The Taproom - Shedshaker Brewing

16/06/2026

BUCKS FOR BROOK - THURSDAY 25th JUNE, 7PM AT THE TAPPY.

This is a fundraiser for local legend Brook Sykes, who damaged his leg end during the 94.9 MainFM Main Game 2026 fundraiser.

Brook injured his Achilles tendon during the Main Game, playing for the Rockatoos. He is a self-employed gardener, so this is a bad outcome. The fundraiser is to help Brook get through the next few months as he recovers from the injury.

There will be an all-star line up of:
* Tirimasu Misterioso (Castlemaine’s premier dessert-flavoured party band)
* DJs including Emotional Rescue
* Dancing
* Raffles and games

And for only $30, the ticket includes a bloody 2-COURSE MEAL!! You can help a brother out with a full belly, and maybe win some prizes.

Whether you're a triumphant Rockatoo, gallant Galah or just a lover of footy, radio and/or fundraisers, this promises to be an epic time! You just have to show up.

Tix here: https://events.humanitix.com/bucks-for-brook

Tickets - $30 for adults, $15 U12s - all profits go to Brooky getting back on his feet.



The Mill Castlemaine
Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds
Castlemaine Football Netball Club

14/06/2026

Open from 12pm today at The Mill Castlemaine

It actually looks like a nice day!

09/06/2026

Count your lucky stars this SAT 13TH with The Smith & Western Jury LIVE at the Taproom with EARLY BIRD TICKETS.

https://events.humanitix.com/the-smith-and-western-jury

Melbourne's rising superstars of the alt-country scene, The Smith & Western Jury are hittin' the road to promote their new single Lucky Stars and they are stopping by the Taproom!

Their music is a rock-driven punch laced with a western twinge - familiar yet all their own. Their 2024 debut album Hotel Texas stamped them as a must-see live act, having owned Out on the Weekend, Queenscliff and Tamworth festivals. Their last single, Rolling the Dice was a tasty desert-baked treat inspired by a trip through Joshua Tree.

They are supported by Elise Drake - a new name round these parts. Elise hails from up north, Barapa Barapa country, and her music takes the darker sounds of 90's indie rock and combines them with sweet, harmony-laden pop hooks. You're gonna love her.

And to make it one night to remember, there will also be a DJ playing the best smokin' tunes to keep the party vibe happening! That DJ has a name - they call him Ben Mastwyk... yes, that Ben of the Millions and the Energy, the cosmic cowboy himself! Last time he was down our way, he showered us with in $1M dollar notes.

Get in quick for early bird tickets! There ain't many of 'em...

https://youtu.be/Bk0lxrxSpRU?si=1cnz4XiuQ7a66x1v



The Mill Castlemaine
Lady Adventurer: Music, Arts, Community
Lightning & Rhinestones
Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds
MainFM

Written by The Smith & Western Jury.Starring Samantha Lombardi, Si...

08/06/2026

Everyone, of course loves the King, Happy Birthday Charlie. 😉

What we may love more is a public holiday, a cold beer and a delicious pizza.

We are open today from 12-7pm at The Mill Castlemaine

(P.S. - not even his birthday)

07/06/2026

Definitely the day for a kick on!

One of the best days of the year in Castlemaine.

The 94.9 MainFM Main Game is on TODAY, and kick-ons (pun fully intended) are at The Taproom.

Kick on after the Main Game with party faves OK darling, playing Electro party rock of the finest quality - perfect for celebrating a mighty Galah win (or... a Rockatoo win if it comes to that).

There will also be Tim Rogers(You Am I) spinning the vinyl to kick start the arvo. This portrait of Tim is by our guy Ned Middleton.

And of course, it is FREE! So head north from Camp and land at the Tappy for the party kick-ons.

The game is 12-4pm with lots of extra stuff at Camp Reserve and kick-ons shall start at The Mill Castlemaine shortly after.

06/06/2026

The 94.9 MainFM Main Game is on Sunday, and kick-ons (pun fully intended) are at The Taproom.

Kick on after the Main Game with party faves OK darling, playing Electro party rock of the finest quality - perfect for celebrating a mighty Galah win (or... a Rockatoo win if it comes to that).

There will also be Tim Rogers (You Am I) spinning the vinyl to kick start the arvo.

And of course, it is FREE! So head north from Camp and land at the Tappy for the party kick-ons.

Or just come along - witnessing The Main Game is optional (but you really should see it - footy at its finest).

The game is 12-4pm with lots of extra stuff at Camp Reserve and kick-ons shall start at The Mill Castlemaine shortly after.



Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds