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“BarShow offers an enormous amount of product to sample… I like what the big spirits companies have done with their stands and the wealth of knowledge that speakers such as Angus Winchester and John Gakuru bring. I think Sydney needs that international touch to it and that’s what I personally look forward to.”
Julian Serna, Bar Manager, Foveaux, Sydney |
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“The best thing about BarShow is it brings everyone together for one big week, allowing people to catch up with old friends, network and exchange ideas… it’s an awesome event.”
Sven Almenning , Director, Alchemy |
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“It’s a fantastic show and we’ve been doing it for five years now. It’s well organised and always busy. We really rely on getting the venue owners to the show and we’ve really had a lot of success. It’s great because people get to show off their products and there are very few shows which give exposure to those markets.”
Bryan Said , JBN Sound Ceiling |
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“I think it’s the most amazing networking experience. I get so much inspiration and knowledge from everything that’s going on, from the bar talks to the Bartender of the Year Competition. I haven’t missed a BarShow yet and I very proud of that. You have to stay ahead in this industry. There are bars in Melbourne which have literally close for five days every Sydney BarShow!”
Alex Ross , Owner, Ginger, Melbourne |
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“It keeps getting more exciting and diverse year on year. Bartenders coming up through the ranks are able to draw on a wealth of knowledge from the international guests. For the more experienced among us, it’s a really good networking opportunity. For exhibitors, it gives you the exposure you need, to get your product into the hands of those that are going to use it and promote it. I think the world is starting to respond to Australian cocktail culture in a big way, sending their brand ambassadors from New York and London down here to BarShow.”
Alexx Swainston, Finer Points |
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“It has been fantastic. Everyone has been so excited by our product and the awareness has been brilliant. It’s been good fun and great business. I recommend it to anybody.”
Amanda Innes , Glide Hair |
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“I’ve come over from Bali and BarShow is the place we come to for the latest drinks trends and products. It’s great to be around and catch up with friends and see what’s happening generally.”
Jasper Manifold , Bar Manager, Ku De Ta, Bali |
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“The show has been sensational. The atmosphere and the sheer numbers coming through are amazing – I mean this is Sydney, Australia, not Las Vegas or London, and the numbers we’ve been getting have been really suprising. We’ve had an incredible amount of interest in our signs and lighted tables.”
Harley Cave , THT International |
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“We’re currently recruiting for Ivy, as we need 500 staff. We’ve had an amazing response. Something like 6,500 bartenders and industry people come through over the two days, so it’s a perfect vehicle for us. Without BarShow I don’t think the Australian bar industry would be anywhere near where it is today. It’s a fantastic event and does a great job of promoting bars full stop.”
Justin Tynan, GM, Large Hotels, Merivale Group |
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“BarShow is the meeting place. This is where every bartender, manager and owner comes once a year to catch up with old friends, find new products and see what changes there are going on in the industry. If it wasn’t for shows like this, movements like the use of new ingredients in drinks and molecular mixology wouldn’t be so much at the forefront of bar culture. A lot has changed in the Australian bar industry over the last eight years and I firmly believe that BarShow and Bartender magazine have been at the forefront of that change.”
Nigel Weisbaum , Club Suntory |
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“I came to meet the Aussie bartenders and see who is doing what – for me it’s two days where you can meet so many good people all in one place. There’s a good variety of stands – it’s very cool, and very interesting.”
Xavier Padovani , Global Brand Ambassador, Hendrick’s Gin |
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“You get everyone here, from the new bartenders to the key players and influencers – it’s a great spread every year. The Australian standard is so high – for me that’s what eight years of BarShow does. I’ve been to every major show in the world and it’s this show that is at a level above everything else. The education and what bartenders take away from it – it’s a great couple of days.”
Jacob Briars ,Vodka Professor, 42 Below/Bacardi Lion |
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“People have traditionally come here for spirits and all the other things found in bars, but wine was something it had never touched on before and it has worked really, really well. The show is very cool indeed, and of course the parties are massive!”
Ben Moechtar, President, Sommeliers Association of Australia, NSW & Host, Wine Garden 07 Theatre |
