Byron Visitor Centre

ADFAS Byron Bay and Districts: The Queen’s Private Diamond Collection - Lecture
2019-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
ADFAS Byron Bay and Districts: The Queen’s Private Diamond Collection
Presenter: Adrian Dickens Monday 8 April A & I Hall Bangalow
6pm for a 6.30pm start
The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies Byron & Districts Branch (ADFAS Byron) extends a warm welcome to all those interested in the arts for this one hour lecture.
Cost: $25 non-members
Having viewed “The Queen’s Private Diamond Collection Exhibition,” Adrian Dickens presents the history and craftsmanship of these diamonds from a jeweller’s point of view. In this one hour lecture, Adrian explains how diamonds are reworked to reflect changes in fashion. Hear stories behind Russian tiaras; necklaces from India and the great South African diamonds. Discover the political role of Queen Victoria’s diadem and appreciate how the Queen, Camilla and Kate use diamonds to express political power.
Adrian was born in the UK. He emigrated to Australia in 1988 and is now a fixture on the Australian jewellery scene. Previously, he was manager of Paul Bram in Melbourne, Jan Logan’s flagship store in Collins St Melbourne and more recently, manager of BUNDA Fine Jewels in Sydney. In 2012, he created Circa AD Jewels, providing a unique personal jewellery service collecting and “re-inventing” selected items of fine jewellery and rare pieces, into wearable 21st century designs, reflecting the design values and quality of their era.
Lectures are held once a month on a Monday evening at the A & I Hall Bangalow.
Doors open at 6pm with a welcome drink, for a 6.30pm start. Light supper is served following the lecture. Visitors and guests are most welcome, no need to book.
www.adfas.org.au/societies/new-south-wales-act/byron-bay/
Email: byronbay@adfas.org.au
Follow us on Facebook: @ADFAS ByronBay

Drag Me To Lunch @ Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
2019-03-23 13:00 - 17:00
Balcony Bar & Oyster Co. have teamed up with one of the most fabulous showgirls Penny Clifford to host Byron Bay’s first ever Drag Lunch.
Penny started her career in the 80’s and has won numerous awards. She is one of the most celebrated glamor showgirls in Australia and after making the move to the beautiful Northern Rivers a while ago she has decided to join the Balcony Team to bring this most fabulous event ‘Drag Me To Lunch’ to the Bay. Wine & Dine or as they like to say ‘drag & dine’ on the iconic Balcony while Queens Mya Crafone & Martini Ice get social with you. These Divas will be stepping things up here in the bay showing you Drag with class. Expect to be involved in Drag Bingo, Drag Performances, a cocktail on arrival and a divine lunch to share.
Saturday 23rd March from @ 1 pm, ticket on sale now for $65 ‘Eat glitter for breakfast & shine all day!’
For more information head to www.balcony.com.au or follow us @balconybyronbay

Go Byron Disabled Surfers Association "Hands on" Day
2019-03-19 09:00 - 13:00
Go Byron Hands On Day, 16TH March, Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay.. LET’S GO SURFING!
This is our last gathering for the season folks! Volunteers are needed and asked to turn up and sign on for a fun filled morning at 9am. Participants can sign on at 10am ready to surf! Lunch for all provided.See you there!!!
Go Byron is the official sponsor of the DSAA ‘Hands On Day’ happening in Byron Bay on Saturday March 16th 2019. This surfing event will be held at Clarke’s Beach and will be the finale event of the DSAA’s season. This is the day for all members of the community to give back to the disabled community who need a helping hand to enjoy what the rest of us take for granted – a safe and enjoyable day at the beach.
We would love to see you, our loyal affiliate and your customers get involved in the event. Please coming along on the day and volunteer or simply cheer on the participants. DSAA aim to ‘put a smile on your dial’ whether you’re a volunteer, a participant or a spectator. All volunteers are asked to arrive and register at 9am. There’s plenty to do to help out and plenty of fun to be shared so bring some mates along for a fun day in the sun.
If you or someone you know would like to participate in the Hands On Day, registration for participants starts at 10am. This is a free event for all ages. Rash vests, sunscreen, water, fruit and lunch are all supplied by DSAA. The Hands On Surfing Morning will be followed with a social lunch and presentation for the surfers.

