The first state round is in Sydney, this Sunday, 1 June, at Now & Then in the CBD.
Hosted by William Grant & Sons, the competition was launched in 2011 in the US to celebrate women and femme-identifying bartenders. Since then, it has grown to become a cornerstone of professional development and advocacy for female hospitality professionals.
Speed Rack 2025 State Rounds
Sydney: Sunday, 1 June
Melbourne: Sunday, 8 June
Adelaide: Sunday, 29 June
Perth: Sunday, 6 July
Brisbane: Sunday, 13 July
The semi-finals and final will be held in Sydney on Sunday, 19 October.
Speed Rack Australia will also be raising money for the charity, Tour de Cure. All ticket proceeds will go to the breakthrough breast cancer research project for a novel epigenetic blood test for early detection of residual and recurrent breast cancer.
William Grant & Sons Australia head of Marketing, Jonathan Sully, said Speed Rack has always been about more than making cocktails quickly.
“This competition isn’t just about making drinks fast; it’s about elevating female professionals who are shaping the future of the bar scene. Bringing Speed Rack to Australia is part of William Grant & Sons ongoing commitment to inclusion, celebration of talent, and supporting a worthy cause.
“It will be great to see the industry get behind the competition by coming along to the events,” Sully said.
For more information, contact William Grant & Sons Australia brand ambassador, Rachael Bartlett, at [email protected].