Byron Visitor Centre

Christmas On The Verandah
2022-12-25 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | Byron Visitor Centre, 80 Jonson St, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Bring your rug or camp chair and join us for free live music and a sausage sizzle on Christmas Day.

CHEEKY CABARET @ Bruns Picture House
2022-09-15 - 2022-09-25 | NSW
CHEEKY CABARET
Spring is in the air and what better reason to bring back the hottest show in town?
When the Brunswick Picture House first opened back in Easter 2016, we opened big, with a two-hour adult cabaret that would showcase some of the best talent on offer.
And now, 6 years on, the CHEEKY CABARET has become our signature show. It has redefined a night out at the theatre, smashing together circus, vaudeville, comedy, new burlesque and everything in between.
With a brand new cast each season or run, our patrons have spread the word up and down the Coast about the Cheeky and we are thrilled that some of the most incredible international artists from around the world are beating down the door to come to perform at the Brunswick Picture House.
Sexy and dangerous, with tongue placed firmly in cheek, this is one party you will not want to miss! The Cheeky has rightfully become the talk of the town – it’s circus like you’ve never seen before. This genre-bending cabaret is cheeky, clever and damn sexy, celebrating the weird, the wonderful and the wildly entertaining, leaving audiences gasping for more!
The Cheeky features a different cast of troubadours, miscreants, delectable divas and cabaret queens every month, so no two shows are ever the same! You’ll leave spellbound, titillated and amazed. As always, bring Grandma but leave the little ones at home.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours with 20-minute intermission.
Doors 20 minutes before showtime.
Age restrictions: 15+
Dates:
THU 15 SEP @ 7PM
FRI 16 SEP @ 7PM
SAT 17 SEP @ 7PM
SUN 18 SEP @ 4PM
THU 22 SEP @ 7PM
FRI 23 SEP @ 7PM
SAT 24 SEP @ 7PM
SUN 25 SEP @ 4PM
TICKET PRICES
THU & SUN shows: $60 (plus booking fees)
FRI & SAT shows: $65 (plus booking fees)
POSH SEATING — ALL SESSIONS: $85 (plus booking fees)
HOUSEMATE TICKETS
HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! — Please note that in order to purchase Housemate tickets, you must have a valid paid Housemate membership and will need to provide your Housemate membership number upon checkout. For information on Housemates, click here!
THU & SUN shows: HOUSEMATE PRICE $48 (plus booking fees)
FRI & SAT shows: HOUSEMATE PRICE $52 (plus booking fees)
POSH SEATING — ALL SESSIONS: HOUSEMATE PRICE $68 (plus booking fees)
We follow and comply with current NSW Government COVID-19 Business rules and restrictions that apply to entertainment facilities. Click here for more details.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKETHOLDERS:
VENUE INFORMATION: Please note the Brunswick Picture House is located in Brunswick Heads NSW, in the Northern Rivers region (NOT in Brunswick VIC). Please select your tickets carefully as no refund or credit will be granted for errors in identifying the venue location.

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Byron Bay Surf Festival 2022
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11 | NSW
Surfers, Beach lovers, Waterpeople, and All!!! Due to covid related complications, the 2022 Byron Bay
Surf Festival has moved to a September timeslot this year
Held in Australia’s much-loved and internationally famous beach town Byron Bay, the Festival will
provide some fabulously immersive experiences of surf culture. Our official Opening Night on Friday 9
September 2022 will feature some very special guests, live music and much more. We will announce more about this in the coming weeks.
With days of surfing, nights of music & art, environmental elements, and a banging
closing party. Get the dates into your diary and watch this space for the detailed program
ABOUT
Founded in 2010, the Byron Bay Surf Festival showcases core and creative surf culture by presenting
innovative and experiential ideas through unique and engaging experiences
The Byron Bay Surf Festival is proud to have been be declared a Deep Blue Event (waste-free).
BBSF has a clear path toward reducing environmental impacts through education with a curated
Festival of likeminded vendors & special guests, as well as a no-single-use plastics policy
MISSION
Present and maintain the culture of surfing, as an expression, art and lifestyle. Ensure that the
The Festival reflects the values and creative culture of the Byron Bay region and community.

SAMPLE FOOD FESTIVAL 2022
2022-09-03 | NSW
SAMPLE FOOD FESTIVAL
After two heartbreaking postponements due to COVID lockdowns and restrictions, we are looking forward to celebrating our 10th Anniversary Sample Food Festival, a taste of Northern NSW with you on Saturday 3rd September 2022 at the Bangalow Showground.
This year’s special guests include Australia’s number one vegan chef Shannon Martinez, best-selling cookbook author Julia Ostro and Magdalena Roze. Nick Pearce of @recipearce has also been announced to run a wild deer workshop. Nick will teach participants how to prepare a wild deer with Fair Game Wild Venison. The workshop will be followed by a live cooking demonstration. Read more about our first announcement here .
Join us for $5 and $10 tasting plates from the region’s top restaurants, some of the best beverages Northern New South Wales has to offer and a huge selection of market stalls featuring local producers and artisans. Live music and more to be announced including a series of festival workshops and pop-up events. Subscribe to our friends of the festival mailing list for announcements.

Byron Writers Festival 2022
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-28 | NSW
New festival site and dates announced for Byron Writers Festival 2022!
The Festival team and I are thrilled to announce Byron Writers Festival 2022, set to take place this August 26 — 28 at a new site, the beautiful North Byron Parklands.
It is an incredible gift to create an experience for people who love books to come together in celebration of our mutual love of words and ideas. Now more than ever, the joy of meeting in person at a literary festival, to listen, reflect, laugh and be uplifted, feels so important. So it is with great excitement that I am working with the Byron Writers Festival team to bring back everything you have loved about this wonderful event.
You can expect to hear from your favourite authors, discover new talented writers and listen to conversations with some of our greatest thinkers on the topics that matter now. In August we will gather in a new stunning location on Minjungbal land to immerse ourselves in ideas and imagine the future we want to share.
I can’t wait to see you there.
Zoë Pollock
Artistic Director
3-Day Passes are back!
In other good news, 3-Day Passes are back. Read on for key dates, mark your calendar and help us spread the word – we simply cannot wait to celebrate three days of ideas, storytelling and conversation with you all. It’s been too long!
2022 Key Dates and Ticketing Info

