DOORS 1PM // KITCHEN OPENS 1PM // SHOW STARTS 2PM Small Town Romance return to Brunswick Ballroom on September 15  to launch Home Fires. Featuring a 7 piece band, a host of special guests and support from Katie May & the Mystics, this is an afternoon of music not to be missed. Home Fires is the long awaited second record from Small Town Romance. A rich and ambitious collection of songs bursting with life and finely attuned insights. At times confessional, and at others observational, with the kind of closely observed portraits you’d expect from writers like Guy Clark or Don Walker. It’s twang forward, but knows how to swing and when to take it down a notch. Flora Smith and Jim Arneman are Small Town Romance. With a knack for a story, an uncanny ear for melody and an innate poeticism, Small Town Romance blend folk, country and roots influences to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Small Town Romance know their way around a classic country song but like make no apologies for speaking in an Australian voice. With two CMAA golden guitar nominations, a Music Victoria nomination and a slew of high-profile festivals and supports already under their belt, STR are proudly carrying on the incredible musical legacy of Jim’s mother Anne Kirkpatrick and grandparents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean. Prominent vocalist, Katie May, will be joining Small Town Romance with her new band ‘The Mystics’. Katie is known for her rich and warm tonalities which have been heard blending with some of the finest artists in Melbourne. She has sung alongside and opened up for artists such as Joe Camiliri, Dan Brodie, Patrick Wilson, Katie Brianna and Ben Mastwyk. All the while, writing and carving out her own sound which is finally ready to set sail. TICKETING INFO Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO THE BALLROOM MENU The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) VENUE FAQS To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.