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23.01.2022 Dear Blues Train Friends, Established in 1994, The Blues Train is a family owned business that has been in operation for 26 years and is Australia’s longest run...ning blues music venue. To all our Blues Train friends, fans and ticket holders for shows: March 21 to May 23, 2020 (inclusive). As we as a community navigate the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves and the rapidly changing situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), we continue to monitor the situation, taking our lead from changes imposed by the Australian Federal Government and the Victorian State Government. As at 19th March 2020 - The Blues Train has always provided a safe and positive experience. After extensive stakeholder consultation The Blues Train team has decided to postpone all upcoming scheduled and advertised shows, effective immediately. We take this outbreak very seriously and assure you that whilst we have not been directly instructed to cease operation, we have determined this as the best course of action to protect the health and wellbeing of all our patrons, staff, contractors and volunteers given the current environment. The current advice from the Australian Government is to limit non-essential outdoor group gatherings to 500 people or less, and non-essential indoor group gatherings to 100 people or less. The Blues Train event has a capacity of 204 guests and comprises of both indoor and outdoor spaces. During the indoor stages of the event when the train is in motion, guests are split into four groups of 52 people per carriage. Based on advice we have received to date and taking into consideration that the indoor and outdoor capacities come in well under the prescribed limited gathering numbers, we may have been able to continue to operate. However, based on an extensive risk assessment completed following the Prime Minister’s most recent announcement, we have taken the precautionary measure to postpone all scheduled events, including this coming Saturday 21st March and all other currently advertised show dates up to the end of May 2020 (https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/). Before close of business on Friday 27th March, all existing ticket holders for postponed shows will be issued a credit for the value of the tickets purchased. The credit will be valid for twelve months and will allow the recipient to re-book tickets to ride The Blues Train when gathering restrictions are lifted, commencing the nation’s recovery from COVID-19. (Holders of any donated, competition prize, packaged and zero price tickets will also be contacted). It’s important to remember throughout these trying times, that local businesses will need your support to overcome and recover from this crisis. The Blues Train staff and their families, our fabulous musicians, the local Queenscliff community, the Bellarine Railway and volunteers, along with our trusted suppliers are all dependent on your patronage and we look forward to welcoming you on board The Blues Train when we are back in operation. We are confident we will be able to resume operations as soon as deemed safe and practical to do so. In the meantime, we ask you to join our email list so we can keep you up to date, and we also ask you to please promote this significant cultural tourism product to your family and friends so we can have you all on board on the other side of the COVID-19 crisis. Gift cards are still available via our website. If you don’t already, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with what we are doing and share YOUR stories as we are all in this together. Stay well and be kind to one another. The Blues Train team. XO

21.01.2022 // We need to hibernate the Blues Train and we need you to support our GoFundMe Fundraising campaign. We miss your smiling faces, and we know you miss us! Music courtesy of Dave Steel.

20.01.2022 Despite Victorian Government assistance recently announced from Creative Victoria we still have a long way to go before live music events will restart and we st...ill need your help to hibernate until it safe to do so. We are halfway to our target on GoFundMe Fundraising FULL DETAILS OF HOW YOU CAN HELP @ https://www.gofundme.com/f/thebluestrain2020 See more

20.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who bought our fundraising T-shirt first run will be in the mail Monday and Tuesday heading to you, can’t begin to tell you how much we appre...ciate the support. If you still want one it’s not too late! To everyone who has been messaging wanting one they are all done via the Blues Train, you can enter your size and check the measurements ,the blanks are all a JB’s T-shirt.(You probably have a JB’s T in your wardrobe already to check sizes) www.thebluestrain.com.au See more

18.01.2022 This is your chance to WIN a Limited Edition Blues Train Guitar! If you've ever wanted to jam out like one of our Blues Train stars, the...n this is a competition for you. To enter, simply SUBSCRIBE to our member's list and you're in with a chance to WIN, it's that easy! : One of a kind Blues Train Guitar, valued at $1,000 : Blues Train Double Pass, valued at $270 : Ultimate Blues Train Merch Pack, valued at $100 The competition will be drawn on International Blues Music Day, August 1st! Terms & Conditions: https://buff.ly/2y6aIjN

12.01.2022 cc: Keith and Harley Bill Barber Music

11.01.2022 REMINDER Operators of Geelong’s own Motor City Music Festival announced it will not be running the 4th Motor City Music Festival this March Labor Day long weekend (10th, 11th & 12th). IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKET HOLDERS... 2017 TICKET HOLDERS A limited number of discount tickets for the 2017 festival were sold at the 2016 event through the Ticketmaster Box Office on site and the event Merchandise Stand. These tickets ranged in price from $16 to $22 depending on the session. TICKETMASTER BOX OFFICE If you purchased a ticket from the Ticketmaster Box Office at the event, you will receive a PHONE CALL from Ticketmaster within the next 7 days with details on processing your refund. EVENT MERCHANDISE STAND If you purchased a ticket from the event Merchandise Stand, or are unsure of which outlet you purchased your ticket, please contact us and we will facilitate your refund. UNCLAIMED REFUNDS Any refunds not claimed by 17th March 2017 will be donated to our charity partner the Karingal Foundation. After the 17th of March 2017 NO refunds will be made.

10.01.2022 Did you know that over 100,000 people on average go to a gig every Saturday night in Melbourne? That's more than the AFL Grand Final! Ian Laidlaw

09.01.2022 Your chance to support PBS 106.7FM Melbourne and win tickets to The Blues Train

09.01.2022 Don't forget that for all shows in August and September, the first drink is on us! Get in now and secure your spot on Australia's unique music experience BOOK NOW: https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/shows/

06.01.2022 Who had Mojito at the Showgrounds bar

05.01.2022 MCMF Number 1 We only made it to number 3. But still we had fun were you there at number one?

04.01.2022 Administration Officer https://www.seek.com.au/Job/39328501/?cid=ios-share

04.01.2022 Toot Toot This is your last chance to get on board in January! - Not only have we got an awesome line-up locked in, we've also got a ...one-off, Australian inspired menu planned Get your tickets here and don't forget to use the code word to pass $5.00 of your ticket price on to the Australian Red Cross Bush Fire Appeal: https://buff.ly/2RYUssi Carriage A: Shoeshine Carriage B: Mick Dog's Bone Yard Carriage C: The Ezra Lee Show Loose Caboose: Sammy Owen Blues Band

04.01.2022 Satdee.. Kaye and I lounged around sipping the band's champagne, eating their caviar! :) Rock On.. Michael Cavallaro, Hugo T Armstrong, Desiree Armstrong, Danny Slaviero, Andrew Kyriacou, Ian Ritter, Drucindy Chin-Quan, BJ Vernal, Rohan Moran, Pete Lewis, Mandy Punkee Laver, Steve Molloy,

03.01.2022 First in a series for concerts live in free on your phone or on your smart TV. Kicks off this Monday night

01.01.2022 Voting is now open for the 2020 BMV People's Choice Blues Legend Award. Voting is open to anyone with an interest in Victorian blues music. Last years winner was the fabulous Mr Chris Wilson. Let us know who your legend is!! https://www.bluesmusicvictoria.com.au/hall-of-fame-2020-vo/

01.01.2022 Have you seen our new T.V ad? Let us know what you think in the comments!