Come and play at our house.
Jess Ribeiro & Leah Senior "Friendship Tour"
Bring your bestie and bond over the wholesome music of two of Australia’s brightest shining folk stars in this celebration of singing, songwriting and friendship.
Phil your boots up BYO Vinyl
Our local rocker, Phil, plays his own collection of vinyl (and ours, and yours). Expect classics from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Casual vibes all round.
Anzac Day 2 Up
This year we’re partnering with our local RSL branch again to bring 2-up to the Green Room. Kicking off at 2pm.
Winey Witches
Women’s Supper Club.
$55 per head
Empowerment, connection and self-care through shared dining, wine tasting and conversation.
On the last Wednesday of each month, join fellow local women to enjoy a main course, paired with a matching wine by our Bridget. Learn about wine and also have a whine with fellow women on a semi-regular basis.
Maple Glider
The velvety melodic compositions of Maple Glider (Tori Zietsch) are returning our way this April for a stellar solo tour alongside a pretty special guest – Lake Kelly.
Winey Witches
Women’s Supper Club.
$55 per head
Empowerment, connection and self-care through shared dining, wine tasting and conversation.
On the last Wednesday of each month, join fellow local women to enjoy a main course, paired with a matching wine by our Bridget. Learn about wine and also have a whine with fellow women on a semi-regular basis.
Cool Sounds
Melbourne’s Cool Sounds make records that move deftly and playfully through indie-rock, pop, and alt-country. The band are defined by their signature guitar lines, as catchy as any chorus, as well as a beloved live show that sees six musicians crowded onstage. Tickets available via Jet Black Cat.
Jazz & Shiraz w/ Girl Friday
Come for a boogie, stay for the bar snacks and leave with a bottle or two.
FREE EVENT • POURING FROM 6PM • PLAYING FROM 7PM
Surprise Chef
Surprise Chef play Mapleton Pub on Friday 1st March 2024. Hailing from just outside Melbourne, their music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilize time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world.
Tickets available via www.mapleton.pub
History at our House
Talking Country Building Bridges has evolved from expressions of interest by Mapleton residents for opportunities to learn about the indigenous culture of this region, to a broader examination of local and Queensland history with a focus on the interface of First Nations history and culture with the early settlers in this region.
Last year Tony Millroy gave a series of four history talks and engaged the attendees of the Mapleton History Group in discussions leading to greater understanding of our history. With the defeat of the Constitutional Referendum truth-telling about and understanding of our history takes on an even greater importance. This year Tony will continue to share his knowledge of history for the Mapleton History Group.
Join us in the Green Room for an evening of discussion and shared knowledge. The bar will be open, tea and coffee will be served, as well as some cheese and crackers (the restaurant will be closed). Come early to purchase drinks and chat. Tony’s selected readings for this event are focused on Libby Connors work on the Aboriginal leader Dundalli and South East Queensland’s social conditions of the late 1850s, particularly the fear of attack from Aboriginal groups.
To obtain the readings email info@talkingcountrybuildingbridges.com
NYE House Party w/ Girl Friday!
Dance in the new year with local jazz band Girl Friday, followed by a DJ set to countdown with. If it’s anything like last year, we promise a very good time!
Officially kicks off at 7pm. Cover charge on entry, with some nibbles provided.
Tex Crick & Sylvie
Join us in the Green Room for an evening with the remarkable Sylvie (US) and Tex Crick (AUS)!
Sylvie seamlessly taps into the timeless musical essence of hidden or lost melodies delicately encapsulated as legacies. In 1975, John Schwab and his band “Mad Anthony” sat in a barn in Southern California and recorded their songs. It was a narrative that was common during this period - the band was close to a record deal but it never came, and the tapes were stored in a box in a closet. Decades later, in a small town in Ohio, his son Ben Schwab came across them. The recordings would imprint a sound and feeling that he would end up chasing. They were timeless, effortless, and soulful. A harmonic birthright. Sylvie is the full return to the musical lineage and spirit that lived in all those lost yet beloved cassettes and reels. True to Mad Anthonyʼs form, Ben and his friends also sat around in a garage in LA to make these recordings.