8 — 15 June: Early Bird 3-Day Passes on sale, Members only pre-sale, $235 Members
15 — 22 June: First guests announced, Early Bird 3-Day Passes available for one week only, $235 members, $275 general
30 June: Sunday Locals* tickets on sale (*limited release, conditions apply), $90
12 July: Full program and 24 hour priority booking window available for members*
13 July: Full program announced and all Festival, Workshop and Satellite Event tickets on sale: 3-Day Pass $255 members / $295 general; 1-Day Pass, $110 members / $135 general
26 — 28 August: Festival Weekend

Please note all tickets are subject to booking fees.
Got a question?
For further information about the Festival and how it will run, please refer to our FAQs page.
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*Member benefits for the 2022 Festival
Not a member of Byron Writers Festival, or yet to renew your 2021 membership? Join today for discounts on Festival tickets. Other Festival member benefits include a special preview of the Full Program online and a 24 hour priority booking window. You can read the full list of annual Member benefits and sign up via our Members Page.
About North Byron Parklands
North Byron Parklands, image: Sam Charlton Photography
North Byron Parklands is a picturesque 660-acre cultural arts and music events venue, located at Yelgun in the north of Byron Shire on Minjungbal land. It features rolling green pastures, lush forest and coastal surrounds. Home to Australia’s much-loved Splendour in the Grass music Festival, Parklands is also used for smaller community festivals and events throughout the year.
Located approximately 20min drive north of Byron Bay, 25min drive from Gold Coast airport and 35min drive from Ballina-Byron Airport. On-site car parking will be available and shuttle buses will run between Byron Bay and the Festival.
Donate to Byron Writers Festival
As a not-for-profit organisation run with a small team of staff and volunteers, donations of any size go a long way in enriching the creative culture of our community and contributing to the success of future Festivals. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Thank you!

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An Afternoon at the Opera with International Mezzo-Soprano Rosel Labone @ Byron Theatre
2022-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
August 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson St
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
$45

An Afternoon at the Opera
with International Mezzo-Soprano
Rosel Labone
Accompanied by Lindsay McGregor B.Mus
Mezzo-soprano Rosel Labone has performed opera, oratorio and concert repertoire at venues throughout Australasia with Opera Australia, New Zealand Opera, the Song Company, the Consort of Melbourne, and the Kronos Quartet.
Internationally she has performed the lead role of Lois in the world premiere of ‘Last Year in Samsonville’ at the National Opera Center in New York. In the 2020-2021 season, she was offered lead roles with Boulder Opera Colorado (Marcellina in Nozze di Figaro) and Opera Kensington (Gypsy Queen in Balfe’s Bohemian Girl) in Europe. Other operatic roles include Donna Elvira in ‘Don Giovanni’, Jenny in ‘The Threepenny Opera’, Galatea in ‘Acis and Galatea’, and the Mother in ‘Hansel and Gretel’.
Ms. Labone’s distinctive timbre and dramatic intensity have allowed her to traverse a wide range of styles and genres in her career to date. Her diverse creative background combines with a broad theatrical and vocal range, flair and musicality to create captivating moments on stage.
The program of Opera arias and songs includes the well loved ‘Carmen’ arias along with the most beautiful arias from ‘Samson and Delilah’, Verdi’s ‘Don Carlo’, Gounod’s ‘Cinq Mars’, Mozart’s ‘La Clemenza di Tito’ and Handel’s ‘Ariodante’.
The concert also features the premiere performance of a new song cycle ‘The Seasons’ by the local ‘new romantic’ composer Lindsay McGregor. The songs are inspired by Richard Strauss and the ‘nature poems’ of John Greenleaf Whittier.

You can now redeem your Parents NSW vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Parent NSW Voucher? and enter your voucher code.
(valid until 9 october 2022)
To book wheelchair accessible seating, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10.30am – 1.30pm. Tel.(02) 6685 6807
Or email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

N.B. Subject to availability, E-Tickets can now be purchased online up to the event start time to avoid unnecessary queues at the box office.
1.00pm – Venue doors open | Box Office sales open | Event Bar open
1.30pm – Theatre doors open
2.00pm – An Afternoon at the Opera
4.00pm – Event concludes (Includes interval)

Bangalow Music Festival 2022
2022-08-11 - 2022-08-14 | NSW
The Bangalow Music Festival, owned, operated and presented by Southern Cross Soloists, is a major event in the Australian arts calendar. The Festival maintains a strong tradition of presenting world-class chamber music performances. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the northern New South Wales hinterland, it is no wonder that audiences return year after year to experience everything the Festival has to offer.

Cellar Door Series @ Crystalbrook Byron
2022-08-06 - 2022-08-28 | NSW
Cellar Door Series

A winter wine, dine and delight
Every weekend in August, Crystalbrook Byron is hosting some of the most interesting wineries and wine makers in Australia. Each Saturday a winemaker is set to take over Forest restaurant and guide our guests through a long, lush and totally indulgent menu with paired wines.
For those after something a bit more relaxed, Our Rainforest Lawn will be reimagined as a vibrant, vineyard-inspired oasis serving wine flights, tastings, cheese and charcuterie boards and some good tunes. Sip and snack under the festoon lights, keep cozy next to the crackling firepits and stretch out on Wandering Folk picnic blankets.

6 – 7 August: Dal Zotto Wines
Established in 1987 by Italian-born winemaker Otto and Elena Dal Zotto, they were the first to plant prosecco vines in the King Valley, elevating the sparkling variety in Australia. Dal Zotto Trattoria is also one of the state’s best winery restaurants. The La Dolce Vita Long Lunch will feature a decadent Italian-inspired menu paired with a curated selection of Dal Zotto wines. Buon appetito!
Saturday, 6 August

1:00pm – 3:00pm: La dolce Vita Prosecco Lunch in Forest restaurant – $110 per person, includes wine pairing
4:00pm – 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

Sunday, 7 August

3:00pm – 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

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13 – 14 August: Whistler Wines
The Whistler Wine Long Lunch will feature a decadent menu paired with a curated selection of Whistler wines. Whistler was founded by Martin Pfeiffer, former Head Vineyard Manager at Penfolds and 3rd generation grape-grower. Therefore, at the core of our family-owned business is a love of the land. Now, Martin’s son Sam, with his wife Kelsey, are second generation owners and pride themselves on producing sustainably grown, handcrafted wines.
Saturday, 13 August

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Whistler Wine long lunch in Forest restaurant – $110 per person includes wine pairing
4:00pm – 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

Sunday, 14 August

3:00pm – 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

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20 – 21 August: Nick Spencer Wines
The Nick Spencer Long Lunch will feature a decadent menu paired with a curated selection of Nick Spencer Wines. Producing award winning wines for nearly two decades, Nick’s passion and remarkable talent for considered, quality wines is evident in every bottle. His wines are regularly recognised by James Halliday, most recently being noted in the top ten best new wineries for 2019.
Saturday, 20 August

