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09.03: Last Bills Wed b4 Close
Crazy Haus
Wednesday 9th of March will see the end of an era. It will be Crazy Haus' last
gig at Wild Bills, which will close on the Saturday. Crazy Haus are moving to
Furnace on Wednesdays, but the 9th will be one huge party to celebrate the end
of an era.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Fri Mar 4 05:04:44 2005
Dropped by Bills last Wednesday to see the Crazy Haus boys. It was a pretty good
crowd in, and lots of fun. Louie and the boys were on a high after Louie's win
on StarStruck, and their new lightshow looks pretty fantastic. Great atmosphere.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Tue Feb 15 06:02:41 2005
09.02: StarStruck winner Louie
WildBills.com.au presents:
CELEBRATE WITH STARSTRUCK’S 1st WINNER AT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST WEDNESDAY PARTY
Crazy Haus’ own Robbie Williams, Louie won StarStruck heat 1
Come see Louie’s famous covers including Robbie Williams LIVE! and celebrate
with Louie / Robbie and the Crazy Haus boys
You know it will be a party not to miss (so bring photo ID)
Mention the Email at the door b4 10.30 for a special gift
BIG WEDNESDAY:
Top DJs and Melbourne’s greatest party band CRAZY HAUS .... featuring Louie
(Star Struck’s Robbie Williams)
Voted the number 1 Wednesday night by Melbourne in Max Moose’s Party Animals’
Choice Awards
Heaps of prizes
COMING SOON TO A BIG WEDNESDAY:
An almighty... Max Moose Party
To celebrate the best time of year to party at one of our favourite venues.
Watch this space for more details.
Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Tue Feb 8 04:31:53 2005
Does that mean that the cute little guy who sings on Wednesday at Wild Bills was
on Star Struck? He does the best Robbie Williams, especially with those crazy
stares.
Katie, Cheltenham, Sat Feb 5 04:32:43 2005
02.02: Australias biggest party
WildBills.com.au, Aust. Hotel Entertainment & Max Moose present:
Big Wednesdays with Crazy Haus
Australia’s Biggest Party Night
BIG WEDNESDAY:
Top DJs and Melbourne’s greatest party band
CRAZY HAUS
....featuring Louie (Star Struck’s Robbie Williams)
$1.50 pots, $2 spirits 9pm-10pm. $4 RTDs at the back bar all night. Heaps of
games and prizes.
Voted the number 1 Wednesday night by Melbourne in Max Moose’s Party Animals’
Choice Awards
Open ‘til 5am
COMING SOON TO A BIG WEDNESDAY:
An almighty...
Max Moose Party
To celebrate the best time of year to party at one of our favourite venues.
Watch this space for more details.
Wild Bills, Southland, Wed Feb 2 05:22:30 2005
26.01: Big Wednesday
Crazy Haus return live on stage
...the legend continues
Free entry for the girls before 10pm if you mention “Max Moose”
Plus happy hour 9pm ’til 10pm.
COMING SOON TO A BIG WEDNESDAY:
Another awesome Max Moose Party
Wild Bill’s, Cheltenham, Wed Jan 26 05:14:21 2005
19.01: Crazy Haus return
Crazy Haus back tonight.
BIG WEDNESDAY: CRAZY HAUS return live on stage... the legend continues
Free entry for all girls before 10pm. Plus happy hour 9pm ’til 10pm.
Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Wed Jan 19 04:03:08 2005
05.01: Girls 05 medallion
Free 2005 medallion for the
ladies if you arrive before 9:30pm this week and mention
Max Moose (over $1,000 value).

Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Tue Jan 4 14:55:36 2005
Big Wednesday
Come back to "My Room" for Australia's biggest virtual flirt party! Back at Wild
Bills.
DJs Ivan & Adam plus the legendary Crazy Haus live!
Discount drinks 9-10pm.
Win a surfboard thanks to Cruiser & Woodstock. Cruiser promo this week.
Loads of giveaways every Wednesday night, including your chance to win body
piercing thanks to Essential Beauty.
Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Wed Dec 22 06:00:33 2004
15.12: My Room. Woodstock promo
Big Wednesday
Come back to "My Room" for Australia's biggest virtual flirt party! Back at Wild
Bills.
DJs Ivan & Adam plus the legendary Crazy Haus live!
Discount drinks 9-10pm.
Win a surfboard thanks to Cruiser & Woodstock. Woodstock promo this week.
Loads of giveaways every Wednesday night, including your chance to win body
piercing thanks to Essential Beauty.
Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Mon Dec 13 03:44:58 2004
Been ages since I've been to Bills, but it was a good one for the Max Moose 6th
birthday. I'm told it was the biggest crowd there for a while, and it was busy,
particularly later on. Given the events down the road in the week leading into
it, it was a better than expected turn out. Thanks to those that turned out to
celebrate our sixth birthday with us.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Wed Dec 1 06:54:40 2004
24.11: Max Moose 6th Birthday
MAX MOOSE 6th Birthday Party
TONIGHT, Wednesday Nov 24 @ Wild Bills
Our 6th Birthday * Your invitation * Wednesday @ Wild Bills * Win a trip for 2
to Bali * Win a plasma screen TV * Crazy Haus live
Big response so far. It will be enormoose!
REGISTER NOW to enter the draw to win a trip for two to Bali.
Hey party animals,
It’s our 6th birthday tonight and if you’ve ever enjoyed our site, you’re part
of our family, so you have to celebrate with us.
Date: TONIGHT, Wednesday (24.11.04)
Where: Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham
Dress: Neat Casual.
Entertainment: Party band legends Crazy Haus live on stage. Top DJs. Drink
specials. Great crowd, celebrating end of exams!
Gifts: Win a trip for two to Bali or a plasma screen TV, courtesy of our friends
at Wild Bills, Air Paradise (Bali) and Vodka Cruiser (TV). To enter the draw for
the trip you must

REGISTER HERE
and be present for the draw Wednesday night at Wild Bills.
Drink Vodka Cruisers on Wednesday night to enter the draw for the TV.

Max Moose, Max Moose World HQ, Wed Nov 24 06:20:05 2004
Crazy Haus is the best band around. Great venue and great entertainment
Elias, nunawading, Wed Nov 24 05:08:59 2004
24.11: Max Moose 6th Birthday
MAX MOOSE 6th Birthday Party
Wild Bills this Wednesday Nov 24
Hey party animals,
It’s our 6th birthday and you must celebrate with us.
Date: This Wednesday (24.11.04)
Where: Wild Bills, Westfield Southland, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham
Dress: Neat Casual.
Entertainment: Party band legends Crazy Haus live on stage. Top DJs. Drink
specials. Great crowd, celebrating end of exams!
Gifts: Win a trip for two to Bali or a plasma screen TV, courtesy of our friends
at Wild Bills, Air Paradise (Bali) and Vodka Cruiser (TV). To enter the draw for
the trip, and for entry benefits, you must

REGISTER HERE
and be present for the draw Wednesday night at Wild Bills.
Drink Vodka Cruisers on Wednesday night to enter the draw for the TV.
Max Moose, Max Moose World HQ, Mon Nov 22 08:14:41 2004
24.11: Max Moose's 6th birthday
I can confirm the Wild Bills will be the destination for Max Moose's 6th
birthday party, next Wednesday (Nov 24). We're giving away a plasma screen TV
and a trip to Bali, so stay tuned for more details.
Max Moose, Max Moose World HQ, Fri Nov 19 04:54:23 2004
Wild Bills is going off at the moment. Last Wednesday was the biggest I've ever
seen it. It quietened off there for a while, almost like everyone was taking a
break, but has really picked up over the last few weeks. Get on board!
Sal, Cheltenham, Mon Oct 4 05:32:08 2004
Wild Bills was alive and well last Wednesday, especially when you consider that
everyone was studying. It was a touch slow early, but really came home strongly,
and ended up being a very solid crowd. The next few weeks should grow and grow.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Wed Jun 16 06:27:45 2004
Exciting News. Bills is not closing! It very nearly did,
but at the last minute a new owner has come to the party to buy the place out.
We'll keep you posted.

Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Jun 10 06:34:55 2004
Word has been sweeping the street, courtesy of Wax, that Wild Bills has already
closed. IT IS WRONG!
I just spoke to the managers, and they assure me that they are open tonight, and
Crazy Haus were setting up as we speak.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Wed Jun 9 16:10:05 2004
Crazy Haus have already been in talks (as of last night) moving their wed night
gig to Wax. Few of the Bills staff will also be heading there.
Wouldn't it have been nice though for the Bills Management to inform the Dj's &
Dancers and other people associated with the venue of the changes rather then
screening calls and making them hear it on the grapevine. Just a thought....
Jess, Dingleu, Wed Jun 9 11:24:46 2004
Wild Bills fans. Please check back here tonight before you head off to Bills. We
may have some very important information for you.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Wed Jun 9 07:06:53 2004
Good band, easy going crowd, good atmosphere
ALICIA, Sth Caulfield, Sat Apr 17 04:21:11 2004
Very big night at Bills last Wednesday. I expected it to be quiet because
students were still finishing assignments, but I was out. Many finished that
day, so they piled in. Good crowd.
No Crazy Haus for the week, though. That was a bit wierd. A few people enjoyed
the change.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Tue Apr 13 06:22:59 2004
Wild Bills - Wild Easter
Open every night over Easter 'til dawn.$1 pots & $2 spirits 9-10.30 Wed, Thurs,
Sat & Sun Night. Wild Bills Easter Party Central.
Wild Bills, Southland, Wed Apr 7 16:10:31 2004
foam nights are wet and wild
kristin, cheltenham, Fri Mar 12 17:04:33 2004
Wild Bill’s presents...
2004 Membership Night
this Wednesday February 25
Free Wild Bills 2004 Membership for everyone in before 11.30pm
Entitles you to free entry for you and a guest before 10.30 Wednesday
Free entry for you before midnight
Priority entry - No more queues
Get in early as this night is going to be a huge!!
Crazy Haus Plus DJs Plus Awesome Drink Specials
Wild Bills, Southland, Tue Feb 24 06:40:27 2004
Great music, plenty of room to dance, meet plenty of new people, cheap drinks.
Melissa, North Dandenong, Tue Feb 24 06:36:42 2004
Was a very good night on Wednesday for the foam party at Bills. Nice size and
quality of crowd. Plenty of entertainment and Crazy Haus were having too much
fun - Louie, leave Ken and Barbie alone.
The next Wednesday will be the membership night. Stay tuned for details.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Mon Feb 23 04:26:16 2004
Foamarama returns to Wild Bills 2nite. Get Wet and Wild with Foamarama and Crazy
Haus live. Free beer or champagne b4 11 with the SMS.
Wild Bills, Cheltenham, Wed Feb 18 16:24:26 2004
Whilst it wasn't quite itself (approaching a full moon?), it wasn't a bad night
at Bills last Wednesday. Crazy Haus were having a ball on stage, and the DJ kept
the party rolling.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Mon Feb 9 04:07:11 2004
Everyone was just cruisy, the band was great and lots of hot guys to pick
up!!!!! yum :)
Meagan, Mon Feb 9 02:30:44 2004
White ChrisMoose Party @ Wild Bills this Wednesday 24.12
ChrisMoose Party Wild Bill’s Wednesday ($3 VB stubbies & Cruisers)
Merry ChrisMoose Mooses & Moosettes!
It’s been a big year, so we want you to help finish it off in style at our White
ChrisMoose Party, Christmas Eve at Wild Bill’s.
Why is it a White ChrisMoose? Because it is a FOAM PARTY! Here are the ‘tails...
Date: This Wednesday (24.12.03)
Where: Wild Bill’s, The Street, Westfield Southland, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham
Dress: Neat Casual (appropriate for foam).
ChrisMoose Gifts: $3 VB stubbies & $3 Cruisers ‘til Santa slides down the
chimney at midnight. Plus all the usual thrills, spills and deals, including
legendary coverband Crazy Haus live on stage.
That’ll do for now. Thanks for your support in 2003. We hope to see you
Wednesday, if not have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2004!
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Mon Dec 22 08:39:11 2003
Had a good night at Bill's the other week. Crazy Haus were in form, some nice
girls were in a shirt-lifting mood (always makes it a night to remember), and I
had my danicng shoes on. Only bad point was that I was pretty tired, and crashed
my car on the way home and wrote it off :( - dont worry tho, I'm OK.
Joshie, Wantirna Sth, Thu Dec 18 08:24:00 2003
Everyone is talking about last Wednesday at Bills. It was a foam party, and I am
told it will be a foam party every Wednesday night in December. Look out!
