14.3 C
Byron Shire
June 8, 2026
Local NewsAll EntertainmentEntertainment NewsFeaturedNational News

Falls Festival set times released

By The Echo

Latest News

Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Historic Native Title determination honoured with artwork purchase by Byron Council

Byron Shire Council says it has bought the artwork, Holding Strong, in honour of historic 2019 Arakwal Native Title determination.
Read more

Other News

Byron EchoThe Echo - 0

Return of Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifier at Teven Golf Club

Teven Golf Club will again host the opening event of the 2026 Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying Series, with...
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Flood-free land and houses hit the market for Lismore buyback residents

In what the government has described as a step forward for the region’s housing recovery, flood-affected homeowners will get the first opportunity to buy into Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate.
Read more
Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Lismore leaders meet in parliament for industry briefing

More than 50 business, investment and community leaders gathered at NSW Parliament House this week for the "Lismore 60,000 Industry Briefing", which was described as an "important conversation about the city's future growth, investment opportunities and long-term prosperity".
Read more
Byron EchoPhoebe Havyatt, Byron Bay - 0

Sandhills Wetlands

I am fortunate to live near the new Sandhills Wetlands, and really appreciate going for walks in a protected...
Read more
Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

Before The Shed falls silent…

Join the Nudge crew this Saturday for the season ten finale of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink (NNWW) in The Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel – bringing another unforgettable night of music, connection and community spirit to the Northern Rivers.
Read more

Peking Duk will bring in the New Year. Photo Supplied.

Scout Wallen

Prepare yourself because the Falls Festival timetable has just been released. 

Peking Duk will be bringing in the New Year on the main amphitheatre stage in Byron Bay.

New Years Eve is looking especially funky as attendees will be partying alongside the likes of John Farnham, Tash Sultana, Pnau and Parcels

Uncle Magpie Yerrubilgin will open the festival with a Welcome to Country at 1.10pm on the Forest Stage on December 31.

Some note-worthy clashes include: Vera Blue and Parcels, Holy Holy and Lewis Capaldi, and Thundamentals and Disclosure.

We recommend a comfortable pair of dancing shoes so that you can race between the different tents.

The official Falls Festival planner will allow you to customise your own timetable to avoid missing out over the course of the festival.

Tickets are still available for the festival.

Previous articleNORPA launches 2020 season
Next articleSqueals of excitement as Frozen II opens

For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling.

If you are a local business owner help us and in turn we help you. All The Echo asks for is advertising, not a free ride. It is every advert in The Echo and on www.echo.net.au, which creates the space for all the stories and coverage of community events, happenings and concerns.

If you are a reader you can become a sponsor of The Echo. Your support keeps the us independent.

Even a small one-off or regular donation from you will help keep the echo’s independent voice alive and strong.

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire

You’re supporting The Echo, thank you

Your contribution is keeping independent, local journalism alive in the Northern Rivers.

Because of supporters like you, we can keep every story free for everyone — no paywall, no exceptions. Your money goes directly to funding our newsroom of 40-odd local workers covering the stories that matter to this community.

Tell us what you think, give us your opinion

The Echo loves your letters and comments and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, email us your epistles at editor@echo.net.au.

The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor. Please remember to include your full name, address and telephone number.

Online comments are no longer available.

Local News

Two arrested after man dies

The Echo - 0
A man and woman have been arrested after a man died in Tweed Heads on Saturday morning.
Read more
Articles & Columns

What lies beneath – AUKUS grows murkier

David Lowe - 0
Senate Estimates descended into 'Yes Minister' territory last week when the vexed subject of AUKUS came up, following the revelation from deputy PM and defence minister Richard Marles that Australia's best case scenario was now that we would receive three second-hand submarines from the USA during the transition stage of this very expensive project, possibly between 2032 and 2038.
Read more
Local News

Flood-free land and houses hit the market for Lismore buyback residents

The Echo - 0
In what the government has described as a step forward for the region’s housing recovery, flood-affected homeowners will get the first opportunity to buy into Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate.
Read more
Cartoons

Cartoon of the week – 3 June, 2026

The Echo - 0
The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
Read more

More Articles Like This

Byron’s Soul Street – the beginning of the end

Local News The Echo - 0
The beginning of the end of year celebrations started at dusk on December 31 at Byron Bay's Soul Street family event, which was again a successful evening of fun and frivolity that went off with a bang.
Read more

New Year’s Eve – the party starts now!

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
With extra police monitoring the Ballina and Byron areas during the festive season’s activities, there are a number of less alcohol-centric events for revellers to enjoy tonight.
Read more

NYE and January 1 weather

Local News The Echo - 0
The weather forecast is for a warm New Year's Eve for most parts of Australia, but a little cooler along the east coast, where there is the chance of some showers and thunderstorms bringing heavy falls.
Read more

Turning time on a new year in Byron Bay

Local News Eve Jeffery - 3
The streets of Byron Bay were packed last night as locals and visitors swamped the town for New Year's Eve.
Read more

Support Us

Become one of the supporters who helps keep independent, local journalism alive in the Byron Shire by contributing anything from as little as the cost of a coffee each month.

You're Wonderful, Thank you for supporting independent journalism in the Byron Shire