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Nick Spencer Wines long lunch in Forest restaurant – $110 per person includes wine pairing
4:00pm to 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

Sunday, 21 August

3:00pm to 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

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27 – 28 August: Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards
The Oliver’s Taranga Long Lunch will feature a decadent menu paired with a curated selection of Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards wines. The lunch will be hosted by 2022 ‘Winemaker of the Year’ Corrina Wright.
The Oliver’s collection of small batch, handcrafted wines speak of both the variety and vintage, capturing a time and place, while continuing to document the family’s ongoing 182 year relationship with the land.
Saturday, 27 August

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards long lunch in Forest restaurant – $110 per person includes wine pairing
4:00pm – 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

Sunday, 28 August

3:00pm – 6:00pm: wine tasting flights, charcuterie and cheese boards on the Rainforest Lawn

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Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
2022-07-30 - 2022-07-31 | NSW
Northern Rivers Food are pleased to present the Harvest Food Trail – a very special self-drive experience over the weekend of July 30th and 31st 2022.

Part of enjoying the food is knowing the story…understanding where your food was grown, the regenerative methods the farmer used to produce your food, the people behind the brands and their unique stories.

Our Harvest Food Trail offers a chance to meet with our farmers, producers, growers, distillers and chefs to celebrate all the Northern Rivers food & beverage industry has to offer.

Jump in your car and enjoy the whole paddock to plate experience.

Choose from a food and beverage discovery trail of over 35 leading food producers, farms, restaurants, distilleries, breweries and food outlets across the region. Enjoy a leisurely drive at your own pace, choosing your own itineraries over the weekend.

Dancing in the Shadows of Motown @ Byron Theatre
2022-07-29 20:00 - 22:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
July 29, 2022 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
Full $62 | Concession $58

CONTACT:

Event website

DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN
are coming back to the Byron Theatre BY POPULAR DEMAND!
THE LAST BYRON SHOW SOLD OUT EARLY, so don’t miss this 10 Piece Powerhouse band featuring internationally renowned singers and musicians who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of:
The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Junior Walker and many more MOTOWN Legends.
This amazing uplifting show presents classic hits including:
Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get ready, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You keep Me Hanging On, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Standing On Shaky Ground, My Girl, Can You Feel It
and many more.
$1 for each ticket sold will go to Friends of the Koala

The dynamic “all-singing all-dancing” band has sold out at many major venues including the iconic Sydney Opera House Studio, Wenty Leagues Club, The Basement, Lizottes, The Harmonie German Club Canberra, The Juniors Kingsford, Centro CBD Wollongong, The Byron Theatre, and many more.
Watch the show videos and listen to the Live Recorded Album on the show’s website:
www.dancingintheshadowsofmotown.com
CHECK OUT THE PERFORMANCE CREDITS OF THIS AMAZING LINEUP!
Patou Powell: Vocals – ARIA Winner, sang with Kylie Minogue, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, etc.
Franchesca Appolis – Sang with The Starlettes, Harlem Knights, Marvin Gaye Experience etc.
Kimi Tupaea: Vocals– Doobies/ Eagles show, Barry Leef Band etc.
Veena Rao – Vocals: DIG, Starlettes, Roachford, and Soul II Soul
Matt Roberts: Guitar/Vocals – International Blues Challenge Memphis 2016, Jeff Duff, Kate Lush Band
Jason Bruer: Sax – Jools Holland Band, Sting, BB King, Madness, Martha & The Vandellas
Josh Sinclair : Trumpet – Plays with James Morrison, Cat Empire, Ash Grunwald, Gotye etc.
Craig Bodinnar: Producer/Bass – The Aretha Franklin Songbook, The Stevie Ray Vaughan Celebration
Brendan St Ledger: Keyboards – plays with Wendy Mathews , Marcia Hines, Richard Clapton etc.
Andy Byrnes: Drums – The Aretha Franklin Songbook, Psycho Zydeco, Loonaloopa

$1 from every ticket sold will go to Friends Of The Koala – See their website here
You can now redeem your Discover NSW vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your Discover NSW voucher code.
(valid until 30 June 2022)
To book wheelchair accessible seating, or for ticket enquiries, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

ABBA & THE BEE GEES “A Night To Remember” @ Byron Theatre
2022-07-23 20:00 - 22:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
July 23, 2022 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
$60 | All ages event

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
The last show in January 2021 was a sell-our event!
Featuring two internationally acclaimed shows:
Abba Re-Bjorn and The Ultimate Bee Gees have joined forces together for a one-off “disco night” in a showcase spectacular.
Collating 5 decades of super hits from ABBA & THE BEE GEES in one 2-and-a-half-hour high octane show, the ABBA & THE BEE GEES SHOW has been hailed as the “ultimate night of entertainment”.
Hear all the hits that will be forever etched in our memories such as Dancing Queen, Stayin’ Alive, Knowing Me Knowing You, Massachusetts and many more.

ABBA RE-BJORN
have been showcased in over 2000 performances to sold out audiences the world over, in Canada, LA, Japan, and New Zealand and nationally, to standing ovations. Recently performing with artists such as David Helfgott, Col Elliot and James Blundell.
Featuring Sarah Nichols as Agnetha & Rebecca Kinderman as Frida, the show is fully choreographed along with their main vocals and harmonies from Bjorn & Benny, paying a hauntingly accurate tribute to ABBA.
Abba Re-Bjorn will entertain you with their cheeky sense of humour, great costumes, musicality and dynamic choreography. Performing ABBA’s classic hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Winner takes it all, Fernando and many more.

THE ULTIMATE BEE GEES
have been performing heavily on the Sydney & Melbourne circuits for the past 4 years, securing the show as the most popular on the club scene.
The Ultimate Bee Gees impressed audiences in New Zealand so much that they were asked to perform nationally on the Good Morning New Zealand show with the late “Grisly Adams”.
Featuring Damian Wynne as Barry Gibb, Dana Acker as Robin Gibb and Nick Rolfe as Maurice Gibb, The Ultimate Bee Gees Show dazzles audiences across the globe as they soar through the great songs written by the famous trio.