I was saying to someone recently it is ages since anyone has done a foam party.
For anyone too young to have seen one, they fill the venue with soap suds, and
everyone plays!
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Mon Dec 15 06:52:52 2003
Exams are almost over. Bills was big on Wednesday, but not quite end of exams
big. Just talking to people it seems that exams are a touch late this year.
Whatever. We had fun anyway. It was as good as full. Plenty of people who have
finished exams early were out and about, and in good moods. The warm day was
welcome.
As most people finish study in the next few days, you can be sure that Bills
will be massive for the next few weeks. Get on board.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Fri Nov 21 08:52:37 2003
Melbourne Alive Party 2 this Wednesday (19.11)
Big Wednesday @ Wild Bills with Crazy Haus
GOLD COIN PARTY! ($1 pots & spirits 9-10, $2 pots & spirits 10-11)
Gold coins ($1,$2). That’s all you need!
Australia’s biggest Wednesday night party is at Wild Bills! Throw in, or is that
throw down $1 pots & spirits (9-10) and $2 pots & spirits (10-11), and, with
Melbourne’s favourite party band Crazy Haus live on stage, you can’t go wrong.
But wait, there’s more... The first 100 people to say “Melbourne Alive” at the
door also receive a free Vodka Cruiser.
For pictures and a run down on BIG Wednesday go to wildbills.com.au or just drop
on in to Wild Bill’s (Southland, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham).
Melbourne Alive / Max Moose, MaxMoose, Tue Nov 18 07:59:51 2003
Wild Bills was huge tonight, although it was a bit scary seeing so many people
out in school uniforms covered in texta after the last day for year 12s. A good
crowd and a great atmosphere though. That means that tonight (thurs) ought to be
pretty big too.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Oct 23 02:55:13 2003
its a great nite all the guys are hot n its a good chance to catch up with old
buddies that u havnt seen in AGES ( BoPPa)
Katie , frankston , Wed Oct 8 01:40:57 2003
Last Wednesday at Bills was pretty good. Solid crowd, plenty of entertainment
from Crazy Haus and the new DJ.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Sep 18 05:43:26 2003
Very young crowd, relaxed & extremely casual. Quite crowded, more of a uni nite
with the intention of drinking & being out with your mates.
Rachelle, Mentone, Thu Aug 14 12:58:25 2003
Another good one at Bills last Wednesday. Heaps of my favourite people around
the place, making for a great atmosphere. The bucking bull was a nice touch!
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Sun Jul 27 04:02:38 2003
Glen left the band about a year ago and now they have Shane on lead gutiar and
Toby left about the same time and they now have Neil on bass. Try keeping track
of the band might b a good idea.
lookloud, melb, Sat Jul 26 05:27:25 2003
The band Crazy Haus are great and you get a drink as soon as u get to bar.
Amelia, Hampton, Thu Jul 24 07:42:33 2003
it's local, all my friends go there and the atmosphere is great... celebrated
my 18th there and it was an awesome night..... a little crowded... but at least
its a 'wild' dance floor
Loretta, Moorabbin, Fri Jul 18 07:53:34 2003
Massive night and Bills tonight, and it was FANTASTIC. One of the best nights
there ever!
Great type of crowd (most of my favourite party people were there), great music,
Crazy Haus went off, and Jo from Big Brother dropped by. Jo was great. I've
never seen a celeb spend so long talking to everyone who came up for a pic.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Jul 17 08:03:24 2003
Wild Bill’s & Channel Ten proudly present...
Joanne from Big Brother
this Wednesday July 16
Hang-out with Jo!
For your exclusive chance to win tickets to the VIP area with Joanne simply SMS
your name to 04288 BILLS to go into the draw.
Everybody else only gets to come to the biggest Wednesday party in town & have
their photo taken with Joanne from Big Brother.
Awesome Drink Specials
PLUS... CRAzY HAUS play live with more than a little help from DJs Ivan & Keith
Wild Bills, Southland, Mon Jul 14 06:19:24 2003
Wednesday 16.7 Jo from Big Brother is coming to visit. Details on the Email
soon.
Wild Bills, Southland, Fri Jul 11 05:14:46 2003
It's holidays so Bills is MASSIVE. Reports are that last Wednesday was
magnificent. DJ Keith has been back at Bills for a while now too.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Sun Jul 6 21:00:39 2003
Crazy Haus are just awesome. Its a great night all round. Cheap drinks and a
brilliant way to celebrate the end of exams! I can't wait.
