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RVCA Gallery will be hosting the opening exhibition for the Byron Bay Surf Festival tonight from 5 till 7pm. Image supplied.

It’s the Byron Bay Surf Festival opening night tonight as they start off in style with the art show follow by sunset cinema and then live music.

Artworks from Ty Williams, Ozzy (Wrong) Wright, Jaleesa Vincent, Kentaro Yoshida, Robin Falxa, James McMillian and The absolute Regular Wildcat Mish will be on show at the RVCA Gallery on Jonson Street in Byron between 5 and 7pm.

From the art show everyone is heading to the Byron Bay brewery for a sunset viewing or the short film Zone Frequency. This will be hosted by Jack McCoy and James McMillan.

Not to be caught short on fun entertainment they will be putting on a great ending to V-day with Didirri and other local supports.

If you want to pick up a ticket or find out more head to Byron Bay Surf Festival’s website


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  1. They should organise these events more often: you could actually surf waves in not overly packed spots.
    All those leash-less, barista, hipster longboarders dudes and gals must have been there.

    The vibe at the Pass was amazing on Saturday and Sunday!
    Also a very low risk of getting hit in the head by one of their longboards.

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