In fairness to Behind Bars, the Trivia is something that they have put together as their own initiative. Behind Bars is a small (though very successful) privately owned Sydney based company so I imagine for them to put this on in SA and WA this year would be a strain logistically and financially.

The good news is that, after the BB team’s efforts with the Trivia in 2008, they’ve managed to get some support from Diageo’s Alchemy. So perhaps in the future (if this year’s event proves popular) they will look and spreading to the other states.

I suggest that you contact Behind Bars directly to express you interest in this event . Maybe they’ll be able to work with you at putting something on.

Thanks for that. I still have not been able to find it. I have looked and telephoned at least 50 bottle shops now. Still no response from Suntory.

I will keep trying.

Let me know if something turns up elsewhere.

David

Love you J.

What does this mean for a city that thrives on innovation, creativity, and cultural sophistication? How do we continue to rank amongst the most liveable and attractive cities in the world, when all we can offer visitors is the same bars that were here 3 years ago?

In order to communicate your message of widespread moderation and civil behavior from the vast majority of drinkers, you need to persuade the wankers running the Sun/Herald that there’s better money to be had from ENCOURAGING enjoyment of life, rather than treading the pathetic old track of blanket condemnation. Conservatism need not necessarily equate to stupidity…

I only hope that your survey may be re-run in Melbourne. In the meantime, I feel sorry for those whose ongoing quest to bring international flavor and quality, inventiveness and new character to the Melbourne bar scene is being stymied, needlessly, as a result of the Herald/Sun’s short-sighted and reactionary campaign.

Cheers - Mike