Mad Max 30th Anniversary - Program of Events

October 11th & 12th, 2008

Planning is currently underway for an amazing event, the likes of which has never been seen in the quiet rural idyll of Little River. Come along and celebrate 30 years since the original and best Mad Max movie was filmed around the district of Little River.

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A full program of events is listed below. Enquiries can be directed to Ray & Nora Sanderson via e-mail.

For all enquiries regarding Car Clubs and Bike Clubs, please contact Scott Smith via e-mail.

Click here for a printable event poster.

TICKETING

A limited number of 200 Platinum Passes will be available for sale to the public at a cost of AUD $50.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by posting the Request Form, including payment, to the Little River Historical Society. For Ticket Request Form, Terms & Conditions and Platinum Pass details, please click here.

Platinum Passes will give the holder unrestricted access to events across the Back2TheMax event, including entry to the Back2TheMax Displays, Back2TheMax - The Dinner and the Mad Max 30th Anniversary Movie Screening.

A limited number of 240 additional Movie Tickets will be available to the public for the Mad Max 30th Anniversary Movie Screening, at a cost of $6 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased direct from the Wyndham Cultural Centre by phoning (03)9741 9500 (Box Office Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm). For further details, visit the Wyndham Cultural Centre website.

TICKETS ON SALE FROM FRIDAY AUGUST 29th, 2008.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADMISSION TO SOME ACTIVITIES IS BY PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS ONLY. PLEASE READ THE ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR EACH EVENT FOR DETAILS.

FRIDAY 10 th October, 2008

MAD MAX 30th ANNIVERSARY MOVIE SCREENING <R/MA>

Date: Friday October 10th, 2008
Venue: Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton Street, Werribee VIC (Melways Ref 205-J9)
Time: Theatre open 6:30pm, Screening commences 7:30pm

ADMISSION TO THIS EVENT IS BY PRE-PURCHASED TICKET ONLY. Ticketing for this event is strictly limited to 200 Platinum Pass tickets and 240 General Admission Tickets. Platinum Passes and General Admission tickets must be pre-purchased (see ticketing details) - passes WILL NOT be available for sale at the event or at the door.

Join us for 'old-times sake' at a screening of the original and unbeatable Mad Max - the movie that started all the madness.

For venue details and additonal ticket bookings (not Platinum Pass bookings) visit the Wyndham Cultural Centre website.

Parking is available in public carparks in adjoining streets. For details of available parking visit the Wyndham Cultural Centre website.

Please note that food and drinks cannot be consumed inside the theatre.The movie is rated <R/MA> Restricted/Mature Adult and is not suitable for children.

SATURDAY 11th October, 2008

BACK2THEMAX DISPLAY

Date: Saturday October 11th, 2008
Venue: Little River Mechanics' Institute Hall, Rothwell Road, Little River (Melways Ref 200-C5)
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

GENERAL ADMISSION - Entry by Gold Coin Donation. No Booking Required.

A little upset? Why not get really Mad? Little River Historical Society Inc. and Back2The Max present a fabulous display of Mad Max memories and memorabilia, including a static memorabilia display, replica cars, replica motorcycles from the Toe-Cutter's Gang, lucky ticket draws, continuous screening of Mad Max footage, all on display in and around the Little River Mechanics' Institute Hall.

Bus tours will be available, courtesy of Shell Geelong Refinery, visiting various film locations around Little River. Departing from the Bus Stop outside the Little River Mechanics Hall. Tickets will be available inside the Hall on the day of the event. Departure times will be displayed at the Bus Stop. No bookings will be taken prior to the event.

Secretly wish you were Max? Indulge your fantasies with a ride in a pursuit car. Rides will be available on the day of the event for a gold coin donation.No bookings will be taken prior to the event.

A range of Official Souvenirs, including Back2TheMax posters, t-shirts, stubby coolers and stickers will be available for purchase from the Little River Mechanics Institute Hall.*

Disabled access and toilets are available.

