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Country and Western Stars Align in Ballarat for Out On The Weekend
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11 Jul 2024
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Get ready for some serious boot scootin’, as beloved western-fest Out On The Weekend arrives in Ballarat this October.
After a decade in Melbourne’s inner-west, the festival is taking an anniversary road trip to country Victoria, with Ballarat the first destination for a posse of international country stars.
The lineup includes Uncle Lucius, Nick Shoulders, Margo Cilker, Jonny Fritz & Joshua Hedley, joined by Ballarat singer-songwriter Freya Josephine Hollick and local legends James Ellis & The Jealous Guys.
Out On The Weekend will bring some extra wanderlust to Itinerant Spirits on Friday 11 October, 5.30pm until late. Tickets are on sale now.
Itinerant Spirits is on the wrong side of the tracks (okay, a short walk across the plaza) in the impressive bluestone Goods Shed opposite Ballarat Railway Station. The venue’s about a 90-minute journey by V/Line from Southern Cross Station and a little less by car from Melbourne CBD. The entry on Nolan Street has an external access ramp and a DDA passenger lift, along with dedicated parking bays.
Under the same roof, you’ll find Nolans restaurant and Boom Time Dumplings, while apartment hotel Quest Ballarat Station is conveniently located next door. A 5min stroll up Lydiard Street will take you into the heart of the city, with a smorgasbord of bars and restaurants to explore.
From Country Stars to Iconic Guitars
Country fans are in for a treat, with Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar opening at the Art Gallery of Ballarat the next day, on Saturday 12 October.
This exclusive exhibition features 40 iconic guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum (USA), alongside images by renowned rock photographer Neil Zlozower and Australian music documenter Tony Mott. Plus, there’s a captivating assemblage of paintings, drawings, illustrative designs, and objects celebrating the stories behind the instruments that made the stars.
Tickets are on sale in July, so giddy up for a western road trip this spring.
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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.