Taste of Love Festival 2019
2019-03-01 - 2019-03-03
THE TASTE OF LOVE FESTIVAL
“The Tantric Path teaches us to embrace and unify the ordinary, the erotic and the sacred dimensions of life, all of which have their roots in spirit.”
Margot Anand
Taste of Love Festival is back with inspiring presenters on the topics of awakening, love and consciousness and is scheduled for its 5th year anniversary in Byron Bay, on 1-3 March, 2019.
Marion Ellyard, Ron van Twuiver and the team are bringing together the ingredients for an event that aims to appeal to anyone looking to explore and deepen their understanding, including a range of presenters from around the world offering sessions exploring various aspects of love, relating, consciousness, sacredness, connection, sensuality, sexuality, yoga, meditation and a diverse range of associated topics.
“We are very mindful to balance the presentations around love, relating and conscious sexuality in a way that is meaningful and approachable for anyone, no matter their background or previous knowledge”
It is important to us that this event offers a safe and fun way for people to approach this material and understand what it is all about. Our European Peers have been involved in festivals like these for a lot longer and it’s nice to offer this to the local community of Byron Bay, national and international visitors from all over the world.
‘Why I see an immense value in this festival is because our life force energy, also often referred to as ki, chi, serpent energy, can lay dormant at the base of our spine or be only be partially activated. Once activated we can experience an immense flow of energy, enthusiasm, vision and joy for life and others. This is why we work with sexual energy throughout the festival as it often helps to activate this dormant energy, also referred to as kundalini energy. Removing shame, fear or misconceived ideas around this topic in a world where unfortunately most teenagers still get most of their sexual education online and from pornographic material. We are facing a 50% divorce rate worldwide and broken families. This work is all about strengthening and deepening relationships to self and others in body, mind and spirit.”
Marion organizes ongoing events in the local area together with Ron van Twuiver, is a passionate mother and works as a counsellor in Suffolk Park specialising in trauma release work, love and relationship coaching. (www.radiantlove.com.au). Ron van Twuiver works passionately with people in his personal practice of body-based healing work and moves people through deep transformation through ongoing workshops. (www.consensuality.com.au)
“It is very important to me that we use this festival as an opportunity to deepen the conversation around healthy relating, radical honesty, finding our true selves, our identity and purpose and include our sexuality in this conversation. To know this area sometimes gets pushed under the carpet and yet holds the key to unleashing our life force and using it healthily in so many wonderful ways. It is also important for us to create an event that not only showcases the leading edge of conscious relating and sexuality movement but to hold a safe, inclusive, space for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression. It’s worth an exploration if you are curious and it’s nice to have so many people return back each year for more. I feel very privileged to present this annual event.”
The Taste of Love Festival 2019 will again feature well-known presenters from all over the world such as Baba Dez Nichols (US) and Janine McDonald (AUS) just to name a few. There are local and national presenters kept in balance to support everyone, musicians and artists whose work is highly regarded by peers and attendees alike. The full program is available on the website late 2018.
The Festival commences Friday late morning on March 1st 2019 at the Byron Bay Community Centre and runs until Sunday evening March 3rd directly followed by the Taste of Love Festival Live – in Immersion March 4-7. Here participants of the festival will have time to keep connecting in a relaxed setting, with a light program, delicious vegan food and have a holiday in the wonderful retreat place Paradise One. After the Immersion, we will run the famous 7 day transformative ISTA training (Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Experience) Level 1 at a local magical venue at Paradise One as well.
With a full program of over 30 sessions in 3 streams to pick and choose from, as well as 2 evening events on the Friday and Saturday night.
Please come and join us at ‘Taste of Love’ 2019 and become part of our family.
Tickets available now online at incredible Early Bird Prices.
With love, passion and freedom!

Byron Bay Surf Festival
2019-02-20 - 2019-02-24
Byron Bay’s annual frother’s festival of all things surfing … check it out!

