With just eight sleeps until Sydney Bar Week kicks off, now’s the time to pick up the last tickets to the Business of Bars Conference being held in The Whisky Room at the Clock Hotel on Monday 21 September.
Why do you want to be there? Because you’ll get to hear from some of the country’s smartest operators and brand builders on how to open a bar, start your own brand, market your bar, and get an idea of what the next bog trends will be in the glorious world of booze and bars.
Tickets are just $25 per session or $80 for all four — take a look at the schedule and the speakers below and book your place at barweek.com.aunow.
While you’re there, you can book your tickets to the Indie tasting and the Bartender Magazine Bar Awards — don’t forget to check the timetable to see all the other great parties and events happening in September.
Date: Monday, 21st September, 2015
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Tickets: $25 per session or $80 for 4. Visit barweek.com.au to book.
Venue: The Whisky Room @ The Clock Hotel, Crown Street, Surry Hills
12.15pm to 1pm: Build a Booze Empire
Fancy owning your very own booze brand, building your own bottle of bitters or bringing a little-known brand into Oz? Come and learn from those who are paving the way:
James France (Vanguard Luxury Brands)
Andy Harris (HMH Beverages)
Jonny Croft (Small Batch Spirits)
Jason Crawley (The Drink Cabinet)
Hosted by David Spanton (founder, Bartender Magazine).
Cost: $25.00 per session or $80 for all 4!
1.15pm to 2pm: What’s next for Booze, Bars & Bartenders?
Trends in the bar industry are constantly on the move. What will take over from speakeasies, picklebacks & sliders? Get set for a ride into the future with our esteemed panel:
Sven Almenning (Speakeasy Group)
Jeremy Shipley (Group Bars Manager, Solotel)
Bonnie Shearston (Public, Red Hook, Coppa Spuntino, Brisbane)
Perryn Collier (Moubment Group)
Hosted by David Spanton (founder, Bartender Magazine).
Cost: $25.00 per session or $80 for all 4!
2.15pm to 3pm: The Art of Marketing
Whether you’re running a pub, restaurant or small bar, cohesive product selection and effective marketing practices are crucial to your success. Join our panel of industry professionals:
Luke Butler (Sydney Design Social)
Toby Hilton (GM, Swillhouse Group)
Ben Pearce (The Beach Road Hotel)
Jesse Flavell (Selected Entertainment)
Cost: $25.00 per session or $80 for all 4!
3.15pm to 4pm: Opening a Bar – The Cheat Sheet
Opening a bar might be the next step on your career agenda. But wait, there’s so much you should know before you jump in. Come and listen to those who’ve done it before, and more importantly are making a cracking success of it. The panel includes:
Mikey Enright (The Barber Shop)
Simon McGoram (Neighbourhood, Henrietta’s et al)
Sebastian Soto (Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern)
Andy Freeman (Varnish on King et al)
Hosted by David Spanton (founder, Bartender Magazine)
Cost: $25.00 per session or $80 for all 4!
Tickets are just $25 per session or $80 for all four — take a look at the schedule and the speakers below and book your place at barweek.com.aunow.