PLEASE NOTE
This is a General Admission dance event – limited seating available.
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You can now redeem your Discover NSW vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your Discover NSW voucher code.
(valid until 30 June 2022)
To book wheelchair accessible seating, or for ticket enquiries, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

Scandinavian Film Festival @ Palace Cinemas
2022-07-22 - 2022-08-10 | NSW
Showcasing the best new cinema from the Nordic region, the Carlsberg Scandinavian Film Festival returns this July with a line-up designed to warm the coolest of seasons.
Now a much anticipated fixture on the Festival calendar, the Scandinavian Film Festival showcases the most exciting dramas, comedies and crime thrillers from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark. Exploring culture, history and life in the Nordic region, a host of Australian premieres bring high calibre and award-winning Scandinavian cinema to Palace Byron Bay 22 July – 10 August.
The full programme has been announced and tickets are now on sale!

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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2022
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-24 | NSW
Splendour in the Grass will go ahead in July 2022 and the lineup is every bit as impressive as it was for the cancelled 2020 and 2021 events.
The lineup retains many of the artists slated to appear at Splendour’s abandoned 20th anniversary instalments over the last couple of years. There’s Gorillaz, who’ll headline the opening night on Friday, 22nd July; The Strokes, who’re headlining night two; and Tyler, the Creator, who’ll bring it home on Sunday, 24th July.

Some of the new additions include Kacey Musgraves, Orville Peck, Jack Harlow, Liam Gallagher, Amyl & the Sniffers, Aitch, Parquet Courts, Jeff The Brotherhood, Sycco and Genesis Owusu.
Along with Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, the Creator, prominent artists to be retained include Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Glass Animals, Jpegmafia, Mura Masa, DMA’S, Dillon Francis, Tim Minchin, Pup, Duke Dumont and Grinspoon.

Barrio’s BBQ with Guest Chef Ollie Wong
2022-07-20 17:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
Barrio’s BBQ with Guest Chef Ollie Wong
On Wednesday 20 July 2022, Chef Ollie Wong will be joining Barrio Eatery & Bar for one night to give a sneak preview into what to expect from his soon-to-open debut restaurant Bar Heather in Byron Bay. The Bar Heather team, who also own Byron’s favourite Luna Wine Store, will be pulling out some special and rare bottles from their cellar for the night, a taste of what is to come from their natural wine collection.
“I am excited to experiment in the kitchen of friends in town and show people what to expect from Bar Heather once we open. What informs us in the kitchen is firstly what is in the glass and then we work back from there rather than the other way around. With some of the world’s most precious natural wines swirling in the glasses at Bar Heather, the decision of what to cook opens up, and Barrio’s charcoal isn’t a bad place to start”. – Chef Ollie Wong
Guest Chef Ollie Wong (previously Ester, Sixpenny, Franklin, Agrarian Kitchen and Quay) ’s BBQ menu takes inspiration from the fresh produce available in the Northern Rivers, and dishes he has enjoyed along his journey.

PAUL CAPSIS - "Dry my Tears" @ Bruns Picture House
2022-07-17 04:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
PAUL CAPSIS: DRY MY TEARS
The first ever solo acoustic show from the legendary Paul Capsis.
Legendary Australian artist Paul Capsis leaves microphones and costumes behind in his first ever solo acoustic performance.
Join Paul on this gritty musical journey that begins in the streets of 1930’s Berlin with the music of Kurt Weill (The Threepenny Opera) and John Kander (Cabaret). Influences of Marianne Faithfull, Jimmy Scott and Nina Simone will break your heart in music by Richard Rogers, Elton John and Billy Joel before your tears are dried and you can smile once more in jazz and ragtime songs by Melody Gardot and Johnny Mercer.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see this icon of the Australian stage Close-Up and unplugged in this intimate and moving recital, with Francis Greep on piano. This collaboration is part of The Song Company’s Close-Up series — extraordinary artists performing extraordinary music.
Date:
SUNDAY, 17 JULY @ 4PM
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes.
Age restriction: MA
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKETHOLDERS:
VENUE INFORMATION: Please note the Brunswick Picture House is located in Brunswick Heads NSW, in the Northern Rivers region (NOT in Brunswick VIC). Please select your tickets carefully as no refund or credit will be granted for errors in identifying the venue location.
TICKET PRICES
GENERAL $60 (plus booking fee)
POSH SEATING $80 (plus booking fee)
POSH TICKETS
Exclusive table seating adjacent to stage. VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Guaranteed best seats in the house!
HOUSEMATE TICKET PRICES
HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! — Please note that in order to purchase Housemate tickets, you must have a valid paid Housemate membership and will need to provide your Housemate membership number upon checkout. For information on Housemates, click here!
HOUSEMATE GENERAL $48 (plus booking fee)
HOUSEMATE POSH SEATING $64 (plus booking fee)
We follow and comply with current NSW Government COVID-19 Business rules and restrictions that apply to entertainment facilities. Click here for more details.

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2022-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
ALL-AGES CIRCUS BONANZA
Our family friendly Circus Bonanza is back this winter school holiday season in an all new, all ages circus show!
It’s always a thrill to present our All Ages Circus Bonanza, the show that opened the Brunswick Picture House way back in Easter 2016! It’s our circus show that no one – young or older – should miss!
Our Picture House Circus Bonanza is what you get if you crossed family-friendly cabaret with the circus and then threw in a bit of comedy and a good dose of hijinks and surprise. When we roll the Circus Bonanza out, you can expect things you’ve never seen before from a crazy talented, hugely entertaining and eclectic crew of performers from around the corner and throughout Australia.
Tailored for the young and tailor-made for the young at heart, this show will razzle and dazzle its way into your hearts and tickle your funny bones. Get in quick as this one sells out quickly!
Date:
SAT 9 JUL @ 12PM
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
TICKET PRICES (plus booking fees)
ADULT $30
CHILD (AGES 3–15) $20
FAMILY of 4 $80
HOUSEMATE SEATING
HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! — Please note that in order to purchase Housemate tickets, you must have a valid paid Housemate membership and will need to provide your Housemate membership number upon checkout. For information on Housemates, click here!
ADULT — HOUSEMATE PRICE $24 (plus booking fees)
CHILD (AGES 3–15) — HOUSEMATE PRICE $16 (plus booking fees)
FAMILY of 4 — HOUSEMATE PRICE $64 (plus booking fees)
We follow and comply with current NSW Government COVID-19 Business rules and restrictions that apply to entertainment facilities. Click here for more details.
VENUE INFORMATION: Please note the Brunswick Picture House is located in Brunswick Heads NSW, in the Northern Rivers region (NOT in Brunswick VIC). Please select your tickets carefully as no refund or credit will be granted for errors in identifying the venue location.

