BY Rick
RAW Comedy has been uncovering Australia’s next generation of comedians for decades. It is the country’s longest-running open-mic comedy competition and a proven pathway to national stages. The Northern Rivers has played a meaningful role in that story. For years, the region’s heats have been hosted by Mandy Nolan, helping identify and support emerging talent […]
BY Rick
Byron Writers Festival is delighted to announce our first author event for 2026, a gloriously fun evening with the queen of wit and fearless feminist Kathy Lette on Friday 6 March at the A&I Hall Bangalow. Lette has been entertaining us with her laugh-til-it hurts honesty for more than 40 years, from the iconic Puberty […]
BY Rick
THE RETURNING – ARTIST RESIDENCY ‘BULAAN DALANG GALII NAA GAN NGAA LEEN DUU’ presents JUGUN 11 emerging artists connected to Bundjalung Country Taz Clay, Danza Deacon, Loren Del Signore, Jo-Anne Driessens, Laila Duroux, Peter Faulkner, Danielle Gorogo, Oral Laurie, Val Smith, Kyra Togo and Penina Welch Curated by Kylie Caldwell LONE GOAT GALLERY OPENING 5:30 […]
BY Rick
Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered and culturally significant acts in modern music: Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, and The Wailers. This announcement deepens Bluesfest 2026’s celebration of legacy, soul, power and […]
BY Rick
International electronic innovator Rival Consoles and improvisational masters The Necks headline January Byron Bay, January 2026: Byron Bay’s home of bold performance, Byron Theatre, is set to launch the new year with two internationally acclaimed acts who sit at the forefront of experimental and contemporary music. In January, audiences will be invited to experience immersive, […]
BY Rick
If you are a Byron Bay local or visitor, chances are you have seen bottles of Byron Bay Cold Pressed Juice in the best venues in town. These brightly coloured bottles of goodness are full of the best quality cold-pressed organic fruit and vegetable juice around and are a much-loved healthy staple of the Byron […]
BY Rick
Gather 6.30am for a 7am dance at Main Beach Byron Bay on Saturday 14 February 2026, rising up for Freedom, and an end to global violence against women & children. Wear RED. On the edge of the ocean, Main Beach, Byron Bay, rain or shine. This is our 14th year supporting 1BillionRising! Check Facebook ‘V-Day […]
BY Rick
Happy new year Byron Bay!! 🥂🥳 Here are some of my food highlights from 2025 🍸🦞 Main pic 📸 @serajwright 1. @projectchef_ opened @restaurantdorsia serving up an epic Chef’s Table experience and some of the best dishes I ate all year 👨🍳🔥 2. Byron’s hotels became some of the hottest places to eat with new […]
BY Rick
When: Saturday 10 January 2026, 4:00pm–11:00pm (Ticketed 18+ event) Where: The Shed at The Billinudgel Hotel What: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Wink Wink kicks off the New Year on Saturday 10 January 2026 with a high-summer return to the Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel. It’s an afternoon-into-night celebration shaped by music, feel-good mischief […]
BY Rick
New Year’s Day in Byron Bay is all about easing into the year ahead. From laid-back recovery sessions and backyard hangs to curated DJ line-ups and sun-soaked celebrations, the region keeps the good energy rolling well beyond midnight. Whether you’re chasing music, food, or a relaxed place to regroup with friends, these New Year’s Day […]
BY Rick
Byron Shire Council is teaming up with Tweed Byron Police District, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Marine Parks, Reflections Holidays and Transport for NSW this festive season is to ensure public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. The Christmas and New Year period is the busiest time of year for compliance teams, and all […]
BY Rick
This January, Byron Bay slips behind the velvet curtain once again as The Byron Speakeasy returns for its highly anticipated second season – six nights of world-class music, vintage glamour and after-dark summer magic that promises to be even more extraordinary than its acclaimed debut. The Byron Theatre transforms into a prohibition-era bar where candlelit […]