BACK2THEMAX - THE DINNER

Date: Saturday October 11th, 2008
Venue: The Back2TheMax Marquee, Little River Mechanics' Institute Hall, Rothwell Road, Little River (Melways Ref 200-C5)
Time: 5:30pm for 6:00pm start, until 10:30pm

ADMISSION TO THIS EVENT IS RESTRICTED TO PLATINUM PASS HOLDERS ONLY. Ticketing for this event is strictly limited to 200 Platinum Pass tickets. Platinum Passes must be pre-purchased (see ticketing details) - passes WILL NOT be available for sale at the event or at the door.

Zip those leathers, fuel the beast and put the pedal to the metal to join us in the Mad Max Marquee for a dinner to celebrate the passing of 30 years since the genesis of the movie that changed your life!

A spit-roast dinner will be served, with drinks available from the bar, at bar-prices. Entertainment will be provided throughout the night, including special guest speakers and auction. But don't think we get to do all the entertaining - Mad Max attire is strictly encouraged!
Please note that bar and venue will close strictly at 10:30pm.

Parking is available at the event site.

SUNDAY 12th October, 2008

BACK2THEMAX DISPLAY

Date: Sunday October 12th, 2008
Venue: Little River Mechanics' Institute Hall, Rothwell Road, Little River (Melways Ref 200-C5)
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm

GENERAL ADMISSION - Entry by Gold Coin Donation. No Booking Required.

A little upset? Why not get really Mad? Little River Historical Society Inc. and Back2The Max present a fabulous display of Mad Max movie memories and memorabilia, including a static memorabilia display, replica cars, replica motorcycles from the Toe-Cutter's Gang, lucky ticket draws, continuous screening of Mad Max footage, all on display in and around the Little River Mechanics' Institute Hall.

Secretly wish you were Max? Indulge your fantasies with a ride in a pursuit car. Rides will be available on the day of the event for a gold coin donation.No bookings will be taken prior to the event.

A range of Official Souvenirs, including Back2TheMax posters, t-shirts, stubby coolers and stickers will be available for purchase from the Little River Mechanics Institute Hall.*

Disabled access and toilets are available.

PARKING

Car parking is available in the carpark of the Little River Railway Station and in the designated carpark on Rothwell Road, Little River. Please follow the signs for event parking.

VISITORS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES IN THE TOWNSHIP.

The Society gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Little River Lions Club in providing parking and traffic control.

For disabled parking, please contact the organisers via e-mail to arrange access.

FOOD & DRINKS

A wide variety of food and drinks will be available throughout the event at the Little River Mechanics Hall, thanks to the community groups of Little River - including the Little River CFA, Lions Club, Primary School, Kindergarten and Pony Club.

Food will include devonshire teas and sandwiches, coffee & tea, bbq lunches, hot potatoes, cold soft-drinks, chocolates and espresso coffee.

PLEASE NOTE that the event site will be strictly alcohol free. Visitors are welcome to visit the nearby Little River Hotel to enjoy a drink during the event, but are requested not to bring alcohol onto the event site.

For meals after event-hours, counter-meals are available at the Little River Hotel but bookings are advised during this busy weekend. Phone: 03 5283 1113

A wide range of dining options is available in the nearby city of Werribee (approx. 20 minutes from Little River), providing a variety of places to eat to suit all tastes and budgets.

VISITORS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO ASSIST THE ORGANISERS TO KEEP THE EVENT FREE OF LITTER - PLEASE USE THE BINS PROVIDED.

ACCOMMODATION AND TOURISM

For those wishing to stay locally during the event, a wide-range of accommodation is available in the nearby city of Werribee (approx. 20 minutes from Little River), along with a wide range of other tourist activities and venues to entertain families and visitors to the area.

Please note that no camping or caravan facilities are available in Little River.

For a full list of available accommodation in Wyndham and surrounds, plus other tourism information, visit the Wyndham Tourism Association website.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

While in the area, why not visit the Point Cook Homestead, which also featured as a location in Mad Max.

For opening times and details, visit the Point Cook Homestead website.

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS

* Use of the Back2TheMax logo and the words "Back2TheMax" by Little River Historical Society Inc. is authorised by Back2TheMax. Only official merchandise produced by the Little River Historical Society Inc. and Back2TheMax may carry the Back2TheMax trademark/wording.