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Byron Beachside Market
2022-07-09 08:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
About the Market
The Byron Beachside Market takes place four times a year in early January, Easter, July and late September. The Beachside Market is a ‘make it, bake it, sew it and grow it’ market held on the Byron Bay foreshore east of the Surf Club. This is the perfect location to experience some of the most original products alongside one of Australia’s most famous beaches.
The Beachside Market showcases a diverse and exciting collection of high-quality art, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, glass, homewares, fashion, craft, clothing and music which is created by local artisans. The market also offers an array of services from our health and wellbeing practitioners.
The focus of the Beachside Market is to incorporate authenticity, community and sustainability. The market provides an unparalleled opportunity for local artists, creators and healers to showcase their talents to all attendees. With over 200 stalls stretching over half a kilometre of beachfront at Byron Bay’s Main Beach, this market is the perfect location to experience some of the best and most original products and services found in the Byron Shire.
Come with your family and friends to experience the vibrant atmosphere, enjoy a coffee, brunch or lunch while you listen to live music and browse the artisan stalls.
Looking for a specific stallholder? Visit our Byron Markets Online Directory.

Byron Markets Online Directory

Contact
For more information contact Teya at beachsidemarket@byroncentre.com.au or +61 (2) 6685 6807.
Dates
4 times per year (in school holidays), 8am – 3pm
Saturday 9 July, 2022

CHEEKY CABARET! @ Bruns Picture House
2022-07-07 19:00 - 2022-07-17 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
CHEEKY CABARET
It may be winter but the hottest show in town is back for a big run through July holidays!
When the Brunswick Picture House first opened back in Easter 2016, we opened big, with a two-hour adult cabaret that would showcase some of the best talent on offer. And now, 6 years on, the CHEEKY CABARET has become our signature show.
It has redefined a night out at the theatre, smashing together circus, vaudeville, comedy, new burlesque and everything in between. With a brand new cast each season or run, our patrons have spread the word up and down the Coast about the Cheeky and we are thrilled that some of the most incredible international artists from around the world are beating down the door to come to perform at the Brunswick Picture House.
Sexy and dangerous, with tongue placed firmly in cheek, this is one party you will not want to miss! The Cheeky has rightfully become the talk of the town — it’s circus like you’ve never seen before. This genre-bending cabaret is cheeky, clever and damn sexy, celebrating the weird, the wonderful and the wildly entertaining, leaving audiences gasping for more!
The Cheeky features a different cast of troubadours, miscreants, delectable divas and cabaret queens every month, so no two shows are ever the same! You’ll leave spellbound, titillated and amazed.
As always, bring Grandma but leave the little ones at home.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours with 20-minute intermission.
Doors: 20 minutes before showtime.
Age restriction: 15+
Dates:
THU 7 JUL @ 7PM
FRI 8 JUL @ 7PM
SAT 9 JUL @ 7PM
SUN 10 JUL @ 4PM
THU 14 JUL @ 7PM
FRI 15 JUL @ 7PM
SAT 16 JUL @ 7PM
SUN 17 JUL @ 7PM
TICKET PRICES
THU & SUN shows: $60 (plus booking fee)
FRI & SAT shows: $65 (plus booking fee)
POSH SEATING — ALL SESSIONS: $85 (plus booking fee)
POSH TICKETS
Exclusive table seating adjacent to stage. VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Guaranteed best seats in the house!
HOUSEMATE TICKETS
HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! — Please note that in order to purchase Housemate tickets, you must have a valid paid Housemate membership and will need to provide your Housemate membership number upon checkout. For information on Housemates, click here!
THU & SUN shows: HOUSEMATE PRICE $48 (plus booking fee)
FRI & SAT shows: HOUSEMATE PRICE $52 (plus booking fee)
POSH SEATING — ALL SESSIONS: HOUSEMATE PRICE $68 (plus booking fee)
We follow and comply with current NSW Government COVID-19 Business rules and restrictions that apply to entertainment facilities. Click here for more details.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKETHOLDERS:
VENUE INFORMATION: Please note the Brunswick Picture House is located in Brunswick Heads NSW, in the Northern Rivers region (NOT in Brunswick VIC). Please select your tickets carefully as no refund or credit will be granted for errors in identifying the venue location.

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AKONI – Premiere Screening with Q&A @ Byron Theatre
2022-07-07 17:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
AKONI – Premiere Screening with Q&A presented by One World Creative

This event was previously scheduled for Wednesday 22 June.
All tickets purchased for 22 June have been transferred to Thursday 7 July and ticket holders advised.
We’re proud to present this Premiere Screening of AKONI, a local romance drama about a homeless refugee’s struggles to integrate into Australian society. Features a post-film Q&A with writer, director, producer and star Genna Chanelle Hayes.
A homeless refugee struggles to integrate into Australian society after escaping conflict in his homeland. While living on the streets and on the receiving end of racist taunts, a young woman comes to his aid. Struggling with her own feelings of grief and loneliness, she soon finds solace in her unlikely new companion as he opens her up to a world beyond modelling, parties and social media.
Starring Kit Esuruoso, Genna Chanelle Hayes, Mark Coles Smith, Jemima Osunde, Ophelia Dzidzornu & Pippa Grandison.
With Simon Elrahi, Rashidi Edward, Jack Ellis, Sep Caton, Gemma Forsyth, Marlikka Perdrisat and Firdaws Adelpour.
Written, Directed & Produced by Genna Chanelle Hayes.
Cinematography by Calum Stewart.
“A modern-day love story and a truly visceral account of the refugee journey.” Human Rights For All
“Remarkable. A stunning debut aimed at healng our world.” CinefestOZ
“Marks the arrival of a socially conscious Australian female filmmaker.” FilmInk
Join us for pre-screening mingling from 5.30pm, featuring a Media Board and a Guest Speaker, yet to be announced.
AKONI will screen from 6.30pm, followed by a Q&A with Genna Chanelle Hayes.
We’d love for you to join us afterwards for a post film drink and conversation.
Please note: This event is General Admission – no allocated seating.

