What’s On

Gut Feeling – Julie Goodwin 

Thursday 16 October to Sunday 2 November 2025

Show at Artpuff Studio.

Opening celebration Friday 17 October, 5.00-7.00pm

In this latest body of works on paper, the artist draws on the power that landscapes have to draw us inwards, the way that immersing ourselves in the bush brings us closer to the natural world, expanding our understanding of ourselves and our place in it.

Image: Julie Goodwin, “Up and Down Melville Caves”, 2025, ink & acrylic marker on paper, 21 x 20 cm

Seniors Month (October) at the Taproom

October 2025

The Taproom will have lunch specials on all month for their senior visitors. Guests can pick from delicious fish and chips, classic roast chicken, a filling spaghetti bolognaise or soup – there will be something for anyone holding a Seniors Card to enjoy.

Beat’n Tracks presents: Tim Rogers supported by Loretta Miller

Saturday 25 October 2025 – 8.00pm

Tim Rogers, singer, raconteur and all-round delight plays at the Shedshaker Taproom – with support from the fabulous Loretta Miller! Renowned for his captivating stage presence and lyrical storytelling, Tim’s solo shows offer an intimate, powerful journey through his vast musical and emotional landscape. From You Am I to the Twin Set and more, Tim has the songs and stories for an unforgettable night’s entertainment. Beautifully blending worlds of alt country, indie Americana, 70’s tinged soul and Rock n’ Roll – Loretta Miller is the real deal. She is otherwise known as the indomitable front woman of beloved Melbourne outfit JAZZPARTY. This is a truly special pairing – grab your tickets now before they sell out!

BUY TICKETS HERE

Live music: Maggie Rigby & Liv Greene 

Saturday 1 November 2025 – 8.00pm

Local legend Maggie is a singer, songwriter, guitar and banjo player from Castlemaine who grew up sitting under the chairs of tunes players, sleeping on the floor at the side of stages or singing harmonies with her sisters in the back of the car. In the last 10 years she has toured all over the world with her iconic folk band, The Maes with her sister Elsie. Her new solo project was born from the pandemic and her self-produced, debut EP, Best Love in the Universe is gentle, wintry, complex, catchy, joyful and bold. Liv Greene is an award-winning Americana singer/songwriter, producer, and guitarist based in Nashville, TN, whose music “envelops a forlorn loneliness that’s at once poignant and crushing.” – American Songwriter. Deep Feeler, her sophomore album, is a reckoning with reality, a vulnerable snapshot of hard-won self-acceptance. It’s feminine, queer, and defiant. It also heralds the arrival of Greene as a powerful new voice who joins the songwriting tradition of Emmylou, Patty, Gillian, and Lucinda – in her own way.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Live music: Tribute to Elvis with Dave Cosma

Friday 7 November 2025 – 8.00pm

David is a self confessed expert on all things Elvis and is bringing this special show to the Taproom. David and band will perform two sets of classic Elvis songs spanning the King’s 20+ year career. Hear Elvis’ hits from Sun Records, RCA, the movie era and into the 70s. In addition to this, you’ll also hear a few songs from Elvis’ legendary mates including Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and more!

FREE – book a table as this will be a big one.

Town Folk Festival 

Saturday 15 November

A single-day music festival on Dja Dja Wurrung Country / Castlemaine, Town Folk celebrates the many wonderful sounds which live under the umbrella of folk. Set across 4 stages, including Shedshaker Brewing and Boomtown at The Mill Castlemaine, all a short walking distance from one another, it’s a family-friendly afternoon-into-evening of performance, food, drinks and friendly faces

Festival details here