reading... | by Ging | #
Jelly Wrestling, Stripteasing & the infinite Gender Debate
How could this NOT draw my attention? Tonight at Avid Reader bookshop, West End, I'll be attending this. Firstly, I LOATHED, DESPISED, how you say, HATED The Bride Stripped Bare,...Continue reading... | by Ging | #
Brisbane River Festival 2004
If you're wandering down by the Brisbane River this Sunday afternoon towards West End you'll no doubt see the more than 20,000 rubber duckies battling it out for victory as...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (4)
Bridge to Brisbane
On Sunday morning I will be joining thousands of other people jamming one lane of Brisbane's Gateway Bridge as we make our way to New Farm Park. No, it's not...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (6)
State of Origin III
The third and deciding game of the State of Origon series kicks off tonight and it has all the makings of a classic. The Blues coach (who every QLD'er loves...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (3)
Illawarra Folk Festival
The 20th "biggest little folk festival in the world" kicks off in Jamberoo in New South Wales in September. Illawarra is a region approximately 100 kms south of Sydney and...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
State of Origin I
Why can't we just all get along? Game one is done and dusted and if you're from south of the border, you're a happy chappy. If you're a Queenslander (or...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Rock Out!
Each year, Australia plays host to a few major music festivals that attract massive crowds. Big Day Out, Homebake and Livid attract hoards of locals and travelers alike to daylong...Continue reading... | by Court | #
National Holidays and Descriptions
Some of the best glimpses into Australian history and culture can be seen on public holidays, especially on Australia-specific Australia Day. During holiday periods, accommodation can be hard to come...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Events and Festivals Basics
Australia hosts a number of events and festivals, especially in the summertime. Below is a list of the most popular events in each state and territory. New South Wales Sydney...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Woodstock Festival Australia
If you're looking to spend a big day out listening to a wide selection of Aussie bands, check out the Woodstock Festival. Here's their website pitch: Our festival incorporates a...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (3)
BootsnAll Meeting in Brisbane
It was long overdue, but we finally had a BootsnAll Brisbane meeting that was planned more than a day in advance. As a result, we got a good turn out...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (4)
BootsnAll Brisbane gathering
We're a bit better organized this time. We are planning a litte BootsnAll get-together this Thursday, January 15th in the city. No need to RSVP, just show up if you...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (6)
New Years Day in Brisbane
Yes its 2004 and we're all conscious....Continue reading... | by | #
The Woodford Folk Festival
The Woodford Folk Festival is a wonderful cultural event that I�ve been hearing about for some time now....Continue reading... | by | # | Comments (2)
Rainbow Serpent Festival 2004
Australia Day Long Weekend January 23 - 26 If you're looking for something to do around the Australia Day weekend, you might consider this three day outdoor dance/music/healing festival just...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (7)
West End Street Festival 2003
I'd never heard of this annual event before, but it's been charkling along for at least 18 years. So big thanks to Ging for making me aware of it and...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (4)
Sunset Cinema
Went to a screening of Gettin' Square tonight at the Sunset Cinema in the City Botantical Gardens. This Aussie movie has won a few domestic awards recently and I was...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (6)
Race that stops the Nation
First Tuesday of every November, Australia grinds to a halt to watch a little horse race called the Melbourne Cup. Victorians even get the day off work to watch it....Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Rugby Festival
Went to the Rugby World Cup over the weekend and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Even though I was as far back as you can possibly be, the view was still...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Chicks Love It, Part II
Last night I met Ging at the Metro Arts to see a play that my old mate was in. I'd never been to this venue before and was very impressed...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Chicks Love It
I was reading through the paper today while eating lunch, just scanning headlines and dipping in where something caught my eye. I glanced at a photo in the arts section...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (4)
Short Film Festival
Browsing through the weekly free news-mag the Brisbane News, I came across a film festival at the University of Queensland's Schonell Cinema. It's called 50 Minutes from Home and over...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (2)
He could have been the champion of the world...
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the boxer wrongfully imprisoned for murder in the 60's and now a civil rights activist will be visiting Brisbane to give a lecture at Griffith University on...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (2)
Yes, these are the people in your neighbourhood
in your neighbourhood, in your neigh, bour, hood, etc... How excited am I?!!! Sesame Street is ON TOUR! I know!!!!...Continue reading... | by Ging | # | Comments (2)
Movies in the Park
If you're looking to enjoy the beautiful weather of late Spring, early Summer and you're a movie buff, you can combine the two activities every night from September 24 to...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Photos from Beerfest 2003
Ging did such a good job reporting on the events at the National Festival of Beers that there really isn't that much for me to add. However, there are a...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (8)
Mmmm, beer...
What better way to kick off the weekend than at a Brisbane institution – the now 14th National Festival of Beers. While it could arguably be considered just another excuse...Continue reading... | by Ging | # | Comments (5)
Beer Festival
Now those are words that I love to hear. Spending a few years in the microbrewery capital of the USA, Oregon, I've developed a taste for beer that Aussie macros...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (5)
Rugby World Cup 2003
My tickets to the RWC games arrived in the mail yesterday. Same day there were pull out sections of the paper with breakdowns, fixtures, etc. Think I can start to...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (2)
Toowong Centenary
The suburb of Toowong is turning 100 years old this year and there are a bunch of activities and events planned to celebrate. I've lived on the border of Taringa...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (3)
Calling all writers
The Brisbane Writers Festival kicks off in October in South Bank and they're looking for volunteers to help out. They need ushers, stage managers, and "Green Room buddies". I don't...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Rugby World Cup
It's getting close now and the excitement is starting to build. The Wallabies put in a tough performance against the almighty All Blacks on Saturday night so they seem to...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (10)
Ekka Institutions
The first thing that hits you when you step off the train at Exhibition station and pass through the gates of the RNA showground is the smell of cow dung....Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (6)
Brisbane Powerhouse
I've been meaning to post about and visit the Brisbane Powerhouse for some time and never got around to it. Well, I still haven't visited it, but at least I...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (6)
The Ekka!
The first weekend of the Ekka has passed and they're reporting good crowds at the show. I imagine there were a bunch of hyperactive kids at school today, running around...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Festival City
August is certainly the month in BrisVegas to festival hop. The film festival is still going strong and crowds have been big for most shows. Also this month is the...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (8)
Valley Fiesta 2003
From having been totally unaware of this music festival going on this weekend, I've since read all about it in the paper and had two different friends suggest going along...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Brisbane International Film Festival
The 2003 BIFF kicks off next week, July 29-Aug 10. It's the 12th year of the event and looks like it has quite a following. I spent some time last...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Jazz & Blues Fest
Anyone out for some good music for an even better cause should check out the Jazz & Blues Festival this weekend: Jazz and Blues Festival 2003 Should be fun....Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Cricket World Cup
After the shellacking Australia gave India in the World Cup Final today, who's gonna step up and give the Aussies a game? Here's the score...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