You can now redeem your NSW Discover & Parents Vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your NSW Voucher code.
(Discover NSW valid until 30 June 2022, Parents NSW valid until 9 October 2022)
For ticket enquiries, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10.30am – 1.30pm, Tel. (02) 6685 6807
or Email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

DR HUBBLE'S BUBBLES @ Bruns Picture House
2022-07-07 12:00 - 2022-07-08 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
Australia’s favourite Bubbleman is back for a special show these July school holidays!
Dr Hubble, Australia’s favorite Bubbleman, really loves bubbles and he wants to show you why.
Dr Hubble can make bubbles do amazing things.
You will see a square bubble, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, really huge bubbles and even bubbles on fire.
At the end of the show, one lucky child will go inside a bubble. Come along; it might be you!
The show was laugh-out-loud funny and amazingly inventive”
— Weekend Notes
Dates:
THU 7 JUL @ 12PM
FRI 8 JUL @ 12PM
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Suitable for all ages.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKETHOLDERS:
VENUE INFORMATION: Please note the Brunswick Picture House is located in Brunswick Heads NSW, in the Northern Rivers region (NOT in Brunswick VIC). Please select your tickets carefully as no refund or credit will be granted for errors in identifying the venue location.
TICKET PRICES (plus booking fees)
ADULT $25
CHILD (AGES 3–15) $20
FAMILY of 4 $75
HOUSEMATE SEATING
HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! — Please note that in order to purchase Housemate tickets, you must have a valid paid Housemate membership and will need to provide your Housemate membership number upon checkout. For information on Housemates, click here!
ADULT — HOUSEMATE PRICE $20 (plus booking fees)
CHILD (AGES 3–15) — HOUSEMATE PRICE $16 (plus booking fees)
FAMILY of 4 — HOUSEMATE PRICE $60 (plus booking fees)
We follow and comply with current NSW Government COVID-19 Business rules and restrictions that apply to entertainment facilities. Click here for more details.

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Sandology Workshop @ Belongil Beach
2022-07-05 10:00 - 2022-07-14 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
Come learn how to carve sand like a pro with Sandman Steve.
In an unforgettable hour and a half you will learn how to make towers, archways, stairs, animals and balls out of just sand and water.
You’ll never look at sand the same way again.
Workshop 10 am – 11:30 am
On Belongil Beach (Across from the Treehouse restaurant), Byron Bay.
$25 per person

TUES 05TH JULY
THURS 07TH JULY
TUES 12TH JULY
THURS 14TH JULY

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
To book call or text Steve on 0428 699 614
What to Bring? Sensible beach wear, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fun for all ages 5 and above!

THE GRAND "WHODUNNIT" HOTEL presented by CIRCUS ARTS
2022-07-02 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
We are excited to announce our new circus show – The Grand “Whodunnit” Hotel! Directed by Alex Frith, the creator of the famous Shield Maidens, this murder mystery, set in the glamorous 1930s, is packed with aerials, acrobatics and various circus acts to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seats!

The show starts at 6pm at Circus Arts Byron Bay and the doors are open from 5.30pm for food and drinks from Karma Cafe.

This is a fabulous family-friendly show, so book your tickets now:
https://circusarts.com.au/activities/circus-show-byron-bay/

REBEL by Highwire Entertainment presented by Byron Theatre
2022-07-01 20:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
July 1, 2022 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
Full $66 | Concession $60 | Group of 4 to 10 $55 | Suitable for ages 12+

CONTACT:

Event website

A glittering glam rock non-stop circus Bowie party!
REBEL is a live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie. Stage dive into the mosh pit for a night of live music, glittering glam rock, phenomenal acrobatics, breathtaking aerials and spectacular heart stopping sideshow. Live music combined with circus and comedy brings to life an incredible body of work that spanned over 50 years, and an aesthetic that broke ground and inspired generations.

REBEL has been inspired by the words of Bowie; “I want to tart rock up. I don’t want to climb out of my fantasies in order to go up on stage—I want to take them on stage with me.” REBEL is your Bowie fantasies realised – a live band, breathtaking circus, spectacular rock and roll sideshow. REBEL is much more than a tribute show, with aesthetics and theatricality inspired Bowie and fed into a live rock and roll circus extravaganza.
Headlined by the incredible multi-award winning Stewart Reeve, and featuring a rockstar band of artists from across artistic genres and co-created by Highwire Entertainment, the production house behind Rouge, Papillon and Pop Party Throwdown among others, REBEL is a non-stop circus rock and roll party.

★★★★★ “Stewart Reeve is an evocative tribute to David Bowie with an incredible stage presence that matches the glam rock figure that he cuts. [He] is a talent that could single handedly captivate an audience, but when accompanied by an equally glam live band and a fantastical whimsy of world class circus acts, festival-goers are treated to a high-sensory and emotive feast.” playandgo.com.au
★★★★★ “…a unique tribute show, and one which would make Bowie proud. It could even be one which converts a person to become a Bowie fan, if they are not already. It is, quite simply, a visual and aural feast.” alloveradelaide.com.au
★★★★ “A Bowie circus is the show we didn’t know we needed, mixing one of music’s great catalogues with some terrific circus acts. And it’s all served up by a very talented bunch of performers. It’s the kind of show where you can bring your parents and your kids, and everyone will have a great time.” theupsidenews.com
★★★★ “The talented Stewart Reeve led the band with a powerful voice that was eerily reminiscent of Bowie’s and more
than capable of paying tribute to the much missed superstar… accompanied by acrobatic acts which served as a beautiful visual accent to the music. All in all a very enjoyable show that ended way too soon! Encore!” theclothesline.com.au
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You can now redeem your Discover NSW vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your Discover NSW voucher code.
(valid until 30 June 2022)
To book wheelchair accessible seating, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10.30am – 1.30pm. Tel.(02) 6685 6807
Or email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

BYRON BOOK FAIR 2022
2022-07-01 09:00 - 2022-07-03 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
Yes, it’s on; finally ….save the date & start saving your money as we have more than 2 sheds full of awesome books. Stay tuned for further details; mark it in your diaries & we all know how much help our libraries need after recent floods & difficult times.

THE TAP PACK @ Byron Theatre
2022-06-30 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
June 30, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson St
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
VIP $89.90* | Adult $69.90 | Conc $64.90 | Group of 8+ $64.90

CONTACT:

Event website

This show was previously scheduled for Friday 3rd September, 2021, but was postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
All tickets issued for 3rd September have been transferred to 30th June and ticket holders advised.
Direct from sold out houses and rave reviews in London, Berlin and Beijing, Australia’s newest and hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is coming to Byron Bay!
Picking up where The Rat Pack left off, The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to the crooners and artists from the 50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Sheeran, Bublé and Beyonce.
The Tap Pack mix slick humour, high energy entertainment and world class tap dance. A show of pure entertainment inspired by the legendary kings of swing, The Rat Pack, freshly created for the audience today. Cool classics with a fresh new twist. All your favourites including “The Lady Is a Tramp”, “Come Fly with Me”, “One For my Baby”, “Me And my Shadow” and much more.
They sing. They dance. They joke. They bring a new, invigorating energy to a timeless style!
*VIP Tickets ($89.90)
For a truly memorable experience purchase VIP Tickets!
These tickets include a premium seat, exclusive access to sound check, meet and greet with the cast and a signed poster!
VIP Ticket holders will need to arrive at the venue no later than 6.30pm.
“Exhilarating” – The Herald Sun
“Knockout performances” – The Age
“Sensational evening” – The Advertiser
“Genuinely breath catching” – Timeout.com
“Sheer brilliance” – London Theatre One
Created by Jesse Rasmussen, Jordan Pollard and Thomas J Egan.
Co-created and directed by Nigel Turner Carroll.
Produced by Kym Halpin.