Big Picture Activism for The Economics of Happiness
2019-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Byron Bay-based Local Futures, the organisation behind the award-winning documentary The Economics of Happiness, presents an evening of interactive discussion with key figures from the worldwide localisation movement.
Hosted by localisation pioneer Helena Norberg-Hodge, the event will expose the shared roots of our ecological, economic and spiritual crises—and map out concrete strategies for meaningful change.
The evening will be set up to enable a fluid and dynamic exchange of ideas focused on some key themes—food, finance, health, climate change, governance, and more.
Among those helping to guide our discussions will be Camila Moreno (Brazil), one of the most prominent NGO representatives at UN climate change conferences; Michael Shuman (USA), the world’s leading expert on local finance; Professor Keibo Oiwa (Japan), author of Slow is Beautiful; Kai Sawyer (Japan), peace activist and founder of Tokyo Urban Permaculture and Manish Jain (India), a passionate promoter of de-schooling.
Come engage, share, learn and be inspired!

Byron Board Paddle
2019-01-26
Each January surfers gather for the annual Byron Board Paddle, to have a fun filled day and cross our stunning bay for charity.
The Byron Board Paddle goes from Wategos Beach over to the Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club on Main Beach. Since starting in 2009 there has been more than 1000 participants paddle across The Bay. Byron Bay SLSC host the water safety as well as a BBQ & refreshments at the Byron Bay Surf Club after the Paddle where everyone can catch up & share the great day…
Registrations on the day start at 7am-9am at the Byron Bay Surf Club / 8am – 9am at Wategos Beach & racing starts at 11am.

Flickerfest Mullumbimby 2019
2019-01-25 - 2019-01-27
Fri 25th Jan, 8.00pm – Best Of International Shorts – 2019 Tour – $25/ $22con (inc pre-screening drinks & nibbles)
Sat 26th Jan, 8.00pm – Best Of Australian Shorts – 2019 Tour – $16/ $14con
Sun 27th Jan, 8.00pm – Short Laughs Comedy – 2019 Tour – $16/ $14con
Sat 26th Jan, 4pm – Byron All Shorts – Nth Rivers Short Film comp (Prog announced early Jan) – $16/ $14
Festival Pass: $55/45
Full Programme, Information & Bookings: www.iQ.org.au
Venue: Mullumbimby Civic Hall
Doors Open: 1 hr prior to sessions
Opening Night Party starts: 7pm
Tickets: through iQ.org.au; (or at the door).

Ballina LEGO Brick Event 2019
2019-01-19 09:00 - 2019-01-20 16:00
The biggest and best Lego Fan Expo is coming to Ballina for the very first time in January 2019 for the inaugural Ballina Brick Event. The Ballina Brick Event is set to showcase amazing dioramas, custom Lego creations from many talented local brick builders who will be exhibiting creations built entirely from Lego.
The Ballina Brick Event is a Lego fan event for all ages and will be one of the biggest yet showcasing over 30 different exhibits all made from Lego bricks.
For more information: http://www.brickevents.com.au

The Porch Sessions Tour
2019-01-05 16:00 - 22:00
Adelaide born and bred series, The Porch Sessions is hitting the road. Now in it’s sixth summer, this concept has seeked to explore the backyards of the burbs, transforming people’s gardens into little travelling festivals all around town. Amidst a season of eight shows based in Adelaide, now for the third year on the road, The Porch Sessions are packing up a convoy of vans and caravans and are headed interstate with some spectacular artists in tow, and an entire crew that make these beautiful, all ages, backyard shows happen.
3 weeks, 11 backyard shows, one convoy of vans from Queensland to South Australia. This. Is Porch Sessions On Tour.
Coming along for the ride are our good friends, Jack The Fox, Harrison Storm & Alana Wilkinson and it’s coming to a porch near you.
And this one is taking place in a gorgeous backyard in the Byron Shire – in sunny Bangalow. yum.
Adelaide born & bred series,The Porch Sessions is hitting the road. The concept now in it’s sixth summer, this concept has seen to explore the backyards of the burbs, transforming people’s gardens into little travelling festivals all around South Australia, and now, beyond. The Porch team are packing up the Persians (rugs), and hitting the road, for the third year as a cross country expedition of travelling festivals.
For a combination of backyards & unique spaces, this is one almighty roadshow in its purest form with the entire artists and crew camping for every night on the road. With dirt in our fingernails and smiles on our faces, the bags are being packed to prepare for our most glorious tour yet.
5 vans, 4 states, 3 artists, 11 porches and one summer.
Together with:
JACK THE FOX (VIC)
HARRISON STORM (VIC)
AND
ALANA WILKINSON (VIC)
We bring it all, we’ll be overflowing these vessels of transportation with musicians, photographers, sound engineers, event crew, porch family, porch friends and our porch dog named Craig. Not to mention every Persian rug we own, every globe of festoon lighting and every string of tassel bunting, poised, ready to drape your suburban skies with festivities.

