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SBS Australia
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
World-renowned chef Analiese Gregory is back for a brand-new season of the stunning original series, A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking
Premieres Monday 23 June on SBS On Demand and SBS Food Watch the trailer here World renowned, Michelin star trained chef, Analiese Gregory is raising the stakes in the new season of her hit SBS series, A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking. The eight-part series will premiere on Monday 23 June at 7.30pm on SBS On Demand and SBS Food. After taking the biggest risk of her life and giving up an international restaurant career for a new life in a 115-year-old cottage in rural Tasmania, in season two Analiese is turning her cottage into a small boutique eatery. In each thirty-minute episode of this stunningly original series, Analiese will source the freshest local ingredients for the menu as she builds to a dramatic opening of her intimate 10-seater eatery. Seeking culinary inspiration for her new eatery, Analiese will dive into exciting new outdoor adventures , including hunting for wallaby, spearfishing and catching lobster by hand as she expands her quest for the best produce and freshest ingredients. Supported by her faithful new dog, a growing collection of farm animals and her local community, Analiese works to transform her farm into being more self-sufficient and eco-conscious. Living sustainably while showcasing new recipes that celebrate the best of pristine Tasmania, this season Analiese creates incredible dishes from land to plate including cauliflower fritters with garlic aioli, lobster cannelloni with a white asparagus sauce, char siu bao (pork roast buns), tender roast leg of lamb, and wallaby rendang. Learn how to eat seasonally, re-connect with nature, and bring some wilderness into your life with A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking . Analiese Gregory's new eatery, built in her Tasmanian Huon Valley cottage, opens soon where she'll serve a menu of dishes created with hyper-local produce to 10 people at a time. Host, Analiese Gregory said: 'I'm incredibly excited to share this new season of A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking where we go deeper into my journey in Tasmania, learn new skills, meet new friends, forage new ingredients and build a business on my property to make my life here truly sustainable. It's been a wild ride in all the senses, and I hope that people will take away from it that there is always a possibility to chase your dreams, overcome your fears, learn new tricks, get out in nature and reconnect with yourself. Even if sometimes you get cold, wet, and pick up a few bruises on the way!' SBS Head of Food and Entertainment, Emily Griggs said: 'Analiese Gregory's love of the wilderness and incredible culinary skills shine in A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking . Audiences loved going on the wild journey of discovery with Analiese in season one and It'sfantastic to haveher back on SBS as she goes on a new adventure creating her eatery and continuing to live off the land and sea in beautiful Tasmania. Get ready to ignite your inner wild ways while discovering new delicious recipes created by the freshest ingredients.' Screen Tasmania Executive Manager, Alex Sangston said: 'We're beyond excited for season 2 of A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking. Analiese continues to showcase the beauty and bounty of Tasmania, highlighting the incredible fresh produce the island has to offer. The show beautifully captures the warm, friendly Tassie lifestyle that we've all come to appreciate. We're also proud to support Navid and Broken Yellow, who have become a staple in Tasmanian production.' A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking season two premieres Monday 23 June at 7.30pm on SBS On Demand and SBS Food. A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking season two will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand with subtitling available in Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese and Traditional Chinese. A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking season two is produced by Broken Yellow and Barking Mad Productions for SBS Food, with production support from Screen Tasmania and assistance from Tourism Tasmania. Biography – Analiese Gregory From the age of sixteen, Analiese Gregory has been making a name for herself in some of the world's most famous restaurants. Her career started in her home country of New Zealand, at Logan Brown in Wellington. From there she travelled to work in some of Europe's most prestigious kitchens, including 2 Michelin Star venues, The Ledbury in London and Mugaritz in Spain, 3 Michelin Star Michel Bras and Le Meurice in France, before spending five years alongside Peter Gilmore at one of Australia's most revered restaurants, Quay, in Sydney. It was from here Analiese went to the Moroccan desert, running a pop-up restaurant out of Numero 7 before returning to Sydney to join the team behind ACME. In 2016 Analiese opened her own Sydney venue, Bar Brose, before deciding to leave the city for a peaceful country life in Tasmania's Huon Valley. Analiese was working 16-hour days, winning a hugely coveted two Hats for the Hobart restaurant, Franklin. People travelled far and wide, from all over Australia and around the world, to taste her food. Amongst them, some of the world's most celebrated foodies, such as Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi. Analiese Gregory has released a stunning book, How Wild Things Are: Cooking, Fishing and Hunting at the Bottom of the World , which celebrates slow food and the rugged Tasmanian landscape. She is fulfilling a long-held dream with the forthcoming opening a quaint 10-seater eatery that invites guests to feel as though they are eating at home. Nestled in the heart of the Huon Valley, the restaurant celebrates the very best of seasonal Tasmanian produce, brought to life through Analiese's uniquely personal and nature-driven approach to cooking. Hailed as one of the most exciting chefs of her generation, Analiese has now truly settled into her new life in Tasmania. For a PDF of this media release, click here.