Rebecca, Narre Warren, Wed Jun 25 01:22:19 2003
music is great atmosphere is good. great specials.
sarah, skye, Fri Jun 20 06:27:01 2003
Great Fun. Love the Crazy Haus boys
Kirsty, dandenong, Wed Jun 11 05:31:09 2003
i like a good friendly place that gos off at certain times heaps of grls and
not all guys and top notch musics the way 2 go
benjamin, berwick, Thu Jun 5 05:47:59 2003
Wednesday at Bills ended up being pretty good. It was busy around midnight, and
the boys from Crazy Haus were good. DJs not bad either. Ivan pulled out a couple
of awesome songs not heard for a while. Still one of the greatest Wednesdays
anywhere.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Fri May 16 05:23:19 2003
always fun. great band, heaps of drinks, 'bad' boys, and cool photographer. Go
the moose!.
Kez, Coast, Wed May 14 06:21:25 2003
Because the dj is good, the people are friendly, and its a place that people all
around melbourne go to.
kristy, Langwarrin, Tue May 13 06:17:30 2003
I love it because its my local pub, where i know everyone and everyone knows me!
I can get off my nut and can catch a cab home!!!
Sammi, Mordialloc, Sat Apr 26 21:35:23 2003
Huge queue at Bills tonight, even for members. Get there early during holidays.
Alex, Endeavour Hills, Thu Apr 24 03:02:54 2003
Another one of my favourite DJs joins the cast at Wild Bills Wednesday... Piero!
I see that on the pass, so have to assume it is the Piero that made venues like
G-spot, Redhead, Silvers, Metro, and Caseys great.
$2 spirits & $1.50 pots 9-10pm.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Wed Apr 16 09:20:10 2003
I get the feeling assignments are due at uni and TAFE. Bills was busy early for
the cheap drinks 9-10.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Apr 3 06:08:53 2003
it has a great vibe, the band has an amazing way of getting the crowd going
Laura, Mornington, Thu Mar 27 17:43:37 2003
Fairly quiet night around the traps, but Bills was pretty respectable. Good
vibrant crowd in, friendly and fun. Crazy Haus were on fire too. A good night.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Fri Mar 21 04:11:17 2003
the atmsophere is great and i am surrounded with all my old freinds as well as
new ones.
Chantelle Henry, Noble Park, Mon Mar 17 01:51:27 2003
$1 Basic Spirits, $2 V.B. Stubbies (yes V.B. is back) 9 'til 10 every Wednesday
in March @ Bills. PLUS...
Melbourne's top 2 coverbands together in March: TARKO Unplugged from 9pm... Then
the awesome Crazy Haus
Bill, Cheltenham, Tue Mar 11 03:04:26 2003
Not quite as packed as last week, but still very busy, and a great night out.
One of the best for the 18-23s. Passionfruit Pulp took the stage, but Crazy Haus
are back next week. Amazing DJs Lee Davies and Ivan Gough will be there again
too. Its all good.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Jan 16 07:01:48 2003
Thought I'd go to Bills for a quiet and easy night while everyone was away.
WRONG! The place was packed. As busy as I've ever seen it. Great atmosphere too.
Ivan Gough is now playing the early set, with Lee Davies bringing it home from
midnight. A legendary pair of spin doctors. Passionfruit Pulp filled in well for
the holidaying Crazy Haus.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Fri Jan 10 05:49:20 2003
Weird. This must be that week where everybody gets serious about holiday work.
All the regularly packed places have only been busy this week.
Bills was basically full, but not as jammed as the past few weeks. It was nice
to be able to move a little!
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Dec 12 07:02:29 2002
I love this time of year!
B I G night at Bills tonight. $2 spirits did the trick. The place was packed
from 9.00, with queues most of the night, and you could hardly move inside.
Great type of crowd too. I think its fair to say that Bills have laid the
foundation for an enormous Summer. Go and take a look.
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Nov 21 06:22:38 2002
Wow! Summer is breaking! Wild Bills was simply magnificent tonight. Huge crowd -
full house early (150 in by 9pm). Exams must be finishing up.
Crazy Haus were on fire, and DJ Lee Davies brought it home.
At long last the party season is upon, so get out there and get amongst it!
Max Moose, MaxMoose, Thu Nov 14 05:51:25 2002
May 8, 2002
After five years of searching I have finally found a really decent Wednesday night. Wednesday at Wild Bills is a massive night. You get a band, DJs, cheap drinks, a great crowd, and a lot of fun. It is billed as the biggest Wednesday night in Australia, and I think it probably is.