Starlight Festival 2019
2019-01-03 - 2019-01-06
Bathe in the Divine sounds of the Crystal Singing Bowls each morning at the Starlight Festival. Enjoy all day Yoga, with Byron Bays most renowned Yoga instructors. Discover your future with a psychic reading, experience a Shamanic drumming, connect with your souls journey in a transformational workshop, or simply relax and browse the main hall markets and enjoy our live music & vegan café.

Byron Beachside Artisan Market
2019-01-02 08:00 - 16:00
Visit the Byron Beachside ARTISAN Market on Wednesday January 2nd at Denning Park from 8am to 4pm, if you’re looking for something unique, something handmade, something special as all products are from our very own local artisans.
You’ll find original artworks, textiles, ceramics, home wares and skincare, as well as cutting edge fashion and jewellery.
If you’re a foodie, you’ll especially love our market … quality coffee, great cakes, mouth watering juices, jams and relishes, Italian food, Japanese food, Mexican and much more.
Have your tarot read or indulge in a vast array of services offered by our many health and wellbeing practitioners.
And when you need a break from the shopping, sit back and be entertained by a stellar line-up of performers with the Romaniacs, Didgera and Hubcap Stan.

First Sun 2019 - Cape Byron Lighthouse
2019-01-01 05:00 - 08:00
Welcome to the first break of day in 2019 at the most easterly point of Australia’s mainland. First Sun, Byron Bay’s New Year’s Day event, is held at the Cape Byron Lighthouse from 5am to 8am.
This family-friendly event offers the chance to start the new year with the conscious intention of peace, health and happiness.
Meet at Clarkes Beach carpark from 4am for a guided walk departing at 4.15am. For those unable to walk up to the lighthouse, free shuttle buses will operate between 4.30am – 8.30am.

Harvest presents - WILD - New Years Eve
2018-12-31 19:00 - 2019-01-01 19:00
Celebrate the final hours of 2018 and unleash your inner animal amidst the opulence of dazzling disco tunes at Harvest Newrybar’s wild NYE party. sprawling across the restaurant bakery, garden and fire-pit, this will be a night to remember.
food, drinks, utopian fire performance and legends dj beaver & justin time.
RESTAURANT
bubble bar / NYE feast
BAKERY
jungle bar / spanish paella
GARDENS & FIRE PIT
wild spritz bar / whole beast cooked over argentinian fire-pit / stone & wood “clyde”
7PM – 1AM | $225 including food, drinks & party!
email here or call: 02 6687 2644 for your reservation

Soul Street NYE Byron Bay 2019
2018-12-31 16:00 - 23:30
Soul Street Byron Bay
Soul Street is Byron Bay’s New Year’s event right in the heart of town!
Soul Street started on 31st December 2013. Last year, around 10,000 visitors mingled with musicians, artisans and food stalls to create a chilled out vibe to bring in the 2017 year. This popular street party is a great opportunity for the Byron Bay community and visitors to come together to celebrate New Year’s Eve and to showcase the creativity, lifestyle, and talent that we have in this region.
The centre of town is filled with market stalls, food vendors, face painter’s, four stages, numerous bands, buskers, circus performers, fire twirlers, drummers, and children’s activities. All the market stalls run down the centre of Jonson Street from Byron Community Centre to Lawson Lane and throughout Railway Park. Jonson Street is closed, along with Railway Park.
For this event, the Byron Community Centre partners with Byron Shire Council to promote a ‘Safe Summer in the Bay’. Soul Street New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay is a fun, safe, community-driven, alcohol-free event!

