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The Splendour crew have announced the final main stage acts for the popular (sold out) festival in Byron Bay the first weekend in August.

Here’s the complete linup for Saturday 4 August

ASH + THE HORRORS + LOST VALENTINOS + OLD MAN RIVER + THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS + DAMIEN RICE + WILD MARMALADE + PAUL KELLY + THE PANICS + THE HERD + SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM + EDITORS + PLANET ASIA + OPERATOR PLEASE + HOWLING BELLS + MUSCLES
+ DJ sets from CUT COPY (in club mode), RIOT IN BELGIUM, PURPLE SNEAKERS DJs and SEAN CANDY aka AB.

Joining the previously announced POWDERFINGER, KAISER CHIEFS, LILY ALLEN, SARAH BLASKO, TILLY & THE WALL, GRINSPOON, HOT CHIP, CAT EMPIRE, BLUE KING BROWN and SARA TINDLEY

Here’s the complete lineup for Sunday 5 August

TEENAGER + SPIDERBAIT + GOTYE + MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS + CUT COPY+ HOLLY THROSBY + MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC CO + OK GO + BUMBLEBEEZ + KISSCHASY + MELLOW GOLD ROLLING THUNDER REVUE
+ DJ sets from FUNKTRUST DJs, MARK MURPHY and SEAN CANDY (aka AB)

Joining the previously announced ARCTIC MONKEYS, BLOC PARTY, HOODOO GURUS, HILLTOP HOODS, KLAXONS, THE SHINS, THE DIRTY THREE, EXPATRIATE, JOSH PYKE, AIRBOURNE and THE RIDE

I’m sure everyone with tickets is getting pretty excited - if you’re going for the first time I’m sure you’ll love it.

Now - an extra treat for me (the blog poster) I’ve got a legit reason to post YouTube’s 6th most popular video ever. Ok Go are peforming on Sunday - here’s there v.popular (and funny) clip for their song ‘Here it Goes Again’.

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It was a cold and stormy night… but still plenty of people turned out for the annual lantern parade and fiery finally in Lismore (Northern NSW, Australia) last Saturday night.

This Northern NSW festival started in 1994, it’s got a ton of community support - a great night out for the whole family.

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NORCO PRESENTS A TASTE OF BYRON CARNIVALE

DENNING PARK,MAIN BEACH (East Of The Surf Club)

SEPTEMBER 22 & 23

The Lions Club of Byron Bay is pleased to announce the return of A Taste Of Byron Carnivale this time over TWO huge days in September.

Last year’s event was hailed by organisers stall holders and those who attended as the best yet. Estimates of 10,000 people delighted to the tastes and sounds of beautiful Byron Bay.

Over 40 of the Byron area’s finest restaurants, coffee shops and purveyors of fine foods were stretched to the limit as hungry crowds enjoyed a perfect Byron Bay blue sky day. There were cooking demonstrations from leading chefs, great live music, salsa & pole dancing, races for the kids and wine and beer tasting. The laughter in the air mixed with the tantalising aromas of herbs and spices that were lovingly combined to create the signature dishes of the restaurants on display.

Because of the outstanding success of last year organisers have decided to extend this year’s event over two days.

Saturday September 22 will be themed as an international Chilli Festival led by our own world famous award winning Byron Bay Chilli Company. Creators of Chilli products from around the world will converge on Byron Bay to compete in the creation of the best chilli dish, sauce or product. The best Margarita will also be judged and sold on the day and there will be Latin Dancing, live music from local area groups and musicians all culminating in the night time with a spectacular fire dance display.

There will also be a coffee barista competition where all the local area baristas will be invited to create their best coffee using Byron Bay Coffee. Winners of all categories will be announced on the night.

Fresh produce and producers of local food products will also be invited to set up stalls to allow the crowds to sample their wares.

Sunday September 23 will be a huge day of feasting, fun, song & dance all washed down with boutique beers and vintage wine!! This year more than 50 of our great restaurants and cafes are expected to participate creating their own signature dishes and competing for the award of “Best in Show”. Also there will be awards for Best Dressed stand & Best Produce stall. There will once again be an exciting line up of leading chefs demonstrating their art, street performers, games for the kids & more - all in the carnival atmosphere of a beautiful Byron Bay spring day.

Make a note in your diary and book your accommodation now for A Taste of Byron Carnivale Saturday September 22 & Sunday September 23 2007.

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