The Guardian
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Winter weekenders: 20 Australian festivals worth travelling for from May to August 2025
Beyond big ticket winter festivals like Sydney's Vivid, Hobart's Dark Mofo and Melbourne's Rising, there's a bounty of smaller events taking place across Australia. Whether you're interested in food, music, film, visual arts or words, you'll find a festival worth booking a weekend around. New South Wales Narooma Oyster festivalFriday 2 May to Sunday 4 MayOn the south coast of NSW, winter oyster season begins with a literal bang – there are fireworks on the Friday night. In addition to tasting stands from oyster farmers across the region, Narooma's Oyster festival features live music, demonstrations from big name chefs like Analiese Gregory and Nornie Bero, a hotly contested shucking championship – plus market stalls, street theatre and bars from local breweries, distilleries and wine makers. There's also visual art curated by the town's spring arts festival River of Art and fancier events like a sunset champagne and oyster cruise, for those who'd like to splash out. Entry to the festival's main day on Saturday costs $45; Friday night's 'warm-up' party is $25; and entry on Sunday is free, as is entry for kids under 16 any day of the event. If you can't get accommodation in Narooma, there are shuttle bus services from surrounding towns, between Batemans Bay, Bermagui and Merimbula. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning MakeGood, BundanonSaturday 17 May and Sunday 18 MayDedicated to improving your life and the planet, MakeGood at Kangaroo Valley gallery Bundanon has assembled a lineup including beloved Gardening Australia presenter Costa Georgiadis, permaculture expert and Milkwood Bakery co-founder Kirsten Bradley and Why Are We Like This? author Zoe Kean for a weekend of talks and hands-on demonstrations. There'll be kid-friendly art tours, workshops on woven-jewellery making by Wiradjuri fibre artist Jessika Spencer and even a wooden-spoon carving session – plus a Saturday night chamber concert by Bronzewing. Events are individually ticketed, starting at $18 for talks and more for workshops, with discounts available if you attend more than one thing over the weekend. South Australia Tasting AustraliaFriday 2 May to Sunday 11 MayTasting Australia is one of Australia's most established food festivals, bringing together a lineup of international and local chefs for dining events, demonstrations and masterclasses. Entry to the festival's main hub in Adelaide is free (though you will have to pay for your food and drink) and comes with a side of live music and visual arts. The festival's main draw are the 150 ticketed experiences that take place not just in Adelaide, but all around South Australia. This year's lineup includes an Indigenous Ingredients 101 cooking class with Indigiearth's Sharon Winsor ($79, Adelaide); a Filipino buffet on the Eyre Peninsula ($70) and more extravagant events like a four course wine-matched seafood lunch on Kangaroo Island ($249). Tasmania Australian Music Theatre festival, Launceston Wednesday 21 May to Sunday 25 MayShow tunes take over the town of Launceston in late May. Ticketed shows include Johanna Allen singing Harold Arlen, a Friday night cabaret and a new staging of 1970s Broadway hit Working, updated to include stories from Tasmanian locals. For free, you can see a choir in a pub, follow singers through Launceston's harvest market, visit a late evening 'Diva Den' or take part in a community sing-along. There's also an extensive education program to coach would-be triple threats in singing, acting and dancing alongside masterclasses taught by Caroline O'Connor, Mark Vincent and Alinta Chidzey. New South Wales Open Field 2025 Arts festival, BerryFriday 13 June to Sunday 15 JuneIt is only the second outing for this biannual contemporary arts festival in the Shoalhaven, first held in 2023. While this year's full lineup is yet to be announced, you can expect some risk-taking programming alongside family events. Already on the agenda is a local First Nations takeover of Berry Rural Youth Hall, overseen by Amanda Jane Reynolds and a performance work by Kenneth Lambert that includes a fleet of choreographed vacuum cleaners. StoryFest, Milton, Ulladulla and MollymookFriday 19 June to Sunday 22 June This