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SUMMARY:Longstanding | Lone Goat Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Dr Bronwyn Bancroft and artist Kylie Caldwell\, ‘Longstanding’ features 13 Bundjalung artists: Bindimu\, Sonya Breckenridge\, Kylie Caldwell\, Kristina Davis\, Janelle Duncan\, Tracey Duroux\, Kim Healey\, Wayne King\, Arminel Nagas\, Jasmin Stanford\, Tim Stanford\, Shaun Tucker & Jai Walker. \nEach artist participated in the ‘Bulaan Dalang Galii Naa’ artist residency program and the exhibition showcases artworks created during that time. \nThe ‘Bulaan Dalang Galii Naa’ program\, developed by The Returning Indigenous Corporation in collaboration with Arts Northern Rivers\, supports emerging creative practitioners to foster connections\, explore diverse art forms and mediums\, and enhance skills in the art business. \nOpening event: 5-7pm Friday 5 July 2024\, Welcome to Country by Nickolla Clark.\n\nFor more info:  Lone Goat Gallery\n\n\nImage: Sonya Breckenridge
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/longstanding-lone-goat-gallery/
LOCATION:Lone Goat Gallery\, 28 Lawson Street\, Byron Bay\, New South Wales\, 2481\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Top Dog Film Festival | Brunswick Picture House
DESCRIPTION:A new edition of the carefully curated short film festival about dogs!\nCelebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2024 Top Dog Film Festival! \nMeet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2024 Top Dog Film Festival. Experience the stories of unlikely agility dogs\, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter. Experience heartfelt stories of people who dedicate their lives to improving the outcomes for man’s best friend and meet a very clever dog who will steal a piece of your heart. \nThe 2024 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2-hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people\, filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions. \nThis carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational\, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions\, from independent filmmakers around the globe. \nGet your tickets before they all sell out — you’d be barking mad to miss it! \nBrunswick Picture House kiosk is always open for food and drink one hour before showtime.\nFamily Friendly\nDuration: Approximately 2 hours 45 mins\nDoors open 1:30pm\nStart time 2pm with short interval\nApproximate finish 4:45pm
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/top-dog-film-festival-brunswick-picture-house/
LOCATION:Brunswick Picture House\, 30 Fingal Street\, Brunswick Heads\, New South Wales\, 2483\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Mullum Roots Festival Launch Concert
DESCRIPTION:Mullum Roots Festival returns in 2025. To unveil the 2025 Festival concept\, a special concert featuring Robert Forster (The Go Betweens)\, supported by Lou Bradley will be happening in Mullumbimby. \nRobert Forster is a Brisbane based singer-songwriter and author. In 1978\, with  friend Grant McLennan\, he co-founded the acclaimed pop/rock band The Go-Betweens. The group\, based in London for five and a half years\, recorded six albums and toured extensively\, before breaking up in late 1989. Forster has worked as the music critic for Australian politics and culture magazine The Monthly and has also received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Queensland University.  In 2016 he published his memoir\, ‘Grant & I ’ which won the Book Of The Year award in Mojo and Uncut. His memoir has been translated and published in Italian and German. \nThe launch for the much anticipated 2025 Mullum Roots Festival will introduce people to how they can get involved and the general all round lowdown on the concept which promises a vibrant celebration of music\, community\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\, esteemed musician and founder of the popular Nimbin Roots Festival\, Lou Bradley has her sites set on collaborating closely with the local community to ensure the festival’s success. Joining her is seasoned music industry veteran Jon O’Rourke\, bringing over three decades of expertise as a record label owner\, manager\, and producer. \nDress in your best festival gear as there are prizes for the best dressed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor info and tickets
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/mullum-roots-festival-launch-concert/
LOCATION:Mullumbimby Ex Services Club\, 58 Dalley Street\, Mullumbimby\, NSW\, 2482\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Byron Writers Festival | Bangalow Showground
