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Community celebrations in Byron Bay for New Year’s Eve;

10am : Parade preperation, sign making, face painting - Youth Activity Centre

3pm : Carnival rides, food stalls, chai tent - Beachfront

5pm : The Romaniacs - On Stage

7pm : Parade gets ready - Denning Park

7.30pm : Marshal & the Fro - On Stage

8.30pm : Parade  starts moving along Beach St - Denning Park

9.30pm : Samba Blistars, Prize giving - On Stage

10.15 : Ragga Jump - On Stage

12 midnight : New Year Count Down - On Stage

2am - close down

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There is also ‘Pharaohs Fling NYE’ - DJ’s and other live acts on 2 stages at the Byron Entertainment Centre. Learn more at: www.byronentertainmentcentre.com.au

rick :: Dec.20.2006 :: Byron Bay, Byron Bay News, Community, Entertainment :: No Comments »

One of Byron Bay’s best kept secrets is the Cumbebin Wetlands, a tranquil oasis of original native vegetation and the home to various threatened species, right in the heart of Byron Bay. The wetlands are just behind the Byron Markets site off Somerset Street. There’s a boardwalk through the trees and you will find the entrance behind the big totem pole in the grassed area at the front of the wetlands. Volunteers from the Byron Environment Centre, who look after the wetlands, have recently installed seats at the end of the boardwalk where you can sit to relax and meditate among the trees, a peaceful place where it’s hard to realise the bustle of the busy Byron town centre is only a few hundred metres away.

The wetlands are home to the Eastern long-eared bat, the rare Wollum froglet, and the critically endangered Michell’s rainforest snail, which is found only in swamp rainforest in the coastal plain between Ballina and Tweed Heads.

You can learn more about the inhabitants of these priceless wetlands on our website, www.byronenvironmentcentre.asn.au. There is also information there about how we manage the bush regeneration program for the wetlands without using chemicals for weed control. It’s a good news story about a responsible environmental management program that is preserving for the future, a pristine area of Byron’s original environment.

Cheers for now

Adrian

Adrian :: Dec.13.2006 :: Environment :: No Comments »

From March 29 - April 1st, 2007 at the Lake Ainsworth Sport & Rec Centre in Lennox Heads, Deva Premal & Miten will lead a residential ECSTATIC CHANT & DEVOTIONAL SINGING retreat. This will be their only retreat in Australia in 2007. Spaces are going quickly.

For further info contact: apearl@mullum.com.au

Alison :: Dec.11.2006 :: Byron Bay News, Culture, Entertainment :: No Comments »

Alison Pearl presents the 8th annual SUMMERSONG MUSIC CAMP, Jan 17 - 23, 2007 at Lake Ainsworth Sport & Rec Centre, Lennox Head, NSW (8 minutes south of Byron Bay).

The ultimate opportunity to play music round the clock, with a wild assortment of like-minded folks from around the country, and around the world, while residing mid-summer directly on the beach and ti tree lake. Summersong is geared towards folks 17 years and up who play at ANY level. Classes this year will be: Songwriting (2 different groups), A Cappella singing (2 groups), Vocal Techniques, Guitar (2 levels), African Percussion and Dance, Performance Skills, comedy, Bodywork/Breathwork/Improvisation. There are evening activities for the whole group that encompass performing, jamming, celebrating, song circles & suprrises. This year’s faculty: Tony Backhouse, Kristina Olsen (USA), Gyan, Mandy Nolan, Karl Farren, Richard Lawton, Kathryn Riding, Steve Nugent.

For further info visit: www.summersongmusiccamp.com or contact alison:

02 66 845 570; apearl@mullum.com.au

Alison :: Dec.11.2006 :: Byron Bay News, Entertainment :: No Comments »

Exodus Live Festival at Bald Rock Bush Retreat, Jan 12 - 14, 2007, past Tenterfield (inland from Byron Bay, NSW).

The ultimate bush bliss dance party–3 stages, divine site with swimming, shaded camping and all real amenities! Huge Kidz Programme, Workshops of all sorts, Drumming Circle, Jamming, Alfresco lakeside dining, great food and craft stalls, indigenous participation. Book in with Group Reserved Camping for a discounted ticket!

Live acts - OKA, Wild Marmalade, Ganga Giri, Dubshack, Mission Ignition, A.B. Didj Live, Mystic Beats, Skankomatics, Alter-native, Spoonbill, Slot Machine, Blory B, Agency Dub Collective, pUss, kolliope.

DJs - TIPPER (UK/Maui), One Tasty Morsel (Cairns),Tiffun, Short Circuit, Lost Keys, Dreamweaver, Daveb, Booth, Twilight (Mushy Rec. Mexico), Jackie Onassid, Andras, Taya, Maximal, Sista ray, Jandalz, Buz, Paul Abad, Mista micha, Josh Niyama, Esscay (Melb), Twilight, ElectroHolics, & more.

For all info and tickets visit: www.exoduslivefestival.com

Alison :: Dec.11.2006 :: Byron Bay News, Culture, Entertainment :: No Comments »

The Byron Bay Safety Committee has been formulating the program for a safe community event for this year’s new years eve in Byron Bay.

“With the success of last year’s low key, community based, alcohol free, new year event,  the same formula is planned for this year to ensure a safe night” said Chair of the committee, Mayor Jan Barham.

“Council has sought an approval from the Minister for Local Government for the alcohol prohibition again as this was a key factor in providing safety for everyone.  This year it has been decided to not close off Lawson Street and focus the event on the beachfront reserves and minimise the impact on local businesses”.

“The event will commence at 3pm with childrens’ activities and market stalls at the beach front. The popular parade will feature again and there is a request to the community to join in by starting to prepare costumes and group presentations.  The committee is also calling for stallholders to make an expression of interest to have food and craft stalls on the night and an opportunity for community groups to have free stalls to showcase their work and activities.”

A grant application has been made to seek support for providing workshops to offer training in music and the performing arts to allow them to engage in the night’s event.

The committee thanks those local performers who have offered their talents for the night and buskers are invited to apply to perform on the night.  The Safety Committee also appreciates the generous donations from businesses for prizes for the parade and is hoping that there may be other support offered to assist in the provision of necessary infrastructure for the night.

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For a list of accommodation still available over New Years visit our Byron Bay New Years Eve Accommodation guide.

rick :: Dec.06.2006 :: Byron Bay, Byron Bay News, Entertainment :: No Comments »

Each year Byron becomes an even more popular destination for Schoolies.

Here’s a short video of Schoolies enjoying Byron Bay’s Main beach on the first day of summer (Dec 1st, 2006).

If you’re a future ‘Schoolie’, be sure to visit our list of Schoolie Accommodation;
www.byron-bay.com/schoolies

rick :: Dec.06.2006 :: Byron Bay News, Culture, Environment, Video :: No Comments »

Byron Bay is full of talented people! I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again!

We’re really lucky to attract a wide variety of performers, musicians and artists.
One of my favorite things to do is to check out the nightly Fireshows.
Right in front of your eyes the wizards spin their magic!

If you ever get a chance to check it out in Byron it is not to be missed. You won’t see this sort of thing in many other places!! This little clip I’ve made was shot at The Buddha Bar behind the Rails. The music for it was kindly provided by my friends at The Acoustic Cuts Experiment! Check out musician Finn Currys myspace for more info ! Thanks guys.

jon@resinmonkey.com

ResinMonkey.com :: Dec.04.2006 :: Byron Bay News, Culture, Entertainment, Video :: 1 Comment »