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Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Singer announces first Perth show since Gage Roads drama
Aussie singer John Butler has announced he'll be returning to WA later this year in what would be the star's first official gig in Perth since his controversial February visit that resulted in Gage Roads Freo Brewery canning his show at late notice. The star is set to unveil the PRISM Tour in his first national campaign alongside a band since 2019, which will launch in Bunbury on September 5. The following night, Butler will play at Metropolis Fremantle as he ventures back to the port city. The star is set to unveil his PRISM Tour in his first national campaign alongside a band since 2019, which will launch in Bunbury on September 5. Credit: John Butler The outspoken artist is not shy in publicly sharing his political views, and in February had promoted his Gage Roads show as a 'Frack Free Kimberley concert'. However, shortly before the event was set to take place, the venue advised Butler he was no longer welcome, and his show was bumped to nearby Port Beach Brewery. 'The event we agreed to initially was not what was eventually planned and advertised,' a spokesperson for the venue told PerthNow at the time. 'It was our understanding that it was to be a music only event, with some Frack Free merchandise for sale and awareness raising materials available. Under these circumstances, we initially agreed to hold the event. 'Over the weekend, promotional materials were published and it came to our attention that the promoters were planning a number of public speakers from community groups that would be delivering speeches. Butler told fans on social media, 'Gage Roads cancelled the event and pulled out saying they didn't know it was so political and they didn't do political events'. The California-born songwriter is currently on tour in the US. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Ahead of his next wave of Aussie shows, the independent artist told fans he'd be playing a mix of crowd favourites and newly released songs. 'I am really looking forward to touring Oz again with the band for the PRISM album launch,' Butler said in a statement. 'Loving playing with Ian Peres, Michael Boase and reuniting with Michael Barker on the drums. 'We've been having such a great time bringing these new songs to life on stage and the older songs are sounding BETTER THAN ever. Sorry couldn't help myself!' Butler's upcoming PRISM album is considered Season Three of the singer's Four Season project roll-out, and is set for release on September 5. It marks a formal departure from the John Butler Trio moniker, with tracks Trippin On You and So Sorry have already been released. Enjoying a professional career spanning 25 years, the star's signature roots flavour is evident through his hits Zebra, Ocean, Better Than, and Used to Get High. Tickets for his PRISM Tour go on sale June 20.
Perth Now
01-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
How a WA brewery became an icon with just $25k
In the 20 years since launching with salvaged equipment and a $25,000 credit card, Gage Roads Brewing Co. has surfed the ebbs and flows of the craft beer industry to become Australia's fourth-biggest beer group. 'Number cruncher' John Hoedemaker and his brother Bill, an award-winning brewer, started the business named after the stretch of water between Fremantle and Rottnest Island in the former Meadow Lea margarine factory in Palmyra. Rather than follow in the footsteps of pioneering Fremantle brewpubs Sail & Anchor or Little Creatures, Gage Roads opened the production facility well before its 'ultimate beach house' at Fremantle's Victoria Quay. Gage Roads is now part of Good Drinks Australia, also home to Matso's, Alby and other brands. The company delisted from the ASX in December 2024. Anthea Green, Kieran Hookway, Lavinia Collins and Chase Barrett-Brown enjoying the beers at Gage Road Freo. Credit: Ross Swanborough / The West Australian Chief strategy officer Aaron Heary said while other craft breweries focused on hops and other ingredients to impress 'bearded hipsters with tattoos', Gage Roads focused on aligning their brand with the coastal lifestyle. 'We kind of broke all the rules,' the former head brewer said. We'd like to see a Gage Roads beer in every fridge in Australia. Gage Roads' Single Fin summer ale is currently the fifth biggest selling beer by volume in WA after Great Northern, Emu Export, Carlton Dry and Corona — all owned by Japanese giants Asahi and Kirin. Gage Roads co-founder John Hoedemaker and chief strategy officer Aaron Heary. Credit: Ross Swanborough / The West Australian Mr Heary revealed Single Fin was initially called South Beach before being pulled from shelves because a major brewer had already registered the name. In addition to an epic Sunday session starring local musician Noah Dillon on the WA Day long weekend, Gage Roads will unveil new core range beer, Huey Coastal Lager, to celebrate its 20th birthday. The 3.8 per cent pure malt lager featuring the brewer's seagull mascot Huey harkens back to Gage Roads' first beer, Pure Malt Lager. Mr Hoedemaker was keen for Gage Roads, which was 25 per cent owned by Woolworths from 2009 to 2016, to become entrenched as the pre-eminent WA beer brand. 'It's important for a community to have their own brewery,' he said. Gage Roads will also continue to push into eastern states markets, especially Queensland, according to Mr Hoedemaker. 'We'd like to see a Gage Roads beer in every fridge in Australia,' he said.