Sharing the tour, melodic piano pop virtuoso originally from Australia’s south coast, Tex Crick will be bringing his idiosyncratic songwriting style loosely rooted in nostalgic pop and soft rock. Known for his collaborations with music luminaries like Connan Mockasin and Weyes Blood, Tex’s music is a fusion of nostalgia and wry intelligence. He recently unveiled his latest gem, ‘Sweet Dreamin’, on Mac’s Record Label.
Maple Glider
Tori Zietsch, (aka Maple Glider, our favourite badass of indie folk), released her second album titled I Get Into Trouble on 13th October. It's the follow up to 2021's To Enjoy is the Only Thing, and we can expect another collection of intimate vignettes of Zietsch’s life.
Following her debut international tour in September, with two sold out London shows, we are lucky enough to bring Maple Glider and her new album to everyone on the Sunshine Coast.
Local Maker Tasting w/ Twelve and a Half Acres Distillery
Come and meet Andrew Landcaster, owner and distiller. A veteran of 35 years service, Andy realised his true passion was making things. After building his house, the furniture for his house and brewing his own beer, he realised he would like to create gin and spirits. For him, Twelve and a Half Acres combines his love for nature and the outdoors with the need of a challenge. He feels a deep sense of connection to the land he lives on, also called Twelve and a Half Acres, and is committed to making it even better than it already is through initiatives like Care for Wildlife. Twelve and a Half Acres is more than a business, it’s his heart and soul.
Winston
Cameron Matthews, in collaboration with the Falls Farm and Mapleton Public House, brings you WINSTON; a pop-up fine diner.
For 6 weeks, October through November 2023, the Green Room at Mapleton Public House will transform into an intimate dining space.
One sitting. Fourteen seats. Many courses...
Rangebow Longish Lunch
Hear about the journey of the produce from The Falls Farm to your plate. Dr Mark Runkovski will enthrall you with the story of the endangered Southern Pink Underwing Moth.
https://www.therangebowfestival.org/all-events/longish-lunch
Brunch on the balcony
Join us for Sunday brunch on the balcony, over looking one of the coast’s most incredible views. Sit back and enjoy the likes of sourdough crumpets, house made cottage cheese, cured line-caught fish and pickled vegetables straight from the Farm, all served to share, direct to your table. Cold pressed juices, Bloody Marys, Champagne and of course great coffee and tea will also be on offer.
Notes on: Winter
A curated selection of next-generation chefs, each with a connection to The Falls Farm – a regenerative produce farm based in Mapleton – have been invited to generate new ideas based around one key concept: winter produce.
The Falls Farm Open Day
Spend a day at The Falls Farm wandering through the extensive market gardens, herb gardens, and orchards, and then enjoy a ‘tasting’ of the freshest organic produce. This is Seasonal Tastings: Winter. In mid-winter, The Falls Farm is at its most diverse, productive, and beautiful.
SUNDAY SESSION: Chuchobruno
Santiago "Chucho" Bruno is an exceptionally talented Argentinian-bred artist from Buenos Aires, who has recently relocated to Australia to further his career in the arts. With an impressive array of skills and experiences, Chucho is widely recognized as a gifted musician, conductor, art developer, producer, film scoring director, and performer.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Chucho's musical prowess knows no bounds, and he has mastered a range of instruments, including the guitar, keys, drums, and bass. He is known for his improvisational skills and his ability to seamlessly blend various genres and styles of music, making him a true "king of the jam."
This is a Sunday Session not to be missed!
Winter Solstice Feast
Join us on the longest night of the year, with an abundance of winter vegetables, in a family feast at our house and mark the passage of time that is our one year anniversary and our signal for mid-winter. Bring loved ones, big appetites, warm clothing and yourself — we’ll take care of the rest.
SUNDAY SESSION: Politics in the Pub
Join Professor David Hollinsworth, who wrote the book on Race and Racism in Australia, to discuss the First Nations Voice to Parliament and it's design, and learn about the history of our First Nations people's efforts to get recognition and impact policy.
This event is brought to you by Nicklin ALP.