You can now redeem your Discover NSW vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your Discover NSW voucher code.
(valid until 30 June 2022)
To book wheelchair accessible seating, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

Lone Goat Gallery presents "Gabul Jagun – Carpet Snake Country"
2022-06-25 - 2022-07-30 | NSW
Exhibition Name: Gabul Jagun – Carpet Snake Country
Artist: Nickolla Clark
Dates: 25 June until 30 July 2022
Location: Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay
Open: 10am until 4pm Wednesday to Saturdays

Nickolla Clark is a local Arakwal Bundjalung artist living and working on Country. Her exhibition ‘Gabul Jagun – Carpet Snake Country’ is a body of work showcasing aspects of Arakwal Country in the Byron Shire.
‘Arakwal Jagun. My grandmother’s country from the Rainforest to the sea including the rivers, sacred sites, our creator and home Ironbark at Tallow Creek. This is ‘Gabul Jagun’, Carpet Snake Country.’
My practice highlights our important, instinctive, sacred connection to Country through key symbols, features and knowledge that has been passed down through many generations. This practice has brought me closer to understanding and expressing the energy, spirit, cultural lore and stories from country and culture within each painting.
The exhibition explores my personal connection to the land and sea country with the many vibrant and subtle colours of my Country. The theme Gabul refers to my people’s totem, the Carpet Snake. This is a good reflection on my heritage. Jagun is ‘Country’ which is fitting as all my artworks reflect the land in which we live and care for.
These pieces are a collection of my cultural expressions and I hope they evoke feelings of cultural insight and gratitude towards Country. Giving and receiving ‘Garimaa’ – Respect.’ Nickolla Clark, 2022

Lone Goat Gallery is a creative initiative of Byron Shire Council.

Lismore Lantern Parade 2022
2022-06-25 | NSW
Lismore Lantern Parade is an annual community event held on or around the longest night of the year, being the Winter Solstice.
The event is held in Lismore, forty minutes inland from popular Byron Bay. Each year the Lantern Parade involves participants from Lismore, throughout the Northern Rivers and visitors to the region who have attended workshops in lantern, mask and costume making.

SHIELD MAIDENS @ Bruns Picture House
2022-06-24 19:00 - 2022-06-26 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
An all-female Viking circus spectacular!
After a sellout run at Circus Arts, SHIELD MAIDENS is back, transforming the Brunswick Picture House into the Great Hall of the Vikings this solstice. Join us for a romp into the pagan celebration of an all-female Viking tribe!
Gather your tribe and see you there, skol!
ABOUT SHIELD MAIDENS:
Shield Maidens is an all-female circus spectacular that tells a story of a tribe of Viking women, their conflicts and battles, using acrobatics, aerial and fire to create a breathtaking experience. The women unapologetically inhabit an incredibly strong archetype — the dark force of the divine mother — her look wild with the passion of killing and ultimately, survival.
Show creator Alex Frith’s skills developed during a long career directing ground-breaking shows in Europe and the UK. His style is fast-paced and punchy with strong images and theatre effects. His unique mix of choreography and circus makes for high entertainment and Shield Maidens is no exception.
Leather-clad women spin on ropes, wield large axes and create a Viking world of harsh pagan landscape assisted by a dose of sequins and glitter to create a very engaging aesthetic. While safe in their seats, the audience is able to be close to the action, says Alex. “This is an immersive experience and you will feel like a part of the Viking world.
The show is an 18+ performance so leave the kids at home and liberate your Viking spirit. While not explicit or overtly violent, it is directed toward adults in the spirit of a great party.”
Brush off the winter blues and join us this June for a night to remember!
Date/s: FRI 24 JUN @ 7PM
SAT 25 JUN @ 7PM
SUN 26 JUN @ 4PM
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes.
Age restrictions: 18+
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKETHOLDERS:
VENUE INFORMATION: Please note the Brunswick Picture House is located in Brunswick Heads NSW, in the Northern Rivers region (NOT in Brunswick VIC). Please select your tickets carefully as no refund or credit will be granted for errors in identifying the venue location.
TICKET PRICES
ADULT $65 (plus booking fee)
HOUSEMATE TICKET PRICES
HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! — Please note that in order to purchase Housemate tickets, you must have a valid paid Housemate membership and will need to provide your Housemate membership number upon checkout. For information on Housemates, click here!
HOUSEMATE ADULT PRICE $52 (plus booking fee)
We follow and comply with current NSW Government COVID-19 Business rules and restrictions that apply to entertainment facilities. Click here for more details.

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15th Arakwal NAIDOC Week Film Screening presented by Arakwal Corporation @ Byron Theatre
2022-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
July 5, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson St
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
Full $17 | Concession $15 | Ages 15+

The Arakwal Corporation, Flickerfest and iQ Inc are thrilled to present present their annual evening of inspiring aboriginal storytelling celebrating NAIDOC Week 2022 and this year’s theme:
‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’
This year’s programme of Flickerfest favourites is curated from the recent Flickerfest Academy® qualifying Australian competition and will take you on a special journey with some incredibly strong and powerful stories, who’s compelling voices will inspire, move and delight.
The filmmakers featuring in the 15th Arakwal NAIDOC Week screening are some of the leading lights in indigenous filmmaking today, blazing brightly on Australian screens and stage.
The programme features 10-multi award winning short films, with highlights including the moving and insightful ‘Strange Country’, winner of Best Cinematography at Flickerfest 2022, produced and shot by award-winning Aboriginal cinematographer Tyson Perkins, starring acclaimed actor Hunter Page-Lochard; the delightful animation ‘Jarli’ about a young First Nations girl in outback Australia who dreams of flying to the stars, co-written by Casino Bundjalung man Jon Bell; the delightful ‘Shiny One’ from writer /director Viviana Petyarre, an Alyawarre filmmaker from Utopia in the Northern Territory, and award-winning producer Tanith Glynn Maloney’s first film as writer/ director, ‘Finding Jedda’, based on the original auditions for the role in 1953 and a tribute the original ‘Jedda’ star, the late Rosalie Kunoth-Monks OAM.
A local Arakwal Traditional Custodian will welcome us all to Country on the night.
Come along and enjoy these unique stories from incredible First Nations filmmakers championing aboriginal voices through this year’s NAIDOC theme‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ and support the celebration of aboriginal culture during NAIDOC Week.
A fundraiser for the Arakwal Corporation and supported by the Indigenous Coordination Centre and Byron Theatre.
2022 Programme
Wanmari / 4min / 2021
Wri: Karen Rogers | Dir: Jake Duczynski | Prod: Courtney Collins
A Ngalakgan woman from Ngukurr, NT, just wants to catch a nailfish at her favourite fishing spot, Wanmari. But her family are thwarting her plans. When she sees an eagle, her grandfather’s dreaming, she remembers to use the knowledge she has of Country & soon, good luck comes her way.

