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April 23, 2024

Byron marches‪ against Monsanto‬

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Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.

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Blaming Queensland again

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‬Byron shire locals concerned about how giant chemical supplier Monsanto manipulates food resources around the world took part in a national day of action, with music, talks and information-sharing at Byron Bay’s Railway Park on Saturday. Hundreds of towns and cities took part in the global protest.

Video Sharon Shostak

 

Photos Eve Jeffery


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  1. Another great video, thank you for helping us to spray love over the land and say no to corporation that want to still our natural heritage, our seeds, regard Nadia

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Heavy music with a bang!

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