The venue is a classic cross between a pub and a club. The crowd is mostly students, but all sorts of others who cannot resist a good gathering. As such, people dress however they feel comfortable. There are a few trendies, a few dressed up, and a few dressed down.

We rolled in at about 11.00, and the venue was packed solid (you couldn't move), and growing, with a mammoth queue. It probably peaked about 12.30, before getting quieter around 1.30. It has been like this since November 2000. It is the biggest club crowd I have seen on a Wednesday, and the most jam packed I have seen a venue for three years.

Wild Bills is a one room venue, in a Country and Western, saloon theme. It looks great. The entrance is a bulls-skull. As you walk through, you see the oval shaped bar, right in the middle of the room. From time to time, a couple of dancers get out above the bar. Moving anti-clockwise around the bar, you have four or five (cowhide) booths around big tables. Beyond that is the dancefloor at the far end, with a stage for entertaining partyband, Crazy Haus. They are very entertaining, and play your all time favourite party tunes, with some current ones thrown in. During their sets, they also stop to play a couple of games. Between sets a good DJ plays a mix of commercial dance, a touch of house music, and other popular stuff that you will know.

Continuing the tour of the club, beside the stage are a couple of video games. You then have a number of pool tables (left wall from the entrance), where you can enter the pool competition. After that there are a couple more video games, before you reach a couple of areas with tables and chairs. Finally, just next to the entrance are some stairs to the viewing deck, which forms part of the balcony on the old style buildings on the wall. There are a few spots to hide up there.

Prices are pretty reasonable for midweek. Entry is around the $5 mark, and drinks are priced well. With the odd drink special thrown in, like $2 bourbon during a song, it is good value.

Blush Wednesdays at Wild Bills are great value. If you just have to go out at every opportunity, this is where you should be on a Wednesday. See you there.

Ben Clissold

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