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June 20, 2026

A fine Byron brew of SpoonBill, Mista Savona and Electrik Lemonade

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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

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Celebrate New Years Eve at the Byron Brewery with Sweaty Buddha DJs.

Spoonbill is a restless sonic author constantly defying genres and experimenting with the potential of the vast sonic canvas.

He has carved a unique niche within contemporary electronic music, building a worldwide reputation for his idiosyncratic sound design and richly textured high production values.

Elecktrik Lemonade are seven individuals united by the cosmic collective boogie. Playing rump-funkin’ live shows that feature a repertoire of original energetic funk tunes and some special covers, infused with blues, soul, hip-hop and electronic elements.

Mista Savona is a Melbourne-based producer/engineer/songwriter and keyboardist. A master of reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and dub – from cutting-edge new sounds to heavy vintage roots. Mista Savona has collaborated with high-profile international artists such as Sizzla, Burro Banton, Capleton, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Anthony B and many more. His original trademark in music is high-quality production, power, intensity and depth.

Mista Savona produces music that is highly regarded by music critics and loved by fans. Performing both as a solo artist and 3–4-piece live soundsystem act, Mista Savona has also brought together a twelve piece band to showcase his powerful musicianship including a horn section, dancers and Melbourne-based vocalists Vida-Sunshyne (Ghana/Australia), Jornick (French Guiana), Mantra (Australia), as well as regular local and international guests.

The shows are by far the toughest and most exciting presentations of authentic, raw roots reggae and dancehall music in Australia.

So get your ticket for the Sweaty Buddha DJ Festival at the Byron Brewery, kicking off at 7pm. $49/60.

 

Find this and many other great gigs in Echonetdaily’s North Coast Gig Guide.

 



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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.