Falls Festival 2018
2018-12-31 - 2019-01-02
Fall’s Festival landed on North Byron Parklands in 2013. Since then, Fall’s Festival has welcomed world-renowned talent to its grassy hills including Flume, Peking Duk, Angus & Julia Stone, Bloc Party and Foals.
Falls Festival is held annually on New Year’s Eve and it’s surrounding dates, and organisers are yet to reveal the 2018/2019 lineup… but we have no doubts it will be huge!

Christmas Eve Fiesta - Barrio - Byron Bay
2018-12-24 16:00 - 22:00
CHRISTMAS EVE
Welcome Cocktail by Byron’s Favourite – Brookie’s Gin
Festive Feast by Head-Chef Francisco Smoje
Argentinian Picadas (Canapes)
4pm – 10pm
$65 per person

Last Light Christmas Shopping at Habitat
2018-12-20 16:00 - 19:00
Last Light Christmas Shopping at Habitat
Enjoy Free Christmas activities and live music while you shop until the sun goes down!
Thursday 20th December, 4-7pm
FREE Festive Face Painting
Plus live music by Luke Morris
Friday 21st December, 4-7pm
FREE Photos with Santa
Plus live music by Sebastian
For more info and opening hours, visit habitatbyronbay.com
Address: 1 Porter St, Byron Bay 2481

Soul Street New Years Eve - Byron Bay
2018-12-18 08:00 - 17:00
Soul Street is Byron Bay’s New Year’s event right in the heart of town!
Soul Street started on 31st December 2013. Last year, around 10,000 visitors mingled with musicians, artisans and food stalls to create a chilled out vibe to bring in the 2017 year. This popular street party is a great opportunity for the Byron Bay community and visitors to come together to celebrate New Year’s Eve and to showcase the creativity, lifestyle, and talent that we have in this region.
The centre of town is filled with market stalls, food vendors, face painter’s, four stages, numerous bands, buskers, circus performers, fire twirlers, drummers, and children’s activities. All the market stalls run down the centre of Jonson Street from Byron Community Centre to Lawson Lane and throughout Railway Park. Jonson Street is closed, along with Railway Park.
For this event, the Byron Community Centre partners with Byron Shire Council to promote a ‘Safe Summer in the Bay’. Soul Street New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay is a fun, safe, community-driven, alcohol-free event!

Newrybar Merchants -KERRY O'BRIEN - 'A MEMOIR' BOOK SIGNING
2018-12-16 14:30 - 16:30
KERRY O’BRIEN ‘A MEMOIR’ BOOK SIGNING
We are honoured to be hosting six-time Walkey award winning ABC journalist Kerry O’Brien for the signing of his latest book ‘A Memoir’, in partnership with The Bookroom this Sunday 16th December from 2.30 – 4.30pm.
Join us for the opportunity to meet and talk with Kerry over a drink and nibbles, where you can purchase a signed copy of his latest book (a great gift for Christmas!).
In a career spanning more than 50 years, ‘A Memoir’ reflects on the social and political upheavals Kerry witnessed and the personalities who have made history; an engrossing study of a private life lived in the public eye.
Whether strolling the history-laden corridors of the White House unhindered while waiting to interview Barak Obama, or talking with Nelson Mandela on his first day in the presidential residence in Pretoria, or receiving a haughty rebuke from an indignantly regal Margaret Thatcher, Kerry has sought to unearth the truth behind the news.
Date: Sunday 16th December
Location: Newrybar Merchants
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: FREE

Newrybar Merchants - Meet the Merchants
2018-12-15 14:00 - 16:00
MEET THE MERCHANTS
Join our merchants, new and old, for a festive drink and to meet the people behind the wonderful brands that make our store. Check out some of the new spaces from our latest merchants Imprint House, Uscha and the Toy Room, and enjoy sitting in our revamped garden!
We are also offering 10% off storewide* with the chance to win a $1000 gift voucher if you spend over $150 instore.
Date: Saturday 15th December
Location: Newrybar Merchants
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: FREE
*some exclusions apply. Discount available between 2pm -4pm only.