Good Night / 8min / 2021
Wri/Dir: David Vincent Smith | Prod: Kate Separovich
A busy sound engineer (Clarence Ryan) accepts a last-minute recording job from a stranger (Caroline Brazier) instead of heading home to his family & is deeply affected by the song he’s recording.

Finding Jedda / 8min / 2021
Wri/Dir/Prod: Tanith Glynn-Maloney
At St Mary’s Anglican Home, Alice Springs, 1953, two best friends go head to head auditioning for the lead role in a movie, & face the prospect of leaving the Home for good.

Jarli / 8min / 2021
Wri: Jon Bell, Andrew Dillon, Erica Harrison | Dir: Chantelle Murray, Simon Rippingale | Prod: Ryan Greaves
Jarli Jones, a young First Nations girl in outback Australia, dreams of flying to the stars and sets out on an adventure to do just that.

Lifeblood / 19min / 2021
Wri/Dir/Prod: Nicholas Tory | Prod: Jonathan Nix, Aunty Dot Martin, Phil Sullivan
A stunning exploration of Bourke Shire’s landscape, First Nations history and folklore that brings to our attention the resilience of the natural environment and the land’s inhabitants.

Strange Country / 15min / 2021
Wri/Dir/Prod: Rhys Day | Prod: Tyson Perkins
Strange Country is a tale about ancient spirits that inhabit a far remote corner of Australia’s wilderness, and the people they choose for special tasks to protect the land from those that wish to steal from it for personal gain.

Sunnies / 11min / 2020
Wri/Dir: Ismail Khan | Prod: Skye Leon
After roaming the streets of his neighbourhood one morning, Malcolm, a troubled and somewhat delinquent teen, decides to steal a pair of sunglasses from the local shops – an act that is later revealed to be part of a much bigger plan.

Tooly / 10min / 2021
Wri/Dir: Karla Hart | Producer: Cody Greenwood
A young indigenous girl struggling to engage with her culture learns of Tooly, the sign of an impending death in the family.

Shiny One / 10min / 2021
Wri/Dir: Viviana Petyarre | Prod: Tanith Glynn-Maloney
A young man dreams of escaping his bush community and finding riches, but soon learns that wealth comes in many forms.

Jacky Jacky The Helicopter Pilot / 4min / 2021
Wri: James Schultz | Dir: Rodney Stratton | Prod: Sue Hanson
Jacky Jacky is jack of all trades on a station near Norseman, WA. The best mustered around! That is, until the helicopter arrives. This fun Aboriginal joke provides a giggle!

Please note this is a general admission event, no allocated seating.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

You can now redeem your NSW Discover & Parents Vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your NSW Voucher code.
(Discover NSW valid until 30 June 2022, Parents NSW valid until 9 October 2022)
For ticket enquiries, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10.30am – 1.30pm, Tel. (02) 6685 6807
or Email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au

CASABLANCA 80th Anniversary B&W Gin Joint Party presented by Byron Theatre
2022-06-15 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
WHEN:
June 15, 2022 @ 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

WHERE:
Byron Theatre
69 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Australia

COST:
All tickets $25 | We accept NSW Discover & Parents Vouchers

Join us in celebrating the 80th anniversary of Casablanca on Byron’s biggest cinema screen, with a specially crafted gin cocktail menu at the Byron Theatre Events Bar and Live Music in the Courtyard (before and after the film).
We encourage all attendees to dress in their favourite winter black and white attire, as if you stepped out of the silver screen yourself.
Special prize for best dressed!
5.30pm – Doors, Bar & Live Music in the Courtyard
7.00pm – Casablanca
Considered one of the most famous Hollywood classic films of all time, and for good reason. Certainly the most quoted and the most frequently cited as an all-time favourite, Casablanca won Best Picture, Director, and Writer awards at the 1943 Academy Award ceremony.
Set in French-controlled Casablanca, Morocco, in the early part of World War II, Casablanca follows hardboiled American nightclub owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart), who agrees to hide some stolen (and highly coveted) transit letters, which are used by refugees to leave the country and escape from the Nazis. Police Captain Renault (Claude Rains) and Nazi Major Strasser (Conrad Veidt) are tipped off that Rick might have the letters, and they put pressure on him to return them. Strasser is also hunting escaped Czech resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), who arrives at Rick’s with Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman). Rick and Ilsa have a history, and Rick is still deeply angry at the woman who disappeared from his life years before.
What ensues is a story of love, betrayal, sacrifice, narrow escapes, and the most memorable airport tarmac scene in film history.

★★★★★ “Probably the most famous Hollywood classic of all time, and for good reason” Common Sense Media
★★★★★ “Casablanca accomplishes that which only a truly great film can: enveloping the viewer in the story, forging an unbreakable link with the characters, and only letting go with the end credits.” ReelViews
★★★★★ “I challenge and dare you to find a better movie in Hollywood history… Casablanca is the closest I will find to a perfect movie.” EveryMovieHasALesson.com
★★★★ “It is no mystery that Casablanca is one of the most popular films ever made.” Roger Ebert

You can now redeem your Discover NSW & Parents NSW Vouchers online:
Complete your ticket selection, then at the Checkout Payment, click on Want to redeem a Dine & Discover Voucher? and enter your NSW Voucher code.
Discover NSW valid until 30 June 2022 | Parents NSW valid until 9 October 2022
To book wheelchair accessible seating, contact the Theatre Box Office:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10.30am – 1.30pm. Tel.(02) 6685 6807
Or email boxoffice@byroncentre.com.au
