http://www.byron-bay.com/blog Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:54:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I had a blast again this year - got a big kick from seeing DEVO. The rest of my family enjoyed The Grates, The Panics, Band of Horses, Operator Please, etc. The weather was warm & dry, the food was great... all up an excellent festival. Read the official Splendour ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/127/splendour-in-the-grass-wraps-up-at-belongil-fields-for-2008/ Presented by; SCHOOL OF PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL ONENESS August 31st till September 5th This training is to discover and develop your psychic skills. You will receive your own 'psychic life reading' prior to the start of the training and will find out how you can fully use your psychic abilities. Learn ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/126/psychic-development-trainings-courses-workshops-with-rago-dahlsen/ The fourth East Coast ‘Movers & Shakers’ Backgammon Tournament will be held at the Bangalow Bowling Club on 18 and 19 October 2008. The Backgammon Tournament is the idea of local backgammon players; Hamish Whetstone, Jake Rozenthal and Neil Young, and like last year, they hope to attract interest from interstate ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/125/east-coast-movers-shakers-backgammon-tournament-2008-october-1819/ A selection of the best entries from this year’s Visions of the Valley photographic competition will be on display in the foyer of the Byron Shire Council offices at Mullumbimby for two weeks from Tuesday July 1. The popular competition, which attracted more than 160 entries this year, is held ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/124/best-photos-of-the-brunswick-valley-go-on-display/ An inspired paradise brimming with blissful music Described by legendary Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe as "the most exciting festival, outside a capital city..." the Bangalow Music Festival combines world-class musicians with captivating programming, delicious food and a festive atmosphere all surrounded by the sub-tropical beauty of the heritage township of Bangalow, NSW. Opening on Friday 29 ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/122/bangalow-music-festival-2008-29-31-august/ The Brunswick Valley Nature Festival on Sunday (June 1) will be a fun day out for the family with activities for everyone. It will also be an opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the Brunswick Valley - the rich tapestry of life that makes the environment of our region ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/121/birds-bugs-and-butterflies-at-brunswick-valley-nature-festival/ The 2nd Byron Underwater Festival was a massive success. Sell out events and activities, glorious weather and calm seas made this an event to remember for everyone. Almost 60 people from all over Australia came to participate in the annual underwater photo and video shootout competition, making it the biggest ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/120/the-byron-underwater-festival-2008-sun-fun-record-crowds/ May through August each year sees Byron Bay host a wide variety of events & festivals - something for everybody. 30 April - 4 May : Byron Underwater Festival, visit www.underwaterfestival.com.au. 4 May : Winter Whales Ocean Classic, 2.2km Ocean Swim, visit www.byronswimclassic.com. 10 May : Byron Bay Triathlon, Olympic Distance Triathlon, visit ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/115/byron-bay-festival-event-season/ The dates and venue for the 2008 Splendour Festival have just been announced: 2 & 3 August at Belongil Fields, Byron Bay. Here's the press release; OK music lovers. It's time to dust off your dancing shoes and put these key dates in your calendar for the much-anticipated SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/110/2008-splendour-in-the-grass-music-festival-byron-bay/ This year is the 20th year for the Winter Whales Ocean Classic and the event will include the 2.2km Wategoes to Main Beach swim as well as 'the dash for cash' (500 m sprint) and the new 'Mini Classic' (800 m). Date: First Sunday in May - 4 May 2008 Time: ... http://www.byron-bay.com/blog/109/2008-winter-whales-ocean-classic-byron-bay/