DESCRIPTION:Byron Writers Festival is Australia’s largest regional writers festival. This year’s vibrant program is packed with high-profile literary luminaries and new voices exploring the theme “From the ground up”. \nThe Festival is positioned in the hinterland town of Bangalow\, 15 minutes from Byron Bay\, offering writing workshops\, book launches\, an engaging program for children\, and events across the larger Northern Rivers region. \nThe festival experience is designed for discovery and delight. There are six venues to explore – marquees\,  Hakea\, Acacia\, Melaleuca and Lilly Pilly\, a smaller conversational tent\, The Coolamon\, and the A&I Hall. A festival pass includes access to all festival sessions. \nEnjoy food stalls\, coffee carts and bars\, browse artisan markets\, sculpture walk and festival book shop. Meet your favourite writers and have your books signed after festival sessions. \nFeaturing 160 writers including Trent Dalton\, Richard Flanagan\, Jane Harper\, Melissa Lucashenko\, Charlotte Wood\, Bruce Pascoe\, Bob Brown\, Julia Baird\, Nam Le\, Ali Cobby Eckermann\, Lynette Noni\, Bryan Brown\, Tony Birch\, William McInnes\, Chigozie Obioma\, Caoilinn Hughes\, Tayi Tibble\, Meena Kandasamy\, Louise Milligan\, Kim Williams\, Kerry O’Brien\, and many more. \nDISCOVER THE 2024 PROGRAM HERE\nIn curating the 2024 program incoming Artistic Director Jessica Alice reflected on the theme:\n“From the ground up springs new life\, new ideas\, and new possibilities. It’s where communities mobilise and movements are born. This festival program explores our histories and the seeds of the futures that we begin to build today.”
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/byron-writers-festival-bangalow-showgrounds/
LOCATION:Bangalow Showground\, Market Street\, Bangalow\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Weaving Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join local artists Sonya Breckenridge and Janelle Duncan for an afternoon weaving session at Lone Goat Gallery.\nCome along\, have a cuppa and a yarn and learn simple techniques to create small woven items.\n\nThis is a free event\, all are welcome to watch\, learn and join.\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/when-i-weave/
LOCATION:Lone Goat Gallery\, 28 Lawson Street\, Byron Bay\, New South Wales\, 2481\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Byron Bay Surf Festival
DESCRIPTION:Set to take place this August\, the Byron Bay Surf Festival holds an esteemed position in the world of surfing\, showcasing the rich heritage of Byron Bay’s surf culture by celebrating our culture\, environmental sustainability and our community spirit. Surrounded by pristine beaches and renowned surf breaks\, Byron Bay is a place where the deep connection between nature and surfing is palpable. \nThe festival pays hommage to this unique surf culture\, which has influenced and inspired countless individuals for generations. This year\, the Festival will feature a diverse range of events designed to celebrate the theme of “rewildering.” Highlights include: \n\nSurf Competitions: Showcasing local and international talent across various divisions. As usual we will run our Wategos Wizards events on Saturday followed by our Freestyle & Stoke sessions on Sunday.\nWorkshops and Talks: Featuring experts on ocean conservation\, sustainable living\, and surf culture.\nArt Installations and Film Screenings: Celebrating the intersection of art and surfing at McTavish.\nLive Music and Parties: Including the iconic Tracks Party\, brought to you by Tracks Magazine\, with headliner and other bands to be announced soon. Tickets for the Beach Hotel celebration will be available very soon!\n\nThe festival will host special guests from Australia and around the world\, including renowned surfers\, environmental experts\, and artists. These guests will participate in various events\, sharing their expertise and inspiring the community. \nThe Festival organisers are also excited to welcome SurfAid for the second ever Women’s Cup\, taking place on Friday\, August 16th. This competition highlights the incredible talent of female surfers and supports SurfAid’s mission to improve the health\, well-being\, and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions. Many of which we enjoy as surfers throughout Indonesia & the Solomon Island to name a few. \nTracks Magazine will bring their famous Tracks Party  this year. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and incredible lineups\, this party will feature a headliner and other bands\, with details to be announced soon! \nNot since 2018 has the McTavish Trim been a feature at the Byron Bay Surf Festival. Featuring 9 of the best female and 9 of the best male longboarders invited from all over the world. This eclectic bunch will follow the art of trim no matter the conditions. The Trim event will take place on Sunday 18th August as part of our Freestyle & Stoke event. \nThe Byron Bay Surf Festival has always been blessed with an incredibly talented artistic side of surfing led by its founder\, James McMillan. James has again delivered some awesome art for the Festival this year and you will see it scattered throughout the festival\, on our posters\, in our social media AND at the BBSF art show displayed at McTavish in the Industrial estate (91 Centennial Cct\, Byron Bay) \nThe Surf Festival is also very proud of its history with conservation and climate action leading the way for events far and wide when it comes to our sustainability policies. This year we are pleased to welcome CRUZR e-bikes as a Sustainability Partner. \nThe full event schedule is available on Byron Bay Surf Festival website. \nCLICK HERE \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/byron-bay-surf-festival-6/
LOCATION:Private: Clarkes Beach\, Lighthouse Road\, Clarkes Beach\, Byron Bay\, NSW\, 2481\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Surviving to Thriving | Film | Byron Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A film about a fearless explorer\, local surfer Karin Ochsner immersing herself in the raw beauty of nature. Her remarkable healing journey unfolds in the face of adversity. \nShe confronts her deepest fears and past traumas head-on\, including a heart-pounding encounter with a shark. But her story goes far beyond the realms of thrill-seeking; it is a testament to her unyielding spirit in dealing with a rare immune system illness and many other challenges. \nThe stunning footage reveals the healing power of nature and of a supportive community\, enriched by interviews with local legends such as Delta Kay\, Pauline Menczer\, Kieren Perrow\, and Joel Fitzgerald. Together with professional surfers Layne Beachley and local Joel Paxton\, they paint a picture of her adventurous and rewarding healing journey. \nPlease note there is no need to have seen the first documentary\, as the sequel focuses on different aspects of Karin’s story. \nEvent Details \n6:00 pm – Venue doors and bar opens\n6:40 pm – Theatre doors open\n7:00 pm – Event commences (interval TBC)\n10:00 pm – Event concludes \nPlease note that everyone who purchases a ticket gets an entry into our Byron Bay Surf Festival giveaway. Cruzr e-bike\, Surfboard and a Hydro Flask adventure pack. Total value = $4\,500 \nVIEW TRAILER
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/surfing-to-survive-film-byron-theatre/
LOCATION:Byron Theatre\, 69 Jonson Street\, Byron Bay\, New South Wales\, 2481\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Andrew Hamilton | Jokes About The Time I Went To Prison
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the hilarious Andrew Hamilton as he makes his Bruns debut. \nIn 2021\, Andrew Hamilton spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the supply of psychedelic drugs. \nHe had a great time. \n“I’ve always been an optimist\, and that helped my situation. Also\, because of the depressing environment you’re in\, whenever something funny happened\, it was twice as funny … Laughter is a very transportive thing.” AH \nFar from being the grim hour you may anticipate\, Hamilton’s show is surprisingly upbeat. SMH 2023 \nBest Newcomer Nominee – Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, 2023.\n“Knack for a ripping anecdote.” The Age\n“One to watch.” NSW Police\n“Fascinating and unique” Chortle \nAge restriction is 18+\nDoors open 5:40pm\nBuster Kirby (support act) 6pm\nAndrew is on stage at 6:20pm–7:20pm
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/andrew-hamilton-jokes-about-the-time-i-went-to-prison/
LOCATION:Brunswick Picture House\, 30 Fingal Street\, Brunswick Heads\, New South Wales\, 2483\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Atomised | Lone Goat Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Lone Goat Gallery’s next exhibition is titled Atomised with works from Northern Rivers artists\, Beki Davies and Georgi Milln \nOpening night event is on Friday 23 August from 5-7pm – all welcome. The exhibition then continues until 21 September.  \nAtomised examines the intricate cycles of nature through the artist’s unique contemporary landscapes. \nFeatured image is of a work by Beki Davies titled The Tidal Dance\, 2024. Photo by Mia Zapata
URL:https://www.visitbyronbay.com/event/atomised-lone-goat-gallery/
LOCATION:Lone Goat Gallery\, 28 Lawson Street\, Byron Bay\, New South Wales\, 2481\, Australia
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