Theodore Kennett-Raj Retrospective - Fox Photo Den - Lismore
2018-11-24 17:00 - 20:00
Following the successful exhibition of northern rivers artists sponsored by Lismore’s Art Aspects Gallery in August, Fox Den Studio is showing a retrospective of local artist, Theodore Kennett-Raj, opening on the 24th of November from 5pm-8pm.
Theodore creates satirical and exuberant narratives that are cross cultural reflecting his country of birth, India, and Australia where he has lived for the past 46 years .
Theodore exhibited at the Channon Gallery for four years until it closed. On its website Peter Boyle gallery director, wrote ,”Theodore’s work is a joy to have in the gallery. His humour, naughtiness, and deep sense of satire, associated with contemporary culture and social themes of this country always bring a smile, or laugh, and also challenges the rhetoric we are fed every day.”
For further information, contact Guy Ingram, Fox Photo Den, 34 Union Street, South Lismore on 0407 207 635, foxphotoden@gmail.com, facebook.com/events/770817213272699/ or Facebook.com/foxphotoden

Fields of Healing Byron Bay 2018
2018-11-24 - 2018-11-25 | North Byron Parklands, 126 Tweed Valley Way, Yelgun, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
24th & 25th November, 2018 at North Byron Parklands
Kids 15 and under FREE! www.fieldsofhealing.com
A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Indigenous Culture & Speakers, Live Music, Workshops & Panels, Art & Weaving, Dance, Drumming, Food Vans, Healing Pods, Yoga, Kids Space, Forest Walks and More.
Indigenous leaders from across the globe will converge in Byron Bay for the first ever Fields of Healing on November 24th and 25th. Presented by UNITY EARTH, this historic family-friendly gathering will be a powerful celebration of cultural diversity and unity through story, music, art, workshops, performance, ecology and lots more!
Guided by Minyungbal Yugambeh songman Magpie Yerrubilgin, Fields of Healing will welcome legendary Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq from Greenland, Hereditary Dakota Chief and Global Unity Activist Chief Phil Lane Jr, Maori wisdom keeper Louis Te Kouarehua Kereopa, as well as Dr. Mindahi Bastida, Director for the Original Caretakers Program at the Centre for Earth Ethics.
Featured musicians include GRAMMY® Nominated afro roots star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Rocky Dawuni, Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Tichawona Noble Mashawa, angelic vocalist Kristin Hoffmann with Premik Russell Tubbs, plus Indigenous roots musician Dane Kennedy, Irish/Aussie songwriter Aine Tyrell, soulful Indigenous singer Keely Eggmolesse, and local didgeridoo legend Si Mullumby.
Fields of Healing is a not-for-profit, drug and alcohol free community gathering for all ages. Our family program will be headlined by the one-and-only Dirtgirl from dirtgirlworld. We will also have Yoga and Mindful Meditation for Kids, plus Dakota Dancing, Cultural Uncle Time and more. Kids 15 and under are FREE!
1 & 2 day tickets are available now at www.fieldsofhealing.com.au

Bangalow Show 2018
2018-11-16 - 2018-11-17

Mullum Music Festival
2018-11-15
The picturesque village of Mullumbimby has hosted the Mullum Music Festival (MMF) since its inception in 2008. Nestled amongst the surrounding mountains in the Byron Bay hinterland, this diverse community of just over 3,000 people has embraced this very different type of music event. The last decade has seen 600 world-class artists and thousands of people make their way to the festival.

