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West Australian
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Eskimo Joe, drone show and dining under the stars to headline 2025 Ningaloo Sky Festival in Exmouth
Aussie iconic rockers Eskimo Joe, a dazzling drone show told through Indigenous stories, and gourmet starlit feasts will take centre stage at the 2025 Ningaloo Sky Festival, as Exmouth prepares to host one of regional WA's most spectacular winter events. Running from June 27 to 29, the biennial festival will transform Exmouth into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and culinary excellence - all set against the world-renowned night skies of the Ningaloo Coast. The free community concert, a major drawcard, will feature Eskimo Joe headlining, bringing their beloved hits to local and visiting fans. Support act Feel Estate will warm up the crowd with their genre-blending sounds - from hip-hop to soulful electronica. And music is only the beginning. The skies above Exmouth will light up with A Journey to Now, a large-scale drone show co-created with traditional owners. The storytelling spectacle will trace ancient connections to land and sky through a choreographed display of light and motion. Culinary offerings will also elevate the festival experience. The Potshot Hotel will host a glitzy Night in Paradise Gala Dinner, featuring live entertainment and fine dining. For a more intimate and immersive experience, acclaimed chef Paul 'Yoda' Iskov and his team at Fervor will serve up a one-of-a-kind meal under the stars during Stargaze and Savour - a secret-location event inside Cape Range National Park, combining native ingredients with Indigenous storytelling. Rounding out the weekend is a family-friendly fun day on the Exmouth foreshore, with entertainment and activities for all ages. The festival, organsied by the Shire of Exmouth, was born from strong community demand following the success of the 2023 Ningaloo Eclipse events and subsequent community surveys. Shire of Exmouth president Matt Nikkula said the festival aimed to celebrate the region's unique landscape, heritage and sense of place. 'We are incredibly excited to unveil the full program for the Ningaloo Sky Festival; the team spent a lot of time planning and curating the program following the community's feedback from past events,' he said. 'This event is a true celebration of everything that makes our region so special – its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and incredible night skies. With world-class music, a culturally rich drone show, and unique culinary experiences, it's a true celebration of Exmouth and its community.' For more information, visit the Ningaloo Sky website.
The Age
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Five food news and events to fire up your winter travels
From regional food festivals to hotel dining, all the events travellers will want to savour this month and beyond. Carousing in Campania Luxury travel company Belmond has released its third cookbook, Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy's Polychromatic Coast, this time spotlighting the cuisine and culinary communities of Campania through a mix of technicolour travel photography, stories from regional suppliers and classic southern Italian recipes. Expect plenty of travel inspiration from the kitchens of Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, the brand's 11th century palace resort perched 350 metres above the Amalfi Coast. See Noosa's amped-up festival for foodies The four-day Noosa Eat and Drink Festival is back, and bigger than ever. This year's festival, from May 29 to June 1, includes the return of popular signature events such as the Arcadia Street Long Lunch and some fresh additions such as a new interactive cooking hub, celebrities versus chefs cooking battles, an expanded Festival Village and a new venture by chef Matt Golinski. See Where there's smoke, there's Fervor Chef Paul 'Yoda' Iskov worked in some of the world's best restaurants before founding Indigenous food pop-up, Fervor. Last year, the food collective took the concept to guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth for a degustation at Hearth restaurant, followed with a series of bespoke luxury food itineraries in remote parts of Western Australia. Now Iskov is teaming up with Hearth's chef de cuisine, Brian Cole, once again for a series of fire-driven dining events in June, October and November. See
Sydney Morning Herald
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Five food news and events to fire up your winter travels
From regional food festivals to hotel dining, all the events travellers will want to savour this month and beyond. Carousing in Campania Luxury travel company Belmond has released its third cookbook, Campania: Recipes & Wanderings Across Italy's Polychromatic Coast, this time spotlighting the cuisine and culinary communities of Campania through a mix of technicolour travel photography, stories from regional suppliers and classic southern Italian recipes. Expect plenty of travel inspiration from the kitchens of Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, the brand's 11th century palace resort perched 350 metres above the Amalfi Coast. See Noosa's amped-up festival for foodies The four-day Noosa Eat and Drink Festival is back, and bigger than ever. This year's festival, from May 29 to June 1, includes the return of popular signature events such as the Arcadia Street Long Lunch and some fresh additions such as a new interactive cooking hub, celebrities versus chefs cooking battles, an expanded Festival Village and a new venture by chef Matt Golinski. See Where there's smoke, there's Fervor Chef Paul 'Yoda' Iskov worked in some of the world's best restaurants before founding Indigenous food pop-up, Fervor. Last year, the food collective took the concept to guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth for a degustation at Hearth restaurant, followed with a series of bespoke luxury food itineraries in remote parts of Western Australia. Now Iskov is teaming up with Hearth's chef de cuisine, Brian Cole, once again for a series of fire-driven dining events in June, October and November. See
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
IN PICTURES: Opening event of 2025 Taste Great Southern in new four-day format
The Great Southerns annual food and wine festival Taste Great Southern returned on May 1 in a new four-day format. The opening event was held at the Earl of Spencer Historic Inn on May 1 after a welcome to country and smoking ceremony at Albany town square. The 2025 theme Wander With The Wild delivered 20 new culinary experiences from chefs across WA and Australia with a line-up that included Paul 'Yoda' Iskov, Brian Cole, Evan Hayter, Blaze Young, Albany's Amy Hamilton of Liberte, and Mark Labrooy. The festival delivered a culinary journey across the region, including in Albany, Katanning, Denmark, Mt Barker and Frankland River. Taste Great Southern wrapped up on May 4 with a riesling session at the Earl of Spencer Historic Inn, gin-making at Giniversity, seafood prepping and plating at Kirby's Atelier, and the Elite Pie Party closing event at Bred Co.