festival on the south coast of NSW takes a broad approach to storytelling, with programming spanning fiction, poetry, food and song. The lineup includes Stephanie Alexander, Tim Ross and Gina Chick – plus free poetry with breakfast at delightful Milton cafe Pilgrims. Several events have already sold out, so it is worth planning ahead for this one. A bit further south, from Batemans Bay to Eden, there's also a month-long celebration of mushrooms, Fungi festival, which opens Friday 20 June. Northern Territory Barunga festival, Katherine and surroundsFriday 6 June to Monday 9 JuneHeld in a small Indigenous community 80km south of Katherine, the impressive musical lineup – including Thelma Plum, the Milla Brothers J-Milla and Yung Milla, East Journey, Rrawun Maymuru and Kootsie Don – is just the beginning of Barunga's programming. Showcasing arts and culture from around the Katherine and Arnhem Land regions, the festival includes a sports carnival, market stalls from some of the Territory's top arts centres and workshops including traditional weaving, cooking demonstrations and bush medicine. During the festival, Barunga's population increases tenfold, so visitors are encouraged to camp. An adult three-day festival pass costs $134.13, including camping; with extra fees for powered and unpowered caravan sites. Queensland Vision Splendid Outback Film festival, WintonFriday 27 June to Saturday 5 JulyOutback Queensland's annual film festival is solely focused on Australian cinema and frequently hosts premiere screenings, alongside retrospectives, a short film competition and family-friendly movies. This year's lineup is yet to be announced but film fans can look forward to the setting – The Proposition and Mystery Road were both filmed in and around Winton. While you're in the area, you can get your Jurassic (and Triassic, and Cretaceous) Park on at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum. Tasmania Festival of Voices, HobartFriday 27 June to Sunday 6 JulyNow in its 20th year, this festival caters to singers of all stripes, from choral to musical comedy, to those who would prefer to just sit back and listen. In addition to performances and singalongs, there are a huge range of workshops covering everything from songwriting to protecting your vocal cord health. The festival begins with the Big Sing, a massive free event where everyone is encouraged to lend their voice. Victoria Woodend Winter Arts festivalFriday 6 June to Monday 9 JuneNow in its 20th year, the Macedon Ranges festival has highbrow energy, with classical and jazz music and lectures on literature, design and visual arts. Highlights include an eight-cello ensemble playing Bach, Tchaikovsky and Philip Glass, and a talk by Beatrice Faust biographer Judith Brett. Most events are individually ticketed, with concerts priced at $48 for adults and talks at $25; but there's also a free exhibition with demonstrations from local artists. East Gippsland Winter festivalFriday 20 June to Sunday 20 JulyNow in its fifth year, this month-long festival spans the entire East Gippsland region, combining lantern light and projections with an expansive and eccentric program of events. The full lineup will be announced in May, but highlights so far include a medieval fire festival (complete with costumes) an op-shop ball and a scarecrow-making competition. Sign up to Saved for Later Catch up on the fun stuff with Guardian Australia's culture and lifestyle rundown of pop culture, trends and tips after newsletter promotion Western Australia Ningaloo Sky festival, ExmouthFriday 27 June to Sunday 29 JuneRight in the middle of whale shark season, the Coral Coast has a new biennial festival. While the lineup is yet to be announced, the event is set to include food stalls, live music, ticketed dinners, a night-time drone show and talks about astronomy. Queensland Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair Thursday 10 July to Sunday 13 JulyYou don't have to be in the market for a masterpiece to get something out of Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair – although with 600 visual artists participating, there will be plenty of options to buy art. The festival also features live music, food stalls, fashion, performances, talks and workshops. Much of the programming is free, while tickets to the opening night party and weekend performances are all $50 and under. Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Townsville Friday 25 July to Saturday 2 AugustFeaturing 20 ticketed concerts, including seven full-length evening performances at Townsville's Civic theatre, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music also has free programming all week on the Civic theatre's forecourt. Most tickets are priced between $40-$100, but under-30s can access $30 tickets for many shows. In addition to a broad repertory from baroque to contemporary classical, there are lectures paired with music on topics like the ageing brain and the connections between music and the natural world. BLEACH* Festival, Gold Coast Thursday 31 July to Sunday 10 AugustHeld at public art gallery Hota, what started as a surf festival has now expanded into a major contemporary arts event. This will be the first year visual artist Michael Zavros takes the helm as guest creative director. While the program is yet to be announced, you can expect free and ticketed shows and exhibitions, including some by international artists, accompanied by an extensive food and drink offering. Victoria Island Whale festival, Phillip IslandFriday 11 July to Sunday 13 JulyWould-be marine biologists of all ages can get their cetacean fix on shore at this festival, which features educational exhibits, talks from researchers, film screenings and of course the chance to watch passing humpback and southern right whales. The event's full program is yet to be announced, but weekend-long entry to the main festival hub is $30 for a family of four. If you're really lucky, you may even spot an orca during your visit. New South Wales Byron writers festivalFriday 8 August to Sunday 10 AugustA writers festival that's structured like a music festival; instead of buying tickets to individual events, you buy day or weekend passes that give you access to all the talks. This lets you take a punt on authors you might not be familiar with, or hop from talk to talk. This year's program is still to be announced, but last year's event featured Irish writer Caoilinn Hughes, Richard Flanagan, Bob Brown and the launch of Rebecca Huntley's memoir Sassafras. Northern Territory Country to Couture and Darwin Aboriginal Art fairTuesday 5 August and Thursday 7 August to Sunday 10 August The Northern Territory's massive showcase of First Nations creativity kicks off with a runway show like no other, Country to Couture, where art centres, designers and creatives come together from across Australia to stage a catwalk that features song, dance and one-off pieces of wearable art. This is followed by an art fair featuring works from more than 70 art centres, held in the Darwin Convention Centre. The event also takes in the National Indigenous Fashion Awards, and includes talks, demonstrations and kid-friendly activities. The fashion portions of the event are ticketed, but Daaf is free to attend. Queensland Moreton Bay Food + Wine festivalFriday 22 August to Sunday 24 AugustFor three days, the waterfront at Woody Point will transform into a sprawling outdoor market with food and drink from some of the region's best restaurants and bars. Visitors can expect demonstrations and talks by well known chefs, headlined by Ready Steady Cook's Miguel Maestre, plus live music and degustation dinners. Tickets for this year's festival go on sale in May, and it is worth planning ahead as two of the event's three-day run sold out in 2024. Tasmania Beaker Street, HobartTuesday 12 August to Tuesday 19 AugustMixing science and art, Beaker Street features talks, performances, markets and hands-on demonstrations. Previous years have included pop-up Finnish sauna tents, talks by Tim Flannery, Phillip Adams and the team from podcast Science Vs, and a stage show about menopause. The festival mixes free and ticketed events, with the annual highlight a selection of field trips that explore the nature surrounding Hobart, from glow worm caves to platypus walks. Victoria Winter Sounds, DaylesfordThursday 14 August to Monday 18 AugustThe producers behind Riverboats Music festival (which was headlined by the Cruel Sea and Dan Sultan last year) will take over small venues across Daylesford and surrounds – from churches to country to halls to a vintage train – for a series of intimate concerts at this new festival. The lineup will be announced in June.