Fair Trade Fair - Bangalow
2018-11-03 08:00 - 14:00
“Fair Trade Fair in Bangalow- a Fair Trade town! Saturday Nov 3. 8am-2pm. Uniting Church Car Park, Station Street, Bangalow. Lots of Fair Trade retailers. Fair Trade Tea, Chocolate and Coffee. Gifts, Homewares and Clothing. Raise the Roof Choir performing at 10.30am and 12pm”

What is Fairtrade? Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.

Byron Latin Fiesta 2018
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-04 | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson St, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2450, Australia
The 13th Annual Byron Latin Fiesta will be held at the beautiful Byron Theatre, in the heart of Byron Bay, for all the main workshops & parties plus the event has feeder venues including the Byron Bay English Language school for the Beginner Workshops and Guzman Y Gomez for the famous After Parties!
This event is one of the longest running Latin dance festivals in Australia. It comprises of 4 nights or parties and 2 days of dance workshops. Come and enjoy a feast of Latin music and dance! Beginners & seasoned dancers are all well catered for; there is something for everyone at the Byron Latin Fiesta!
2018 Promotional video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ljbFviqsc
Website: https://byronlatinfiesta.com.au/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ByronLatinFiesta/?ref=bookmarks
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/266788657199489/
Instagram: #byronlatinfiesta

The Sleeping Beauty presented by Byron Ballet
2018-10-26 - 2018-10-28 | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
The Sleeping Beauty presented by Byron Ballet
4 performances:
Friday 26th October at 7:00pm, Saturday 27th October at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday 28th October 4:00pm
This magical tale is set to the sublime music of Tchaikovsky and other master composers. It is suitable for all ages and is the perfect introduction to storytelling through dance and classical music.
Byron Ballet’s original version brings new life to this classic tale with a deeper understanding about Maleficent, the wicked fairy. We see both sides of this major character and the story becomes a richer tapestry of love and friendship.
Guest principals Michael Braun and Thomas Dilley will grace the stage with the regular talent of the Byron Ballet Company.

The Dollop - Down Under 5 presented by Century Entertainment
2018-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
The Dollop – Down Under 5 presented by Century Entertainment
The Dollop returns to Australia following sell-out tours in 2016 & 2017 for Down Under 5!
The Dollop is a bi-weekly* US history podcast where the comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss a weird and disturbing story about people and times from the American past.
For this Australian tour, Dave and Gareth will be discussing notable and notorious moments from our country’s history.
No two episodes are ever the same, with past Australian shows covering topics such as John Batman, the Witch of Kings Cross and Gay Life in Tasmania.
*bi-weekly means whatever Dave wants it to mean
VIP Ticket includes:
Best seats in the house
PLUS access to strictly limited after show Q&A
5.30pm – Internet sales close
6.30pm – Venue doors open / Box Office sales open / Events Bar open
7.10pm – Theatre doors open
7.30pm – The Dollop – Down Under 5
9.00pm – Event concludes for A-Reserve Ticket Holders
9.10pm – Q&A – VIP Ticket Holders ONLY
9.30pm – Event concludes

ADFAS lecture - Rembrandt's Vision
2018-10-22 18:30 - 20:30
With an emphasis on human drama and the human figure ‘history painting’ – which depicted stories from the Bible and Antiquity with the aim of affecting the viewer emotionally – was a highly-regarded genre in the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age. It had. Trained in history painting by Pieter Lastman in Amsterdam, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) gradually developed his own interpretations of biblical stories, placing greater psychological emphasis on inner conflict and personal drama. His very personal visions can still move or disturb us in ways quite different from his contemporaries, not all of whom appreciated his approach, as this lecture will show.
Presented by Dr Sophie Oosterwijk who has two doctorates in Art History (Leicester) and English Literature (Leiden). Sophie is actively involved in the Church Monuments Society and has published widely. She is currently a freelance lecturer for the University of Cambridge, NADFAS and the V&A.
Each lecture is held on a Monday evening at the A & I Hall in Bangalow from 6.30pm. Doors open at 6pm. Guests are very welcome, no need to book.
Membership information and forms are available on our website. www.adfas.org.au/societies/new-south-wales-act/byron-bay/
Email: byronbay@adfas.org.au
Follow us on Facebook: @ADFASByronBay
